Archive for July 23, 2008

Market at bottom? Don’t believe it

The recent updraft is probably an illusion. There's no indication the bear market has ended and plenty of evidence it has a long way to fall yet.

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Ripped off by your car’s odometer?

Faulty mileage readings like those found in some Hondas might cost you big bucks if your vehicle warranty expires prematurely. To protect yourself, run a check.

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Speak now or forever pay huge fees

Do you want your bank or credit card company to play nice? The time to comment on a proposed crackdown is running out, and every voice counts in this David vs. Goliath battle.

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Amazing calls that put the market to shame

Players in the second Strategy Lab Open beat the market and offered a lot of good advice on how you can do the same. Here are some favorite bits of wisdom.

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Crude oil drops to $124; Dow up 30

As crude falls, motorists may start to see pump prices decline. Stocks finish modestly higher, and Amazon.com jumps on strong earnings. Higher energy costs will shrink Costco profits. AT&T and Pfizer earnings cheer investors; Boeing disappoints.

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Use Your Leadership Style to Make Your Best Business Plan Yet

Find out what kind of a thinker--and business owner--you are by asking these strategic questions.

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A Perfect Pair

These two college friends use their complementary skills to change the way guys buy pants.

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Businesses for Sale