In the News:
Small Stocks, Big Potential
Little companies get less attention from investors, but they can often provide handsome returns. Here are 21 top picks in the group from investing pros.
Small Wonders - BusinessWeek
Hot Growth, Against All Odds
Here is BusinessWeek's list of fastest-growing small companies. Can they sustain their stratospheric growth? Topping the list is Hansen Natural, LuluLemon Athletica and Graham. Other hot growth companies include J.Crew, Morningstar, Nutrisystem, Quicksilver, Gymboree, Blue Nile, Strayer Education and Under Armour.
Hot Growth, Against the Odds - BusinessWeek List: Hot Growth Companies
2008 Best Cities to Live, Work & Play
In our search for the ten best cities in which to live and work, we sought places with strong economies and abundant jobs, plus reasonable living costs and plenty of fun things to do. There are some very surprising cities that rose to the top, most surprisingly was the comeback kid - Houston, TX. who ranked No. 1. Other top places include Raleigh, NC, Omaha, NE, Boise, ID and Colorado Springs, CO.
Kiplinger's Best Cities - Best Places to Live, Smartest Cities for Your Future
Best & Worst Metro Areas for Pollution
Per capita carbon emissions were highest in Lexington, Ky., 3.4 metric tons per person, and lowest in Honolulu, 1.3 metric tons per person, the report found. Most surprising was Los Angeles which rnankes as second best area.
Report ranks metro areas on pollution - USATODAY.com
Rent a Car, Get Cheap Gas
It goes against all conventional car rental wisdom: agreeing to fill the tank up at the rental agency may actually make more financial sense than going to a gas station. Car-rental agencies are offering discounted fill-ups, as well as other savings.
Rental Companies Offer Cheap Gas, Other Discounts - SmartMoney.com
Homebuilder sentiment rises to highest level in 10 months
Jon Stewart slams Cramer over Lenny Dykstra bankruptcy
Closing Bell: Roubini saves the day (CIT, STP, MOT, JPM)
