Archive for May 14th, 2008

Some of the biggest names in business operate outside the public markets. Here's a look at the top players.

Stocks rallied Wednesday afternoon, following several down sessions, as investors welcomed a milder-than-expected reading on inflation and a slight retreat in oil prices from all-time highs.

Dear Annie: My 17-year-old son needs to get a job this summer to help save for college. He says he has been looking, and I believe him, but so far he's come up with nothing. I don't want to be a meddling mom, but I feel as if I should get involved at this point and try to help him, in no small part because the thought of his lounging on the sofa playing video games all summer makes me cringe. Do you and your readers have any suggestions? -Anxious in Attleboro

Read full story for latest details.

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said Wednesday he believes the credit crisis may get worse and that regulatory failings helped fuel the problems rocking the economy.

Stocks jumped Wednesday morning after a key inflation reading showed a more muted rise than had been expected, reassuring investors worried about the impact of rising commodity prices and the series of Fed interest rate cuts.

The ultra-tiny Smart ForTwo earned top marks in side and front crash tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Wednesday.

Oil prices eased off their lows Wednesday after a government report showed weaker-than-expected stockpiles of both crude oil and gasoline.

Stocks jumped Wednesday morning after a key inflation reading showed a more muted rise than had been expected, reassuring investors worried about the impact of rising commodity prices and the series of Fed interest rate cuts.