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Does a VIX at 100 Mean the Markets Are Going to Zero?

if the implied volatility is 100, let's look at what that means for daily fluctuations. read more »
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Bank of America Said to Offer Merrill Brokers Bonuses to Remain

Bank of America Corp. is offering Merrill Lynch & Co. brokers in the U.S. bonuses of as much as 100 percent of the annual revenue they bring in, to [...] read more »
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Foreclosure Alley

For the past few years, the Inland Empire in Riverside County has been one of the fastest growing counties in the state - home to a major housing boo[...] read more »
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Will the Kindle Get an Oprah Bump? [AMZN]

the Financial Times reporting that the cultural icon looked ready to endorse the Amazon Kindle read more »
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OPEC joins the stampede

Credibility crisis makes oil just another casualty read more »
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`Out of Control' Wall Street Chiefs Spurned Warnings at Davos

Once upon a time, the World Economic Forum was the ultimate Wall Street jamboree. read more »
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Home Depot spent $233K lobbying in 3Q

The Home Depot Inc. spent $233,250 in the third quarter to lobby on legislation aimed at stabilizing the foundering house market and other issues, a[...] read more »
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AN OBAMA PANIC? MARKETS FEAR HIS POLICIES

But while the polls are reflecting Obama's steady hand, the markets haven't. In fact, they're getting worse by the day as Obama's lead widens. read more »
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EBay on cash and the FDIC…

At any point in time we have funds in our operating accounts and customer accounts that are with third party financial institutions. These balances i[...] read more »
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Economic Weather Map of Europe

Forecast: Scattered recession, with defaults gusting up to 40% ! read more »
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Edmunds.com Forecasts October Auto Sales; Predicts Lowest Sales Volume Since January 1992

This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 872,000 units, a 28.9 percent decrease from October 2007 and a 9.4 percent[...] read more »
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S&P: "We'd Do a Deal Structured by Cows" And Other Rating Agency Dirty Linen

Most eyes were on the plunging equity markets today, and the rating agencies must be plenty glad for the air cover. The House Oversight Committee une[...] read more »
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Frank Calls for `Moratorium' on Wall Street Bonuses

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank said there should be a freeze on Wall Street bonuses until companies find a way to keep the[...] read more »
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Limited Brands To Cut Capital Spending, Real Estate Projects

Pressured by the declining economic environment, Limited Brands , owner of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, said Wednesday it plans to cut b[...] read more »
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The Starbucks recession indicator

Want to know how bad a country's economic downturn will be? Add up the number of outlets serving grande lattes. read more »
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