Agilent Technologies: Earnings Analysis
By AnalytixInsight : Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A ) discussed its F3Q 2013 earnings yesterday. The company's shares are up over 2% as of the writing of this article. Based on the preliminary financial results for the quarter ended 2013-07-31 we analyzed Agilent relative to its peers (peer set…
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ( RRGB ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 15, 2013 10:00 am ET Executives Stephen E. Carley - Chief Executive Officer and Director Stuart B. Brown - Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Denny Marie Post - Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President Eric C.…
Food Technology Is A Dirt Cheap Oligopoly Acquisition Target
By Harry Long : "Makes things as simple as possible, but not simpler." --Albert Einstein Introduction Years ago, a private equity firm client retained us to objectively and to quantitatively identify firms which enjoyed oligopoly competitive positions, which were below $100…
Philly Fed Business Outlook: Manufacturing Activity Expanded
By Doug Short : The Philly Fed's Business Outlook Survey is a monthly report for the Third Federal Reserve District, covers eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. The latest gauge of General Activity came in at 9.3, down from the previous month's 19.8. The three-month…
Wesfarmers Management Discusses Full-Year 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Wesfarmers Limited ( WFAFF.PK ) Full-Year 2013 Earnings Call August 14, 2013 11:30 PM ET Executives Richard Goyder – Manager Director Ian McLeod – Managing Director, Coles John Gillam – Managing Director, Home Improvement and Office Supplies Stuart Machin – Managing Director, Target Guy…
Titan Pharmaceuticals' Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( TTNP.OB ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013 1:00 pm ET Executives Marc Rubin - Executive Chairman Sunil Bhonsle - President Analysts Presentation Operator Thank you for holding and welcome to the Titan Pharmaceuticals Second Quarter 2013…
LabStyle: The Dario Revolution Approaches
By PropThink: By Jason Napodano, CFA Back on May 15, 2013, we took an in-depth look at LabStyle Innovations Corp. ( DRIO.OB ), believing the stock was worth a Buy at the current price of around $2.80 per share. Since that time, the company has been working with the European regulatory authority…
Amyris Has Potential But Is Still Reliant On Outside Cash
By Tristan R. Brown : Executive summary: Renewable farnesene producer Amyris is on the verge of completing its shift to a diversified product portfolio following a major fall in its market capitalization. This shift has forced the company to rely less on the high-volume, low-value biofuel…
Washington Post and CNN hit by hack
Washington Post, CNN and Time magazine are affected by a hack carried out by supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Cisco - Trying To Price A Little Global Difficulty
By Chris Bailey : Big picture, Cisco ( CSCO ) shares move in US$5 jumps. The US$15 double-bottom lows of 2011 and 2012 was replaced by support/resistance at US$20 and recently the attainment of the US$25+ level. Many investors until yesterday's earnings update were hoping for US$30…
Cisco, Wal-Mart lead broad selloff on Wall Street
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks saw their biggest fall since late June on Thursday in the wake of disappointing results from Wal-Mart and Cisco, and sturdy economic data that may set the stage for the Federal Reserve to scale back its stimulus soon.
VIDEO: Is £5.5 billion good for football?
With increased revenues of as much as £5.5 billion from the sale of television broadcasting rights, there's more money in the game than ever before - but is it good for the game?
Nvidia: The Bull Case Becomes Clearer And Stronger, Shares Still Have 40% Upside
By Ashraf Eassa : A name that I have been extremely bullish on over the last year or so is Nvidia ( NVDA ). Here we have a name that has, in my view, been unfairly punished for its leverage to the PC market. Despite being a primarily PC-GPU centric firm, it has managed to grow fairly consistently…
Tracking Lou Simpson's SQ Advisors Portfolio - Q2 2013 Update
By John Vincent : This article is first in a series that provides an ongoing analysis of the changes made to Lou Simpson's US stock portfolio on a quarterly basis. It is based on Simpson's regulatory 13F Form filed on 08/14/2013. Lou Simpson launched SQ Advisors in early 2011 with the…
JBI's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
JBI, Inc. ( JBII.PK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 15, 2013 11:00 am ET Executives Christopher Irons - IR and Corporate Communications Manager Richard Heddle - CEO Nicholas Terranova - CFO John Bordynuik - Chief of Technology and Company Founder Analysts Presentation Operator Good day,…
Hedge funds lose faith in gold
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Ackman is gone but options market sees more risk for JC Penney
(Reuters) - Activist hedge fund investor William Ackman may be off the board of J.C. Penney Co Inc , but concerns about the U.S. department store chain's prospects have pushed bearish bets to record levels in the U.S. options market.
A Bright Spot From Today's Industrial Production Report: Oil And Gas Extraction Rise To Record High In July
By Mark J. Perry : (click to enlarge) Today's report from the Federal Reserve on Industrial Production for July [pdf] was rather lackluster, see a Reuters report here . Output at U.S. factories, mines and utilities was unchanged in July from June, and was up only 1.4% on a year-over-year basis.…
Intertape Polymer Group's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. ( ITPOF.PK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013; 10:00 a.m. ET Executives Greg Yull - Chief Executive Officer Bernie Pitz - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Sarah Hughes - Cormark Securities Tal Woolley - RBC Capital Markets Presentation …
Silver Continues Its 7-Day Climb
By Emerging Money : By Richard Rittorno Silver prices continue to climb, as investors focus on U.S. economic data reports to determine whether or not the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin its tapering process later this year. For the past seven consecutive days, investors have pushed silver ( SLV )…
How The Elections In Mali Will Impact AngloGold Ashanti
By William M. Thomson : Now that all the presidential votes have been counted and a winner declared, the impact of the recent elections in Mali on mining firms will become clear. We believe that although a good news story, it is unlikely a political event that will affect foreign mining firm…
Euro-Zone Out Of Recession, But Still Not Out Of The Woods
According to the Flash GDP for Q2 2013, the euro-zone enjoyed a growth rate of 0.3%, ending 6 quarters of a recession. This growth rate also exceeded early expectations for 0.2% growth. Returning to growth for the first time since Q3 2011 is good news, but quite a few issues. There are good reasons…
ECOtality's Black Monday And The Rise Of Car Charging Group
By Market Exclusive: Editors' Note: This article covers micro-cap stocks. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks. In the rough-and-tumble world of emerging technology, a company's luck can change in an instant. Such was the case on Monday, August 12, when…
Briggs & Stratton Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Briggs & Stratton ( BGG ) Q4 2013 Earnings Call August 15, 2013 10:00 am ET Executives David J. Rodgers - Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President Todd J. Teske - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Member of Executive Committee Analysts …
Boeing raises sticker prices of commercial jets
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boeing Co said it raised the list prices on Thursday for most of its family of commercial jetliners by about 1.6 percent, compared with 2012 levels.
SPX Pullback Table: The Fall From 1709
By Bill Luby : I can't remember the last time that the S&P 500 index pulled back a little from a recent high and I did not get at least one request to update the table below. The last time I did this, just two months ago in All About the Pullback from SPX 1687 , I also threw in a scatter plot…
Degreed wants to make online courses count
More people are learning online, but what will it take for employers to pay attention?
When it comes to bonds, don't be a Chicken Little
Interest rates are going up! Interest rates are going up! It's the bond market equivalent of Chicken Little screaming that the sky is falling.
