Google, the world's leading Internet search company, reported a strong growth in sales and profits that beat Wall Street's estimates, a further sign of Google's dominance in the lucrative online advertising market.
Wal-Mart, clearly annoyed that some Web sites are leaking its much-anticipated Black Friday circular weeks in advance, is threatening legal action if those sites do it again this year.
Our CIO is surfing porn sites all day long. We (everyone in the department and HR) are well aware of this to the point that it is now a joke. The company is public and there is a 'CompanyCode of Conduct' that mentions unethical behavior.
The last time Sabrina Williams sold a home herself, she received a solid offer the first week, got her asking price of $319,000 and saved nearly $9,000 in broker fees in the process. Snap, just like that.
Bank of America reported disappointing third-quarter results Thursday, as this summer's market meltdown resulted in a big hit within the company's investment banking business.
Stocks struggled Thursday in a choppy session in which weak earnings from Bank of America and another spike in oil prices kept investors from restarting the recent rally.
Question: Since the real estate market is down, I figure I might be able to pick up some REITs (real estate investment trusts) at low prices. So I'vebeen thinking about investing in REITs in a taxable account. Do you think this is a good idea? - Mike Lichtfuss, Chicago, Ill.
News this week that major banks are planning a massive fund to prop up the hardest-hit victims of the subprime mortgage crisis got investors worrying again.
Question: I'm in my early 20's and want to start planning for retirement. I want to start planning early so I will be able to retire early and I'm not afraid to invest more of my salary to achieve that. What advice do you have for me?
Nearly half of Americans feel the U.S. economy is in a recession, marked by a significant decline in economic activity, according to a survey released Thursday.
