A spike in crude oil prices eerily reminiscent of early 2011 is spooking investors, but you shouldn't overreact. Read More
Stock Market Investing
Don’t get caught up in the euphoria and overpay for stocks. Keep some powder dry for the inevitable pullback. Read More
With encouraging economic data prompting traders to take on additional risk, it's time for investors to add equities. Read More
How will Research in Motion fare after RIM's decision to replace co-CEOs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie? Analysts weigh in. Read More
Congress averted a government shutdown in a rare moment of bipartisan action. But US politics will continue to exert an outsized influence on markets in 2012. Here’s how to protect yourself from uncertainty in Washington. Read More
Rule, Brittania! The UK’s refusal to adopt the euro has proven wise. Meanwhile, Greece and Italy lurch toward adopting measures that will calm markets and begin the gradual process of sovereign-debt reduction. Read More
The European sovereign-debt crisis is far from over, but the Continent is lurching toward a solution. Meanwhile, don’t buy into the negativity over today’s US jobs data, the underlying statistics paint a brighter picture. Read More
GDP growth came in stronger than expected and inventory levels suggest a year-end rally for stocks. Read More
As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year that was, what we expect from the year ahead and how you can profit in 2011. Read More
Key economic indicators continue to point to lukewarm growth, but a double-dip recession in the US remains highly unlikely. More important, analysts and investors have slashed their expectations for growth, setting the table for a market rally into year-end. Read More