Equities slide as bond yields hit highs
Further evidence of improvement in the US economy heightens expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon begin scaling back stimulus
Himax Technologies' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Himax Technologies, Inc. ( HIMX ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013 08:00 AM ET Executives John Mattio - SVP, MZ Group Jordan Wu - President and CEO Jackie Chang - CFO Analysts Jay Srivatsa - Chardan Capital Markets Anthony Stoss - Craig-Hallum Kyna Wong - Bank of America Jun…
Bull Of The Day: Ubiquiti Networks
By Zacks Investment Research : Ubiquiti Networks ( UBNT ) recently crushed earnings and moved guidance up in a meaningful way. UBNT is the Bull of the Day as a Zacks Rank No. 1 (Strong Buy). Bull of the Day on May 31, 2013 If you are not a regular reader of the Bull and the Bear of the Day,…
Britain's Asda says sales growth slows in tough grocery market
LONDON (Reuters) - Asda, Britain's No. 2 grocery business to Tesco , said on Thursday that sales growth fell in the second quarter as family budgets remained under pressure.
Demand surges for copper in China
The cost of Chinese physical copper over benchmark futures prices has more than tripled since the start of the year to more than $200 a tonne
Zillow: A Short-Term Short But A Long-Term Business
By Insightful Investing : Company: Zillow, Inc. ( Z ) Thesis: Zillow is a company which has demonstrated a way to build a rapidly growing business in a large market. I think because of this investors are valuing it based on what it will do in the next 3-5 years and not the short-term. As a result of…
BlackBerry's Enterprise Strength Is Key To Unlocking Value If Sold
By Trefis : BlackBerry's ( BBRY ) days as an independent public company may soon be over. With sales plummeting amid growing smartphone competition and BB10′s launch not helping much, the beleaguered handset maker announced Monday that it has formed a special committee to explore "strategic…
Choices Multiply In Exchange-Traded MLP Plays
MLP exchange-traded products have been extremely popular in recent years, and the recent launch from Global X offers a new way to play the space.
NTS' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
NTS Inc. ( NTS ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 15, 2013 10:00 AM ET Executives John Nesbett – IR Guy Nissenson - Chairman, President and CEO Niv Krikov - Principal Accounting Officer, Treasurer and CFO Analysts Torin Eastburn – Monte Sol Capital Presentation Operator Greetings, and…
Patience Required For Dara Bio Investment
By Jason Napodano : The following article is a comprehensive update to our article from September 2012 " Time To Buy DARA Bio ", which recommended purchase of DARA BioSciences ( DARA ) at $0.86 per share. Since that original call, DARA has traded to a high of $1.38 to a low of $0.52. At…
ULURU's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
ULURU Inc. ( ULUR.PK ) Q2 2013 Results Earnings Call August 15, 2013 9:00 AM ET Executives Kerry Gray - President and CEO Analysts J.J. Hart - Analyst Charles Gramy - Analyst Presentation Operator Good morning. And welcome to the ULURU Second Quarter Conference Call. All lines will be…
Cotton - Have We Priced Out Exports For The Moment?
By Matthew Bradbard : Adverse price movement can affect exports levels in commodities. In other words, if prices are low enough, it may entice higher exports, while prices appreciating too high have the ability to discourage exports. Cotton futures are flat today as of this post, unable to make it…
Bear Of The Day: Big Lots
By Zacks Investment Research : Big Lots ( BIG ) ended its streak of consecutive beats at two after meeting estimates in most recently reported quarter. Estimates have dropped in a big way, and that makes it a Zacks Rank No. 4 (Sell). It is the Bear of the Day. Comparable-Store Sales Guided Lower…
Kohl's Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Kohl's ( KSS ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 15, 2013 8:30 am ET Executives Wesley S. McDonald - Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Senior Executive Vice President Kevin Mansell - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Member of Executive Committee Analysts …
5 Ways Your Genes Could Impact Your Finances
By Penny Wrenn
Judge expresses doubts about AMR bankruptcy exit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A judge asked AMR Corp for guidance on whether he should approve its plan to exit bankruptcy, in light of an antitrust challenge to its planned merger with US Airways Group Inc .
Mobile sales surpass PC sales for PC king Lenovo
Even as Lenovo was becoming the top seller of PCs, its sales of mobile devices were surpassing its sales of computers.
U.S. jobs, inflation data support tapering of Fed bond buying
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell to a near six-year low last week and consumer prices rose broadly in July, which could draw the Federal Reserve closer to trimming its massive bond-buying program.
Buffett's Berkshire buys Suncor, Dish as stock bet grows
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc reported new stakes in Suncor Energy Inc and Dish Network Corp as the company run by Warren Buffett added billions of dollars of stock investments.
Herbalife kept links to pyramid scheme
Affiliated business, Online Business Systems, the successor to Global Online Systems, judged to be criminal scheme by a Canadian federal court
IBM buys Israeli cyber security company
The US software and services company has bought Trusteer, which helps banks with cyber security, for a reported $800m to $1bn.
High-speed trading whammy
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Where the jobs are
It's still a tough job market, but in these 25 counties, it's a lot easier to find work and a great place to live.
Police warning over fracking demo
Police expect 1,000 extra anti-fracking activists to join existing protests at the West Sussex village of Balcombe this weekend.
Wal-Mart sales disappoint as U.S. shoppers curb spending
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc reported a surprise decline in quarterly same-store sales in the United States, its biggest market, after shoppers came in less often because higher taxes and gasoline prices were leaving them with less spending money.
London Market Report
Imperial Tobacco is the biggest riser on the FTSE 100, but the overall index heads into negative territory.
9 Tips for a Successful Thrift Store Sale
What to know before trying your hand at consignment shop selling.
Strike at Chilean copper mine ends
Some 2,500 workers at Chile's Escondida copper mine return to work after a 24-hour stoppage over pay, but say operations may be halted again.
Lapid denounces anti-Israel sentiment
Former television presenter voices concerns over the actions of lobby groups in Europe, which he says would have painful effect on the Israeli economy
Carl Icahn's amazing year
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A history of LA's loopy dreamers
California has always been a hotbed of crazy ideas, the latest is from technology billionaire Elon Musk, who wants to revolutionise travel
In Debt? The Scary Cost of Tapping Your 401(k)
Your retirement savings should be a last resort for paying off debt today.
Stocks slide 1% as Cisco and Wal-Mart disappoint
Dow loses close to 200 points as investors weigh disappointing corporate earnings news against more encouraging economic news.
Falling prices hit Dutch homeowners
Dutch homeowners stuck in negative equity
Cost to raise a kid: $241,080
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VIDEO: Economic impact of Egypt violence
The BBC's Simon Atkinson looks at the economic impact of the latest violence in Cairo, on both Egyptians and the wider region.
Britain should beware of Swampy
In its response to protests against companies searching for oil in parts of the UK, the government risks cementing an axis between eco-warriors and Nimbys
A-level economics: How would you fare?
Sample A-level economics questions in 2012
Workers earn less but pay more for goods
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Whale catch might not make banks safer
Indictments in the JPMorgan Chase case run the risk of inducing a false sense of security about the soundness of the financial system
Global executives keen for Merkel victory
More than 60% polled in FT/Economist Global Business Barometer believe Angela Merkel's re-election would make them more confident about Europe's prospects
'How we afford our kids'
Here's how five families save, plan and get creative to make child rearing work.
