Economy & Markets
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Volcker Urges Merging Regulators
By Jesse HamiltonFormer Fed Chairman Paul Volcker is pushing for a change that would put at least one top regulator out of business.
April 17, 2015
Under the Hood: Understanding Volatility and the VIX, Pt. 1Asked and answered: Why investors should watch volatility, what exactly is the VIX and is it really predictive of future stock market movements.
April 16, 2015
Citigroup Beats Estimates as Cost Cuts Cushion Trading SlumpThe bank still faces several investigations, which may negatively impact upcoming financial results.
April 16, 2015
Goldman Profit at 5-Year High as Every Business Tops EstimatesThe investment bank turns things around after last quarter's decline in net income.
April 16, 2015
Renewable Energy Booms, Coal Energy FaltersIn 2015, the US could set new national records for annual renewable build, coal retirements, and gas burn from the power sector.
April 16, 2015
3 Sectors Where Billionaires Bought Ahead of Earnings SeasonWhere billionaire hedge fund managers like Carl Icahn, Bill Ackman and Warren Buffett placed their chips ahead of first-quarter earnings.
April 16, 2015
Gates, Pritzkers Take on Musk in $5 Billion Race for New BatteryGates is backing MITs Donald Sadoway, who says hes perfected the chemistry for a 10-ton liquid metal battery.
April 15, 2015
Canada and OilThe falling price of oil has hit Canada hard, with Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz warning that its effect would be atrocious.