Neighbor’s Shadow Still Large in Slovakia
Slovakia still exudes uncertainty 16 years after its “velvet divorce” from the Czech Republic.

Employment Report Sours the Market
A grim report on unemployment on Thursday let the air out of the stock market, which ended a shortened trading week on Wall Street with sizable losses.

That Long, Long Road From Idea to Success
Four years after it was founded, GreenPrint Technologies has struggled to sell corporations on its software that saves on printing expenses.

For Banks, Wads of Cash and Loads of Trouble
Bulk deposits from brokers fueled growth at smaller banks, but also led some to the brink, and beyond.

For Australian Winemakers, More Turns Out to Be Less
Australian winemakers are selling more wine but making less money per bottle.

European Union Proposes to Police Derivatives Trading
The European Commission said moving trades onto exchanges would improve price transparency and strengthen risk management.

Europe Tests Banks, and Worries
Germany and Spain are reluctant to publish the results, but other nations favor releasing an overview of the data.

British Study Madoff Payments to Austrian Banker
Prosecutors are investigating reports that companies owned by the banker, Sonja Kohn, received more than $40 million.

Internet Companies and Ad Agencies Go From Old Enemies to New Friends
The slowing growth in online advertising is pushing traditional ad agencies and Internet companies to work together.