Understanding The Three Rs: REITs, The Real Estate Recovery And Rising Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve suggested in June that they may consider tapering their massive, monthly bond buying program sooner than expected, market investors interpreted their optimism as a sign that interest rates would likely be rising in the short term. As weeks passed, investors came to the…
Paulson still likes gold despite ETF sale
The decision to shift a chunk of the Paulson & Co's gold holdings out of the ETF and into the OTC market reflects the relative costs of the two
Obamacare's taxes would live past defunding
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Norway's salmon exports to China plummet
Political experts blame the fall on the decision of a Norwegian committee to award the Nobel Peace Prize to a jailed Chinese dissident
China moves towards bad loans remedy
Move is one sign that the Chinese government will not entirely bail out the next round of problem loans emerging from China's credit boom
Surprising foreclosure hot spots
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Misinformation Causes Loss Of Senior Property Tax Rebate
If you form the wrong tax conclusion from listening to the radio or reading news stories, you might not get a break when you ask for relief. That is what happened to Richard Kennel in the New Jersey Tax Court. He had gotten the impression that New Jersey had cancelled its property tax…
Flood of bad loans to test China's system
As China's economic growth slows and domestic credit tightens, talk of a rising wave of new bad debts is growing and its bad banks are gearing up
Ryanair sacks pilot for questioning safety on TV
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair has fired one of its senior pilots and is preparing legal action against him for questioning the airline's safety record in a television interview, the company said on Thursday.
Wal-Mart results miss expectations
The world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, which owns the UK chain Asda, reports higher quarterly profits in the second quarter that were lower than expected.
How to be an irresistible leader
Can charisma be taught? Harvard seems to think so. A new book on cultivating personal magnetism is required reading at the B-school.
Dutch gloom as housing bubble deflates
Consumers spooked by a 30% fall in house prices, while 7% unemployment and a seemingly never-ending series of austerity measures also hit spending
Pemex expects $10bn investment boost
Opened up energy sector predicted to create 2.5m jobs by 2025 and attract foreign companies even though they will not be able to book reserves
Norway gas exports to UK disrupted
Norwegian gas exports to the UK are disrupted following a loss of power at a platform in the North Sea.
Standard Bank: credit concerns
South Africa's largest bank is still growing its loan book and its earnings, but it is growth in impairment charges that is causing concern
Analysis: One swallow doesn't make a summer for euro zone
LONDON (Reuters) - The cheery freeze frame of the euro zone economy last quarter is no guarantee of a happy ending to what has been a horror movie for most of the single currency bloc since the onset of the great financial crisis.
Microsoft's 45-inch touchscreen costs $150
Microsoft accelerated Ubi Interactive's Kinect technology, which makes any surface a touchscreen.
Romanian and Bulgarian jobs up 26%
The number of Romanians and Bulgarians working in the UK rose by nearly 26% to 141,000 between April and June, figures show.
Market Valuation And Asset Allocation Decisions
I am often asked how market valuation plays into asset allocation decisions. Should an investor consider reducing equity exposure when the market is trading at a high price relative to earnings? My standard answer is no, but in some situations, yes.
Buffett dumps Gannett
Berkshire Hathaway unloads shares of USA Today publisher, buys Dish Network and GM.
US consumer inflation rises to 2%
The pace of US consumer price inflation increased in July, pushing the annual rate of inflation to 2% - the rate targeted by the Federal Reserve.
Kohl's same-store sales increase, shares rise
(Reuters) - Department store chain Kohl's Corp reported a rise in quarterly comparable-store sales, boosting its shares, after downbeat sales reports from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Macy's Inc raised fears of a slowdown in consumer spending.
Dividend Paying Stocks in a Rising Interest Rate Environment?
The following is excerpted from our latest White Paper, The Value of Dividends. Click here to download the Special Report, to see the results of our Returns & Rising/Falling Rates study and to learn which 20 dividend payers have made the cut as the Prudent Speculator's current favorites.
BP's tough talk will backfire, Gulf spill lawyer says
LONDON (Reuters) - BP's hard-line legal tactics aimed at capping the financial blowout from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil disaster will backfire, according to Joe Rice, negotiator of last year's settlement on behalf of over 100,000 compensation claimants.
August U.S. homebuilder confidence close to eight-year high
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilder confidence neared an eight-year high in August as limited supply of new and existing homes and strong buyer demand outweighed higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Home Builders on Thursday showed.
Defunding Obamacare won't stop it entirely
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11 Misunderstood Employee Benefits And How To Make The Most Of Them
We all know how much our paycheck is, but how many of us really understand our benefits? I recently came across this article that tells the heartbreaking story of a 29-year old firefighter who recently passed away in an Arizona wildfire. Because he was a seasonal rather than a full-time employee,…
Ecommerce drives warehouse rents up
Head of Prologis, the world's biggest industrial property landlord, says rapid growth in need is enticing developers to build new warehouses
How to Explain Being Fired on a Job Interview
Have your talking points ready about an unfortunate situation.
Consumer demand for gold hits record high
Bargain-hunters are snapping up gold jewelry and coins as investors desert the metal and world prices plunge, sending consumer demand to its highest level ever.
8 Ways to Impress Your Boss As a New Employee
Leave your new employer feeling confident about putting you on the payroll.
U.S. industrial output unchanged in July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. industrial production was unchanged in July as a decline in manufacturing output and utilities counteracted an uptick in mining activity.
Obama cancels Egypt military exercise
The Bright Star military exercise, which is held every two years between the two countries' militaries, was due to take place later this year
Tastemade raises $10m in funding round
Merchant bank Raine and venture capital fund Redpoint lead investment in YouTube food network amid increasing interest in online video companies
The Stock Market 'Prediction Charade'
Current market conditions provide the perfect environment for self-appointed "gurus" to make predictions.
UK unemployment falls back slightly
UK unemployment falls by 4,000 in the three months to June to 2.51 million, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Ikea warns of unsafe children's beds
The furniture chain Ikea is recalling thousands of children's beds, because of a design fault.
Danone bows low to succeed in China
Undisguised pressure from Beijing on foreign and domestic companies seems to be part of a broader campaign to cut prices for domestic consumers
U.S. consumer prices rise as expected in July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices rose as expected in July, which could comfort Federal Reserve officials worried about low inflation as they weigh trimming their massive bond buying program.
Where To Invest When The Stock Market Bubble Bursts
NFL Hall of Fame Couch, Bill Parcells, once said, "There are two things in New York, euphoria and disaster." While Parcells was reflecting on his experiences as a football coach in New York, his words can be applied to the stock market. Since 2000, investors have become all too familiar with…
Russia accused of trade war with Ukraine
Ukrainian companies say Russian customs officials are targeting their exports with time-consuming inspections that threaten to run up massive losses
Apollo keeps $1.8bn Aviva US deal price
Concessions by Apollo will allow $1.55bn sale of US arm to proceed in a step that will play a key part in UK insurer's turnround strategy
Walmart slashes global sales forecast
World's biggest retailer by sales warns the retail environment remains 'challenging' as its quarterly results fall short of expectations
Germany poised to overtake U.S. as world's No.2 exporter this year: DIHK
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany could overtake the United States to become the world's second-biggest exporter this year, but its share of global trade is likely to dip as its exports lag global expansion, German chambers of commerce said on Thursday.
