Local Business News
Can You Lead in a Hoodie? Mark Zuckerberg Thinks So
There are already tons of lessons the business community can learn from Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
National Top Stories
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Stocks Finish With Mild Losses
Nagging worries about the political disarray in Greece continue to erode sentiment on Wall Street.
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FED Warns of Fiscal Tightening in 2013
The Federal Reserve warns Wednesday of fiscal tightening in 2013 if Congress doesn't plan a budget.
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Fed Governor: Housing Recovery Needs a Lot of Help
Banks and mortgage lenders must ease standards in order for a full housing recovery to take effect, according to Fed Governor Elizabeth Duke.
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Why and How Greece Must Exit the Euro
The overburdened country needs to set its own exchange rate to encourage exports.
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Obama Racks Up Funds as Super PAC Takes Aim
The president's fundraising is solid in April as a GOP-backing Super PAC goes on the attack.
Personal Finance
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Americans Just Don't Get Credit Scores: Study
Regardless of the trillions in consumer debt Americans hold, the average American knows little about his or her credit score.
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Older Americans Advise College Grads to Be Risk Takers
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the oldest Americans advise recent college grads to dial up the risk level in their decisions.
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Fed Governor: Housing Recovery Needs a Lot of Help
Banks and mortgage lenders must ease standards in order for a full housing recovery to take effect, according to Fed Governor Elizabeth Duke.
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10 Disasters in Stadium Naming Rights
Facility naming rights are a great idea, at least until the company in big bright letters goes broke.
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5 Luxurious Resorts for When Price Is No Object
A Robb Report list reveals 100 great getaways for the 1%, but these stand out even from that select crowd.
U.S. Small Business
3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 16
Obama and Romney on taxes; think like a banker; Facebook-inspired entrepreneurs.
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Sales Tax Isn't Why Online Retailers Are Killing Your Store
Store owners need to get past the idea that sales taxes are allowing online retailers to beat them. There are other, more important, reasons.
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Can You Lead in a Hoodie? Mark Zuckerberg Thinks So
There are already tons of lessons the business community can learn from Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 15
Lessons from serial entrepreneurs; Google's Penguin; franchise expo comes to New York.
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The Cheapskate's Guide to Trading from Anywhere
If you must be in touch while on vacation, at least communication options have never been easier.
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Why Women-Owned Businesses Don't Grow
Women owners of businesses need to think like CEOs from day one, or their revenue won't grow.
Mobile & Gadgets
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Today Pandora Officially Crushes Terrestrial Radio
With fresh ratings in hand and a Triton Digital development, Pandora is set to deliver to long-term investors.
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Facebook IPO Poll: Where Will Shares Close?
Where do you think Facebook shares will close on their first day of trading as a public company?
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Sell Apple, Buy Amazon
Use the P/E ratio on these super stocks and you'll come to a seemingly counterintuitive conclusion.
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Knowledge Graph: Google's New Take On Web Searches
Google thinks that the way we do searches on the Internet is incredibly old-fashioned. You type in a word or two and then you have… -
Facebook IPO Grows: Should Investors Worry?
Facebook revised its IPO filing again, adding an additional 83 million shares to the offering. Is it something investors should worry about?
Energy & Green Business
Chesapeake Energy Singing the Same Tune Amid Skepticism
Chesapeake Energy is changing its capital raising plans, but its tune remains the same amid skepticism.
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Chesapeake, Avon: S&P Gainers
These stocks were among the best performers in the S&P 500 on Monday.
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Chesapeake Energy Shareholders Pin Hopes on Carl Icahn?
Look at recent Icahn target CVR Energy and see what a difference his control can make to the price of a stock.
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TheStreet Ratings Top 10 Rating Changes
TheStreet Ratings released rating changes on 108 U.S. common stocks for week ending May 11, 2012. 38 stocks were upgraded and 70 stocks were downgraded by our stock model.
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Chesapeake Energy: S&P Intraday Gainer
The stock is the best performer in the S&P 500 intraday Monday.
