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…
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both narrowed their losses in the fourth quarter of 2010. But they aren’t out of the woods yet: Both of the government-sponsored home-mortgage buyers have requested higher amounts of new federal aid t…
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 …
After a few comatose years following the financial crisis, the IPO market is roaring back. And with names like Facebook and Groupon driving the rumor mill, smaller investors are wondering how to get in on the action. The answer…
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 …