Archive for December, 2014:

Ask Matt: Biggest bull market mistake?

Date: Dec 24 2014
It's clear the biggest mistake to be made during this bull was sitting it out.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81634498/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Ask-Matt-Biggest-bull-market-mistake/ Read More »

How to Make the Most of After-Christmas Clearance Sales

Date: Dec 24 2014
Filed under: Holiday Shopping Alamy By Donna Freedman The day after Christmas is a great time to shop, and not just for half-price wrapping paper. Savvy shoppers will be picking up items to use all year long: paper products, candles, non-holiday décor, storage ...Read More »

AMC Theatres Is Hungry, Desperate and Brilliant

Date: Dec 24 2014
Filed under: Entertainment Industry, Music & Entertainment SG cityscapes/Alamy Theater operators have been struggling to draw young audiences, so AMC Entertainment (AMC) is turning to a smorgasbord strategy. The parent company of AMC Theatres is teaming up with Movie Pass to offer ...Read More »

The Investment Fees You Don’t Realize You’re Paying

Date: Dec 24 2014
Filed under: Investing Getty Images By Kate Stalter Despite zealously monitoring the cost of items such gasoline, groceries and even wireless data plans, many Americans have no idea of the expenses in their investment accounts. According to a survey released in October by investment ...Read More »

Airline issues apology after mistreating vet, service dog

Date: Dec 23 2014
Eric Calley says apology isn't enough because staffers don't understand.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81600668/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Airline-issues-apology-after-mistreating-vet-service-dog/ Read More »

Dow, S&P 500 finish at all-time closing highs

Date: Dec 22 2014
Despite plunging oil and gas prices, stocks soared on Monday with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting new record closing highs.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81497837/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Dow-SP-finish-at-alltime-closing-highs/ Read More »

Facebook shares close at record on banner year

Date: Dec 22 2014
Facebook shares extended their 2014 rally on Monday.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81521498/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Facebook-shares-close-at-record-on-banner-year/ Read More »

Rieder: Clooney emerges as hero in Sony mess

Date: Dec 22 2014
He tried to rally support for freedom of expression.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81520222/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Rieder-Clooney-emerges-as-hero-in-Sony-mess/ Read More »

Market Wrap: S&P 500 Sets a Record High

Date: Dec 22 2014
Filed under: Market News, Stocks, Stock Markets, World Markets LM Otero/AP By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight session on Monday as large-cap technology shares gained and gave an outsized boost to the Dow, though continued weakness ...Read More »

Shippers Absolutely, Positively Trying to Get Those Gifts Out

Date: Dec 22 2014
Filed under: Holiday Shopping David Goldman/AP By Mae Anderson ATLANTA -- FedEx (FDX), UPS (UPS and online retailers are using the last few days before Christmas to try to avoid the problems that occurred last year when severe winter weather and a surge ...Read More »