Morningstar Discuss contributors debate whether the stock market rally is just the first of many illusions to come or the ultimate proof that we can say goodbye to the "Great Recession."
NSTAR CFO Jim Judge on the firm's dividend commitment, constructive regulatory relationships, and recent operating cost controls amid flat to lower sales.
Real estate is showing some early signs of a revival, but the equity and debt markets have to open their wallets with more confidence to resume a normal deal flow.
Black Friday is an opportunity for retailers to tweak their strategies as they head into the holiday shopping season, but it isn't the be-all, end-all.