Thursday, 24 July 2008 @ 04:00
US lawmakers pass housing rescue
The US House of Representatives passes a massive housing rescue bill after President Bush says he will not veto it.
Thursday, 24 July 2008 @ 00:56
MPs scrap France's 35-hour week
France's parliament passes a law which effectively ends the country's compulsory 35-hour working week.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 @ 23:48
Oil slides lower from record high
The price of oil keeps on sliding as US demand wanes and a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico takes a favourable course.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 @ 21:30
Diversify Beyond Stocks And Bonds
Broad diversification calls for expanding your view of the world and of potential asset classes.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 @ 21:00
Big Mac, Pepsi Chaser
PepsiCo and McDonald's are looking good after posting respectable numbers for the quarter.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 @ 20:15
Playing Both Sides With Options
The strangle is a decent options strategy if you think a stock is going to move and you have a clue on direction.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 @ 17:35
Bounce Ahead For Energy, Sexual Health
Things are pointing up for this quartet of energy stocks and a provider of erectile dysfunction treatments.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 @ 15:58
Oil slides lower from record high
The price of oil keeps on sliding as US demand wanes and a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico takes a favourable course.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 @ 14:02
US mortgage rates increase again
The cost of taking out a mortgage in the US rises again following fears over two key lenders, consumer figures indicate.