Financial news on May 9th, 2010

Business and Financial news
BP Is in the Spotlight for Now, but 3 Other Companies Could Share the Blame

BP shares the spotlight with Transocean, but Halliburton or a supplier called Cameron could be at fault as well. Read more..

By TOM ZELLER Jr - The New York Times

E.U. Details $957 Billion Rescue Package

European leaders agreed to provide a huge rescue package to regain lost credibility with investors, and early reaction from world markets was positive. Read more..

By JAMES KANTER and LANDON THOMAS Jr - The New York Times

For BP, a History of Spills and Safety Lapses

Despite repeated promises to reform, BP continues to lag other oil companies when it comes to safety, officials say. Read more..

By JAD MOUAWAD - The New York Times

Some Air Pollution

Some long answers and a special television appearance. Read more..

By JIM HORNE - The New York Times

Thursday’s Stock Free Fall May Prompt New Rules

Regulators have not shown much urgency in rewriting the rules governing an increasingly fragmented trading system. Read more..

By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM - The New York Times

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