What killed Lehman
The firm's collapse lit a fire under the global financial crisis. A new report fingers executives for making bad decisions and manipulating balance sheets.

Stocks mixed on consumer sentiment
Government's retail sales report showed a 0.3% gain in February. But a closely watched index of consumer confidence unexpectedly falls.

Hedge funds: They're back!
With markets on the mend and investor appetite improving, new funds are starting by the day.

Retail sales beat expectations
Sales in surprise 0.3% gain last month, getting a charge out of strong electronic sales.

Some nurses paid more than family doctors
A specialist nurse can take home $189,000 a year, according to a new salary survey.

Apple's online store braces for iPad preorders
The site was temporarily closed early Friday as the company prepares to take preorders for its latest gadget.

Salvaged GM dealers in limbo
The 661 auto dealers General Motors offered a second chance are still waiting for details on the terms of their reprieve.

Building the world's longest ethanol pipeline
A new bill is paving the way for the world's longest ethanol pipeline - assuming taxpayers will step up.