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

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

How to Feast with the Vultures

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

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

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Thursday

Analyst Actions: Cisco Systems, RIM, Micron Technology

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

Stocks in the news on Thursday

Stocks Fall on Spike in Jobless Claims

A jump in first-time claims raised worries about the job market Thursday. Also, Bernanke and top Wall Street execs were set to testify before Congress

The Plans to Save Homeowners

After bailing out Bear Stearns, Washington may throw a lifeline to homeowners facing foreclosure