Category: Business

Notwithstanding the loud and shrill protestations of the liberal media, the U.S. economy in 2007 continued to expand: 4.9% - inflation-adjusted GDP growth, Q3 07 3.8% - inflation-adjusted GDP …

This is the second in what will be a series of posts about the year's major business stories (not as reported by the media): Decrease in the Federal Budget …

This is the first in what will be a series of posts about the year's major business stories (in reality; not as reported by the media): SCOTUS With the …

Energy Here's a very good article -- with no agenda -- about ConocoPhillips' plans for a massive natural gas pipeline from Alaska to the lower-48. Read the whole thing. …

Growth in Total Incomes, Wages + Salaries Total incomes and wages and salaries have been growing much faster than inflation: 6.0% - growth in total incomes - 10/06 - …

Economic Growth -- GDP Revised figures show 4.9% inflation-adjusted GDP growth back in Q3 (July-September). That follows a 3.8% growth rate in Q2. Common Cents President Bush shrinks federal …

Economic Growth -- Beige Book The overall economy from late-October through mid-November expanded in 9 of 12 Federal Reserve Districts. Here's a link to the official report (the "Beige …

Abu Dhabi This right here is a story that would intrigue any red-blooded investment and business junkie: Citigroup. Money. A gigantic equity buyout fund. High-yielding convertibles. Buying low, planning …

SCOTUS The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on what will be yet another landmark business case. The Justices will rule on an ERISA lawsuit in which the key …

SCOTUS The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide yet another important case involving labor unions. Here's a link to a pretty good article -- especially by AP standards -- …