Consumer Pain Is Gallup's Gain

Gallup's new tool gauges consumer confidence daily. Right now, 85% of Americans say economic conditions are getting worse

Is Circuit City Up for Sale?

The electronics retailer reports a slim profit but is rumored to have hired Goldman Sachs to look into possible deals

S&P Boosts Its View on Financial Stocks

The upgrade of the sector to market weight is based on improving fundamental and technical outlooks, with nine stocks earning the top rating

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Game Is On

The latest title in Rockstar's blockbuster video game series is playing a key role in the takeover drama surrounding parent Take-Two and EA

S&P Cuts Ratings on Mortgage Insurers

The agency lowers debt ratings on MGIC, Old Republic, PMI, and Radian amid further deterioration in the housing market

NutriSystem Pulls Its Weight

The diet-plan provider forecasts higher-than-expected revenue for the first quarter as marketing efforts bear fruit

Trex: On Deck for a Comeback?

Shares of the building-products maker have rallied from recent lows as it tries to cut costs and boost efficiency

Rembrandt van Rijn

One of the great Dutch painters and printmakers of the 17th century, Rembrandt van Rijn is best known for his expressive use of chiaroscuro, especially in portraits. Raised in Leiden, he studied ... more

Europe Set to Award Contracts for Galileo System

The process of picking technology companies to build the satellites and ground stations for Europe's satellite navigation...

Europe Set to Award Contracts for Galileo System

The process of picking technology companies to build the satellites and ground stations for Europe's satellite navigation...

Analyst Actions: AMD, Novellus Systems, First Marblehead

S&P Picks and Pans: Nokia, AMD, Alcoa

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Tuesday

Stocks Open Lower

Alcoa started the first quarter earnings season by disappointing Wall Street, while investors grew more pessimistic on tech firms

Movers: WaMu, Alcoa, AMD, Novellus Systems, Apple

Stocks making headlines on Tuesday

Misery, Not Miserly

Off to buy a new handbag and fabulous red shoes, or how about overalls and a riding lawnmower? Before going, a mood check for signs of despair and gloom might be in order because how a person feels can impact routine economic transactions, whether he or she is aware of it or not.So says a team of behavioral scientists from four major U.S. universities, whose research study finds that sadness impacts spending. Specifically, people who feel sad and self-focused pay more money for goods ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111225&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

Christa McAuliffe

Christa McAuliffe was a high school teacher from Concord, New Hampshire who died with six other astronauts in the 1986 explosion of the U.S. space ... more

Samsung Unveils Its First HSUPA Cell Phone

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its first cell phone to support faster upload speeds using HSUPA...

Samsung Unveils Its First HSUPA Cell Phone

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its first cell phone to support faster upload speeds using HSUPA...

When Roses Won't Do, E-mail a Fragrance With NTT

After satisfying the senses of sight and sound through video streams and music downloads, NTT Communications aims to tap into the sense of smell...

When Roses Won't Do, E-mail a Fragrance With NTT

After satisfying the senses of sight and sound through video streams and music downloads, NTT Communications aims to tap into the sense of smell...