Investing: Playing the Brazil Boom

New wealth from commodities is fueling growth and expanding the consumer economy. And that presents great opportunities for investors

Oil & Gas Transport Stocks: Out of Fuel?

S&P has a neutral outlook for oil-tanker outfits, but remains positive on gas pipeline companies. Among its top picks: El Paso and Williams

Lehman: Independent for How Long?

The diversified investment bank does not have the requisite strength or size for the current environment. But suitors are holding back—for now

Marcial: The Once and Future Citi

The beleaguered banking giant's stock has plenty of detractors on Wall Street—but the naysayers may be missing a golden opportunity

Olympus SP-570 UZ Digital Camera

The king of the high-zoom cameras offers sharp long-distance pics and quality ergonomics.

Olympus SP-570 UZ Digital Camera

The king of the high-zoom cameras offers sharp long-distance pics and quality ergonomics.

S&P Picks and Pans: Apple, AT&T, MasterCard, Darden, Texas Instruments, Ford

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Tuesday

Stocks End Mostly Lower Despite Lower OIl Prices

Investors weighed news of a widening U.S. trade deficit and prospects for interest rate hikes by the Fed

Ted Williams

Ted Williams remains the last man to hit over .400 for a complete major league baseball season. He finished the 1941 season with a .406 batting average, going 6-for-8 during a season-ending ... more

Oil Prices: Likely to Stay High

The International Energy Agency's monthly Oil Market Report predicts no relief, as OPEC nations cannot or will not keep up with demand

Analyst Actions: Lehman, ArvinMeritor, Skechers

LSU Center for Computation & Technology Director To Head National Science Foundation's Office of Cyberinfrastructure

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected astrophysicist Edward Seidel as its director of the Office of Cyberinfrastructure. This office awards competitive, merit-based grants to researchers who demonstrate cutting-edge information technology that can lead to breakthroughs in science, engineering and other academic disciplines.Seidel, who is Floating Point Systems Professor in the Louisiana State University (LSU) Departments of Physics & Astronomy and Computer Science and ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111689&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

Kim Philby

The privileged son of a British diplomat, Harold "Kim" Philby became one of the most famous spies of the 20th century when he defected to the ... more

Movers: CompuCredit, Lehman, Pinnacle Airlines, Texas Instruments

Tuesday's stocks in the news

Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens is a flamboyant wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Owens was drafted into the NFL by the San Francisco 49ers (1996) after an outstanding career ... more

Inflation Fears Sink Chinese Shares

The CSI Index plunged 8.1% after Beijing raised reserve requirements for Chinese banks in an effort to cool the economy

Pure Digital Flip Mino Camcorder

When it comes to YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders, the Mino is king, but for a price.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Camcorder

When it comes to YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders, the Mino is king, but for a price.