It's been one month since Microsoft launched its latest search engine, Bing. Renita Jablonski checks in with tech analyst Rob Enderle to see how Bing's doing against Google.
The Fourth of July is all about getting into the patriotic spirit. For some, that can include how you spend your money. Here are some thoughts on spending to serve your country.
Reuters blogger Felix Salmon and freelance business writer Heidi Moore talk with Kai Ryssdal about the poor job numbers, banks' toxic assets and the state of the economy halfway through 2009.
Back in 1776, the fight against taxation without representation led to the Revolutionary War and eventually America's independence from Britain. Economist Kevin Hassett wonders if it was worth it in the long run.
Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Wealth Management, talks with Steve Chiotakis about whether there is any silver lining in the latest unemployment numbers, and when results from the stimulus package might kick in to help.
Hugh Johnson, chief economist at Johnson Illington Advisors, talks with Bob Moon about whether the unemployment numbers are less worse than they have been in the past, and if they're surprising.
The Obama administration has tried a number of programs to slow the rate of foreclosure, but the housing market is still unstable. Commentators Robert Reich and Mark Zandi discuss other actions the government could take.
Some cities are suing online travel companies, claiming web-based firms are shortchanging them out of millions in hotel taxes. Danielle Karson reports.
The hot debate among macro-economists and market watchers is whether the economy's recovery will be V-shaped or U-shaped. Commentator Robert Reich says it's too early to see the shape of things to come.
