Companies hired more workers in May than they did in April, a sign that the U.S. is still expanding at a solid pace despite the headwinds of higher taxes, sharp federal spending cuts and a soft global economy. See full story.
Crazy Eddie fraudster says SEC can’t keep up
Overpaying taxes and overstating income is the way to go if you want to commit fraud at a publicly traded company. See full story.
Madoff, other felons say markets are unfair
MarketWatch talked to five felons, including Bernie Madoff, to get their views on whether the financial markets are fair for retail investors. These financial criminals all agree, the markets are stacked against the little guy. See full story.
Feldman: Markets have never been fair
The markets have never been fair for retail investors, but high-speed computerized trading has helped level the playing field, See full story.
Apple to reboot iOS as design chief takes lead
The new iOS 7 expected to be unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers’ Conference on Monday will be the first since design guru Jony Ive took over responsibility for the “look and feel” of the company’s software. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Winning a Tony Award is the dream of most every theatrical professional. But for another theater-connected group, it’s a dream that can be rooted more in hopes for financial reward than for glamour and acclaim. We’re talking the hundreds of individuals who are active as investors in Broadway shows — and they’re arguably the key element that keeps the commercial theatrical business running. See full story.
