March 2013 Headlines

Citigroup Forecasts Drop in Oil Demand

A new Citygroup report forecasts demand for oil could fall in the next decade.

Money Editor: Sunrise Scheme Targets Christians

Several states have issued warnings about a company called Profitable Sunrise that's promising investors "risk-free" returns of up to 3 percent a day on their money.

Good News! US Housing Market on the Upswing

Home sales are up, and that's good news for sellers, possibly buyers, and anyone concerned about the economy.

Crisis Ahead? Cyprus Rejects Bank Deposit Tax

Cyprus lawmakers rejected a tax on bank deposits that would have partly funded an emergency bailout.

Conscious Capitalism: Whole Foods Helping 'Heal America'

Artificial fats, sweeteners, and colors: much of America's food supply is fake! But one nationwide grocer is trying to set itself apart from the rest.

Cyprus Scrambles to Avoid Bankruptcy

The Cypriot parliament is set to reject a controversial tax on bank deposits Tuesday as the island nation nears a default on its loans and a possible banking collapse.

February Unemployment Drops to 7.7 Percent

Some experts are calling the hiring burst in the February jobs report a sign of strong economic growth.

Starbucks Balks at NYC Sugary Drink Ban

Starbucks isn't going along with New York City's ban on large sugary drinks, which is set to take effect next Tuesday.

Dow's Record Rally Sign of Good Things to Come?

Wall Street saw a history making high, with the Dow rising 126 points Tuesday to close at 14,245. Some are asking - can we trust this market surge?

Wall Street Close, Dow Closes at All-time High

The Dow is closing at a record, beating the previous high it set in October 2007, before the financial crisis and the Great Recession.

 

Income Taxes for Wealthy at Historic High

High income families are paying some of their biggest federal tax bills in decades, while the rest of the country is paying taxes at record low rates.

Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Drops to Record Low

Housing sales have been picking up, and the lowest mortgage rates in decades are a key reason why.