Saturday, November 28, 2009

Rick Newman

How Your Car Compares to the Chevy Volt

Forget mpg. A new metric is needed to compare gas-powered cars to GM's plug-in and other futuremobiles. more >>

Could Your Health Insurer Run “Cash For Clunkers?”

Compared to private-sector reimbursements, the controversial "Clunkers" program looks pretty good more >>

How to Avoid the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Snarl

Controversy over delayed rebates is a problem for dealers—but not buyers. more >>

Why a Housing Rebound Could Take 20 Years

In some states, home prices won’t recover until 2030. more >>

How the Chevy Volt Will Transform Fuel Economy

Forget MPG. GM's plug-in could be measured in kilowatts per mile more >>

10 Cities Primed for a Real Estate Recovery

There’s still trouble ahead for many cities, but these areas are likely to avoid it. more >>

10 Cities Facing the Next Real Estate Bust

Vacancy rates and foreclosures are soaring for office and retail space. more >>

5 Downsides to 'Cash for Clunkers'

The rebate program could steal sales from other industries—and even lead to more gas consumption. more >>

Industries Hurt Most by Soaring Health Costs

A new study shows how healthcare inflation harms companies and their workers. more >>

Why 'Cash for Clunkers' Will Keep on Rolling

There’s no way Congress will kill the one stimulus program that’s showing results. more >>

Where Bailout Money Goes to Die

These 9 firms will struggle the most to pay back their bailout funds. more >>

The Trouble With Healthcare Reform, In Numbers

It's a complex problem with a simple dilemma: Who will pay? more >>

6 Small Steps Toward a More Normal Economy

Some banks are making money, others are being allowed to fail. Just like the good ol' days more >>

8 Industries That Will Sit Out a Recovery

Major parts of the economy could be moribund for years. more >>

Why We Should Cheer Goldman’s Fat Profits

Making money is what companies are supposed to do more >>

Why GM Is Ready to Rebound

Lower costs and good cars could make GM formidable once again more >>

11 Places With a Worse Economy Than Ours

Pity the poor French and Germans. more >>

What Obama Must Do Before Stimulus II

It's time to tell Americans to solve some of their own problems. more >>

Cars Hurt Most by the Recession

Bankrupt carmakers aren't the only ones hurting. more >>

Cars Getting a Boost From the Recession

Even though sales are down, some hot vehicles are pulling ahead. more >>

An Obama Growth Industry: Financial Regulation

His new regulatory system might be meaner, but it won't be leaner. more >>

America's Most Profitable Malls

The best shopping centers may get even stronger as competitors bite the dust. more >>

America's Most Endangered Malls

Shuttered stores and off-brand merchants usually spell trouble. more >>

How To Tell When a Mall Is In Trouble

A top executive foresees resilient shoppers—but fewer malls. more >>

Why Congress Asks Bernanke Bogus Questions

Legislators still haven't addressed the most serious financial issues more >>

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