Late-season earnings could help ring in some early holiday cheer for investors this week. Analysts expect strong results from Nike, Bed Bath & Beyond, Darden Restaurants — which operates Olive Garden and Red Lobster — and ele…
The deficit grew to a higher-than-expected $150.4 billion in November as government spending increased for the month. But November brought some bright spots as well: Federal revenue also grew at a higher rate in November, which…
Simply put, the losses Irish taxpayers will be forced to cover are larger than the nation’s economy can support, even with the promised bailout. The EU and Irish political leadership’s attempts to put a brave face on the crisis…
Rising retail sales are adding to the list of positive economic developments as 2010 winds down. But how important are holiday sales in the larger scheme of things? Investors may be giving too much credit to what turns out to …
When it comes to predicting the U.S. economy, who has the best crystal ball? Lou Crandall, chief economist at economic advisory firm Wrightson ICAP, according to Bloomberg Markets magazine’s new list of top analysts released Th…