Death of a Bond Insurer

Wall Street used ACA to hide subprime risk. It worked, until the company collapsed

It's Looking Grim for New Grads

Recession-time MBAs face tough choices and more modest earnings over their lifetimes

Nine Undervalued Growth Stocks

S&P's latest screen uncovers companies with below-market p-e ratios that score the highest investment ranking

Eva Braun

Eva Braun was the mistress of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler from 1932 until their deaths in a suicide pact at the end of World War II. She was working as a photographer's ... more

Vital Signs: Housing is Crucial for Recovery

On deck: Minutes of the Fed’s Mar. 18 policy meeting, the February trade deficit, March import prices, April consumer sentiment

Frank Zappa

Guitarist Frank Zappa was also a production wizard whose early work with The Mothers of Invention displayed terrific musical knowledge and an outrageous sense of humor. His foul and funny lyrics ... more

How to Feast with the Vultures

NSF Advances TeraGrid Computing Capacity with $65 Million Grant to Build Kraken

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $65 million grant to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) to develop Kraken, a state of the art supercomputer. Kraken will enhance the computational power of the TeraGrid, the world's largest, most powerful and comprehensive distributed cyberinfrastructure for open scientific research. "Like the gargantuan sea monsters Kraken, which inspired the naming of this supercomputer, the possibilities in scientific and ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111367&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

Scientists Link Laptops to Detect Earthquakes

Scientists at UC Irvine are working on a project that harnesses data from laptops to help analyze seismic activity.

Scientists Link Laptops to Detect Earthquakes

Scientists at UC Irvine are working on a project that harnesses data from laptops to help analyze seismic activity.

Claims Data Send Recession Signal

First-time jobless claims jump above 400,000, a strong indicator of recession, but the ISM services index offers some hope for the economy

New Data Show Strong Labor Market for Scientists and Engineers

Science and engineering workforce availability in the United States is under serious scrutiny by observers who worry about a decline in the nation's ability to fill future demand. However, three newly published National Science Foundation (NSF) reports show increasing supplies of scientists and engineers, as well as a strong labor market. According to NSF data, the number of individuals working in science and engineering (S&E) occupations ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111369&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

S&P Picks and Pans: RIM, Micron, Southwest Airlines, Amgen

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Thursday

Mobile Internet Devices Overhyped?

MIDs running Intel's touted Centrino Atom chip are unlikely to appear until the end of the year.

Mobile Internet Devices Overhyped?

MIDs running Intel's touted Centrino Atom chip are unlikely to appear until the end of the year.

Analyst Actions: Cisco Systems, RIM, Micron Technology

Backhaul Woes Slow Sprint's WiMax Rollout

Sprint Nextel's April Xohm WiMax rollout is delayed due to problems setting up microwave wireless links.

Backhaul Woes Slow Sprint's WiMax Rollout

Sprint Nextel's April Xohm WiMax rollout is delayed due to problems setting up microwave wireless links.

Movers: RIM, Constellation Brands, Micron, Schering-Plough

Stocks in the news on Thursday

Sony Shows Smallest HD Video Recorder Yet

Sony's HDR-TG1 weighs only 10.6 ounces and records 1920-by-1080 digital video to a memory card.