  |  | Exclusive: U.S. steps up probe of JPMorgan over Bear mortgage bonds | (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice has stepped up a probe in recent weeks into Bear Stearns & Co's mortgage dealings in the run-up to the financial crisis, according to two sources familiar with the situation, raising the possibility that JPMorgan Chase & Co may face yet another case over mortgage bonds. | |  | |  |  | Judge orders hold on administrative proceeding against SAC's Cohen | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen got a reprieve on Thursday, albeit a small and temporary one, when an administrative law judge approved a request to stay a case brought by securities regulators, who have accused the billionaire hedge fund manager of failing to supervise two of his employees. | |  | |   |  | Ackman pushing J.C. Penney to speed up CEO search | (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc has begun the search for a new chief executive to replace Myron Ullman, with top investor Bill Ackman pushing to have one named in 30 to 45 days, according to a letter the activist investor sent to the company's board. | |  | |   |  | Exclusive: T.Rowe slashes stake in Dell to 2.8 percent from 4 percent - sources | NEW YORK (Reuters) - T. Rowe Price Associates, one of the most influential opponents of Michael Dell's offer to buy out Dell Inc for about $25 billion, reduced its ownership in the struggling PC maker to a 2.8 percent stake from the 4 percent it held as of March 31, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters. | |  | |   |  | Fannie Mae sending $10.2 billion to taxpayers as profit swells | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fannie Mae , the largest U.S. mortgage finance company, said on Thursday its second-quarter profit nearly doubled to $10.1 billion, triggering another big payment to the U.S. Treasury that could complicate the debate over revamping Fannie and its smaller sibling, Freddie Mac. | |  | | |  |  |  | A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today | | |  | |  |  | The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today | | |  | | » MORE NEWSLETTERS | |