Looking for the bellwether of the U.S. economy? Think consumer goods stocks. First, there are staples. These are outfits that make the stuff people constantly want, companies like Proctor & Gamble (NYSE: PG) or Kimberly Clark (NYSE:  KMB), and th...

U.S. high-yield bonds, leveraged credit, and equities will likely outperform in the coming months, but there are obstacles ahead.

The big question tied to last week’s election results is “Will history repeat itself?” Most likely it will not.

Just as a piece of candy can bring a comforting sugar rush to a tired child, immediate benefits will soon turn sour.

Just in case you haven't gotten your fill yet of all things midterm elections, Vox has come up with everything you need to know from Tuesday's big win for the GOP in 40 easy maps and charts. Go here. Are You Distracted At Work? You may have one...

Now that the Republicans control Congress, the expectation is that they will want to use this opportunity to demonstrate to the American people that they can govern effectively.

Calamos Funds has created an online quiz illustrating the diversity of emerging markets and the type of exposure investors get when investing in a fund or ETF that tracks an emerging market index. The eight-question quiz isn't as interesting as f...

The current reading is at its lowest point of 2014