The number of newly laid-off Americans filing first-time claims for jobless benefits rose last week, the government said, though the increase was mostly due to seasonal distortions.
Highlights from the Federal Reserve's survey of economic conditions nationwide. The survey, released Wednesday and known as the Beige Book, is based on information collected from the Fed's 12 regional bank districts.
There is a disconnect between how some of the largest mutual fund firms' brands are perceived by many advisers and the actual performance of the funds, according to a recent survey conducted by Cogent Research LLC of Cambridge, Mass.
If statistics are any indication, advisers see strength in numbers, according to a recent survey.
General Motors Corp. has returned and the “cash for clunkers” bill has been enacted by Congress, providing vouchers valued from $3,500 to $4,500 when you trade in a vehicle. Let us explore some of the tax and finance decisions that enter the process.
Insurer Conseco said expects to post a profit in the second quarter because of a much smaller investment loss.
A settlement does not appear imminent in the U.S. attempt to obtain names of thousands of suspected tax dodgers from Swiss bank UBS AG, although both sides said Wednesday they would keep trying.
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket durable goods plunged in June by the largest amount in five months, reflecting the continuing troubles in the auto industry and a steep drop in demand for commercial aircraft.
Insurer American International Group Inc. said on today that it closed the sale of its life insurance premium finance business for $679.5 million in cash.
A preliminary report on consumer sentiment in July is expected to show that Americans remain gloomy as job worries offset any enthusiasm about the resumed stock market rally that has helped bolster retirement accounts.
