It's all about energy, these days. Investors, consumers, business and government are all looking for answers. Energy has become the most common denominator in the global economy. Ultimately, it may be the great unifier. After all, imagine a world without energy, affordable energy.

Apple unveiled the new iPhone at the company's worldwide developers conference and Steve Jobs is hoping it will usher in a new chapter of big-time growth for the company.

Even if Congress agrees to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling, getting that oil into the market will take years. So what's a country to do? We're keeping track of all things oil, how it affects consumers, and how investors can still make a profit.

Major life events present changes and challenges -- emotional, logistical, psychological – and, of course, financial ones.  And sometimes it is the last of that bunch that finds us unprepared and leaves us overwhelmed.  This need-to-know guide is meant to help.

Erin Burnett is traveling the globe in search of the market movers of tomorrow. We're keeping up with her travels, and helping tell the stories she finds along the way.

War has been a central part of life in Israel since the country became a nation 60 years ago. So it would seem counter-intuitive, then, that the country's economic growth has been just as steady, just as constant.

Global stock markets are more volatile than ever, but you can probably avoid the worst of the rollercoaster ride. Diversification, hedging and good, old fashioned long-term investing can all help smooth out the ride. Learn to ride out volatility and other basics of investing from asset allocation to 401(k) management.

Hopefully, you've made right decisions about one of the biggest investments in life -- a college education. But if you're still planning for that big-ticket event, here's a savings and loan guide to higher education, from tuition plans to financial aid.

There’s little to cheer about in the housing sector these days. Prices are down. Inventory is up. And demand for new construction is withering on the vine. Some, however, insist that spells opportunity for bargain hunters willing to wager on the long-term health of real estate.

The big names of the auto business are making big bets on new models, new technology and new looks for old reliables. There's a lot at stake and a lot to see at the auto show.

Nifty electronics offer fun and games, but the end game for venture capitalists, manufacturers, distributors and retailers alike is making lots of money on the next big thing before someone else does. Here's your ticket to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

When the games kick off on August 8, 2008, a door will open on China like never before. Beijing 2008 will be no mere Olympic spectacle. It's bound to be a geopolitical and economic event for the ages, highlighting China's rise to the fore of the global economy.