Saturday, May 17, 2008

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More Families Face Utility Shut-Off This Spring

Economy, fuel prices caused households to fall behind on bills this winter. more >>

Sasquatch? Perhaps. Housing Bottom? No Way

Prices of single-family homes plummet nearly 13 percent from a year ago. more >>

Rising Fuel Prices Squeeze U.S. Airlines

Delta CEO says fare increases may be on the way. more >>

How the Stimulus Could Affect Stocks

Wall Street warily eyes government rebates. more >>

Why More Expensive Wine Tastes Better

Hint: It's all in your head. more >>

How Countries Worsen the Food Price Crisis

Extreme reactions like hoarding food and banning exports can make prices higher. more >>

You Think U.S. Homes Are Overvalued?

The situation is even worse in other countries, IMF says. more >>

Land Once Preserved Now Being Farmed

With crop prices at record highs, an important farmland conservation program is being threatened. more >>

House Prices May Not Recover This Decade

Freddie Mac economist expects the market's decline to continue until 2010. more >>

Home Prices to Bottom in 2012?

The tweaking of some recent data indicates that the decline is not even close to over. more >>

Good News: Home Prices Touch New Lows!

Real estate price declines help to get supply-and-demand metrics in line, stimulate home buying. more >>

Consumers Squeezed by Food and Gas Prices

Income fails to keep up with the cost of basics. more >>

Are Commodities Breaking Down?

From gold to cocoa, prices take a dive. more >>

How a Slowing Economy Speeds the Oil Run-Up

Analysts think Fed moves will further spur the investor rush for "the new gold." more >>

Gold Hits a Record $1,000 an Ounce

The weak dollar, soaring oil prices, and fears of inflation keep pushing the price higher. more >>

The Growing Food Cost Crisis

Sharp price hikes are hurting the poor and sparking violence more >>

Hefty Portions Hurt Waists and Wallets

As food sizes increase, so do prices. more >>

PCs and Inflation

Innovation makes a mockery of economic forecasts. more >>

The Fine Pleasures of Paying Through the Nose

Research from America's best business schools. more >>

The Next Price to Watch for After $100 Oil

Predictions abound that the price of crude oil could go much higher. more >>

Energy is Pricey—But So Is Building More Power Plants

Costs have skyrocketed in just a year, and Wall Street thinks they are headed even higher. more >>

My Experiment: Asking for a Better Deal

Getting lower prices can be easier than it sounds. more >>

Subsidies and High Crop Prices

Not everyone is a fan of the commodity boom. Some blame federal policy for higher feed and food bills. more >>

Growth Areas: Seeds and Fertilizer

These companies profit from the commodities run-up indirectly but handsomely. more >>

What's Pushing Up Crop Prices

Five key factors have fueled the boom, and the outlook is for continuing strong demand. more >>

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