Although Bear Stearns investors want to see the firm increase its international exposure, there is uncertainty as to whether the Citic deal will contribute to earnings. Read more..

By LANDON THOMAS Jr - The New York Times

The company also benefited from Apple’s strong sales of the iPhone, for which AT&T is the sole carrier. Read more..

By LAURIE J. FLYNN - The New York Times

Even though we spend about $5 billion a year on airport security, why do airport checkpoints still look like garage sales? Read more..

By JOE SHARKEY - The New York Times

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group is setting up a fund that will buy the assets of Cheyne Finance, a structured investment vehicle that defaulted last week. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

Workers at all four big assembly plants where voting has taken place have rejected the contract, but the agreement still has a good chance of ratification. Read more..

By MICHELINE MAYNARD - The New York Times

With a market value of $162 billion, Apple is now the most valuable computer maker in the world, and it is the fourth most valuable technology company, after Microsoft, Google and Cisco. It will have to battle all of them to stay on top of the tech world. Read more..

By SAUL HANSELL - The New York Times

Wal-Mart will pay up to 100 billion yen ($876 million) to take full control of Seiyu after a five-year investment failed to return the Japanese chain to profit. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

The European Court of Justice is expected to strike down the so-called Volkswagen Law, created by Germany’s government to protect the automaker from an unwanted takeover. Read more..

By MARK LANDLER - The New York Times

Sallie Mae’s would-be buyers say the merger contract allows them to terminate the deal due to recent changes in student lending, which have reduced its potential for future earnings. Read more..

By RITA K. FARRELL - The New York Times

Bolstered by lower costs for newsprint and strong entertainment and fashion advertising, The New York Times Company reported a 7 percent increase in net income. Read more..

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA - The New York Times