Ocasio-Cortez admits plan to cap interest rates 'sounds radical'
The legislation calls for a 15 percent cap on credit card interest rates.
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Five Things to Watch in Whole Foods Market Results
The troubled grocer reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with activist investors demanding sweeping changes at the company.
Five Things to Watch in Whole Foods Market Results
The troubled grocer reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with activist investors demanding sweeping changes at the company.
Opinion: LEADS Act Can Save U.S. Innovation
With cloud computing becoming commonplace, the federal government is seeking to place every byte of data on the Internet under its jurisdiction, a power-grab that should concern every American and every foreigner using an American corporation for computer services.
Apple’s Not the Only Company Banking on iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Sales
Looking at the ripple effect on the iPhone ecosystem, there are a number of companies poised to see a favorable bump in revenues and earnings amid rising iPhone volumes.
Consumer Earnings Are Not Inspiring Holiday Shopping Confidence
Looking at all inputs of the consumer spending equation it’s not unrealistic to think the NRF’s above trend holiday shopping forecast that calls for a 4.5% increase year over year in 2014 could be a tad exuberant.
Contrary to the Gov't View, Payday Lending is a Much-Needed Service
Despite the climate of the economic recovery, consulting firm McKinsey & Company found that two out of every five Americans (or 40%) are living paycheck to paycheck.
How Not Renewing TRIA Could Dramatically Impact Construction
In an era where there is little bipartisan agreement, the need to pass a new terrorism insurance legislation finds remarkable consensus on both sides of the aisle.
How Gilead and Price Controls Played a Supporting Role in the Midterms
As political consultants look for what caused the shellacking Democrats took at the polls last week, let’s not forget consumers tend vote with their wallets, so we have to consider the impact of ObamaCare.
Putting Washington and the Music Industry Under the Microscope
What should be an exciting growth industry for investors, the music industry is being threatened on multiple fronts. While some would be quick to think the music industry is battling technology companies, they are merely the delivery mechanism for the content that consumers are opting for in a format they are increasingly choosing.
How to Profit from Cyber Pain
Given the confluence of several factors including the near-unquenchable thirst for mobile connectivity, social media and the Cloud along with the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend, one of the growing pain points that we all face is cyber attacks.
Google Leases Historic Navy Air Base ... for 60 Years
Earlier this week, Google made headlines with the news that it’s spending over a $1 billion to lease an old NASA hangar on a historic Navy air base for a 60-year period.
It May be Lights Out for the Wind Energy Come the Midterms
If the Republicans take control of Congress as expected, and run a full tally of their friends and enemies during this election cycle, it may well be lights out for the wind energy industry sooner than anyone expects.
Skyworks CEO: Mobile Connectivity Benefits Outweigh Potential Risks
Chris Versace speaks with Skyworks Chairman and CEO David Aldrich to discuss navigating the mobile landscape.
Why the November Jobs Report Could be an Anomaly
What separates forecasts you pay attention to vs. ones you don't are the track record and corroborating factors...so what data makes the most sense for November jobs report?
Holiday-Shopping Prediction Season: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s that time of the year! No, not Halloween and not even Thanksgiving...it's holiday-shopping forecast season.
Kickoff to Earnings: What to Expect from 3Q Results
While growth expectations for third-quarter earnings are positive, there are a number of under-the-hood factors that are likely to disappoint the Street.
The Future of Streaming Music Rests with Congress
No matter what the industry – publishing, music, television, movies, comic books and more – there has already been a significant shift in the how and where people consume this content thanks to broadband, the Internet and, more recently, mobile technologies.
It’s Not Just Consumers Getting Pinched by Higher Prices
Manufacturers are joining consumers in seeing higher prices for many key goods and input prices.
Aging Population Could be Bullish for Asset Managers
A growing population of retirees could be a boon to asset managers.