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Could Oil Still Drop To $20?

Last week analysts at Citigroup slashed their forecast for crude oil to $20 a barrel before prices begin to recover. They see prices dropping to that point by the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second quarter. The forecast is based on two points: the amount of crude oil in storage […]

Shiller's back, and he has more depressing news

Robert Shiller, the Nobel laureate who made his name predicting the housing collapse, suggests 2 things investors must do now.

Asia shares edge up, Greece uncertainty lingers

Most Asian share markets were fractionally higher on Monday following a record close on Wall Street, with investors cautiously optimistic the European Union would make progress this week on a debt deal with Greece.

White House Outlines Rules For Domestic Drone Use

An economic analysis of the rules was accidentally published Saturday, but has since been removed from a government website.

Ballers go geek: How the NBA is embracing tech

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh discussed Friday how technology and wearables contribute to his play on the court.

4 ways marriage can be a moneymaker

Many married individuals feel safer than singles when it comes to their finances. But financial planners say it may be a false sense of confidence.

Hackers steal $US1 billion from banks

A hacking ring has stolen up to $US1 billion from banks via ATMS and from their accounts - and the attacks are ongoing, a cybersecurity firm says.

TV Deal Widens Soccer's Wealth Gap

Last week, the English Premier League confirmed its status as one of the hottest commodities in sports broadcasting when it signed a $7.91 billion domestic-rights deal with BSkyB and BT Sport. The contract covers the three seasons between 2016 and 2019 and represents a 70% increase over the previous deal, which was itself a 70% bump over the one before. When you consider that the Premier League also expects to raise some $4.62 billion from its ...

Miami boat shows coast on wave of US recovery

Whether its aluminum fishing boats or mega yachts, one theme is prevailing across price categories at Miami's big shows: boat sales are back.

Europe's Biggest Bank Apologizes Over Tax-Evasion Claims

Britain's Treasury Committee has called HSBC's chairman and CEO to give evidence on the matter Feb. 25, Reuters reported.