WSJ.com: Money and Investing

Lone Star Cuts Fees to Seed Funds

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:06 EST

John Grayken, head of real-estate private-equity giant Lone Star Funds, is doing what once would have seemed outlandish: Cutting some of his fees by more than 50%.

Pieces of Madoff Are on the Block

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:12:57 EST

Bernard Madoff's watches, his personalized Mets jacket and Post-it notes will go on the auction block in a government-run garage sale to raise money for victims of his Ponzi scheme.

Praying for Big Bank Bonuses

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:49 EST

States in the Northeast already are in deep financial crisis. Without the tax revenue from Wall Street pay and bonuses, they could find themselves closer to the brink, says Dennis Berman.

A Villain in China's Growth Story?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:28 EST

The bull case for global financial markets hinges partly on belief in a bulletproof Chinese economy. But China is vulnerable to the same Kryptonite that has hurt countless other economies: credit.

Dow Surges to New 2009 High

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:15:49 EST

The Dow leapt 204 points to its highest finish since Oct. 3, 2008, amid a broad rally powered by renewed investor hunger for risk.