Sep 03, 2010 02:57PM

Obama's economy boost - just don't call it stimulus

President Obama is pledging to propose a new package of job-boosting ideas next week -- just don't call it stimulus.

Sep 03, 2010 12:07PM

Where the jobs are now, and where they'll be next

U.S. companies modestly added jobs in August, easing concerns that the nation might slip back into a recession. The latest jobs report released by the Labor Department today is better than expected. Employment in the private sector rose by 67,000 payrolls, after a revised 107,000 increase in July that was more than originally estimated. The report immediately sent stocks rallying, despite the fact that overall employment dropped and the unemployment rate climbed to 9.6% from 9.5%, as more people actively searched for jobs.

Sep 03, 2010 09:08AM

Signs of life in the job market

Businesses are hiring, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs.

Sep 03, 2010 03:20PM

The News Flow And Data Improve, Stocks Lift

U.S. markets lift higher on positive manufacturing, consumer confidence and jobs reports. Burger King goes private again.

Sep 03, 2010 03:20PM

Friedman Digs Deeper, Pulls Out Four More Pennies

Friedman Industries doubles its quarterly dividend to eight cents per share.

Sep 03, 2010 02:50PM

Quiksilver Tarnishes, Seachange Sinks

Also, Celldex Therapeutics plunges 30% to a new 52-week low after Pfizer pulls back from cancer vaccine project.

Sep 02, 2010 10:49AM

Why Low-Rated Mutual Funds Can Still Be a Good Investment

While investors favor mutual funds with four-or five-star ratings, there may be hidden gems in some of the lower-rated funds. ?Just because a fund?s been underperforming doesn?t mean it?s not worth owning,?? says one pro.

Sep 03, 2010 10:45AM

Five Dividend Stocks for Retirees

Sep 02, 2010 09:13AM

Reasons to Freeze Your Credit