Sec Euro plea

The SEC has urged banks to publish more details about their exposure to European sovereign debt, a factor in the recent bankruptcy of the futures brokerage MF Global Holdings.

Dimon dreams

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said that he would be willing to attempt a takeover of another US lender even if regulators weren’t likely to approve. He made his remarks at a California conference sponsored by the bank.

Chrysler loan

Chrysler remains in talks with the Obama administration over a possible Energy Department loan to help it make more fuel-efficient cars and trucks in the US.

Euro up

The euro gained from the lowest level in 16 months vs. the dollar as the leaders of Germany and France discussed a rulebook for closer fiscal union among the nations that share the currency.

Google

Google shares fell 4.24 percent to $622.46 after weak results from Motorola Mobility Holdings, the handset maker it plans to buy, underscored the hurdles it will face in the smartphone-hardware market.