Shares of JPMorgan gained 1.7% Thursday, and trades above its levels from before the London Whale losses came to light.

FORBES: Senate Report Slams JPMorgan For London Whale Debacle

Tucked into the giant 1, 200-page omnibus spending bill passed by Congress Thursday night is a provision that prevents the government from spending any money to enforce the light bulb ban.

FORBES: Congress Kills Light Bulb Ban - Sort Of

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said he saw a patch of light oil sheen some three to four miles from Pensacola Beach on Thursday afternoon from a reconnaissance flight over the Florida Panhandle.

WSJ: Oil Pipe Cut in Effort to Contain Spill