The House Always Wins. Then He Came Along
Ed Thorp used math to become the first person to beat the casinos at blackjack. Then he changed the way Wall Street thinks about investing.
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Gas Taxes May Go Up Around The Country As States Seek To Plug Budget Holes
This year could see a wave of state tax hikes on gasoline and diesel. Oklahoma is one of about a dozen states seriously considering increases.
Blockchain Could Be A Force For Good. But First You Have To Understand It
As they say, it's complicated. But blockchain technology could be a boon for the world's poorest places.
Online Shopping And The Retreat Of Retail Stores
In the weeks following the crucial holiday shopping season, Macy's, Sears, and The Limited are among the many national retail outlets that have all announced store closures in recent days, includin
Scorecard For A Departing President: Assessing Obama's Successes And Shortcomings
As President Obama prepares to deliver his farewell message to the country, we look back at the legacy the past eight years might leave.
Illinois Congressman: Poverty Plays A Large Role In Chicago Gun Violence
Congressman Danny Davis is a Democrat representing Illinois's 7th District, which includes some Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by gun violence. His own grandson was shot and killed last November.
What Kind Of 'Jobs President' Has Obama Been — In 8 Charts
President Obama inherited an economy that was cratering, the worst recession since the Great Depression. Slowly, but surely, things have turned around. The job market is strong, but quickly shifting.
Trump Could Make Good On Tariff Threats, Thanks To Existing Laws
Donald Trump turned to Twitter again to lambast big automakers into building more cars in the U.S. Experts say the president has wide-ranging powers to restrict trade.
U.S. Added 156,000 Jobs In December; Hourly Wages Rose 10 Cents
Over the course of 2016, average hourly earnings rose 2.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says. The unemployment rate was little changed: 4.7 percent, compared to 4.6 percent in November.
Regulators Say Jon Corzine Will Pay $5 Million Penalty Over MF Global Collapse
The former brokerage CEO and New Jersey governor has reached a civil settlement with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for his role in the company's 2011 bankruptcy.