Local Business News
Back to the Burger Future: A Recipe for Franchise Success?
5 & Diner is hoping nostalgia will entice customers away from large chain restaurants and into its 50s-themed diner.
National Top Stories
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HP, NetApp, Facebook: Premarket Movers
HP was a big winner in premarket trading on Thursday as investors responded to the tech giant's strong second-quarter results.
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U.S. Recession Could Follow Greek Exit from Euro
A prosperous Europe is critical to American prospects.
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Stock Futures Hold Gains After U.S. Economic Data
U.S. stock futures lost a bit of momentum after initial jobless claims data met expectations but durable good orders rose less than expected.
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Southwest to Pour $100M Into Houston Airport Expansion: Hot Trends
Southwest, Yahoo! and SpaceX are all trending on the Web.
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Durable-Goods Orders in April Rise 0.2%
Durable-goods orders for April rise 0.2%, says the Commerce Department.
Personal Finance
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10 Greatest Ballparks for Foodies
Regional fare and expanded selections are helping fans compensate for the high cost of ballpark snacking.
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10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012
Looking for a good summer sports car? You can buy a great one that doesn't speed through your savings account.
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Cramer on Retirement: Can Master Limited Partnerships Hurt Your IRA?
Master limited partnerships can be a great retirement investment but a terrible retirement account investment.
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Meet America's New Poverty Class: Twentysomethings
A wide range of people in their twenties are using financial services previously tailored for low-income individuals.
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5 U.S. Cities Making Big Turnarounds
Some of the nation's hardest-hit housing markets are beginning to turn around, with Florida leading the trend.
U.S. Small Business
Back to the Burger Future: A Recipe for Franchise Success?
5 & Diner is hoping nostalgia will entice customers away from large chain restaurants and into its 50s-themed diner.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 23
Best banks for loans; health care tax credit; lessons from GM-Facebook breakup.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 22
Gas station franchisees; crowdfunding fails to excite small businesses; how Pinterest is leading to business.
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Small Business Owners Lukewarm on Obama
A poll finds the president has more support than Mitt Romney right now but that could change once the former Massachusetts governor officially claims the GOP nomination.
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BlackBerry Bold Shows RIM's Shrinking Niche
Business features on the BlackBerry Bold remain excellent, but RIM devices are clearly losing ground to competitors.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 21
Every entrepreneur needs a mentor; turn your intern into a great hire; shared work space.
Mobile & Gadgets
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HP, NetApp, Facebook: Premarket Movers
HP was a big winner in premarket trading on Thursday as investors responded to the tech giant's strong second-quarter results.
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Southwest to Pour $100M Into Houston Airport Expansion: Hot Trends
Southwest, Yahoo! and SpaceX are all trending on the Web.
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Pandora's Solid Results Could Help Facebook
Both companies unique ability to monetize burgeoning mobile usage make them screaming buys for long-term investors.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Put Some Meat Into the Game With Hormel
In an uncertain world there's comfort in holding a grocery stock with no European exposure, Cramer said.
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HP Soars After Earnings Beat, Job Cuts (Update 1)
Shares of the PC giant jump in after-hours trading after the Dow component posts better-than-expected sales and unveils a plan to cut 8% of its workforce.
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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7 Dividend-Capture Ideas Using an Option Hedge
When protecting against downside risk using covered calls, look at dividend-paying stocks to make oversized gains.
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Get Ready for $1,200 an Ounce Gold
Inflation isn't happening and the case for gold is bearish.
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Energy Stocks Should Be Your Summer Fling
Despite all the doom and gloom in Europe, now is a good time to slowly begin wading back into energy stocks
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5 Stocks Slump to 52-Week Lows: Wynn, First Solar
These stock reach 52-week lows on Monday.
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A Primer on Post-2008 Risk Management
Just in case you're clinging to old investing concepts, be particularly aware of these dramatic recent shifts.
Don't Miss
5 Value Stocks Insiders Are Snapping Up
The insider buying in these stocks points to upside while the value focus limits the downside.
7 Dividend-Capture Ideas Using an Option Hedge
When protecting against downside risk using covered calls, look at dividend-paying stocks to make oversized gains.
3 A-Rated Bank Stocks
Only three banks are currently assigned the coveted 'A' rating by TheStreet Ratings, and the five-year total returns speak for themselves.
Jim Cramer's "Mad Money"
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Put Some Meat Into the Game With Hormel
In an uncertain world there's comfort in holding a grocery stock with no European exposure, Cramer said.
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Cramer: Facebook Fiasco Is Disgraceful
In all my years on Wall Street this is the most outrageous and egregious deal I have ever seen.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe Aside, U.S. Economy Improving
Cramer said that the U.S. economy is starting to look stronger.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Financial Innovation Kills Small Investors
Cramer said some innovations are good, but not the kind that roil markets.
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Cramer on Retirement: Can Master Limited Partnerships Hurt Your IRA?
Master limited partnerships can be a great retirement investment but a terrible retirement account investment.
Investing Tips
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No, HP -- Firings Do Not Improve Customer Service
The media basically reprinted HP's press release regarding massive job cuts.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall 2,000 to 370,000
U.S. jobless claims for the week ended May 19 fall 2,000 to 370,000.
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Caught Holding the Facebook Bag
Though its stock is dropping, there are plenty of reasons for investors to remain optimistic.
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5 Value Stocks Insiders Are Snapping Up
The insider buying in these stocks points to upside while the value focus limits the downside.
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3 A-Rated Bank Stocks
Only three bank stocks are currently assigned the coveted 'A' rating by TheStreet Ratings, and the five-year total returns speak for themselves.
Automotive
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How Ford's Credit Upgrade Helps Shareholders
Ford has a shinier balance sheet and will pay less to borrow after leaving junk bond status behind.
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5 Things You Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens
U.S. stock futures signal a lower Wall Street opening; Dell reports weaker-than-expected results; HP could announce 30,000 job cuts.
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Ford Hails Credit Upgrade as 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Event'
The car and truck maker can now borrow money more cheaply and its bonds can be included in indices.
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10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012
Looking for a good summer sports car? You can buy a great one that doesn't speed through your savings account.
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5 Ways Buick Design Concepts Shape the Enclave
GM's Buick, stuck between Chevrolet and Cadillac, distinguishes itself by design.
Luxury & Leisure
Fashion Designer Names Draw Tourist Eyes
The tide of fashion-designer hotels just won't stop, with Moschino and Ferragamo the latest demanding a visit.
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10 Greatest Ballparks for Foodies
Regional fare and expanded selections are helping fans compensate for the high cost of ballpark snacking.
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The Next Big Thing in Luggage
The fashion conscious may be swapping out their luggage a lot more frequently.
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10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012
Looking for a good summer sports car? You can buy a great one that doesn't speed through your savings account.
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10 Ways Around Summer Movie Crowds And Prices
Here are a few ways to cut costs and keep some of your hard-earned dollars out of the box office till.
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What Ferrari Sales Are Saying About the US Economy
Ferrari sales suggest the affluent are spending, but the broader US consumer sentiment doesn't match the luxury trend.
Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Wall Street was wavering in early trading Thursday as the market digested mixed corporate earnings and global economic reports.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was falling 17.1 points, or 0.1%, at 12,479. The S&P 500 was up 0.2 points, or flat, at 1319. The Nasdaq was falling 7.2 points, or 0.3%, at 2,843.
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U.S. stocks staged a mighty comeback in the final hour of trading Wednesday as a message from European leaders in support of Greece assuaged investor fears that the country is on a path to exit the eurozone.
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