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Putin Lets Consumers Feel Pain as Russian Slump Deepens

(To receive this column daily: SALT ECOCOL.) (Bloomberg) -- Russian households are bearing the brunt of the blowback from the...

Outlook for US stocks: Ask a 4-year-old

The S&P 500's seemingly unstoppable rally has put some investors on edge, but Dennis Gartman's mantra is simple when it comes to U.S. stocks: the trend is your friend.

LG unveils 'luxury' smartwatch to challenge Apple

South Korea's LG has unveiled an "luxury smartwatch" in an attempt to broaden the appeal of its wearable device and steal a lead on the Apple Watch.

One theory behind Apple's sudden interest in cars

Apple’s apparent interest in making an electric car is getting people pretty excited. In case you missed it, at least three reports have swept through the business media on this topic in the past 48 hours. The Financial Times (paywall) was out first with a story that said Apple was hiring experts for a new car research lab, in a move that suggested […]

How to Turn Your Tax Loss Into a Gain

Q: I have a substantial amount of tax-loss carry forwards, but all of my net worth is now in tax-deferred accounts, such as my 401(k). I am 68 years old and don’t expect any large capital gains to offset these losses. Is there any way to recover these losses before I die? A: The silver lining of investment losses is that you can use them to offset future capital gains—and you can carry them forward indefinitely. In other words, if you lose ...

Moving in together? Read this first

Jonathan Clements offers some unwanted fatherly advice.

World markets mixed as Wall Street takes a holiday

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks traded near a seven-year high, while Greek shares fell on skepticism that a debt agreement is within reach. The...

Hyundai to enter commercial vehicle market in U.S., Europe

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) said on Monday that it plans to enter the commercial vehicle market in the United States and Europe in expectation of stronger growth in the sector.

Oil Bears Betting on Supply Glut Miss Market Rally

(Energy column news alerts: SALT NRGI ) (Bloomberg) -- Speculators cut bullish oil bets for a fourth week, missing a market rebound.