Dec 14, 2013 by Amanda AlixThe Shadow Economy Is Luring Workers Out of the Labor ForceThe underground economy has flourished since the Great Recession -- and may account for the persistently low labor-force-participation rate.
Dec 14, 2013 by Amanda AlixFor Mortgage REITs, Taper Is Now Baked InFederal Reserve chatter seems to be pointing to a QE3 tapering soon -- and mREITs are flying high.
Dec 13, 2013 by Amanda AlixVisa Leads the Dow -- AgainVisa is having a good day again, helping a drowsy Dow perk up after a busy week.
Dec 12, 2013 by Amanda AlixIf Things Are Looking Up, Why is the Dow in the Dumps?A budget deal, happy banks, and pretty good economic data can’t get the Dow pumped up this morning
Dec 11, 2013 by Amanda AlixVisa Travels Higher on MasterCard Stock Split, Dividend NewsThe Dow is still in a sulk, but Visa is doing its best to cheer the index up a bit.
Dec 10, 2013 by Amanda AlixJPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs Rise as Volcker Rule Gets an AiringGoldman Sachs tries to prop up the Dow after news from China disappoints.
Dec 9, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Jumps for Joy at Prospect of a Prosperous New YearWas it just coincidence that the Dow spiked when the Chicago Fed released its shiny outlook for 2014?
Dec 9, 2013 by Amanda AlixLos Angeles Says Bank of America Pushed Minorities Into Risky MortgagesBank of America joins Citigroup and Wells Fargo in lawsuits filed by Los Angeles against banks that allegedly engaged in predatory lending.
Dec 8, 2013 by Amanda AlixThe Next Wave of Underpaid Worker ProtestsTwo recent studies show that workers at banks can’t make ends meet without public assistance.
Dec 8, 2013 by Amanda AlixCan Bank of America Afford to Make These Types of Loans?As low down payment, nonconforming mortgages gain traction, Bank of America needs to be more cautious than its peers.
Dec 7, 2013 by Amanda AlixCollege Graduates Suffer From a Lack of "Soft Skills"A lack of interpersonal skills could be hurting young workers.
Dec 6, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Rejoices Following Excellent Jobs ReportEven fears of a quantitatve easing taper can’t hold back the Dow today.
Dec 5, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Tanks as Fears of Taper RiseMore good economic news is making investors more jittery than ever.
Dec 4, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Begins to Recover as Investors Chew on Economic DataThe ADP jobs report looked good, and Washington could be close to approving a new budget.
Dec 3, 2013 by Amanda AlixIs Taper Terror Sinking the Dow?Yesterday’s good economic news could be pressuring the Dow today
Dec 2, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America Settlement Gives Banks a LiftBank of America and Freddie Mac settle up, while manufacturing news beats estimates.
Dec 2, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America and Freddie Mac Finally Make PeaceBank of America agrees to settle up with Freddie Mac over toxic mortgage bonds sold before 2009.
Dec 1, 2013 by Amanda AlixFor-Profit Colleges: Architects of Dreams or Fraudulent Diploma Mills?Regulators are piling on the for-profit education sector amid accusations that students’ dreams are being turned into nightmares.
Dec 1, 2013 by Amanda AlixA New Kind of Mortgage Trouble Is Brewing at Bank of AmericaNew home equity loan production is going strong -- even as older lines of credit begin to create problems.
Nov 30, 2013 by Amanda AlixWhy These 3 States Have Ultra-Low Unemployment RatesWith unemployment rates below 5%, these states should be models for regions still struggling with joblessness.
