Industrial policy isn't dead. It's thriving in the statesand may be the start of a U.S. comeback strategy
Economists are engaged in a fiscal feud over Obama's spending plan and how much of a boost it will give the recession-wracked economy
A new report says laws crimp Medicare's ability to control costs on cancer, leading to a 267% increase in drug spending over seven years
Mortgage rates are at historic lows and may be poised to go even lower next year. It's a great time to buy a home - if you can
The author of Riding the Indian Tiger says the inevitable end of U.S. dependence on oil will have far-reaching consequences for both consumer and producer nations
Inflation isn't a top worry currently, but you still need to guard your retirement savings. Inflation-protected securities could be attractive now
The recession is only one of several trends combining to change the way Americans live out their golden years
'Clawback' provisions tied to federal bailout funds will be hotly contested. Right now only bankers who committed clear fraud are liable
Interest rates still aren't low enough to stimulate the U.S. economy. Washington needs to engender more inflation so "real" rates turn substantially negative
More has-been companies like Citi and GM will feed off taxpayers, investors, and workers. That threatens to sap the lifeblood of healthier rivals and the economy
Barack Obama's audacious agenda of stimulus, reform, and regulation will shake up every business and industry
S&P's latest screen tracking the Berkshire bigwig's investing criteria uncovers 60 attractive names.
Now fraudsters may log on as your "friend." How Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites are fighting a rise in scams
Swiss currency funds, silver, and farms look like good bets - for now
Here is a sampler of companies that shunned debt, diversified, and innovated during hard times and are still here today
Amid a boom in social-network-friendly handsets, Motorola prepares a new entry, but its Android may not debut until 2009's second quarter
Two pros say the fundamentals remain in times of market turmoil-and smart risk management can spare you financial pain in the long run
An S&P stock screen identifies the 10 best-performing stocks during a month that saw unprecedented market turmoil
Big Blue ranks at the top of the list of defensive companies with its high level of recurring revenues and profitability, worldwide operations, and below-market valuation
Should we trust the folks who brought us Lehman and AIG with a privatized Social Security system? Should we trust them with our 401(k)s?
Innovative companies the world over are discovering the research and development advantages to be found in India
Seniors who run the show aren't the norm in business. But quite a number do.
New government controls across a wide swath of industries are on the way
From an economic summit to a Detroit bailout, Obama or McCain will have to jump right on the U.S. economic crisis
How a violent - and spreading - Maoist insurgency threatens the country's runaway growth
It is possible to calm the waters, but it'll mean unlearning our post-Depression lessons
The appliance maker seeks to buy Motorola's ailing cell-phone division to complement its telecom business; critics say it's not a good fit
Indians are using their cell phonessome 300 million have subscriptions, vs. only 30 million PCsas a "one-stop shop" for everything from e-mailing to banking
Constant reinvention of who you are, what you produce, and how you sell it is critical for any tech player
In contrast to the prospects for American B-school students, salaries for this year's graduates from top Indian MBA programs are up sharply
With visas set to max out quickly again, tech companies want more. Amid rising joblessness, does America need more skilled foreign workers?
He now owns textile and auto parts plants worldwide
The effective nationalization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae gives big Asian investors the guarantee they're looking for
Scientists are experimenting with viruses, salmon sperm DNA, potatoes, and more in making biomaterials for consumer electronics
US giants are rushing to partner with Indian and Chinese companiestapping their brainpower and saving millions of dollars in the search for breakthrough treatments
As the economy teeters between bad and worse, one question looms: What's the best course of action? Here's what can be done. And what can't
India's pharma companies are moving beyond generics to set their sights on the research and development of new drugs, but the risks are many
More US health insurers are slashing costs by sending policyholders overseas for pricey procedures
Here's a look at how many of the visas they and other top Indian outsourcers used...
The Korean automaker plans to boost production in both fast-growing markets with new plants, and fresh models for local and export consumption
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