Investors will take in a heavy helping of economic reports in the shortened holiday week, but the main course remains the dollar.    Read More

The age-old belief that greed moves the markets is just plain wrong. There is only one thing that moves the market: fear. Whether it’s a fear of losing money or a fear of missing out on making money, the simple fact is that fear is the main driver.   Read More

With deep pricing discounts on many electronic products, retailers are hoping to lure in shoppers who are guarding their wallets more carefully.   Read More

Dell reported earnings results that were worse than last year and also fell short of Wall Street expectations, punishing the company's shares. Brian Marshall, senior analyst at Broadpoint AmTech shared his analysis and insight on the firm.    Read More

We keep talking about consumers. I decided to talk to them, instead. Specifically, consumers who've seen their incomes take a nosedive. Where are they shopping this holiday season? How much do they plan to spend?    Read More

Entrepreneurs cannot singlehandedly save the American economy, but recovery won’t come without them.    Read More

Strength in fixed income markets is going to continue to drive equities higher, said Ryan Caldwell, portfolio manager at Ivy Asset Strategy Fund. He shared his portfolio strategies and stock picks with investors.    Read More

Analysts say the TV spectacle will play a critical role in rekindling consumers' desire to spend on lingerie, which was hit hard during last year's recession   Read More

We're now roughly a year away from the much hyped, much anticipated Chevy Volt going on sale and GM is starting to take the wraps off its extended range electric car. This week I was the first journalist to get an exclusive test drive of a Volt model similar to what we'll see in showrooms next year.    Read More

Markets opened lower Friday as technology shares took yet another hit. Where should investors be looking to put their money? Jeffrey Kleintop, chief market strategist at LPL Financial and David Fleisher, president of Firstrust Financial Resources shared their sector outlooks.    Read More