Euro Stoxx Benchmark Index Fails to Calculate Prices at Open 
 

Two widely followed European benchmark stock indexes failed to show prices for about an hour after markets opened because of issues with index calculation, according to the operator.


 
Fed Turns Attention to Asset Purchases 
 

Fed officials aren't preparing to announce any changes after their two-day policy meeting ends Thursday but could begin reviewing contingency plans for possible refinements.


 
Westpac's Annual Profit Drops 66% 
 

Westpac Banking Corp. reported a 66% slide in annual net profit, as it absorbed hefty one-off charges that included provisions tied to breaches of money-laundering and terrorism-financing laws.


 
Bitcoin Is Back Trading Near Three-Year Highs 
 

The price of the digital currency has surged about 90% in 2020 and traded as high as $13,848 last week. The renewed surge of interest appears to be tied to bitcoin's potential as a hedge against inflation.


 
Fed Again Eases Terms for Main Street Lending Program 
 

The Federal Reserve announced its latest round of changes to boost participation in its $600 billion lending effort targeting small and midsize businesses.


 
A $433 Billion Wall Street Giant Has a Reputation Problem. It's Josh Harris's Job to Fix It. 
 

Apollo Global Management is known for its cutthroat culture and sharp-elbowed approach to deal making. A co-founder is trying to change that just as Apollo is thrust into an unwelcome spotlight.


 
Payments Companies Give Credit Where It's Due-to Debit 
 

U.S. consumer-spending growth may be soft overall, but use of debit cards is soaring. Keeping that volume up will be key for payment companies' stocks.


 
Ex-Inmates Struggle in a Banking System Not Made for Them 
 

Court debts and lack of credit limit abilities to get checking accounts and driver's licenses, find homes and get meaningful work.


 
Credit Karma in Talks to Sell Tax-Preparation Business to Square 
 

The personal-finance portal's deal could head off potential antitrust objections to its pending $7.1 billion sale to TurboTax maker Intuit.


 
Australia's AMP Gets Takeover Proposal From Ares Management 
 

Australian financial services company AMP Ltd. said it had received a takeover proposal from U.S.-based Ares Management Corp. and had opened discussions, without saying what a potential bid could be worth.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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