Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Your Money: Top 10 Business Stories of 2008

In a year heavy with financial news, Wall Street's woes were voted the top business story by U.S. newspaper and broadcast editors surveyed by the Associated Press. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney takes a closer look.

Your Money: Dealing With Landlords

As a renter you should know your rights when dealing with your landlord. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

AP Money Minute: Record Low Mortgage Rates

Number of those on unemployment grows; 30 year mortgage rates drop; Macy's double-debits some customers; Viacom in dispute with Time Warner Cable.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Dec. 22: Wall Street Falls on Toyota Outlook

Wall Street has started a holiday-shortened week with evidence that even stronger companies are struggling in the face of tighter spending by consumers.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Asian Markets Cautious After Fed Rate Cut

Stock markets in Asia were up in overnight trading, but not nearly as much as U-S stocks on Tuesday. Investors continue to be concerned about the U-S recession and a weakening dollar.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Money Minute: GE; Ford, OPEC

General Electric is affirming its 2008 outlook but is not providing any annual or quarterly guidance for next year. The AP's David Melendy reports.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Your Money: Commodity ETFs

Every so often, a new investment product taps into not just one trend but two. Such was the case with commodity-oriented exchange traded funds. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.