Topic: Government

Stocks

L-3: Battle-Tested and Cheap

L-3 could rally more than 30% in the next year amid rising demand.

By the Numbers

Bail Out the Ugly

Hough: Research shows unloveliness is an economic disadvantage. That calls for immediate federal aid, of course.

Tax Tips

Home Buyer Tax Credit: Now, More Are Eligible

Boon to go beyond first-time buyers. What it means for real-estate market.

What a Bankrupt CIT Means for Credit Crunch

Sizing up how the lender's woes will affect small-business loans.

Ahead of the Curve

What We Learned From the GDP Number

Luskin: Despite what some believe, the consumer remains undisputed king.

Broker Talk

Broker Talk: When the Feds Leave the Building

What will happen to interest rates when the government stops intervening?

Consumer Action

The Coming Home-Tax Credit: Worth the Wait?

There's a compromise in the Senate. What to consider before buying a home.

Tradecraft

Ally Bank's Alchemy

Hoenig: This new bank is really a rebranding of GMAC Bank, which is a unit of GMAC.