Markets

Latino Businesses Are Often Denied Funding — Heres One Possible Reason

A Stanford study found that Latino-owned businesses are far less likely to secure funding than white-owned firms. Read more

Outside The Box: Trump Has The Chance Of Wiping Out The U.S. Trade Deficit With China

The president holds (most of) the cards in the dispute, as China’s economy is showing signs of serious trouble. Read more

Capitol Report: Here Are The Actual Shutdown Loans On Offer That Wilbur Ross Referred To

Ross was blasted as tone deaf, but his statement that a number of banks and credit unions are offering loans for federal... Read more

Top Ten: Weekend Roundup: A Federal Wealth Tax | Are Trumps Tax Cuts Really Working? | Tax-season Tips

Also, the risks of trading options and two ways to fix your finances. Read more

Mark Hulbert: Dow Needs To Give Back Some Gains Before Stocks See Another Big Leg Up

Respected Dow Theory timing system is far from a ‘buy’ signal, writes Mark Hulbert: Read more

How Long Will The Shutdown Last? Follow These Two Stocks

Pawnbrokers are expecting a bonanza if it lasts much longer. Read more

Outside The Box: 10 Lessons From Retirement

How to plan, save and keep calm. Read more

Metals Stocks: Gold Tops $1,300, Aims For Weekly Gain As Dollar Edges Lower

Gold futures climb above $1,300 an ounce on Friday, with prices on track for a weekly gain as the dollar pulled back and... Read more

Currencies: Dollar Pulls Back, Sterling Set To Finish Week As Best Performer

The U.S. dollar pulled back from recent gains on Friday, looking to end the week little changed compared with last Frida... Read more

Investment Association Weighs Retail Product Labels For SRI Funds

The Investment Association (IA) is consulting on proposals which would see retail investors provided with product label... Read more

This Is The Best Place To Buy A Home In The U.S.

A recent study looked at which housing markets have the winning combo of low prices and high inventory. Read more

Mark Hulbert: Why Denial Might Be A Smart Investment Strategy

5 ways to avoid reacting irrationally to the stock market’s volatility Read more

Leveraged Loans Are In Uncharted Territory And Thats A Big Risk, Moodys Says

The quality of protections built into the terms of North American leveraged loans weakened to their worst ever level in ... Read more

Love & Money: Millions Of Americans Keep This Dirty Secret From Their Partner

Some 35% of people in a new survey say cheating on your partner or spouse is just as bad as keeping this secret. Read more

Earnings Watch: Chip Earnings Provide A Sigh Of Relief For Tech

Investors concerned about the big swoon for tech stocks at the end of last year received welcome news Wednesday afternoo... Read more