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Downgrades Roundup: Marathon Oil, Dish
These stocks were downgraded by TheStreet Ratings last week.
Don't Miss
Home Flaws a Wise Buyer Should Ignore
No house is perfect. So know what and what not to worry about when buying a home.
GM Pokes Facebook in the Eye -- Why?
GM is a huge advertiser. Something is wrong if Facebook is arguing that GM is too stupid to advertise on its website, writes Eric Jackson.
Volcker Rule: Now or Never
Congress needs to hold hearings on the JPMorgan trading loss as soon as possible and provide guidance to regulators.
Jim Cramer's "Mad Money"
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Cramer: Which Dow Stocks Are Vulnerable?
Jim Cramer analyzes 30 Dow stocks looking for weaknesses.
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Cramer: More Damage to Come From Europe
When will Europe not matter to U.S. stock prices?
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Why American Growth Stocks Rock
Cramer says it's best to focus on American companies with simple business models and great people at the helm.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: 7 Reasons U.S. Is Better Off Than Europe
Among the reasons Cramer says the U.S. is better off than Europe: America creates great companies and the U.S. consumer is on fire.
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Jim Cramer's Best Blogs
Catch up on Jim Cramer's thinking on the hottest topics of the past week.
Investing Tips
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Limited Brands, Herbalife: After-Hours Headlines
These stocks were making news after Wednesday's closing bell.
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Today Pandora Officially Crushes Terrestrial Radio
With fresh ratings in hand and a Triton Digital development, Pandora is set to deliver to long-term investors.
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Is Brocade a Buy Ahead of Earnings?
The company deserves credit for having managed well through some difficulties.
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FED Warns of Fiscal Tightening in 2013
The Federal Reserve warns Wednesday of fiscal tightening in 2013 if Congress doesn't plan a budget.
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Sirius XM: Give These Analysts Credit
Two analysts made brave calls on Sirius XM in February that turned out to be right.
Automotive
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GM Pokes Facebook in the Eye -- Why?
GM is a huge advertiser. Something is wrong if Facebook is arguing that GM is too stupid to advertise on its website.
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Goodyear Tire: S&P Intraday Gainer
The stock was the best performer in the S&P 500 intraday Wednesday.
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Apple's New iPhone May Have Bigger Screen: Hot Trends
Apple, Facebook's IPO and an AutoTrader buyer recommendation are trending on the Web.
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5 Things You Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens
The failure by Greece's political leaders to form a coalition government send global shares lower Wednesday.
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J.C. Penney, GM: After-Hours Headlines
Here's a round-up of the companies making news after the close.
Luxury & Leisure
5 Luxurious Resorts for When Price Is No Object
A Robb Report list reveals 100 great getaways for the 1%, but these stand out even from that select crowd.
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Older Americans Advise College Grads to Be Risk Takers
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the oldest Americans advise recent college grads to dial up the risk level in their decisions.
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ArteBA Paints Beautiful Picture of Buenos Aires
A preeminent fair in the contemporary art world offers a chance to eat, party and even sleep a little in luxurious surroundings.
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10 Best Summer Music Festivals You're Not Seeing
Corporate support can help keep prices down at giant music festivals -- but also pack perks back onto the bill.
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No Sign of Austerity for Cannes 2012
The yachts are in the harbor and the red carpet has regained that deep Cannes film festival luster for Wednesday.
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10 Apps and Gadgets to Take Out to the Ballgame
These apps are all top contenders for your time and money this season, even if your team isn't.
Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Stocks fell for the fourth straight session Wednesday as nagging worries about the political disarray in Greece and its future within the eurozone continued to weigh on sentiment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 33 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 12,598. The blue-chip index ran as high as 12,722 early in the session and closed just above its low for the day of 12,597.
Sharper-than-expected increases in housing and industrial production data had inspired buyers earlier in the session but the market lost steam in the afternoon, similar to the pattern on Tuesday when stocks saw a steady decline in the final hour of trading. The Dow has now closed in the negative for 10 of the past 11 sessions.
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