London Stock Exchange hit with ‘connectivity issue’

U.S. mortgage plan falls short
The federal government's plan to streamline modifications of troubled loans held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac won't help the majority of people...

Feds move to streamline aid process for homeowners (AP)
AP - In the most sweeping effort so far to help troubled homeowners, the federal government and the mortgage industry on Tuesday will announce a plan...

Housing plunge: The Fannie fix
Falling house prices are still a problem. Could Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac be part of the solution?

Market bears alive and well
The markets surged Monday as investors giddily bought stocks in the wake of the bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Stocks in a tussle
Stocks were mixed Tuesday morning, in a volatile start to the session, as investors mulled lower oil prices in the aftermath of Monday's big rally...