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Five tough challenges for Obama's second termWith his reelection Tuesday, President Obama faces a second term full of painful choices on issues ranging from the fiscal cliff to Medicare and Medicaid, Gleckman writes.
Stocks fall. Obama win? No, Europe.Stocks got a short-lived boost from Barack Obama's re-election Wednesday, but concerns over a divided Congress and grim economic news out of Europe left stocks poised for a retreat.聽
Save with warehouse shoppingWhen you鈥檙e buying in bulk, savings per unit adds up to a lot of money, Hamm writes.
The auto industry responds to hurricane SandyDonations to victims of hurricane Sandy have begun pouring in from individuals, foundations, and major corporations, including the auto industry, Read writes.
Stocks rise as investors wait for a winnerStocks climbed Tuesday as investors remained 'on pins and needles' for the results of the US presidential election. A jump in crude prices helped lift stocks in petroleum refiners.
The art of the to-do listA step-by-step walkthrough of Hamm's system for managing all of the tasks of a person who manages a fairly complicated schedule.
Battery not at fault in Hurricane Sandy Fisker fireA fire that destroyed 16 Fisker Karmas in the wake of Hurricane Sandy was caused by residual salt damage inside a Vehicle Control Unit submerged in seawater for several hours, according to Fisker Automotive.
Election Day 2012 freebies: deals on food, travel, and鈥oga?Election Day 2012 deals bring whole new meaning to the phrase 'vote with your wallet.' Find out who's offering what in this guide to Election Day 2012 discounts.
As Europe scrimps, budget airline Ryanair soarsEuropeans may be tightening their belts, but they're still flying Ryanair, whose profits were up in the first half of 2012. And the airline is eying expansion in Eastern Europe, Africa, and even the US.
What to do with a windfallWhat's the best use of money聽you have inherited, whether it鈥檚 from a deceased relative, lottery or gambling winnings, or some other source? Hamm writes that the first and best option is to pay off debt.
Gold prices rise ahead of presidential electionGold prices rose slightly ahead of the US presidential election Monday, gaining $8 to finish at $1683.20 per ounce. Investors are cautious until the race is decided, but low gold prices drew buyers looking for bargains.
Election 2012: A house dividedWe come to the end of a bitter election feeling as if we鈥檙e two nations rather than one, Reich writes.
Bankrupt American Suzuki to stop selling cars in USAmerican Suzuki says it will stop selling cars in the United States as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. American Suzuki points to poor sales, exchange rates, and high regulatory costs for its decision to stop selling cars in the US.
Raves for 787 Dreamliner. Will new plane bring fun back to flying?Don't hold your breath. Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner has a lot of cool features, say passengers who flew United's first commercial Dreamliner flight. But analysts say US airlines that buy it won't opt for all the amenities.
Assessing Sandy: Are electric cars a better bet in emergencies?In some parts of New York and New Jersey right now, electric cars are suddenly making a whole lot of sense, Ingram writes.
Stocks edge up ahead of electionStocks managed slight gains in thin trading as President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney made final efforts to woo voters.聽Just 2.9 billion shares were traded on the New York聽Stock聽Exchange, Monday, well below the recent average.聽.jpg?alias=standard_600x400)
Humana profit down, but still beats estimatesHumana earnings hit $426 million in third quarter, down from $445 million a year. But Humana raises earnings guidance for the year, due in part to rising enrollment in its Medicare drug plans.聽
Election 2012: Three lessons for DemocratsReich offers three takeaways for Democrats as the 2012 presidential election comes to a close.
Gas prices' big fall: sharpest drop in almost 4 yearsGas prices' big fall nationwide was the sharpest since 2008. Gas prices averaged $3.54 per gallon, taking a big fall down 20 cents from two weeks ago.聽
Why Mitt Romney is the lesser of two evilsWhile Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is unsatisfactory in many ways he is a somewhat lesser evil compared to President Barack Obama, Karlsson writes.
