Egypt’s famed antiquities and tourism sites are reopening following the political unrest there. But heeding warnings from Washington, many American travelers are steering clear of the region for now — disrupting the tourism in…
Investors sure have plenty of worries these days. But here’s a key point to keep in mind: While higher energy prices will restrain overall global growth, they could hurt emerging markets far worse than the U.S. — and that diff…
With Mideast turmoil chasing oil higher and stocks lower, it’s a good time to check the charts and see what price levels seem to be key “lines in the sand.” Some indicators have been warning for months that the steep rally was …
Stocks fell again on Wednesday, and oil prices briefly crossed the $100-a-barrel mark after violence escalated in Libya. Oil traders are spooked about the possible spread of turmoil. Tech bellwether HP’s disappointing outlook …
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…