Stocks started September with a bang as investors cheered a rare dose of good economic news but investors may need to buckle in for the coming week: It's a holiday-shortened week with little on the docket to set the tone.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:17:02 EDT

World markets rallied Monday, with Asian stocks logging their fourth straight session of gains.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:44:26 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

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:01:37 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.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:17:02 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.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:43:19 EDT

A new national poll released Sunday indicates that eight in 10 Americans say that the economy is in poor shape, and the number that say conditions are very poor is on the upswing after steady declines through the spring.

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:42:20 EDT

Business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:08:43 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.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:48:22 EDT

1. Loyalty is overrated

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:14:43 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.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:01:47 EDT