Ford Europe sees no quick end to price war
FRANKFURT/DETROIT (Reuters) - Europe's car market may have finally stopped shrinking, but a manufacturers' price war will not let up until sales increase significantly, a senior Ford executive said.
New home starts in England up 6%
The number of new homes being built in England rose by 6% in the three months to June, according to government figures.
The 1975 Buffett memo that saved WaPo's pension
A letter to Katharine Graham offers an early window into how Warren Buffett thinks about investing.
HKEx CEO says close to picking new LME chief
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx) is close to picking a new CEO for the London Metal Exchange and will make an announcement in due course, Chief Executive Charles Li said on Thursday.
AEG 'to dominate London gig venues'
AEG is on course to take over management of Wembley Arena, giving the firm control of three of the four largest indoor venues in London.
Most Visited Cities In The World 2013
A Survival Guide To Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in the world to visit, and with good reason. Its scenic canals, meandering cobble stone streets and inventive architecture can satisfy the most ravenous explorer or jaded traveler. There are a wide assortment of user-friendly museums, housing some of the…
AUDIO: 'Choose apprenticeships - not Uni'
Spencer Mehlman - author of website 'Not Going to Uni' urges students to have another look at the apprenticeship route.
Corvette: Finally, Detroit's legit Porsche killer
The Chevrolet Corvette has long been viewed as a crude alternative to German sports cars. Not anymore. The 2014 Stingray really gives Porsche a run for the money.
Global shares, dollar lower as investors fret about the Fed
LONDON (Reuters) - World shares edged lower and the dollar fell on Thursday as uncertainty over when U.S. Federal Reserve will begin cutting its monetary stimulus offset a brighter economic picture in Europe.
China Mobile says profits up 1.5%
China Mobile, the world's biggest phone company, says profits rose more than expected in the first half of 2013 from last year .
Hot weather boosts July retail sales
Retail sales in the UK jumped by 1.1% between June and July, boosted by hot weather and adding to hopes of a sustained economic recovery.
New iPhone, 4G technology may mean Apple, China Mobile tie-up closer
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - The stars may be aligning for a long-awaited deal between Apple Inc and China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile carrier, that could help the iPhone maker claw back lost ground in its most important growth market.
Ford Europe sees no quick end to price war
FRANKFURT/DETROIT (Reuters) - Europe's car market may have finally stopped shrinking, but pricing pressure will remain fierce until sales volume picks up considerably, a senior executive at U.S. carmaker Ford told Reuters.
Key Euribor rate steadies as ECB rate cut expectations fade
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The key Euribor bank-to-bank lending rate was unchanged on Thursday, consolidating gains from the prior session when data showing the euro zone emerged from recession in the second quarter dented hopes for another ECB rate cut.
Virgin Media strikes deal with BT
BT has struck a deal with Virgin Media to make its new sports channels available to the cable operator's subscribers.
Cisco cutting 4,000 jobs, CEO sees slow progress
(Reuters) - Network equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc is cutting 4,000 jobs, or 5 percent of its workforce, as it makes a fresh attempt to reduce costs and refocus on growth areas in the face of uncertain demand for its networking equipment.
A new frontier in the battle for the green belt
The problem of finding space to build new homes
VIDEO: A bumper year for lavender
For several British lavender farmers, 2013 is proving to be a vintage year.
Japan signals corporate tax cut a long shot as deflation eases
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese policymakers indicated they favor tax incentives to lift weak business investment rather than a cut in corporate taxes, as the government signaled confidence its stimulus policies had put the economy on the path to escape deflation.
VIDEO: Downturn: Dutch housing bubble bursts
The Netherlands is struggling with the bursting of a real estate bubble, on a scale only seen in the United States and Spain.
Smartphones outsell basic handsets
Smartphone sales exceed feature phone sales for the first time in the April-to-June period, according to research firm Gartner.
China's Sun Art goes online to chase retail boom
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's biggest hypermarket chain Sun Art Retail Group Ltd is taking on Wal-Mart Stores Inc in the booming domestic e-commerce sector as it seeks new ways to maintain its market share in the face of fierce competition.
AUDIO: Today programme business round-up
The Today programme's business news with Andy Verity including a look ahead to the official figures out on Thursday which will show what was sold in the shops in July.
Blockbusters boost Cineworld takings
The UK's biggest cinema chain, Cineworld, says big blockbusters helped boost its box office receipts by 10.5% in the first half of the year.
Brazil backs oil royalties bill
Brazil's Congress passes a bill designating all royalties from newly discovered oilfields to education and healthcare.
Boeing to probe new Dreamliner fault
Boeing says it will investigate the wiring defect found in a fire extinguisher system on three of its 787 Dreamliner jets operated by All Nippon Airways.
VIDEO: Egypt clashes raise energy fears
There are concerns that further instability in Egypt could affect the Suez Canal, which is a crucial trade route for Asia and transports oil from the Middle East.
VIDEO: Worry over Australia asylum moves
Political parties in Australia have promised tough measures to stem the flow of asylum seekers, but many of those who have settled there think the policies are bad for business.
Is there any such thing as 'road tax'?
Do motorists or cyclists pay more for the roads?
The death of the drive-in cinema?
Why changing technology threatens the classic US night out
Can art change Margate's fortunes?
Can Margate become the poster town for regeneration?
HSBC eyes FIG in equity capital markets push
The UK bank's new head of equity capital markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa wants to strengthen in FIG and corporate broking
One risk officer can't rule them all
New criminal charges against ex-JP Morgan staff reveal a key London risk unit was staffed by just one person in the run up to the London Whale scandal
Investors plumb the depths of high yield
Issuance patterns in European high yield this year show strong appetite for deals at the lower end of the ratings spectrum, says Fitch
Oriel chairman takes board role at SVG
The UK-listed fund of funds manager recruits former ING Barings chief executive as a non-executive after a string of board changes last year
RBC Capital Markets hires new research chief
The former head of equity research in Europe at Nomura, who left the bank amid a shake-up that saw close to 20 departures, will join RBC Capital Markets
ETP outflows weigh on gold demand
Outflows from gold exchange-traded products in the second quarter of the year contributed to a record sell off
Private banks continue hiring spree
EFG International, Coutts and AMP have all recruited to their teams in the past week
Bridgepoint secures extra time on 2008 fund
UK private equity fund receives 'overwhelming' support to extend the investment period of the €4.8 billion fund by a year
'Whale' loss charges for JPMorgan ex-traders
Javier Martin-Artajo and Julien Grout charged with conspiracy, keeping false books and records, wire fraud, and making false filings with the SEC
'London whale' in rare deal over charges
Frenchman Bruno Iksil agrees to co-operate with authorities to avoid charges over the $6bn JPMorgan loss and breaks with tradition in US law
S Election For Cash Basis C Corporation Fraught With Peril
You cannot tell from the recent decision of California State Board of Equalization why Analytical Environmental Services was formed as a California C corporation in 2001. Whatever the reason, there was either a change in circumstances or the owners changed their minds, because AES elected S…
IRS (Finally) Consolidates All Late S Election Relief Into One Handy Revenue Procedure
Operating a business as an S corporation can be kinda' nice. Limited legal liability. Pass-through, single-level taxation. All the good stuff an enterprising business owner would hope for out of an entity choice.
