Features By David Weinberg
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If inflation is zero, why does my paycheck feel like it's shrinking?
According to the current Consumer Price Index, the inflation rate is zero percent. But for many people, their cost of living doesn't reflect the data's averages.
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Martha Stewart back in court
The designer Martha Stewart gave Macy's exclusive rights to her product line and then partnered with JC Penney for a Martha Stewart boutique. Now Macy's is suing.
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Power grid is vulnerable to cyber and physical attack
Cyber attacks are in the news, but physical sabotage to large transformers would probably cause more damage to the nation's electric grid.
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Forget 'going for the gold', Olympics are a hassle
The U.S. Olympic Committee has invited 35 mayors to bid for the 2024 Olympics, but the cost of just applying is more than most cities want to spend.
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What to eat on your artisan bike in Brooklyn? Soup!
Losing market share, Campbell has launched a new 'Go Soup' line aimed at millennials. The marketing campaign missed the mark -- but got people talking.
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Merger enthusiasts take note: A lot of mergers end badly
Multibillion-dollar deals involving Dell, American Airlines and Heinz may portend another boom in giant mergers and buyouts. But historians warn most mergers go bust.
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Maker's Mark lowers proof rather than run out
Makers of aged bourbon didn't anticipate a surge in popularity in both the U.S. and overseas, so whiskey distilled years ago is running short. Maker's Mark chose to add water to make its bourbon go further.
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AEG looks to take on Ticketmaster
The entertainment conglomerate wants to collect its own ticketing fees.
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Gas prices begin their seasonal slide upward
Prices generally increase as refineries start to change from production of winter-season gas to more expensive summer-season gas, lowering production.
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Justice Department challenges Bud beer merger
Anheuser-Busch InBev would have nearly half the U.S. beer market if it purchases Groupo Modelo, the maker of Corona. The Justice Department says the company could control beer prices.
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