Stock Markets
Rising stocks behave out of character with positive jobs report
Because investors equate lower payrolls with higher profits, the stock market historically performs better when unemployment is higher.
Friday, April 1st, 2011 by By bryanh
Investors considering medical marijuana IPOs
Medical marijuana and hydroponic supply companies are growing quickly, and two of the larger companies are considering offering public stock.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By bryanh
Libyan crisis inflates fuel and food prices, says UN
The Libyan crisis has halted oil production there, causing oil to exceed $100 per barrel. Global food prices have shot up as a result.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
AIG and General Motors make strides in repaying bailouts
Two companies that received large amounts in bailout loans, AIG and General Motors, have made progress toward paying back taxpayers.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Sam Hoober
Costco adjusting offerings amid strong sales and dropping stock
Costco warehouses will be taking one popular class of products off the shelves and adding an unusual product as sales continue to increase.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By bryanh
SEC charges ex-Goldman director Rajat Gupta with insider trading
Former Goldman board member Rajat Gupta faces insider trading charges for profiting from confidential information during the financial crisis
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 by By bryanh
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
Wall Street bonuses fall as executive salaries rise
Wall Street bonuses declined on average in 2010, but overall executive compensation rose because companies raised executives' base salaries.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By bryanh
Family Dollar share price surges on NASDAQ
Discount retailer Family Dollar Stores Inc. was purchased by billionaire Nelson Peltz. It's a sign that dollar chains are now big business.
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Nokia-Microsoft smartphone alliance doubted by insiders, markets
The Nokia-Microsoft alliance is a smartphone Titanic that analysts believe may suffer the same fate as the famous, star-crossed ocean liner.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By bryanh
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
Apple flash crash: $10 billion market cap loss in four minutes
A sudden spike in trading volume sent Apple stock tumbling Thursday in a flash crash that doesn't have an easy explanation but has stabilized.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By bryanh
Banker bonuses will have to wait three years, says FDIC
In order to make up for a huge deficit, the FDIC may soon require large banks to put higher amounts of cash into the deposit insurance fund.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Wall Street pay rises to record levels
Wall Street pay has reached record levels, says Wall Street Journal. Billions more in Wall Street salary and benefits won't please taxpayers.
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
The Ford money machine churns out profits
Ford will announce that 2010 was its most profitable year since 2000, reports Automotive News. CEO Alan Mulally cites quality as the reason.
Monday, January 31st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Fear of Suez Canal closure drives up price of crude oil futures
The Suez Canal is a vital route for shipments of Middle East oil to the Western Hemisphere, and the government worries it will be shut down.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by By bryanh
Hedge fund manager John Paulson: Crook or guru?
Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson is called both crook and guru, depending upon the tax bracket of the investor who is speaking.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
FCIC report on financial crisis sparks routine partisan bickering
FCIC conclusions on accountability for the financial crisis are a hotly debated topic by Democratic and Republican members of the commission.
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 by By bryanh
Chinese monetary policy has the world seeing red
China's monetary policy of controlling the yuan could spell another global crisis, says the New York Times' Paul Krugman in a Jan. 21 op-ed.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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