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How home prices are faring in six 2012 swing states Home prices are recovering in some regions, fluctuating in others, and stuck in the basement in still others. How they are faring may yet be an important factor in the 2012 presidential election. Here's how home prices in metro areas in six swing states compare with those at the housing market's peak in 2006.
What is a 'value-added tax' and what can it mean for the economy?A well-designed Value-Added Tax, a national consumption levy that would tax household purchases of all goods and services, could simplify the tax code for most households and finance significant reductions in corporate and individual income tax rates without adding to the budget deficit.
Strong manufacturing data boosts stocksStocks climbed Wednesday after strong manufacturing data and encouraging reports about the Greek debt crisis. The Dow rose 83 points to close at 12716.
American Airlines plans to cut 13,000 jobsAmerican Airlines, the nation's third-largest airline, would eliminate about 15 percent of its workforce. The move comes as part of American Airlines' bankruptcy protection plan.
Creating more debt won't solve the economic crisisWorld banks are trying to solve the financial crisis the same way they caused it — by creating more debt.
What is Germany's real unemployment rate?Germany's 5.5 percent unemployment rate is reported the same way as other countries, but many news outlets insist on a reporting higher number for Germany, and only Germany
Tornado tourism: Should Joplin, Mo., mourn – or cash in?Tornado tourism debate is dividing Joplin, Mo., scene of a devastating twister in 2011. Tornado tourism could promote the city's recovery, visitors bureau says.
Are you smarter than an NFL star? A lottery winner?High-profile jackpot winners fritter away winnings. An estimated 8 in 10 NFL players are bankrupt, jobless, or divorced two years into retirement. Could you manage a windfall better than they do? Here are six steps.
The problem with the 'trickle down' theoryThe trickle-down, de-regulatory agenda presumes that the growth chain starts at the top of the wealth scale and “trickles down” to those at the middle and the bottom of that scale. Problem is, that’s not how it works
AMZN stock plummets. Earnings disappoint.AMZN (Amazon stock) opens 10 percent lower after its quarterly earnings report falls short of Wall Street expectations. AMZN net income in fourth quarter was down 57 percent from a year earlier.
Public universities to hike tuition?With public funding drying up, will universities have to raise out of state tuitions?
New economic outlook report is overly optimisticThe Congressional Budget Office’s economic outlook is out, and it doesn't seem all that bad Except that the CBO baseline is a projection of current-law policies, which assume a lot of very optimistic things about Congress’s proclivity toward fiscally responsible behavior.
- Dow, S&P have best start in 15 years
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 3.4 percent in January and the Standard & Poor 500 gained 4.4 percent, the best performances for both indexes to open a year since 1997.
Why has European growth been so weak for so long?Excessive government spending is the main culprit, but there are other factors at play in the region's economic stagnation
Will the EU really turn to growth?It is considered progress that European Union leaders are discussing growth after two years of focusing almost exclusively on austerity, but actual growth strategies are still in short supply.
Do federal workers get paid more than private ones?According to a new study, the answer is yes. But there are a few factors that level the field.
Ferris Bueller lands in Top 5 Super Bowl car ads of 2012 (+ video) The Super Bowl is way more than a football game. It's a coming out party for the year's most creative and humorous ads. Here's one viewer's take on the Top 5 Super Bowl car ads for 2012. What's your favorite - Bueller, The Bark Side, or another?
Tech stocks: How seven recent IPOs have fared Tech stocks like Facebook can create plenty of buzz on Wall Street when they file for an initial public offering, or IPO, of stock. Below is a look at how tech stocks and other Internet-related stocks of some companies fared after going through a recent IPO. Some have done well. Others haven't.
Buying a car? Shop for reliability and fuel economy.All of the luxury features you might want in a car should be completely secondary in your search. Focus instead on getting the best bang for your buck in terms of fuel efficiency and reliability.
Romney's tax plan really does favor the richRomney's tax plan is not for the middle class. In fact, high-income households would win big and poor families would actually fare worse.
