With so many investors keeping tabs on the , many have no doubt often noticed an uncanny relationship the greenback is now showing with stocks. In effect, when the dollar rallies, stocks lately have a tendency to fall, and when

Market Wrap-UpRosy economic reports and encouraging comments about the financial system's health from Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner helped reverse three days of losses as stocks staged a mild rally Thursday. In Congressional testimony, Geithner said the government must "fundamentally rethink"

Forget the old Father's Day standby. Your dad already has plenty of ties. And even though what he really wants is probably something along the lines of the (price tag: $78,000), your budget may be a little limited.One gift that

You probably already know how an inaccurate credit score can cause you problems — but what about your "identity score"?Though most consumers aren't familiar with this type of rating, it's increasingly being used by everyone from car dealers and banks

In an environment like this, investors expect companies to do whatever they can to resuscitate shrinking profit margins. Layoffs, salary freezes, the free soda in the company cafeteria—nothing is sacred, not even the 401(k) program. Almost 250 companies have stopped

News at a GlanceQuadruple Witching: Four investment vehicles expire.Stocks Mixed: Early gains erased as institutionals reshuffle.Make It Plural: Apple starts selling iPhone 3G S.Slower Decent: IMF official sees softer landing.The LowdownA bumpy session brought a five-week rally to an end.Stocks

Discover Rings Up Decent ResultsDiscover Financial Services () shares rose over 5% during early trading as the credit-card processor and issuer announced better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results despite grim consumer conditions.The Chicago-area company reported earnings of 43 cents a share for

Sure it's a cliché, but it happens to be true: You can't learn everything from books. As important as a degree from a business school can be to the education of a young money manager or advisor, there's nothing quite

Market Wrap-UpAn uneventful Friday capped off a lackluster week for stocks as the rally from March lows continued to wane. Tech stocks stayed strong on data that more people are using smartphones. That's good news for chip makers as well

When the stock market takes a prolonged tumble, there's an argument to be made that fund managers with the flexibility to invest across the market capitalization spectrum have an added edge over competitors that are confined to a certain niche.

WE'RE NO. 1."It is unlikely that Toyota would ever be politically insensitive enough to post that sign above its dealerships but, if the company wanted to, it soon could. Following plant closings, production cuts and the prospective sales of brands

1. "Welcome to the crowded skies."If you've flown much lately, you've probably noticed that air travel feels like rush hour on the subway. Indeed, as airlines get more efficient, they're squeezing more people onto fewer planes. But that's had an

Following the revelation from energy regulator Ofgem that people on prepaid energy meters have been paying too much for their power, Consumer Focus has recommended that consumers change to online payments wherever possible.

Young drivers, however safe they may be on the roads, are often faced with heftier insurance costs than their older and more experienced counterparts, but there are certain ways in which they can cut the costs of insurance.

As politicians have come under fire in recent months for scandals involving expenses, a new poll has found that the average Brit is not completely innocent when it comes to clawing back a few extra pennies from their employers.

The British workforce is making up to half a billion pounds a year by claiming for things on their company's expenses that they should not be, it has emerged.

Leeds Building Society has announced the introduction of a new five-year fixed-rate mortgage to the market - something which may be good news for first-time buyers in the UK.

Marks and Spencer are offering 3 for 2 and free delivery on all schoolwear.

The Body Shop have reduced a great range of selected products to half the usual price.

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