The Market Says Obamacare Is Here to Stay

The relative performance of the healthcare sector's industries says investors expect Obamacare to survive the debt-ceiling battle. More 

Gold Posts Weekly Loss of More Than 2%

Despite the continuing U.S. government shutdown and looming debt ceiling fight in Congress, gold fell in Friday trading and ended the week off more than 2%. More 

Healthcare Funds Performed Despite Political Squabbles

In the first few days of the government shutdown, Vanguard's healthcare funds were up fractionally. More 

Phillips Pumps Out More Income: 7 Companies Increasing Dividends

Phillips 66 (PSX) and Kraft Foods (KRFT) were among seven companies that raised their regular dividends in the past week. More 

Sotheby’s (BID) Adopts a ‘Poison Pill’ to Ward Off Dan Loeb

Sotheby's (BID) is limiting the amount of shares any one holder can buy. More 

Q3 Earnings Season: It’ll Be Crappy, and Wall Street Won’t Care

A record number of Q3 profit warnings means we'll get lots of positive surprises this earnings season. Too bad 'better-than-expected' isn't the same thing as 'good.' More 

Best Tax-Friendly States For Retirees

We compiled a list that notes the best tax-friendly states for retirees, but a list that considers states that offer other lifestyle benefits as well. More