With Mortgage Rates In A Holding Pattern, What Will Housing Prices Do?
After rising by more than a full percentage point from early May till the end of June, 30-year mortgage rates have more or less leveled off. However, the impact of higher mortgage rates on the housing market is still unknown.
US bank takeovers: little deal, big picture
Deals since the crisis, when big lenders merged to survive, have mainly involved small institutions reflecting regulatory scrutiny and valuations
Red Bull ends dispute with brewery
Energy drink producer Red Bull ends its dispute with the Norwich micro-brewery which has a similar name.
Finance: Balance sheet battle
Regulators are reviving an old measure to gauge banks' ability to withstand a crash but bankers on both sides of the Atlantic are crying foul
How I Took Charge Of My Retirement Savings Post-40
By Jenine Holmes
The Best Places For A Working Retirement In 2013
Five Reasons Why Social Security Retirement Program Needs To Live Long And Prosper
Yesterday was the Social Security program's 78th birthday. It's a program that's far from broke, but we need to fix it.
Admiralty Arch developers face hitch
Local council planners are concerned Prime Investors Capital 'not fully complying' with social housing obligations
Finding Innovators Among Small Stocks
Your big payoff may not come from a scientific breakthrough. It may come from a company that looks like .
Defunct Opal Group's Leeds tower for sale
Opal Property Group's flagship property was purpose-built to meet growing demand in a city that is home to more than 53,000 full-time students
Student housing market matures
Concern grows that an oversupply of student accommodation in the UK will become a wider problem and potentially depress the sector's future returns
7 Ways Women Can Get Back In The Workforce
7 Ways Women Can Opt Back Into the Workforce
All I can ask is, "What were they thinking?"
Court Ruling: Postnup Does Not Waive Spousal Rights To 401(K)
In last week's article, I wrote that many women begin the divorce process under the false impression that they are not entitled to a share of their husband's 401(k) or other retirement plans. The truth is that, in most states, money invested in retirement plans by either spouse during the…
Do You Have a Retirement Care Plan?
Study finds three-fourths of middle-income baby boomers have no plans for their retirement care.
Breaking an Apartment Lease: What You Need to Know
3 tips for breaking a lease so your landlord doesn't take legal action against you.
To Stay or To Go: What to Do When You Receive a Counteroffer
Should you stay with your old job on new terms?
Legal & General in home renting move
Insurer Legal & General aims to become a major landlord in the UK's housing market, in an effort to redress what it calls "intergenerational injustice".
8 Secrets of Hiring Managers
You may think you know the tricks of their trade ...
Three Donors Tell Why They Set Up CRUTs
Thinking about setting up a charitable remainder unitrust--or CRUT? You put cash or better yet appreciated assets into a trust, and the trust pays you a fixed percentage of the principal as revalued each year – typically for your life – and then what's left in the trust (the remainder) goes to…
World's Biggest Givers
How to Manage Your Money – and Your Man
The author of "Queen Bitchionnaire" explains how women can be more financially independent.
10 Tips To Avoid Charity Rip-offs
Charitable Shelter: How CRUTs Cut Capital Gains Tax
Are you sitting on a highly appreciated asset--say, a big block of a single stock, a piece of real estate or even a painting--that you'd like to turn into a diversified portfolio of stocks, funds or
Are You Armed and Ready for a Job Search?
A new survey reveals most job seekers need help in even the basic elements of a job search.
Staying the Course When You Truly Hate Your Job
Strategies and affirmations to get through the most trying workdays.
3 Retirement Rules to Consider Breaking
Rules of thumb are great, but treat them as a friendly nudge in the right direction instead of the ultimate truth.
13 Financial Tips For Newlyweds
Newlyweds, Here's How To Manage Your Finances
Congratulations, newlyweds!
EU 'plans single telecoms regulator'
The European Commission is thought to be considering a plan for a single telecoms regulator to cover all 28 member states.
Why Are There So Few Millionaires?
Across a wide number of surveys, we find that the vast majority of people – the world over – would very much like to be significantly wealthier than they are today. Over the decades, this finding has been very consistent in good economic times and bad. Generally speaking: rich is good and very…
Eurozone comes out of recession
The eurozone has emerged from recession after 18 months of economic contraction, figures indicate.
Weak rupee fuels Indian inflation
India's inflation rate rises by more-than-expected in July as a weaker currency brought higher import costs.
CFO to step down early from Barclays
Barclays is to carry out a £5.8bn rights issue without its finance director, Chris Lucas, after he said he would leave several months earlier than planned
If 30% Of Pay Is Benefits, What About Independent Contractors?
Compensation experts say most people get much of their pay in benefits. Figures vary materially, but benefits in some cases can amount to a whopping 30% of pay. Put differently, employers may fund another 30% in benefits on top of the salary listed on your W-2. Why Most Employees Make Up to 30%…
Concern over World Cup venue delays
Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo says the pace of construction must be accelerated if stadiums are to be ready on schedule for the 2014 World Cup.
French football sees red over Monaco tax breaks
French football clubs see red over Monaco's tax breaks
Sun shines on real estate deals
Deals in the real estate sector are continuing over the summer months, with asset managers spotting opportunities
Chart of the Day: the RBS diaspora
The great migration of bankers from RBS that began in early 2012 has slowed to a trickle. But where have they all gone?
JP Morgan promotes Rising Star to risk role
The US bank continues to beef up its risk oversight in the wake of last year's 'London Whale' trading loss
Commodity oddities: from piglets to pineapples
Going round in circles on cost-cutting
Repeated waves of restructuring and redundancies over the past few years have created an army of paranoid employees
Deal analysis: Elan hands victory to Perrigo after brutal battle
The agreed acquisition of the Irish biotechnology company looks set to mark the culmination of one of the most acrimonious takeover battles in recent memory
High-yield bankers leave Mizuho
The Japanese bank has struggled to make headway in the sub-investment grade bond market
Icahn pushes Apple on buyback
The activist investor has put in over $1.5 billion and is pressing for more cash
Investment firms buy minority stakes in Bats
Two US private equity companies take minority stake in Bats Global Markets
Two charged in JP Morgan 'Whale' trades
Criminal case against former colleagues of trader who lost billions; US agrees not to prosecute trader himself
Q&A: VTB Capital looks to China and beyond
The chief executive of the UK and international business at the Russian investment bank talks to FN about the firm's joint venture in China
Barclays finance director to leave earlier than planned
Chris Lucas cites ill health as the reason for his decision to step down over six months early
Green 'untenable' at Ibrox, say fans
Rangers supporters groups say Charles Green cannot remain as a club consultant after recent comments and events.
Ackman quits JC Penney board
Departure of the activist investor, who owns an 18% stake in the US retailer, follows several tumultuous days of boardroom disagreements
Barclays reviews UAE business
Exit would mark the culmination of plans by former chief executive to pull out of the bank's smallest and least profitable foreign retail markets
MPs sceptical of homes bubble
The government says schemes have boosted mortgage lending to highest level in 5½ years and is encouraging developers to build new homes
The Worst Money Mistakes to Make on Vacation
Don't let thefts, accidents and overpriced meals ruin your getaway
Housing market winners and losers
Who gains and who loses from rising house prices
4 Surefire Ways to Lose Your Security Deposit
If you want to get your money back, don't let that leaky sink go unrepaired.
