The Federal Reserve commenced its final meeting Open Market Committe of the year Tuesday morning, and after a couple of relatively strong jobs reports, market watchers are wondering whether this is the week in which the Fed …
One Chart That Shows Just How Much Global Stock Markets Are Booming
The World Federation of of Stock Exchanges recently updated it’s monthly measure of stock market capitalization, showing that the total value of equity markets in the 58 countries it tracks has reached an all-time high.
Here’s …
GM CEO: We’re Not Paying Any More Back to Government
Dan Akerson says Treasury took the same risk as anyone buying GM stock
Man Cut $20,000 Check for Other People’s Layaway Gifts at Walmart
And other ‘angels’ are doing the same
How the Great Recession Really Affected Early Retirement
One of the worrying trends in the labor market in recent years has been a decline in the percentage of Americans working or actively looking for work. There have always been a large portion of the working-age population …
The Bizarrely Hot Selling Un-Cool Beer
In the beer world, the last five or so years have been marked by the rise of craft brews, and the simultaneous sales slump of most mass-market beers. Amid the turn to craft, one middle-of-the-road brew stands out because sales have increased for seven consecutive years. And no, it’s not PBR we’re talking about.
Apple’s New Christmas Ad Might Actually Make You Cry
One kid with his head buried in his iPhone through the holidays comes up with a stunning present
GSK First Pharma Company to Stop Paying Doctors to Endorse Its Products
More expected to follow as Obamacare disclosure requirements come into effect next year
U.S. Stocks Gain Before Tuesday’s Federal Reserve Meeting
Dow Jones rebounds after two-week decline
The 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets Around the World
It’s a good time to buy in Dubai
Monday is the Busiest Day of the Year for the U.S. Postal Service: Here’s What You Need to Know
For a service that gets grief most every other day of the year, Monday’s load of more than double the daily output will have many around the country appreciating a fast, affordable carrier.
Amazon Workers in Germany Choose Busy Day To Strike
Workers plan to protest Seattle headquarters, too