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Can Gold Regain Its Luster?

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:49:44 GMT

Gold prices slid sharply in May. Gold market expert George Gero tells us whether the precious metal can regain its shine in coming months and estate jeweler Tobina Kahn tells us whether consumers have lost their appetite for gold. Photo: AP.

Big Companies Make Europe Contingency Plans

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:31:18 GMT

From Diageo to Heineken to Procter & Gamble, companies in Europe and beyond are making contingency plans for a potential Greek exit from the euro. Vanessa Fuhrmans has details on The News Hub. Photo: AFP/Getty Images.

Dow Posts Biggest Monthly Loss in Two Years

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:26:21 GMT

The Dow industrials erased earlier losses amid downbeat readings on the labor market and Chicago-area business activity and a report on plans for a rescue plan for Spain. Chris Dieterich has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

Corporate Powerhouses Preparing For European Abyss

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:05:40 GMT

WSJ's John Bussey take a seat on Mean Street to point out how risk analysis is aiding companies as they prepare for the worst in Europe.

Liberty Media-Sirius XM Cold War Heating Up

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:56:19 GMT

Things are heating up between Liberty Media and Sirius XM. WSJ's John Jannarone makes a stop on Mean Street to explain how Liberty plans to take control of the satellite radio giant.

Think Facebook's IPO Was a Total Bust? Think Again

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:44:33 GMT

MarketWatch columnist David Weidner stops by Mean Street to point out that -- surprise! -- Facebook's IPO wasn't as big a bomb as we thought.

Tech Firms Give Colleges the Hard Sell

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:59:46 GMT

Tech companies are wooing top college students with offers of equity, high salaries and free food. Drew Dowell reports on digits. Photo: AP.

A Boot Camp for Scientists

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:48:35 GMT

Stanford University has launched a program to help scientists pitch their research, Deborah Gage reports on digits. Photo: AP.

Pixar Chief on the Magic of Making 'Toy Story'

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:40:37 GMT

Ed Catmull, president of Pixar Animation Studios, on Wednesday gave the audience at D: All Things Digital a lesson in creating, saying that his company has succeeded, in part, be being willing to toss out bad ideas. Dan Gallagher reports on digits.

What's at Stake in Aereo Lawsuit

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:38:26 GMT

A case against Barry Diller's Aereo is being heard in court this week, brought by broadcasters claiming copyright infringement. Christopher Stewart reports on digits. Photo: Aereo.