Social media played a key role in the successful revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, and more dictatorial regimes are facing protesters who use the Internet as a weapon. But could the power of social networking create similar rev…
The consumer confidence index surged another 5.6 points to 70.4 in February – its highest level in three years – as Americans continued to express confidence that the economy will improve in the months ahead, the Conference Boa…
If Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker gets his way on restricting collective bargaining for state workers, other governors are sure to follow suit. With labor unions already suffering from a sharp drop in membership, these changes cou…
Popular investing site The Motley Fool has patented a system it believes can predict stock performance. Called Motley Fool CAPS, it taps the collective brainpower of more than 170,000 investors. Based on its performance over th…
Inflation has inched higher in the past six months, but that’s not a danger sign, but rather a harbinger of improving economic conditions and a strengthening recovery. And that, in turn, should lead to higher wages and more hir…