Food-crunch ‘fix’ won’t work
The answer to the world's food-supply squeeze isn't to ban or curtail exports (though that's being tried). The short-term solution lies in seed and fertilizer. Investors, take note.
Archive for April 7, 2008
The best way to spend a tax rebate
By investing in a portfolio of losers that became winners after the 1990-91 recession, you could turn a small gift from the government into something meaningful.
Is your alternative therapy covered?
Health plans are more likely than ever to help pay for treatments such as homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and gastric bypasses. But knowing the intricacies of your plan is essential.
Embrace Greener Commuting
Reduce your carbon footprint with employee carpool and biking incentives.
Rally fades despite big gain for WaMu
Lower-than-expected earnings guidance from Arch Coal stalls a rally. Washington Mutual jumps on news of a possible $5 billion capital infusion. Yahoo tells Microsoft to sweeten its bid. Alcoa earnings tumble, and Advanced Micro will cut 10% of its work force.
It’s April 15. Do you know where your taxes are?
Tardy taxpayers beware: Today is tax day. So get to work, or ask the IRS to cut you some slack with an extension. But file something today.