Features By David Weinberg
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Railroad to make shift to natural gas locomotives
BNSF, the railroad owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, should profit by switching to cheaper natural gas. Buffett's company also has a big stake in natural gas.
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Yes, the rich pay more tax; their income is up, too
The latest income tax increase on the wealthy could result in their paying a greater share of income in federal taxes since 1979. Their income has increased even more.
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Sequester: Apocalypse or not?
A look at the best and worst case from the sequester.
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House prices are up, but not yet bubbling
Sharp price increases in some regions raise concerns about a new housing bubble. But as prices rise, more sellers will appear, steadying the market.
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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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