Karen Mracek

With revenues up, state officials are again courting companies considering moving in or expanding. But it'll be tough to prove the lures actually pay …

Expect a lot of regional disparity in job growth and economic vigor this year.

Gains among states will be uneven, but progress will continue through 2014

Retailers that combine bricks-and-mortar stores with online and mobile sales will find success reaching and engaging customers.

Stronger economic ties show nations' willingness to preserve the euro and presage even more unification in years to come.

But it's likely the currency will stay intact, and fallout in the U.S. will be minimal.

A downturn in Europe will cut U.S. exports and raise credit costs, but won’t have a big impact.

Keeping costs in check will be the key to a profitable holiday season.

European sovereign debt problems and slower emerging-market growth will weigh on the U.S. economic recovery.

Record corporate profits suggest that the economy should be booming. But small firms — the main engine for job growth — still have it tough, particula…

How high will they go? Much depends on Saudi Arabia.

Securities regulators have a chance to stand for average investors.

Republican opponents of the central bank have their eyes on its mission to promote employment.

New electronic transfer technologies will turn paper and coin into historical anachronisms.

Banks go high-tech in their attempts to verify identity.

Hottest finance jobs include compliance specialists and tax managers.