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Businessweek.com asked managers of Bloomberg Rankings' highest-
scoring U.S. equity mutual funds to name their top stock ideas for the second
half of 2010
A survey by consultancy A.T. Kearney finds that China remains the most
popular destination for foreign investment, with the U.S. and India right
behind and Brazil and Poland climbing
The global financial crisis may be over, but big bailouts have brought on a new crisis in sovereign debt. Here's a look at the debt levels of top countries
An annual list from the World Economic Forum finds that the U.S. has slipped to No. 3 and Britain has risen to No. 1 among 55 nations ranked by how financially developed they are
The Lehman Brothers failure had a large cast of lead actors and supporting players. A year after the collapse, we take a look at some of those personalities and where they are today.
Even before the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the recession was depleting the ranks of financial employees. Here's a look at some who found refuge as franchise entrepreneurs
Even as some countries aim to fill their budget gaps by cracking down on corporate tax evasion, others offer low tax rates to lure corporate relocations
You don't have to spend a fortune to retire—if you know the right
places to look. If you're planning for your golden years, check out these 50 destinations
BusinessWeek asked portfolio managers and analysts which consumer-focused stocks might find ways to exploit customer belt-tightening. Click ahead for their recommendations.
BusinessWeek asked stock market pros which companies could not only survive these difficult times but deliver rapid growth to shareholders in future years. Here are their recommendations
For years most Americans only regarded their income as the starting point for their annual spending. But now with credit tightening, people need to learn to live within their means. Read on to find out what you can—and can't—afford
BusinessWeek has singled out 24 executives--some did a remarkable job of navigating stormy waters, while others managed to take a tough situation and make it worse
All major commodity groups—including energy, metals, and agricultural products—have declined over the last year. For some sectors, this brings prices back down to pre-bubble levels.
Losses in the current market slump, now more than a year old, are approaching the record 54% set in the plunge of 1932. So far, the financial sector has suffered the steepest peak-to-trough decline, while the consumer staples segment has fared best.
Federal funding for education and job training is likely to be a big focus of the Obama Administration, prodded by business leaders eager for a more competitive workforce. Adjusted for inflation, such spending is up 45% since 1998. Student-teacher ratios have shrunk. Poorer states tend to have lower graduation rates.
Governments around the world have committed a total of more than $2.6 trillion to bail out banks and jump-start growth. In addition, they have promised to guarantee $2.7 trillion-plus in loans
Earnings and revenues at many global giants are up this year. But profit expectations for the next quarter at S&P 500 companies have been falling, and more are cutting dividends. Adjusted for inflation, earnings per share have gained little over 10 years.
A state-by-state look at the 50 best places in the U.S. to raise children based on population, crime, culture, job growth, diversity, and cost of living
The recession is hurting state budgets by reducing tax revenue while increasing demand for social spending. Meanwhile, state indebtedness has risen—and the credit crunch makes it tough to borrow.
In times of market turmoil, analysts track volatility for any indication of where the market may be headed. The VIX, which measures the expected volatility of the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, hit an all-time high on Oct. 10—the same day the S&P hit a 5%-year low—suggesting a chaotic outlook for the next 30 days.
The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index has skidded 23.2% since Sept. 1, amid a major housing bust and a dramatic consumer credit freeze. And despite emergency actions from global central banks on Oct. 8, panicked investors have driven world markets into a nosedive as well.
Consumer sentiment is worsening in the U.S. and Europe, which doesnt bode well for the rest of the world. Economies such as Japan and Italy are slowing to a crawl. A U.S. recession will hit nations that are big exporters to Americasome harder than others.
Is it safe to venture back into the financial markets, or should investors hibernate? BusinessWeek's Lauren Young spoke with these financial experts to find out what moves they are making in their personal portfolios.
A look at recent history reveals that an unchecked zeal to deregulate, combined with too-good-to-be-true financial stratagems, have led to a quarter-century of market turmoil
A betting Web site gives Barack Obama the election edge, though John McCain leads in some key states where unemployment has risen since 2004. Stock market performance under previous administrations offers few clues as to how stocks will fare this time
As the U.S. employment picture dims, layoffs are widespread and
hiring is down. Still, the education and health services sector is adding jobs, and government is growing as well.
