The Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index is a global commodity benchmark which tracks 19 mostly U.S. traded commodities and has led a rally in the past weeks with a year-to-date performance surpassing the S&P, currently up 10% versus 3% YTD, driven in part by a depreciating dollar and speculation of an economic recovery. Here are some stocks that are riding the commodities wave. Read More
Unemployment hit 8.9 percent in April and some predict that number could climb over 10 percent in 2009 as major companies further streamline operations to combat the recession. While some industries are more labor intensive than others, employee productivity is a key measure that managers and investors look at when evaluating performance. Take a look at which companies are squeezing the most out their shrinking workforces. Read More
Historically and on average, the U.S. Markets have been relatively positive on Cinco de Mayo, a regional holiday in Mexico that is celebrated by many Americans. Here are the numbers... Read More
"For better or worse, a new reality has sunk in....Yet, the economic downturn hasn’t slowed the adoption of innovative solutions....Studying past downturns illuminates clear signs of hope," says author Scott Anthony. Read More
What does it mean when one of the country’s most expensive grocery stores is up big this year, while its less expensive competitor has lost shareholders money? Cramer broke it down for viewers. Read More