Oct 12, 2013 by Amanda AlixThe Educational Trend That Could Put an End to Student Loan DebtMassive Open Online Courses are gaining in popularity, and cost virtually nothing.
Oct 11, 2013 by Amanda AlixWorld Markets, Dow Continue to Hold Out Hope for a Debt ResolutionMarkets are still upbeat, though the crisis continues
Oct 10, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Soars 225 Points as Federal Standoff Shows Signs of EasingA new GOP plan and a meeting between President Obama and House Republicans gives markets hope.
Oct 9, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Churns as Markets Wait on News From the FedThe Dow is experiencing turbulence as uncertainty reigns.
Oct 8, 2013 by Amanda AlixAnother Down Day on the DowLack of momentum on raising the debt ceiling has the market holding its breath.
Oct 8, 2013 by Amanda AlixAre Mortgage REIT Investors' Fears Justified?Taper terror has taken a toll on mortgage REITs, but the sector has survived dark times before.
Oct 8, 2013 by Amanda AlixJudge Fines Bank of America for Being a Big BullyThe court noted that Bank of America has a “policy” of inappropriate harassment of customers.
Oct 7, 2013 by Amanda AlixApple Could Help Keep These 2 Dow Companies Afloat TodayDebt-ceiling blues and Washington gridlock are keeping markets low.
Oct 2, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Reflects an Atmosphere of Doom and GloomThe lingering budget impasse and some crummy jobs data combine to depress markets
Oct 1, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Unfazed by Government ShutdownMarkets seem unworried by the Washington standoff, as long as it doesn’t drag on too long.
Sep 30, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Tanks in the Face of a Near-Certain Government ShutdownA budget deal before midnight seems unlikely, and markets are jittery.
Sep 29, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America: Legalized Pot Revenues Are OKB of A tells Washington state that it will accept state revenues derived from recreational marijuana sales.
Sep 29, 2013 by Amanda AlixDoes the "Skills Gap" in Employment Truly Exist?Employers claim that unfilled jobs are due to a dearth of skills, but the issue is likely something else entirely.
Sep 28, 2013 by Amanda AlixObama Wants to Halt Soaring Student Loan Default RatesThe government will soon start contacting troubled borrowers in an attempt to forestall defaults
Sep 27, 2013 by Amanda AlixSuperstar Nike Can't Save the Dow TodayNike soars, but the Dow remains in the dumps amid political wrangling over the U.S. budget
Sep 26, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Surges Temporarily, but Loses Steam QuicklyA gain of more than 100 points early this morning is being followed by a precipitous drop in the Dow.
Sep 25, 2013 by Amanda AlixA Surprising Turnaround for This Battered Dow StockIn spite of legal hassles that just won’t stop, JPMorgan Chase is a Dow leader today
Sep 24, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Rebounds Despite Gloomy Economic NewsMarkets are taking it in stride as reports seem to indicate a lethargic economic picture.
Sep 23, 2013 by Amanda AlixRejiggered Dow Misses Bank of America AlreadyThe replacement of three Dow components hasn’t pulled the index out of the dumps.
Sep 23, 2013 by Amanda AlixDividend Cuts Are Not a Death Knell for Mortgage REITsInvestors are worried about reduced dividends, but mREITs are still a sweet deal.
