Topic: Dow Jones & Co. Inc.

News Corp. announces new code of ethics. Will it make a difference?

In response to the phone-hacking scandal that engulfed News Corp.'s News of the World, founder Rupert Murdoch said his media empire would have a new code of ethics. It could help – if managers are serious about enforcing the rules, media experts say.

Rupert Murdoch phone-hacking scandal: US connections grow

In London Saturday, Rupert Murdoch issued full-page apologies for the phone-hacking scandal that has hit his media empire. Critics say his free-wheeling and politically conservative approach may have affected US journalism as well.

Rupert Murdoch: His empire under attack, a media potentate stumbles

The tawdry depths of the phone hacking scandal surrounding Rupert Murdoch's media empire have shocked the UK public and exposed the heights of his political influence.

Murdoch biographer says hacking scandal could take down key executives

Michael Wolff, author of a 2008 Murdoch biography, says the hacking scandal could take down Rupert Murdoch's son James and perhaps Les Hinton, one of Murdoch's longest-serving lieutenants.

Stocks gain for third session. Microsoft falls.

Dow rises 75 points as stocks put together a three-day rally. But Microsoft falls after it announces purchase of Internet calling company Skype.

Stocks close at session highs on earnings

Technology stocks rallied, and the blue-chip index reached a high of nearly three years

GE hoax about its taxes won't hurt business

GE hoax, devised by a group of imposters who sent out a fake press release, tricked the Associated Press and Dow Jones news wires into publishing an incorrect story about how GE would give a $3.2 billion tax refund to Washington. Can the scammers behind the GE hoax hurt business?

Stocks end down for week amid uncertainty

Stocks on the Dow gained Friday. But the Dow average closed lower for the week, which turned out to be tumultuous for stocks.

Ron Paul vs. Donald Trump: Who's got a better chance of being president?

Donald Trump told the CPAC gathering last week that Rep. Ron Paul had zero chance of being elected president. Paul hit back Monday. Who wins the presidential tale of the tape?

Why the Dow Jones average finally closed above 12000

The Dow Jones average closed at 12040.16 Tuesday. Crossing the 12000 level might encourage investors to spend more money.

Brace yourself: The 2.0's are coming!

The Web 2.0's, that is. Here's the rundown on all the social media IPOs in the works. Exciting times to be in the market.

Legacy of the BP spill: What's a reputation worth?

The BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused a public outcry and savaged BP's share price. Image repair won't be easy.

Cracking the stock market's cycle

For a year and a half we've been rallying into earnings season and giving it back just as quickly. Are we repeating the same pattern again?

South Korea markets plunge on news North Korea is preparing for war

South Korean stocks continued to fall Tuesday on reports that North Korea was preparing for military action and had accused the South's Navy of trespassing.

State Senate pulls the plug on Vermont Yankee nuclear plant

Critics say Vermont Yankee nuclear plant was too old and had too many problems. This could be a blow for the Obama administration's plan to refurbish and revive aging nuclear power plants.

Honda recall: Steps to take if your Honda Fit is on the recall list

A Honda Fit recall announced Friday will affect 600,000 Fits worldwide, a fifth of those are in the US.

Outraged over CEO pay and bonuses? Here are the real culprits.

A new book, "Money for Nothing," blames corporate boards for CEO pay, bonuses, and other excesses.

Bing saw 16 percent increase in unique users since launch, Microsoft says

On the same day Microsoft launched its revamped Bing Maps, a Microsoft exec said traffic to Bing was growing steadily.

Cash for clunkers: Real stimulus or political boondoggle?

The debate over cash for clunkers is the first skirmish over the legacy of Obama's stimulus program.

Dell Inc. down in the dumps again, dude

EU watchdog: Microsoft concessions don't go far enough

Now on Twitter: a spammer's paradise

Are some people unintentionally signing up for spam when they tweet?

Japan and China making historic amends, one humdrum trip at a time

Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso ended a two-day trip to Beijing Thursday. Both countries affirmed their desire to cooperate but avoided troublesome topics.

Fighting recession has become a new kind of warfare

Five months into the economic crisis, experts predict a years-long recovery.