Oil: The New Reality

As demand continues to increase, how will the U.S., Asia, and Europe cope with sustained high oil prices? S&P takes a look

Oil Lifts Consumer-Product Prices, Too

Due to soaring oil prices, everyday consumer items including plastic bags, shampoo, and diapers cost more

The Housing Abyss

Why the worst may be yet to come as forces battering the market gain strength. And the remedy coming from Congress? It's likely to fall short of the mark

A Selection of Savvy China Plays

While Chinese equities have suffered recently, pros are still bullish on the country's growth prospects—and rising middle class

Fannie, Freddie Sink on Capital Concerns

An analyst suggests that a new accounting rule will require the mortgage providers to raise huge amounts of cash

Stocks Finish Lower

Indexes fell amid weakness in financial shares, a drop in oil prices, and an inflation warning by San Francisco Fed President Yellen

Movers: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Yahoo, Microsoft, Marshall & Ilsley, UBS

Stocks in the news on Monday

Analyst Actions: Smurfit-Stone, Temple-Inland, Kindred Healthcare

S&P Picks and Pans: Marshall & Ilsley, Merrill Lynch, Anheuser-Busch, BCE, Catapult

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Monday

A World of Woe for Big U.S. Exporters?

Strong growth abroad has helped U.S. companies outperform despite weakness at home. But the global economy shows signs of cooling

Marcial: Two Thumbs Up for RIM

The BlackBerry maker's shares have been unfairly trashed after its "disappointing" profit report, and represent a compelling buy

Trouble Brewing for Craft Beer Makers

Microbrewers are dealing with rising commodity prices and a slowing economy by raising prices and consolidating

Retirement Strategies for Tough Times: Choosing Where to Grow Old

Remodeling your home is enticing. A smaller one might be preferable. Be wary, though, of reverse mortgages

Stocks Finish Mixed

Investors in Thursday's holiday-shortened session weighed troubling data on the U.S. jobs market and a fresh rise in oil prices

Analyst Actions: Coal Stocks, WD-40, Nvidia

What Wall Street pros are saying about stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

S&P Picks and Pans: Freddie, Abbott, JetBlue, ING

Analyst opinions on stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

The ECB Pulls the Rate-Hike Trigger

In a widely expected move, the European Central Bank raises its benchmark interest rate 25 basis points, citing medium-term inflation risks

U.S. Job Losses Mount in June

The 62,000 decline in U.S. nonfarm payrolls, along with a pop in weekly initial jobless claims, bolsters the case for recession

Movers: Nvidia, WD-40, BSX, Abbott Labs

Plus more stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

Ruined by 401(k) Predators

Retirees with plump nest eggs can be targets for unscrupulous financial advisers who rake in hefty fees with promises of huge returns