Fed’s main job: Fight inflation
Let the politicians promise and posture. The Federal Reserve needs to pay attention to its main job. That means an end to interest-rate cuts.
Archive for April 29, 2008
A revolution for small investors
Soon all companies will report financials in a programming language called XBRL that will allow you and me to slice and dice numbers like never before.
12 top stocks to buy at the bottom
This rough market has taken a piece out of the stock price of many companies with great prospects. Buy them near the bottom -- which might be now -- and you could get a bargain.
It’s a grim economy for new grads
Not only are choices fewer for this year's business grads, some studies suggest those launching careers during 2008's downturn may face years -- or a lifetime -- of lower earnings.
How $10 could save your retirement
When money is tight, it's tempting to put off any thought of saving. But don't give in. Even the change in your couch cushions can make a difference.
Techs, MasterCard rise ahead of Fed
A rising dollar helps tech shares but knocks crude oil, gold and copper lower. MasterCard offers blowout earnings. Wednesday's expected interest-rate cut may be the Fed's last for now. Merck shares tumble.
The Essentials of Guerrilla Marketing
Implement these building blocks to create a successful campaign.
Building your first business Web site
Dear FSB: I want to take my business online but I am not sure of the best way to do that. Is it better for a small business to run its own Web site or to pay a company to do it?