A deal to extend the U.S. debt ceiling and end the government shutdown sent gold up sharply on Thursday as the U.S. dollar fell. More
What to Expect at Next Week’s Apple Event
Invitations for Apple's next major event have gone out, and everyone's speculating about what the electronics giant will put out next. More
The Trouble With Minimum Wage McJobs
The negative impact of minimum wage fast-food jobs extends far beyond individual workers … while the benefits of better pay would do the same. More
Could Uncertainty Crush Housing Stocks?
Investors in housing stocks had to rely on the estimated housing starts data this morning. Such uncertainty could easily weigh on names like LEN and KBH. More
4 Alternative Energy Funds That Are Crushing the Market
From solar power to Telsa Motors, better fundamentals and stricter regulations are fueling some alternative energy funds to dizzying heights this year. More
5 Things to Know About the Long-Awaited Windows 8.1 Upgrade
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update went live on Thursday morning. The update is about 2.8GB and brings back the Start button that was missing from Windows 8. More
Bank Stocks: Not Much to Love About Q3 Earnings
Big bank stocks such as BAC and JPM are through releasing their Q3 earnings, and there wasn't much to get excited about. More
