The presidential debate and OPEC could rock markets in the week ahead, while a rush of economic data could reveal if the economy is starting to sputter.
These are the big risks lurking for markets in the week ahead
12 dumb things we pay for but don’t need to
We pay for so many things that we can actually get for free or cheap. Here are some, and how to stop making these dumb purchases.
Inside the $1 billion meltdown at Mode Media
From the winding freeway that links Silicon Valley with San Francisco, the giant Mode Media sign gracing the company’s headquarters was a hard-to-miss proclamation alerting passing drivers to an internet success story with a rich, $1 billion valuation.
How to fight back when Big Pharma goes too far
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Saving a million bucks over your lifetime is doable. You just have to start now.
At Kmart, a store overhaul that stands out
Wider aisles, clearer signs and a personal shopping service gives Kmart loyalists a taste of modern retailing. But analysts say the troubled company’s finances mean the uniqueness of the update will remain just that.
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Ford recalls 1.5 million more cars for doors that can fly open
Get ready for gas prices to drop in a big way
Look for gas below $2 again very soon.
A critical US industry is pointing to an economic downturn
If the transportation industry is any indicator — and it usually is — then the economy could be on the brink of a downturn.