Hewlett-Packard Hurd on the Hill

Will Hewlett-Packard chief Mark Hurd’s credibility survive Congress? That’s the question on the minds of HP shareholders on the eve of Hurd’s appearance Thursday before a House committee investigating the computer company’s scandalous probe of boardroom leaks. While Congress can’t fire Hurd, a weak showing in Washington’s public glare could damage his credibility, the asset HP needs most as it deals with federal and state investigations into the company’s conduct. Shareholders are rooting for H...