In light of all the uncertainty looming in the financials, what must you know to trade banks? For insights we turned to widely followed analyst Dick Bove.   Read More

I didn't know about it either. Yes, the US Department of Agriculture has a program, instituted back in the 1940s, to assist in rural development, that has become extremely popular during these days of crunching credit. These are USDA-backed loans, so approved lenders can offer no-money down.    Read More

Markets fell broadly on Thursday as a jobless claims report did little to calm economic worries. Brian Kelly, president of Kanundrum Research, shared his outlook and investment advice.   Read More

While you may think the economy is improving a bit -- and that government assistance has had an impact -- the foreclosure crisis is not.   Read More

A lot of housing data hit the wires today, much of it unexpected and confusing, so let's start at the top.    Read More

The home buyer tax credit was extended and expanded, and mortgage interest rates have actually been trending even lower, but housing's recovery is still being hampered by new appraisal rules.    Read More

Investors are wondering if Target and Home Depot are 'playing mind games' after both warned on their outlooks yet posted quarterly profits that handily topped estimates.   Read More

This company is putting a new face on a sometimes-ugly industry.   Read More

This small bank could become a major player, as Washington sells off competitors’ assets for cheap.   Read More

A smart speech by the Fed chief has given investors the green light.   Read More