I'm experimenting with my weekly podcast, After the Bell, which is now available. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. In this…

Analysts are starting to show more confidence in the job market. And I quote: "Both long-term and short-term forecasts are showing signs of…

How could we possibly be worried about running out of water? Well, read on. That's one of this morning's top picks:…

Let's talk about this beast known as high-velocity trading. It's also called high-frequency or flash trading. Critics have some other names for…

Just about every state has budget wounds. Some, like California, look like they've been shot more than Sonny on the causeway. In California's…

Just try stopping inflation once it gets some momentum. I tried this morning. The Federal Reserve has this cool Internet game that puts you in…

What's the difference between Cash for Clunkers and the first-time home buyer tax credit? Not much, when you think about it. And that's just one…

The lovely but financially irresponsible state in which I reside is holding a garage sale this Friday. Yes, the entire state….

Not just beer, either. There are signs of bounce-back in prices in several markets. Then again, there are still plenty of bargains to be had. …

There's a new Internet tool for keeping track of when special interest groups give campaign money to members of Congress. Like, say, one day…