In the News:
Exorcising Ghosts of Octobers Past
With the stock market booming lately, many investors are putting aside worries about the housing slump and the summer's credit crunch. At the same time, some are thinking about a looming anniversary.
Twenty years ago this Friday, the stock market crashed with its worst one-day percentage drop ever, a memory that still gives veteran stock traders chills.
Taxpayers Skip Phone Tax Refund
What if the government tried to give American taxpayers some of their money back, but the taxpayers didn't seem to want it? That's what happened this year, as taxpayers collected only about half the $8 billion the IRS expected to pay them in its phone tax refund.
M&M's Rule
What is the most popular candies in the U.S. these days? Chocolate and chewing gum are the champs led by M&M's which had over $240 million in sales last year. Next up is Hershey's Chocolate, at $210 million in sales. Orbit Sugarless Gum, Wrigley's Extra Sugarless Gum, and Hershey's Kisses round out the top five. Here's a look at the 15 most popular candies by sales over the past year.
I Can Kid Your Kid Into an Ivy League School
Michele Hernandez boasts that 95% of her teenage clients are accepted by their first-choice school. Her price: As much as $40,000 a student.
Did Your Microwave Nuke the Bacteria?
The baffling directions on that quick and easy frozen dinner.
Closing Bell: Stock bulls and dollar death (DDRX,GMCR, PEET, SBUX, EBAY, CI, TECD)
So long peak oil, here comes peak uranium
Black Friday expected to be strong, no promises for Christmas
