Douglas A. McIntyre

Douglas McIntyre is editor of 24/7 Wall St.

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6 Ways Gas Prices Could Fall Back to $3

6 Ways Gas Prices Could Fall Back to $3

The price at the pump is out of control now, but that could quickly change More »

Will Greece Be Forced to Sell the Acropolis?

Will Greece Be Forced to Sell the Acropolis?

This may be unthinkable, but the nation is feeling increasing pressure to part with some of its ancient assets to fix its finances More »

The New American Ghost Towns

The New American Ghost Towns

These 10 counties all have vacancy rates above 55% More »

What's Pushing Down Google's Stock Price?

What's Pushing Down Google's Stock Price?

Its shares are off 4% in the past three months, while the NASDAQ has risen by 5% More »

Middle East Unrest Could Harm Struggling European Economies

Middle East Unrest Could Harm Struggling European Economies

If oil prices continue to rise, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, and some others could be in trouble More »

The Global Recovery Now Has Two Big Engines

The Global Recovery Now Has Two Big Engines

As China's people spend more and the U.S. recovery quickens, the entire world will benefit More »

New Poll Reveals How Americans Will Use Tax Cut Cash

New Poll Reveals How Americans Will Use Tax Cut Cash

Unfortunately, it might not provide much economic stimulus, as many people continue to pay down their debt More »

Egypt's Downgrade Is a Win for Credit Agencies and Investors

Egypt's Downgrade Is a Win for Credit Agencies and Investors

Political instability leads to economic instability, which is bad news for the volatile nation's sovereign debt More »

Censorship: The Great Enemy of Skype, Facebook, and Twitter

Censorship: The Great Enemy of Skype, Facebook, and Twitter

The real competition that these tech giants face is national politics in large countries around the world More »

Portugal's Downgrade May Make Default Inevitable

Portugal's Downgrade May Make Default Inevitable

Its debt has been downgraded, and none of its neighbors will step up to help. More »

Is Hulu Dying?

Is Hulu Dying?

The site's traffic is falling as its pay-based services struggles. More »

How Apple Will Become the Most Valuable Company in America

How Apple Will Become the Most Valuable Company in America

Analysts predict that it will soon surpass Exxon to nab the top spot. More »

China Passes Japan in R&D, but Will It Ever Pass the U.S.?

China Passes Japan in R&D, but Will It Ever Pass the U.S.?

It now ranks second, but must overcome significant obstacles to grab the top spot. More »

The 10 Most (and 10 Least) Corrupt Countries in the World

The 10 Most (and 10 Least) Corrupt Countries in the World

Transparency International releases its annual Corruption Perceptions Index More »

Will Apple Buy Sony?

Will Apple Buy Sony?

Perhaps, but the transition would be difficult. More »

HP's Tablet PC Gambles on Windows

HP's Tablet PC Gambles on Windows

There's plenty of demand for the hardware, but the new device's software could hold it back. More »

OPEC Fights for $100 Crude

OPEC Fights for $100 Crude

As U.S. currency falls, oil prices may rise, endangering the nation's fragile recovery. More »

Costco's Magnificent Recovery

Costco's Magnificent Recovery

Costco's impressive earnings give hope to big box retailers. More »

The Confusion Over Which 'Green' Car Will Succeed

The Confusion Over Which 'Green' Car Will Succeed

Consumers are faced with too many choices in a complex market. More »

Google Android, Not Apple, Is Mobile Platform of the Future

Google Android, Not Apple, Is Mobile Platform of the Future

A new study of 2,363 developers by Appcelerator and IDC showed among Appcelerator developers 58.6% of respondents believe Android has a better long-term outlook over iOS (34.9%). More »

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