Many Would Keep Jobs After Winning Lottery
Mega MillionsNot everyone would quit a job, leave on extended vacation, and never come back. According to a new poll from Gallup, people who like their jobs would keep working–perhaps after a brief break.…
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Newest first · Page 6Regulatory Costs Driving Bank Earnings Lower, QE Impact Too
While the Volcker Rule did not hit banks as hard as many expected, that is not to say that the big banks are off the hook in 2014. Sterne Agee has lowered its earnings…
The Most Dangerous Holidays in America
ThinkstockAAA estimates that during this Christmas and New Year’s season, nearly 95 million Americans will hit the road, traveling long distances to visit friends and family. Unfortunately, during the end-of-year holiday travel period, nearly…
The 4 Stocks That Moved the Market on Friday
thinkstockDecember 20, 2013: Markets opened higher on Friday following the announcement that third-quarter GDP was up by 4.1%, much better than the previous reading of an increase of 3.6%. The tech sector traded ahead…
U.S. Spending for Gaming Shrinks, But Number of Payers Grows
MicrosoftU.S. spending on digital games is declining. In 2012, the total spend was about $21.9 billion compared with an expected total of $20.5 billion in 2013. But the news isn’t all bad. In fact,…
U.S. GDP: Boom!
ThinkstockThe U.S. Census Bureau reported Friday morning that its third estimate of third-quarter U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 4.1%. That was sharply higher than the 2.5% growth rate…
Merrill Lynch’s Best Technology Ideas for 2014
In a new research report, the Merrill Lynch team points out that the sector is trading at the steepest discount to the market in its history. It seems that 2014 might be a banner…
Boeing Adds Orders From FedEx, Cathay Pacific
Courtesy Boeing Co.As of December 17, The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) had booked a net total for 1,074 new planes in 2013, compared with a net total of 1,314 new orders reported by archrival…
Credit Suisse’s Top Energy Stock Picks for 2014
The energy team at Credit Suisse is positive on the year ahead and has eight top stock picks for 2014.
Seven Stocks Parents Should Give to Their Kids for Christmas
24/7 Wall St. offers seven stocks as potential holiday gifts that should not only appeal to youngsters, but also provide lessons in smart investing.
Credit Rating Downgrade Puts EU on Par With U.S.
Standard & Poor's downgrade of European Union long-term debt to AA+ puts it on par with the rating of the long-term debt of the United States.
BlackBerry Smartphones Now Foxconn’s Problem
Courtesy of BlackBerryBlackBerry Ltd. (NASDAQ: BBRY) reported fiscal third-quarter results before markets opened on Friday. The smartphone maker reported an adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) loss of $0.67 on revenues of $1.19 billion.…
Contentious Budget Talks Prompt S&P Downgrade of EU Credit Rating
Standard & Poor's has lowered its long-term credit rating on the European Union, citing threats to its cohesion, contentious budget talks and deteriorating creditworthiness of its member nations.
Gas Prices Flat Ahead of Holiday Travel Season
As a record number of Americans hit the road during the year-end holiday season, gas prices have been flat for a month and at the same relatively low level they were a year ago.
The 10 Stocks With the Biggest Gains This Year
Finviz.comWith the end of the year two weeks away, 10 stocks have already had gains of more than 400%. Investors in these stocks have been, if they held them for the year, wildly successful. 1.…