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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to block the proposed $39 billion merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA.  The Nook saves Barnes & Noble’s latest quarter.  And Finland names its price for bailing out Greece.

Amazon’s tablet vs. Apple’s iPad. Bank of America’s latest billion-dollar deal. And the latest from Greece.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs steps down and Tim Cook takes over.  And Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett bets big on Bank of America.

Google settles with the Justice Department.  Adidas debuts a new shoe.  And the East Coast deals with the aftermath of the earthquake.

Standard & Poor's announces a big change. Williams-Sonoma reports big earnings.  And a Warren Buffett investment reports big trouble.

Oil prices fall as the situation in Libya evolves. Bloomberg uncovers $1.2 trillion in secret loans by the Fed.  And Burger King says goodbye to the King.

Stock market sell-off due to speculation over Europe’s banks. Our analysts discuss implications for investors, offer some stocks for volatile times, and weigh in on the latest emails from listeners.

Shares of Dell tumble after the company lowers earnings guidance.   The YouTube of China goes public.  And Abercrombie & Fitch makes an odd proposal to the cast of Jersey Shore.

Germany reports weaker-than-expected GDP growth.  Wal-Mart reports an increase in profits but same-store sales in the U.S. continue to decline.   And Home Depot reports stronger-than-expected earnings and continues its winning streak over Lowe's. 

Google announces plans to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion.   Our analysts talk about the deal's winners and losers.