Companies in the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index appear on track to report their fourth consecutive quarter of falling earnings, mostly because of a decline in domestic profits, particularly in the financial and consumer-discretionary sectors.
These big-time sports facilities are sponsored by giant financial firms, whose fortunes have varied as widely as the teams that play in their namesake stadiums
Socially responsible investing, such as avoiding tobacco, defense, or other stocks for ethical reasons, is increasing in popularity among individual investors. The assets of these funds hit $202 billion in 2007. In the recent downturn, their returns have declined less than the broader market's.
Retirees will need a stable pot of savings to counter fewer retiree health-care benefits and likely subpar investment returns. Participants in 401(k) plans are getting smarter and stashing less in company stock.
Children under the age of 15 make up just 20% of the U.S. population. Still, the country's fertility rate ensures that the population will continue to grow, boosting school enrollment through 2016. Even low-income families spend about $150,000 to raise each child—not counting college tuition.
Two Hershey bars or one share of Rite Aid? Two Starbucks coffees or one share of UAL? These decisions and more face a bear market and the people who may buy into it
The personal savings rate in the U.S. is near zero, and gross national savings are low, too. Surprisingly—despite a weak stock market and declining yields—data show investors are still putting huge sums of cash into mutual funds
Millions of acres of farmland may be under water, but some agricultural outfits stand to benefit as higher prices lead to demand for seeds, equipment, and fertilizer
Little companies get less attention from investors, but they can often provide handsome returns. Here are 21 top picks in the group from investing pros
The impact of the housing crash and accompanying economic slump is far from uniform. Western states have seen the sharpest declines in sales and prices of existing homes and the most repossessions. The Midwest is suffering pockets of high unemployment.
Both U.S. factory orders and demand abroad have held up. But tighter lending standards may soon crimp spending. Companies are financing projects with debt because profits don't cover outlays. Tech stocks are falling on the weaker investment outlook.
Concerns about the credit crunch, a recession in the U.S., and its ripple effect on other economies are causing stocks to fall across the globe and stirring up volatility. Among the biggest global losers are U.S. bond insurers, while some foreign lenders are doing well.
There are mounting concerns over an economic recession in the U.S. Unfortunately, there's no unambiguous leading indicator of economic downturns. If a recession does occur, a trend of moderating economic volatility since the mid-1980s suggests it will be mild.
Gold soared to $859 an ounce in midday trading on Jan. 2, above its highest-ever close of $850. But consider this: In 2007, gold rose less than corn or oil.
How could this year's Presidential contest influence key sectors and stocks? Experts weigh in on which will be helped or hurt by a Republican or Democrat
While Private Equity Slumps Venture capital investments, which fund innovative businesses and technologies that can spark economic growth, are set to reach their highest total since 2001. While the credit crunch is squeezing private equity, VCs are investing more in fields such as energy. And with a strong IPO market, returns are still healthy.
Seeing potential profit in financial misfortune is a hallmark of savvy investing, but the 2007 credit crunch has put the corporate bailout back in style
Some pretty scary stuff happened this year, from the threat of $100 oil to a meltdown in the housing market. On the other hand, some great old rock bands, like the Police, got back together...