The Ongoing Feud Of The National Enquirer's Pope Family
Perhaps this tale should be unsurprising considering it involves heirs of the tabloid fortune built around the concept: "Inquiring minds want to know!" Two of the heirs of the tabloid founder, Generoso Pope, have engaged in dueling lawsuits for years -- culminating in allegations of…
Tips for Saving Money on Insurance
A regular review can ensure you're not wasting money or leaving loved ones or yourself unprotected.
Around the Water Cooler With Nestle Waters Chairman
Want to boost employee collaboration? Kim Jeffery says you just have to install a water cooler.
How to Steer Clear of Online Scams
Don't fall victim to online hackers with these 8 tips.
5 Unasked Interview Questions You Must 'Answer' to Get Hired
Both verbal and nonverbal communication crucial to landing the job.
Is Detroit to Blame for the Muni Market's Woes?
How Motor City's bankruptcy petition has affected the municipal bond market.
4 Improv Principles That Could Skyrocket Your Career
Collaboration and teamwork will bolster success.
Seven charged with match-fixing by ICC
Seven people are charged with match-fixing by the ICC and another two are charged for not reporting corruption in the game.
Is It Time to Sell Your House?
With the housing market improving, is it time to sell and move to the retirement destination of your dreams?
How to Overcome the Most Difficult Interview Processes
Glassdoor releases its list of 25 companies that give the toughest interviews.
Annuities In Your 401(k)? What You Need to Know
Annuity guarantees hold appeal. But there's lots of fine print.
Happy workers don't jump ship
How to keep your staff from walking out
Southeast Asia: 4 Options for Enjoying the Most Affordable Retirement on Earth
English is widely spoken in the region, the culture is exotic and the people are delightfully welcoming.
Secrets of Successful eBay Sellers
Top eBay sellers share their strategies on finding products to sell, writing descriptions and more.
5 Tips to Save on Last-Minute Summer Trips
How to get a five-star experience on a budget.
How Unemployment is Devastating Retiree Well-Being
Research shows that joblessness is dimming retirements and leading to early deaths.
8 Ways to Graciously Quit Your Job
Exiting the stage in a classy manner can keep your professional reputation intact.
Do You Have What It Takes to Work From Home?
Can you resist the temptation to take your eye off the ball?
Why Small Businesses Don't Offer Retirement Plans
Small companies generally provide high-cost retirement benefits, if they offer them at all.
What to Do Before Every Interview
How you prepare could make the difference between doing well and failing.
How to Find and Connect With Small Companies
A majority of jobs at small companies are filled without ever having been advertised.
Silicon Alley's first billionaire
Jon Oringer founded 10 companies before he hit on the idea for Shutterstock, the successful stock-photo website that has made him Silicon Alley's first billionaire.
10 Simple Steps to Shore Up Your Financial Life
Don't forget these parts of your financial plan.
Novel Investing Tips for Kids
In Elissa Brent Weissman's young adult book, the protagonist discovers the joys, and dangers, of day trading.
5 Ways to Tap Your Home for Retirement Income
Your options include downsizing, renting and a Hail Mary reverse mortgage.
How Credit Scores Affect What You Pay for Your Home
When it comes buying a home, the higher your credit score, the better.
8 Ways Baby Boomers Changed the World
Baby boomers advanced the nation while also creating challenges for future generations.
Taking decisions is tough at the top
When it comes to running a company, nothing can prepare you for the day you actually become chief executive, says the boss of US multi-national GE.
5 Ways to Make Quick Cash
Suffering from a cash crunch? Here are a few tips to infuse some extra money in your bank account.
How Obamacare Will Affect Health Insurance Rates by Age Group
Older consumers shouldn't expect any health coverage price bargains under the law.
Boost Retirement Contributions with a Spousal IRA
Spousal IRAs allow couples to maximize retirement savings tax breaks.
Why You Shouldn't Trust Financial News
These sources of financial information could be harmful to your wealth.
5 Affordable Entertainment Options for Retirees
You don't need to spend a lot of money to have an exciting retirement.
The Hardest Working Cities in America
A real estate website determines which U.S. cities have the hardest workers.
The Tax Break You're Missing Out On
Over half of retirement savers fail to max out their IRA.
4 Coping Tips for Surviving a Crummy Internship
Sometimes bad internships happen to good interns. Here's how to deal.
Avoid These Money Mistakes When Planning a Last-Minute Vacation
Tips from travel experts on how to minimize costs and maximize the last days of summer.
How to End Your Summer Internship on a High Note
Summer's ending. Head back to school with the proper foundation for your career.
How to Buy Maternity and Kids' Clothes on the Cheap
Dressing a baby bump or brood of kids? Here's where to find affordable clothes online.
Bond Basics: Price and Yield
Bonds are a part of most portfolios, but investors still don't always know how they work.
The family firm selling via Facebook
The BBC's Jill Martin visits US clothing company Lolly Wolly Doodle, which is helping to lead the way in selling directly through Facebook.
Why Global Funds Are Buying America Now
The big rise in U.S. stocks has driven equity prices higher than any other market in the world.
Micha Kaufman on the Future of Freelancing
The co-founder of Fiverr says the new gig economy is changing people's lives
5 Ways Health Care Reform Will Impact Your Finances and Taxes
Whether you have health insurance or not, here's what you need to know.
How to Reinvent the Workplace to Satisfy Baby Boomers
Boomers are the least engaged age group at work but would benefit from employer support.
The Costs and Benefits of Running a Mobile Business
Current shop owners share why this non-traditional business model works so well.
How to Avoid Working One More Year
Some financially secure workers delay retirement because they fear running out of money too soon.
The Secret to Making Money on Fiverr
The newest version of the website lets you earn much more than $5 per gig.
A Simple Way to Save: Banish Late Fees
It's easy to forget that penalties for paying late can put a big dent in your budget.
The Thin Line Between Annoying and Assertive
What's considered pushy to some may be appropriate behavior to others.
8 Errors You Must Stop Making in Your Job Search
You'll have an easier time job hunting if you modify your habits.
Is Your Job a Committed Relationship or a Summer Fling?
Is your latest gig the equivalent of a summer romance, or is it suited for the long term?
When Should You Delay Retirement?
Setbacks happen. Here's how to decide on delaying retirement.
How Students Benefit From University-Bank Partnerships
College ID cards linked to checking accounts make banking easier for students.
Why Irish Real Estate is Finally a Buy
Home prices have decreased significantly, but watch out for the new property tax.
Feeling Charitable? Use Donor Advised Funds
Donor advised funds let investors avoid some taxes while donating to charity.
How to Find Shelter From Financial Storms
Five steps seniors can take to protect themselves from the impact of crippling federal deficits.
Why Can't We Follow Simple, Good Money Advice?
Experts explain why it's so difficult to follow two basic guidelines: Save and don't overspend.
Around the Water Cooler With a General Motors Vice President
Diana Tremblay shares tips for taking the driver's seat in your company and career.
Find Out If Your Partner Is a Money Match
When it comes to love and finances, you should watch for these red flags.
Mutual Funds Swapping Managers at Alarming Rate
Lots of funds are changing leadership this year. Here's what that means for investors.
