The core inflation rate -- which strips out food and energy prices -- slid to an annual rate of 1.4% in the third quarter from 2% in the second quarter. Low inflation, courtesy of a weak economy, giv

Inquiring minds are interested in figuring out how long it might take to get back to "full employment" defined as 5%.John Mauldin touched upon this theme in Unemployment: Welcome to the New

The United States economy might not be doing so well, but local economies are fighting back.To combat outsourcing of goods and services, and to keep revenue within the community, many areas have inst

I've been talking about the Job-Loss Recovery for quite some time. (Click here to see recent examples of my discussion, and check out Professor Megan Barnett's explanation in The Decoder: Jobless Rec

In a recent interview with Bloomberg News, Michael Dell made it clear that he's not done shopping. Just off the announcement of a $3.9 billion deal to buy Perot Systems (PER), Dell (DELL) wants to ma

I love bull markets. I like to have faith in the future of our economy. And I’m tired of all the pessimism tied to the recession. Apparently, the entire market feels the same way. Since hitting

Ben Goldstein (not his real name) is a 30-year-old corporate attorney and executive at an outsourcing firm in Manhattan. He earns a 6-figure salary and manages his own 7-figure investment portfolio.

I once owned a library of home improvement books but abandoned my illusions long ago about being any kind of DIY wizard. Unlike my friend Nina who can fix anything, I relate more to the people in thi

Editor's Note: This post is by Chris Mckhann, of OptionMONSTER.Shares of Infosys (INFY) have pulled back from recent highs, and traders today are looking for a further drop with bearish options. Info

There comes a time when there's no further recourse: Your home has succumbed to termite infestation, crabgrass has claimed the majority of the front lawn, and that recliner is responsible for your