A presence in China seemed to be the formula for success for this year's winners, which include a chain of for-profit schools and a maker of solar panels
The 50 most kid-friendly small towns and suburbs in the U.S.—where crime rates and cost of living are low, and schools, test scores, and cultural activities are high
From adoption to auto insurance, health care to housing, raising children can cost parents as much as $TK per child from birth through the age of 21. Take a look at the breakdown of the individual costs—and where you could save money
Ever thought the only way your children were going to get a free
college education was if they were football stars or award-winning
trombonists? Think again
Here's a take on today's best-performing currencies by Scott Grimberg, senior portfolio manager at Pareto New York, an investment arm of the Bank of New York Mellon
It may be hard to feel sorry for these victims of the housing downturn, but here are the 10 men and women in the mortgage and construction businesses who have lost the most in share price and net worth this year
Google investors have reaped fat returns of nearly 500% in the three years since the IPO. But these 11 stocks were an even smarter bet over the same time
Looking for a place to invest outside of the volatile stock market? Here are some tips to safeguard your portfolio—or to find some high-risk alternatives
State and local governments hope private investors will pick up some of the tab to maintain and expand public infrastructure. Click on to see some of the costs
Right along with a booming financial-services industry, compensation packages are ballooning. Here's a look at some of the different tiers in finance, and how much income they command
We asked 58 corporate economists for their collective wisdom on everything from economic growth to Federal Reserve policy to unemployment. Here's a snapshot of what they said
We don't believe in a fountain of youth, but that doesn't mean we can't put our faith in a magic pill. Here are some supplements and foods in the public eye that may or may not have some "magic" qualities
Earth Day tends to sharpen the public's focus on environmental issues—and on the companies that are, rightly or wrongly, perceived as either "green" or "brown" (i.e., not eco-friendly).
College-age kids on a budget have no shortage of pricey stuff competing for their attention. But there are always ways to save money and still have a good time
Intangibles such as R&D, training, education, and exports of knowledge are poorly tracked by today's statistics. Here's how better counting of intangibles would change our picture of the economy
A Chinese jar, a Canaletto painting, a late-period Picasso—these and other items have fetched some of the highest prices at Christie's and Sotheby's in 2005
Who will take the reins at the Fed when Alan Greenspan steps down? Here's a guide to likely candidates for the top job, as well as thumbnail profiles of possible governors
Technology should make life easier. When it doesn't, it's not your fault. Each Tuesday Senior Technology Writer Arik Hesseldahl answers your toughest tech questions–in plain English.
This weekly podcast series will help people learn how to invest by covering the mutual fund managers, institutional investors, and hedge fund hotshots who are wracking up scorching returns. Part personal profile and part investment expose, it will examine the investment philosophies of the masters in plain and simple terms so that BW listeners learn how to manage their own investments.
How do I get an interview for a job? What should I do to get the best possible start in a new leadership position? Climbing the Ladder tackles these questions and more -- drawing on the experience of Executive Editor John A. Byrne
Each month BusinessWeek editors will distill useful insights and practical guidelines from select stories in BusinessWeek magazine and explore the broad spectrum of issues facing top managers.
New technologies are revolutionizing the way companies -- from Web startups to Dow titans -- manage their businesses. This monthly series highlights innovation in areas like next-generation Web applications, IT security, and even podcasting and provides practical advice on how CEOs and other top executives can and should harness these high-tech tools
In ways large and small, in places near and far, the Internet is changing just about everything. This monthly podcast spotlights innovative companies or organizations that are using the Web to improve sales, management, customer service, marketing, and more.
Jack & Suzy Welch's answers to readers' questions about business, managing, and careers. Drawing on Jack's experience as the legendary former CEO of General Electric and Suzy's background as the former editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, the pair debate and discuss the issues addressed in their highly popular BusinessWeek column.
Profiles of pioneers who are pushing the limits of design. Spanning ten weeks, this special series highlights the opportunities that emerge on the fertile edges of innovation, where architecture blurs with branding, information design becomes a business tool, video games morph into training tools, and more
Drawing on the reporting prowess of BusinessWeek's network of correspondents in Europe, Asia, and Mexico, this weekly series highlights the trends and events that matter most to listeners interested in such vital topics as globalization, international energy markets, Asian technology, and foreign trade.
Cruise Control, a nationally syndicated automotive radio show now available here as a podcast, takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with reviews and interviews with industry designers, engineers, and executives. With plenty of trivia contests and giveaways, Cruise Control is the radio show for car enthusiasts who enjoy racing and restoring all kind of vehicles.
From blogs and podcasts to open-source journalism on Wikis, BusinessWeek's Heather Green, co-author of Blogspotting.net, talks with startups and traditional companies alike about the latest in social media, collaboration, sharing technologies, and online video.
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