Latest from Alisa Roth

• May 16, 2008

  A closer look at new housing numbers

  New housing starts were up last month thanks to the construction of new apartments. But a drop in single-family homes might be a stronger indication of what's going on, according to economists. Alisa Roth has more.

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• May 10, 2008

  Great expectations

  First-quarter earnings season is upon us and profit numbers are under the microscope. Alisa Roth investigates where expectations come from and what they mean for investors.

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• May 7, 2008

  So, who says the worst is over?

  Fannie Mae, the biggest mortgage underwriter in America, reported a loss of more than $2 billion last quarter. Investors are now bracing for more bad news when its federally-sponsored cousin Freddie Mac reports results later this week. Alisa Roth has the story.

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• May 6, 2008

  Many Amex layoffs seen in merger

  The New York Stock Exchange hopes to finish acquiring the American Stock Exchange by the third quarter of this year. As many as 75% of Amex employees may be laid off after the merger. Alisa Roth reports.

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• May 1, 2008

  Kellogg, Kraft still packaging up profits

  Corporations are subject to some of the same economic stresses as the rest of us — especially companies that sell food. Kraft and Kellogg reported lower profits today. But they did better than anybody was expecting. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Apr 30, 2008

  Do calories count with fast food?

  The New York Restaurant Association is back in court today trying to stop the city from requiring calorie counts on menus. But a new study suggests calorie information might be just what the doctor ordered. Alisa Roth has more.

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• Apr 26, 2008

  Will Microsoft get rough with Yahoo?

  Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has a big decision to make this weekend — how hostile he wants his bid for Yahoo to be. Microsoft set Saturday as a deadline for Yahoo to accept its $44 billion offer. Or else…? Alisa Roth reports.

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• Apr 23, 2008

  Murdoch adding to his stack of papers

  While most of the business world frets over the future of newspapers, Rupert Murdoch keeps buying them up. His NewsCorp is going after the Long Island paper Newsday for about $580 million. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Apr 22, 2008

  Overseas customers keep earnings up

  Banks haven't been doing so well this earnings season, to put it gently. But a good number of companies, from drug maker Merck to toy maker Hasbro — have been doing well. What do they have in common? Customers overseas. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Apr 19, 2008

  The Office of Financial Empowerment

  Cash incentives and financial education have often been the purview of non-profits, but as Alisa Roth reports, New York City is throwing it's hat in the ring.

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