Retirement Planning and Investing

Read about key developments in the United States and elsewhere that are most relevant to investors interested in retirement planning and investing.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in a Month

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in a month economic gains spurred employers...

U.S. Companies Added 238,000 Jobs in December, ADP Reports

U.S. companies added more workers than projected in December amid rising optimism about demand, according to a private...

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Tablets and Mobiles to Make Up for PC Sales Drop in 2014

One of the world’s most respected technology research firms, Gartner Technology Research, is predicting the shipment of 2.5...

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The Future of Video Intelligence with 3VR

Joining me to talk about that opportunity today on PowerTalk is Al Shipp, the CEO of 3VR. 3VR...

Market Sentiment Leaves Me Bullish

When I try to divine short-term market movements, I have a distinct weakness for this fuzzy thing called...

2014: The Year Global Economic Stability Returned

The Eurasia Group released its annual list of potential risks to global economic stability today and unveiled a...

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Google’s Android OS Headed to Cars

Google, GM, Honda, Audi, Hyundai and Nvidia announced the Open Automotive Alliance.

JPMorgan’s Total $20 Billion Legal Bill – A Great Indicator

JPMorgan will reach a $2 billion agreement with the feds to pay criminal and civil awards for failing...

U.S. Dollar Hits Best Daily Gain in Five Months

Thanks to good economic data, including high U.S. factory activity, which raised speculation that the Federal Reserve will...

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My Best Moment of 2013: Gross Output is Adopted by the Government

In light of this week’s holiday, I am sharing one of my favorite recent columns with you today.