As bank-to-bank lending rates gradually slide lower, the credit climate is looking a bit brighter - at least for stronger companies. ...more

October 21, 2008

U.S. manufacturing grew in June and a measure of prices jumped to a 29-year high, underscoring the Federal Reserve's concern that economic growth will be accompanied by faster inflation. ...more

July 2, 2008

Watching "Untold Wealth: The Rise of the Super Rich" is like pouring salt in the wounds of those of us who have to worry about paying more than $4 for a gallon of gasoline. ...more

June 26, 2008

New figures on university endowments confirm it's not just the "haves" and "have nots" in academe these days. Beyond the great majority of colleges, there's a growing group of the newly rich schools, and - at the top of the heap - a tiny cadre of ultra-wealthy institutions. ...more

January 24, 2008

Target Corp., Limited Brands and Dillard's reported quarterly earnings that trailed analysts' estimates after rising mortgage payments and gasoline prices crimped consumer purchases. ...more

November 21, 2007

Scott Verplank and Tag Ridings are separated by one shot atop the leaderboard at Disney and by more than $2.76 million in season earnings. One is playing out the season and enjoying time with his family, the other is fighting for a job. ...more

November 3, 2007