CEOs defend Bear rescue

Stocks rise modestly as CEOs defend Bear rescue
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon joins Fed chief Bernanke and Bear Stearns CEO on Capitol Hill. Research In Motion's profit doubles, while Cisco gets a...

Research In Motion may give stocks a lift
Research In Motion shares rise after hours on strong guidance. The Dow slips 49 points as traders cash in profits from Tuesday's big rally. The...

Economy at risk, Bernanke warns
After a stellar first day of the second quarter, investors turn to the Fed chief today; Bernanke says the GDP may shrink and defends the move to help...

Now Greenspan doesn't like bailouts?
The former Fed chief's criticism of the rescues of Bear Stearns, Freddie and Fannie is infuriating because he created the mess that led to them.

Most Bear staff to be out on the street
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he's only going to keep about 40% of the current Bear Stearns staff on the payroll. That decision is going to make an...