Obama’s economy boost - just don’t call it stimulus

President Obama is pledging to propose a new package of job-boosting ideas next week — just don’t call it stimulus.

Dow back in the black for 2010

Stocks closed near session highs Friday, with the Dow erasing its losses for the year, as investors welcomed a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.

What went wrong at Burger King

It’s not yet clear what Burger King’s new owner, the Brazilian-backed private equity firm 3G Capital, has in mind for the troubled No. 2 fast-food chain. But a total strategic revamp is in order.

August jobs report: Signs of life for employment

Business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs.

Stocks pop after jobs report

Stocks opened higher Friday after the August employment report showed that employers cut fewer jobs than economists were expecting and added more private-sector jobs than forecast.

Should US government debt be rated junk?

A few weeks ago, Hedgeye, the investment research firm where I’m a managing director, hosted a conference call for our subscribers that posed the question, “Should U.S. Government Debt Be Rated Junk Status?” Given that debt issued by the U.S. government continues to trade at almost all-time lows in yield, this is a contrarian call to say the least.

Stocks futures pop after jobs report

Stocks futures jumped Friday after the August employment report showed that employers cut fewer jobs than economists were expecting and added more private-sector jobs than forecast.

Kia recalling fire-prone cars

Hyundai-Kia Motors is recalling more than 35,000 cars with fire-prone electrical wiring systems, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

I have $10,000 and four months. Where do I invest?

Question: I have a budget of $10,000 for a stock simulation I’m doing for a business and personal-finance class. What stocks should I invest in to make the most money in four months? — Matt

From Detroit, a fix for smog-belching motorcycles

When Americans debate the impact of fuel emissions on the environment, they usually talk about cars and trucks. But what about smaller vehicles like motorcycles, scooters, lawnmowers and ATVs?

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