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Dow back in the black for 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:57:44 EDT
Stocks closed near session highs Friday, with the Dow erasing its losses for the year, as investors welcomed a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.
Obama's economy boost - don't call it stimulus
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:05 EDT
President Obama is pledging to propose a new package of job-boosting ideas next week -- just don't call it stimulus.
6 fastest growing jobs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:23:29 EDT
Should US government debt be rated junk?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:01:49 EDT
A few weeks ago, Hedgeye, the investment research firm where I'm a managing director, hosted a conference call for our subscribers that posed the question, "Should U.S. Government Debt Be Rated Junk Status?" Given that debt issued by the U.S. government continues to trade at almost all-time lows in yield, this is a contrarian call to say the least.
Investing $10,000 in four months
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:42:57 EDT
Question: I have a budget of $10,000 for a stock simulation I'm doing for a business and personal-finance class. What stocks should I invest in to make the most money in four months? -- Matt
Behind Burger King's big flame-out
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:17:06 EDT
It's not yet clear what Burger King's new owner, the Brazilian-backed private equity firm 3G Capital, has in mind for the troubled No. 2 fast-food chain. But a total strategic revamp is in order.
House of the future: Stealth toilet, iPad...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:30:16 EDT
The expanded energy tax credit gives homeowners a break on green improvements done by the end of 2010. Here are 8 ways to spend your green.
Kia recalling fire-prone cars
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:25:17 EDT
Hyundai-Kia Motors is recalling more than 35,000 cars with fire-prone electrical wiring systems, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
From Detroit, a fix for smog-belching motorcycles
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:38:03 EDT
When Americans debate the impact of fuel emissions on the environment, they usually talk about cars and trucks. But what about smaller vehicles like motorcycles, scooters, lawnmowers and ATVs?
The fading iPod Classic
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:49:11 EDT
The iPod helped Apple rise from the dead in the last decade. But the iPod Classic, the device that jump-started that resurrection, didn't get so much as a mention from Steve Jobs at Apple's iPod event on Wednesday.
Happy Labor Day, workers!
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:24:36 EDT
Take a moment during your end-of-summer holiday to remember the people who built America and to recognize the strengths of our ever-evolving workforce today.
How trader Dick became CEO Fuld
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:23 EDT
The rumors persisted of Lehman Brothers' being taken over again, and it was against such a background that Dick devised his pièce de résistance.
7 recession-busting companies
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:42:50 EDT
Plenty of industries in this economy are slumping, but there are a few big winners in each one that are beating the odds.
Tough time for iPad knockoffs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:03:11 EDT
Apple's Ping: Spam magnet
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:54 EDT
What will Oracle buy next?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:08:15 EDT
Apple TV swings but misses
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:20:17 EDT
Facebook's virtual money
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:46:22 EDT
Facebook, which neither makes nor sells anything physical, takes a big step towards creating a unified online currency by selling gift cards in Target that work for Zynga, PopCap and other 3rd party games.
HP wins 3PAR bidding war
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:08:25 EDT
The 3PAR bidding war finally came to its conclusion Thursday after Dell conceded victory to Hewlett-Packard.
Cisco/Skype's major hurdle
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:28:47 EDT
Cisco's rumored bid for Skype would make a great deal of strategic sense for the networking giant, but the pairing faces one major obstacle that might prevent the deal from getting done.
Obama's economy boost - just don't call it stimulus
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:54:37 EDT
President Obama is pledging to propose a new package of job-boosting ideas next week -- just don't call it stimulus.
Dow back in the black for 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:57:39 EDT
Stocks closed near session highs Friday, with the Dow erasing its losses for the year, as investors welcomed a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.
What went wrong at Burger King
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:17:02 EDT
It's not yet clear what Burger King's new owner, the Brazilian-backed private equity firm 3G Capital, has in mind for the troubled No. 2 fast-food chain. But a total strategic revamp is in order.
I have $10,000 and four months. Where do I invest?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:01:37 EDT
Question: I have a budget of $10,000 for a stock simulation I'm doing for a business and personal-finance class. What stocks should I invest in to make the most money in four months? -- Matt
Should US government debt be rated junk?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:01:47 EDT
A few weeks ago, Hedgeye, the investment research firm where I'm a managing director, hosted a conference call for our subscribers that posed the question, "Should U.S. Government Debt Be Rated Junk Status?" Given that debt issued by the U.S. government continues to trade at almost all-time lows in yield, this is a contrarian call to say the least.
Kia recalling fire-prone cars
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:25:13 EDT
Hyundai-Kia Motors is recalling more than 35,000 cars with fire-prone electrical wiring systems, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
August jobs report: Signs of life for employment
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:08:43 EDT
Business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs.
From Detroit, a fix for smog-belching motorcycles
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:48:39 EDT
When Americans debate the impact of fuel emissions on the environment, they usually talk about cars and trucks. But what about smaller vehicles like motorcycles, scooters, lawnmowers and ATVs?
Housing's new nightmare
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:43:19 EDT
In another ominous sign for the economy, the number of people falling behind on their mortgages for the first time is on the rise.
Opel: The achilles heel in GM's IPO
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:45:22 EDT
As General Motors gets ready to take its show on the road in support of its initial public offering after Election Day, one of its biggest question marks is the future of Opel and its European division.
Home prices gain 3.6% in past year
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:53:27 EDT
Despite a recent spate of bad news coming out of the housing industry, home prices show signs of stabilizing.
Say goodbye to the McMansion
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:33:20 EDT
The American home is shrinking. Toll the bell for the McMansion.
