Business Articles

'Street Sweetie' Burnett: Jim Cramer 'Certifiably' Crazy

1/18/2008 12:38 PM ET
NBC News' favorite economic pundit takes 'crazy pills' according to talk show host Conan O'Brien.

Lauer Fears 'Rich' Might Get Some Tax Relief

1/18/2008 11:22 AM ET
'Today' host grills Treasury Secretary to make sure likely tax rebates will benefit only the lower and middle classes - despite the fact that 'rich' fork over most of the nation's revenue.

'Nightly News' Reports on Foreign Investment with Isolationist Tone

1/18/2008 11:17 AM ET
Segment neglects to explain foreign countries invest in the U.S. economy because it offers a good investing opportunity.

ABC Offers Tips to Secure the Job You'll Probably Lose Anyway

1/17/2008 11:28 AM ET
Morning scare-fest warns many jobs are in danger, suggests securing your position by boasting, kissing up.

Cramer Calls for Media Balance on Recession Fears

1/17/2008 10:36 AM ET
While reversing his position on the economy from 'sunny skies' to 'recession,' Cramer says media should 'point out the positives with the negatives.'

'Evening News' Pulls Out 'Great Depression' Comparison

1/16/2008 5:19 PM ET
CBS correspondent Mason compares banking woes to infamous history and offers no view from those who think a recession might be averted.

Media Nearly Unanimous: 'Recession' Inevitable

1/16/2008 1:40 PM ET
Networks overwhelmingly predict recession in 2008 but ignore surveys of economists showing majority do not expect recession.

Goldberg: Gore Uses 'Fascist' Tactics to Push Warming Agenda

1/16/2008 1:23 PM ET
National Review Editor at Large says left promotes 'softer' form of authoritarianism.

The Attempted Assassination of the FairTax

1/16/2008 10:14 AM ET
FairTax supporters predate Huckabee and are going strong despite media dismissal of the proposal.

Tax Reformers, Unite!

1/16/2008 10:08 AM ET
Supporters of both flat tax and national sales tax should rally behind the more politically feasible option.

Newsweek: 'The Economy Sucks'

1/15/2008 4:33 PM ET
Author reminisces about voters' perception of the economy that won Clinton the presidency in 1992.

CNBC Blasts Greenspan for 'Greed' of Post-Fed Career

1/15/2008 2:53 PM ET
Report says former Fed chairman 'is acting incorrectly' for taking role at hedge fund.

'Nightly News' Gives One Side of Antarctica Ice Changes

1/15/2008 12:01 PM ET
NBC environmental reporter points finger at man for landscape changes; doesn't acknowledge any other possible factors or science.

Media Mania Over Chump Change

1/15/2008 1:00 AM ET
Most of us won't allow a hairstylist to change our do without an in-depth explanation. But a lot of us are buying into undefined promises of change from presidential contenders.

Former General Electric CEO Welch Tells MSNBC 'No Recession'

1/14/2008 3:18 PM ET
No 'technical recession,' Welch says; Economic despair is 'unwarranted,' say experts.

'Nightly News' Uses Anecdotal Evidence to Condemn Reverse Mortgages

1/11/2008 12:24 PM ET
Report contends elderly Hispanic woman who 'trusts people' was duped into agreeing to reverse mortgage's terms.

Albright: Bush 'One of the Worst Presidencies' in History

1/10/2008 4:06 PM ET
Former Secretary of State pegs global warming and adjusting to globalization as goals for next president.

Bartiromo Upbeat about Free Enterprise on 'Tonight Show'

1/10/2008 3:56 PM ET
CNBC's 'money honey' refuses to talk down the economy and rejects idea of government bailout for bad mortgages.

ElectionWatch: Obama Proposes Tax Hike as Part of Economic Stimulus Plan

1/10/2008 1:15 PM ET
After being pressed by 'American Morning' anchor, Democratic presidential hopeful says tax increase on wealthy would 'bolster our fiscal situation.'

'Early Show' Makes Carter Years Comparisons in One-Sided View of Economy

1/9/2008 4:16 PM ET
Bloomberg TV anchor appears on CBS only offering worst predictions in survey, ignoring the majority, who say no recession in 2008.

The Oops and Downs of Economic Predictions

1/9/2008 4:04 PM ET
The public has to be confused as the media over-predict downturns and gas price spikes but lack accuracy.

ElectionWatch: Media Ignore, Misreport 'FairTax' amid Huckabee Surge

1/9/2008 11:41 AM ET
When reporters aren't completely ignoring the proposal to overhaul the U.S. tax system, they're dismissing or mischaracterizing the FairTax.

CBS Does Turnabout on Mercury-based Thimerosal's Link to Autism

1/8/2008 12:06 PM ET
Seven months prior, 'Evening News' gave a slanted report about autistic hardship blamed on thimerosal.

Even CNBC Stock Analyst Assumes Recession is a Foregone Conclusion

1/7/2008 3:01 PM ET
'Squawk Box' regular David Faber expresses concern over business spending.

Thomas Accuses Bloggers of 'Deterioration' of Journalism in Iraq War

1/5/2008 3:35 PM ET
Technological advances in media business, especially blogging, upset 'dean of the White House press corps.'

Leno's Success Prompts Union Writing Controversy

1/4/2008 2:10 PM ET
NY Times reports witness heard union rep give Leno permission to proceed with writing 'Tonight Show' monologue.

Networks Ignore Business Side of Strike, Even Though They Are the Business

1/3/2008 4:44 PM ET
One striking writer blasts Huckabee's late-night appearance, saying 'Jesus wouldn't cross' a picket line.

Cramer: The Fed 'Wants a Recession'

1/2/2008 3:29 PM ET
CNBC 'Mad Money' host accuses Fed of 'punishing' public with gradual rate cuts.