Retirement Game: Average 401k Balance Reaches Record High
Fidelity Investments says the average 401k balance has jumped to a record high of nearly $81,000 dollars in the first quarter. But most workers don't expect to retire at 65.
Investing
Housing Boom Leaves Some Stocks in the Dust
The housing boom continues, but while some stocks may be rightfully soaring, other logical winners aren't cashing in on the trend.
Saks Weighs Selling Itself; Sony Considers Big Move
Shares of the upscale retailer Saks (SKS) are set to rally for a second straight day, following reports that the retailer is reviewing its business strategy.
Suitors Circle Hulu; Yahoo Bets Big on Tumblr
The business week starts with potential buyers circling around Hulu, while Yahoo is making a big bet on social media.
S&P Downgrades Berkshire Hathaway Rating
Standard & Poor's cut a major rating for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, saying the move better reflects the company's dependence on its core insurance operations.
Today's Billion-Dollar Start-Ups Should Be Thanking the Fed
The list of start-ups valued at over $1 billion just keeps getting longer, and not just due to the potential of their cool tech. They're also getting a big boost from the Fed.
Sometimes, It's Better Not to Check Your Stock Portfolio
Technology has made it easier than ever to keep constant tabs on every detail of your investments. But do you really need to micromanage your portfolio all day, every day?
5 Stocks to Watch this Week
From state-of-the art technology to good ole fashioned retailing, there's plenty of news waiting to break this week on Wall Street. Here's what to watch.
5 Stocks for Mother's Day
You could spring for flowers, a sappy card and some decorative soaps for Mother's Day. Or you take a less traditional route and give mom a gift that keeps on giving: stocks.
With 15,000 in the Bag, What's Next for the Dow?
Now that the Dow Jones industrial average has pushed past 15,000, what's next? Four market experts give their views.
Are You Still Paying Too Much for Your Broker?
The cost of investing has dropped precipitously in recent years, but you may be still paying too much to have your stock trades executed.
Shares of Video Game Makers Soar Amid Sluggish Sales
Sales of video games and consoles have been sluggish, but shares of the game makers are soaring as investors focus on what they hope will be an exciting future.
How to Handle the Dangers of DIY Investing
Wall Street wants you to believe that you need professional help to manage your money, but most investors prefer to go it alone. And you, can, if you dodge these pitfalls.
Dow, S&P 500 Close at Record Levels After Jobs Report
The Dow and S&P 500 advanced to all-time closing highs on Friday, with major indexes jumping 1 percent after an unexpectedly strong April jobs report.
Sell in May and Go Away? What Recent History Says
Sell in May and go away: Sage advice, or an old wives’ tale? Let's look at recent history to find out if there's truth to this market aphorism.