The Road Map to a Symbiotic Mentor-Mentee Relationship
Four tips for developing one of the most beneficial relationships of your career.
4 Reasons Hiring Managers Don't Send Rejection Letters
Insider scoop on why you never heard back about the job you wanted.
The Best Summer Money Books for Adults
Personal finance tomes aren't the only kind of reading material that can help you with money
Clark Howard's Strategies for Saving More, Spending Less
The radio host's latest book focuses on money moves that have a lasting impact.
7 Ways Retirement Is a Young Person's Issue
Recommended changes in spending, savings and investing will have a great impact on younger generations.
Do You Need Life Insurance in Retirement?
Letting your policy lapse can save you money, but there are also a few reasons to keep it.
Quick Tips for a Successful Interview From an Interview Coach
Author Stuart Taylor shares his self-tested interview advice.
Are You Ready For a Career (R)evolution?
How to keep your skills and abilities ahead of the curve.
10 Things Job Seekers Hate About Recruiters
It can be difficult to add an additional party into an already arduous job search.
Top 16 Pieces of Career Advice
Pointed advice for various stages of the job hunting and career success.
For Consumers, Recession's Effects Still Linger
Spending is up, even though shoppers are looking for deals
A Quick Guide to Health Insurance Exchanges
Find out how to shop for health care coverage with all the changes starting in a few months.
7 Rules of Thumb for Retirement Planning
These helpful strategies could improve your retirement finances.
10 Ingredients for Retirement Bliss
Here's how to make sure your retirement years will be happy ones.
4 Résumé Tips for Older Workers
Looking to launch a second career? Follow these tips to revitalize your résumé.
How to Distribute Your Retirement Funds
These 5 options will help you manage your 401(k) account as you get older
Why Even Rich People Are Having Trouble Getting a Mortgage
Home prices are rising, but even the well-off are facing obstacles from tight-fisted banks.
Build Your Own Retirement Plan
A personalized retirement strategy can help you to retire sooner.
A Word Retirement Savers Must Learn: Fiduciary
New rules in development could reshape advice and selling practices for 401(k) and IRA retirement funds.
Test Your Mutual Fund IQ
A lack of basic financial knowledge could be hurting your investment returns.
How to Stand Out and Shine in a Group Interview
Sitting in the hot seat alongside your competition may feel particularly threatening.
How to Turn a Long-Distance Job Search Into a New Long-Term Job
A little extra preparation may be all you need to land a job from afar.
Put the Kibosh on Your Procrastinating Ways
10 tips to help you change your habits.
Cash is a Risky Investment
Inflation can be as big a risk to you retirement as investment losses.
The Real Cost of Moving
From the rental application to the pet deposit, we break down the moving costs to prepare for.
3 Retirement Variables You Can Improve
How to make sure inflation and poor investment returns don't ruin your retirement years.
Celebrating Old Age Should Happen Every Day
Aging milestones are nice, but the real joys of achieving old age don't depend on birthdays to observe.
5 Financial Decisions That Sound Smart But Are Really Dumb
From budgeting mishaps to bad purchases, these money mistakes may haunt you.
How to Avoid New Bank Fees
New reports suggest consumers often skip over the fine print and get surprised by fees New reports suggest consumers often skip over the fine print and get surprised by fees.
New York Times Reporter Explains How to Break Your Bad Work Habits
Charles Duhigg breaks down how habits work and what can be done to change them.
The Workplace Toolkit: 5 Essentials You Need to Succeed
Try these five tools to increase your odds of career success.
Why Employers Don't Want to Hire Overqualified Candidates
Why is being overqualified so often seen as a bad thing?
4 Lists That Cement Your Future
Lists are a good way to set adaptable goals and maximize potential.
More Best Money Books for Kids
Parents and teachers looking to impart financial lessons can start with these titles.
How to Save More During Sales Tax Holidays
A guide for finding the best tax-free deals in August.
NSA Data Fight Could Signal Privacy War
Technology and legal experts see a widening infowar as new tech tools reach deeper into people's lives.
4 Reasons Your Résumé is Thrown in the Trash (And How to Pull It Out)
Spruce up your formatting and tighten your message.
Are You Weighing Down Your Retirement?
5 ways to lose weight and save money.
How to Prepare to Financially Support Aging Parents
Financial, health and planning tips so you can help your parents without hurting yourself.
Around the Water Cooler With Panera's CEO
Ron Shaich's philosophy: A successful business gives as much as it takes.
5 Interview Lessons You Can Learn From Whole Foods
Job hunters should pay attention to the grocery store's business strategy.
3 Ways You Aren't Making the Most of Your 401(k)
Participating in your retirement saving plan is great, but you need to take these extra steps to make it really pay off.
4 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Fresh During the Summer
This season is ideal for ramping up your job hunt.
4 Tricks to Outsmart Retailers and Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Don't be fooled by early deals on paper and pencils.
Competing With Cash Buyers in a Tight Housing Market
In areas dominated by cash buyers, homebuyers who plan to get a mortgage need to go the extra mile.
Is Your Credit Score Hurting Your Love Life?
A new survey suggests that romantic partners pay attention to credit history
Should You Give Your Child an Allowance?
Expert advice on what age to give an allowance, and whether it should be tied to chores.
Is It Time to Stop Playing Defense In Stocks?
The economy's getting better, and that means it's time to take a look at stocks and sectors that do better during times of growth.
AARP, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner on Retirement Plans
Joint proposal seeks expanded retirement workplace savings programs and public tax benefits.
The Perils of Using a Retirement Account for College Costs
Tapping your retirement savings to pay for college often triggers taxes and penalties.
5 Retirement Variables Outside Your Control
Here's how to cope with your biggest retirement fears.
6 Tips for Managing Your Time Without Going Nuts
We all seem to be asked to do more in less the time. But how?
5 Secrets You Should Know About HR
What goes on behind the closed doors of an HR department.
8 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks
Checking the library and renting books can save students money, so they can spend more on pizza.
The Best Advice for New Grads With New Jobs
After college, surviving financially requires a different set of skills.
6 Options for Boosting Your Yield in Retirement
Here's how to get higher returns without taking on an unacceptable level of risk.
A Day in the Life of Retirement
A retiree describes how he spends his time.
Know What Kind of Advisor You Hire
Beyond designations, there's real differences to consider.
4 Ways to Avoid Hefty Overdraft Bank Fees
It's possible to not get hit with a fee when accidentally falling below your balance.
The Newest Health Care Worker May Be Your Handyman
A program called CAPABLE may improve the health of older Americans and save the government money.
How to Find the Best Back-to-School Deals
Five simple tips to stretch your back-to-school budget this summer.
Beware of High Yielding Annuities
Larger returns are enticing, but you also need to research your provider.
3 Cover Letter Tips That Guarantee an Interview
Tighten your message and reinvigorate your approach to submitting job materials.
5 Alternative Ways to Retire Early
Saving a lot of money isn't the only way to retire young.
Ethical Lapses on Wall Street
Wall Street is selling an expertise that does not exist.
Will High-Tech Ever Grow Up?
Tech companies pay dividends like mature, stable companies but are still teenagers at heart.
Help You Help Me: 4 Clever Tips for Managing Your Manager
An important piece of career success is learning to manage those who manage you.
