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Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Last Update: 12:30 AM ET

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U.S. Is Set to Charge Major Executive in Trading Case

Rajat K. Gupta, the most prominent executive ensnared in an aggressive insider trading investigation and a former director of Goldman Sachs, is expected to surrender to authorities.

Rajat Gupta, a longtime executive.
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Rajat Gupta, a longtime executive.

Venture Capitalists Put Money on Easing Medical Device Rules

As Congress considers reauthorizing a law that sets the fees for medical device makers, venture capitalists are emerging as an influential ally of companies eager for a quicker regulatory process.

I.B.M. Names Virginia Rometty as New Chief Executive

The selection of Ms. Rometty, a senior vice president at I.B.M., will make her one of the highest-profile women executives in corporate America.

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Wall St. Giants Seek a Piece of Nigeria's Sovereign Fund

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley are among Wall Street investment firms vying to manage the sovereign wealth fund being established by oil-rich Nigeria.

Telemundo Blends English Into a Mostly Spanish Lineup

The network is planning to show English-language subtitles in an effort to attract viewers among the skyrocketing number of second- and third-generation Hispanic-Americans.

Twitter and TV Get Close to Help Each Other Grow

Next week, viewers of “The X-Factor” can vote for a singer via Twitter in a partnership intended to strengthen the symbiotic relationship between television and the Web site.

China Takes a Loss to Get Ahead in the Business of Fresh Water

The Chinese government hopes to become a force in yet another environment-related industry: supplying the world with desalinated water.

Debt Crisis in Europe

Banks Face Pressure on Eve of Meeting on Debt Crisis

A day before a crucial meeting of European leaders, officials were trying to persuade banks to accept much deeper losses on their holdings of Greek debt.

Europe Faces New Hurdles in Crisis Over Debt

On the eve of a European Union summit meeting, crucial financial measures were still unresolved.

Insight & Analysis

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Energy

New oil and gas discoveries offer hope for plentiful and cheaper fuel but also threaten to blunt the demand for cleaner, renewable alternatives.

Advertising

Ketchup Moves Upmarket, With a Balsamic Tinge

Heinz Tomato Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar will be available on Facebook starting Nov. 14 in advance of its supermarket debut in December.

Economix Blog

How Rick Perry's Tax Plan Would Affect You

A tax expert calculates how filers at different income levels and in different household situations would be affected by a flat-tax option.

Manhattan? BASF Prefers the Countryside

The world’s largest chemical company will retain its North American presence in Morris County, N.J., in a new $130 million building.

It’s Still a Renter’s Market, Office Landlords Learn

Although Manhattan office rents have risen since the recession, landlords are offering months of free rent and making building improvements to entice tenants.

Bucks Blog

Online Account Opening Isn't as Easy as It Looks

Some banks' online application processes aren't as seamless as they should be, according to a new Javelin research report.

Bucks Blog

Lemon Makes Digital Copies of Paper Receipts

A new app called Lemon helps you organize paper and digital receipts.

Gadgetwise Blog

Charging Your Devices Through Solar Power

Changers, a German-based start-up, will soon begin offering an ultra-simple solar charging device that can also track the amount of money and CO2 people save.

Grand Prix in Weehawken? New Jersey Makes a Bid

The race would run on public streets in Weehawken and West New York in a 3.2-mile circuit.

Interactive Feature: Tracking Europe's Debt Crisis

The latest economic and policy developments from countries in the euro zone.

From Opinion
Op-Ed Contributor

It’s Consumer Spending, Stupid

Consumer debt and government spending are what really drive economic growth, not private investment.

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