Brokerages: The Pick of the Crop

How does a firm get top marks in customer satisfaction? Here's how J.D. Power drew up its latest list—and how 12 big industry names stack up

Stocks Lower on Financial Fear, Oil Surge

Mounting concerns about a bailout for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, together with a jump in crude prices, brought more gloom to the markets

S&P Picks and Pans: Ambac, Hormel, banking/brokerages, JDS Uniphase, salesforce.com, Korn/Ferry

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Thursday

Movers: Lehman, JDS Uniphase, Ambac, Limited Brands, Burger King

Stocks in the news on Thursday

Analyst Actions: Synopsys, JDS Uniphase

Will Casinos Snap Their Losing Streak?

A tough economy and steep fuel prices are hurting Las Vegas and other casino areas. Relief might not come anytime soon

S&P on Banks and the Rough Road Ahead

How bad could the financial-sector crisis ultimately get, and when will the industry see the first signs of recovery? S&P Ratings experts weigh in

Stocks Post Slight Gains

Investors continued to worry about oil prices and bailout prospects for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Analyst Actions: Lehman, Hewlett-Packard, Novatel Wireless

S&P Picks and Pans: Hewlett-Packard, Analog Devices, BJ's, Suntech, eBay

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Wednesday

Movers: Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Hewlett-Packard, Verifone, Lehman

Stocks in the news on Wednesday

Energy Stocks: Time for a Fresh Look

After the recent sell-off in energy shares, S&P has boosted its recommendation on the sector to overweight. Here's why

Time Management: Making Every Hour Count

Readers offered their workplace-tested secrets for success on our Time Management blog and in a BW reader poll

Mid-Caps: The Global Sweet Spot

Stocks of fast-growing, midsize companies, particularly in developing nations like China, could offer compelling opportunities to investors who can tolerate some risk

Stocks Drop on Data, Oil Rise

Wholesale prices jumped, while housing starts dropped. Target and Home Depot reported mixed results

Getting Smarter on School Loans

As private lenders bail, more students will turn to federal funds, which offer better rates and terms

Analyst Actions: Lehman, Wellcare, Dick's Sporting Goods

S&P Picks and Pans: Home Depot, Lehman, Wellcare, Medtronic, CME Group

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Tuesday

A Double Dose of Bad Economic News

July wholesale inflation surged, while new-home construction slowed to a pace not seen since the 1991 Gulf War

Movers: Home Depot, Wellcare, Lehman Brothers, Target

Stocks in the news on Tuesday