Resuscitating a Comatose Résumé in 6 Simple Steps
Perform triage on potential trouble spots on your résumé.
5 Career-Boosting Summer Activities
The mid-season malaise doesn't have to stifle productivity.
Surprising Facts About Where Food Comes From
Kelsey Timmerman travels around the world to discover the source of our meals
What College Students Should Know About Retirement
Bio 101 doesn't teach about 401(k)s and IRAs, so here's our retirement crash course.
The New Science Behind Stock Charts
Behavioral finance research explains the value of plotting stocks visually.
How to Not Waste an Inheritance
An inheritance may make you instantly wealthy, but it could disappear just as quickly.
Living with ALS: Seeking Independence and Identity
Driving a specially outfitted van is a nerve-wracking experience but one Hollister Lindley treasures.
4 Ways to Re-Energize Your Work Engagement
How to become a better employee by flip-flopping your feelings about your job.
4 Home Improvements That Will Save You Money
These fixes may not be flashy, but they result in long-term savings.
Should You Apply For a Job You're Unqualified For?
The pros and cons of seeking a position past your level of experience.
Why Everyone Should Aspire to Early Retirement
Saving as if you'll retire by 40 is useful even if you don't plan to retire young.
New Tips and Technology to Modernize Your Networking
Really make a positive impression by trying something new.
The Best Children's Books for Money Lessons
When it comes to explaining dad's unemployment or family budgeting, these stories offer parents easy openings.
8 Things to Expect – and Suffer Through – When Stuck at Work This Summer
This season brings new workplace aggravations to the fore.
Blue-Collar Workers Pay More for Car Insurance
A consumer group argues that job type and education should not determine auto insurance rates
Retirement Communities May Provide Big Tax Breaks
Entrance and monthly fees may be tax deductible for residents if funds are used for medical care.
10 Easy Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down
Beat the heat with these energy-savings tips.
How to Make More Secure Passwords
Protect your money and your identity with hard-to-guess words.
Around the Water Cooler With Dairy Queen's CEO
John Gainor can spot an efficient employee as well as detect a missing Blizzard ingredient.
4 Easy But Essential Steps for Interview Prep
The info you should know before going into an interview.
Don't Abandon Bonds Just Yet
Risks may be high in the bond market now, but they're a valuable part of a balanced portfolio.
What the Unbundling of Airline Fees Means for Your Wallet
Want an assigned seat or more legroom on your next flight? It'll cost you.
Dear Sons: Can We Talk About Death And Dying?
Some parents avoid family talks about later-life health and finances, but it's often the kids who bail.
Seduced By Mykonos
This romantic Greek island is a place worth lingering.
The Truth About False and Deceptive Advertising
How to keep ads from getting the best of you (and your wallet).
What Does It Mean to Be Professional at Work?
Master this way of thinking and composing yourself early on in your career.
10 Reasons to Avoid Retirement
Retirement can have a negative impact on your finances, health and even your marriage.
Career Tips for Forward-Looking, Soon-to-Be College Seniors
Most graduates of a certain age work in jobs that don't require a degree. Be part of the minority.
Evaluating Your Unwritten Résumé
Your professional reputation is a marketing document itself.
Have Brazilian Stocks Finally Hit Bottom?
Watch default news from the energy sector.
The 5 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs for Retirees
The cost of these commonly prescribed medications could bust your retirement budget.
3 Steps to Online Investing
An introduction to the world of online investing for beginners.
Can Detroit Come Back Again?
The city that's been in a decline for decades tries to dust the "jewel" again.
Coping With Changes Due to Aging
The challenges of aging are likely to interfere with your retirement plans.
Shopaholics: Are Your Parents to Blame?
How parents talk to kids could determine whether they become compulsive shoppers
Taxed or Not: Where to Hold Your Retirement Cash
How to split your savings between taxed and non-tax accounts.
Mortgage Rates Are on the Rise – But It's No Big Deal
Homeowners shouldn't panic over the recent spike in mortgage rates.
Age Bias Laws Might Not Help Older Workers
During tough economic times, older workers are not protected by age discrimination laws, study finds.
Is It Worth It to Get a Master's Degree?
With the job market sluggish, many are choosing to go back to school.
Should You Hire Your Own Private Judge?
You can't buy your own verdict, but you can pay for a speedier trial.
Why Are You Leaving Your Job? 4 Simple Tips For Answering a Difficult Interview Question
Answer this question well and position yourself for success.
Why Retirement Accounts Won't Help You Retire Early
People who retire in their 50s often face penalties for early 401(k) and IRA withdrawals.
10 Things They Don't Tell You About Your First Internship
From punctuality to dress code, here are some intern pointers.
11 Reasons to Give Your Teen a Clothing Allowance
Back-to-school clothes shopping doesn't have to cause a shouting match.
Indefensible Decisions by Pension Fund Managers
Pension consultants don't always select investments that are appropriate for plan participants.
Why Even Single People Need Life Insurance
People without dependents can plan ahead to protect their future families
Should You Worry About More Bad Housing Numbers?
A drop in housing starts shows rising interest rates are biting – but it looks like a flesh wound.
Save Money on Summer Travel by Avoiding ATM Fees
How to minimize bank fees while vacationing abroad.
What to Say to Pesky Debt Collectors
New tools from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau make it easier to respond.
How Technology Will Support an Aging America
New technologies are forming a growing industry to help seniors age in place at home.
How Much Should You Pay for a Pet Deposit?
What to know when moving into a rental with a furry roommate.
Lesson From a Market Panic: Beware of 'Safe' Yields
Which dividend stocks are best for rising rates?
How to Pay Less in Taxes
Lessons in minimizing your tax burden from tax expert Karl Frank.
Timeless Moves for a Successful Retirement
In any market, these strategies will help you build wealth for the future.
Do Childless Employees Get the Shaft at Work?
Some companies may give more perks to people with children.
The Solution for Achieving Personal Financial Security
High unemployment has become the new normal. It's time to take back the reins.
5 Things to Know About Taking Time Off Work
It may surprise you to learn what you are and are not entitled to receive.
Should You Buy Whole Life Insurance?
How to determine if whole life insurance is right for you.
Can You Afford to Be a Politician?
As civic-minded people know, politics is a money game. Do you have what it takes to play?
4 Reasons Even Employed People Need to Network
Networking effectively is still important after a job has been secured.
6 Ways Recruiters Use LinkedIn to Headhunt
Have you ever wanted to get inside the head of a headhunter?
Where Are Baby Boomers Going to Live?
A low cost of living and proximity to family are more important to boomers than nicer weather.
What Women Want – At Work
Insights into what women are truly looking for in a job and workplace.
Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini
The Sopranos star left a large estate that's subject to a big tax bill
Medicare, Social Security Are Bargains for Beneficiaries
Many people pay hundreds of thousands dollars less in payroll taxes than they receive in benefits.
A Year On, Impact of 401(k) Fee Rules is Mixed
Fee disclosure rules have prompted some change in the industry, but everyday savers still need more education.
How to Plan a Cheaper Summer Vacation
Sharing trips with friends and cashing in on rewards can make for a more affordable getaway.
Around the Water Cooler With CVS Caremark's Helena Foulkes
Confused about the new health care law? A CVS EVP boils it down for employees and employers.
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