Andrew Leckey

When you dine at an American restaurant these days, it may seem as though the low-carbohydrate diet has become our national religion. There are big red circles or bold black...

Q. I am 27, consider myself an aggressive investor and add a significant amount to my portfolio on a regular basis. I own shares of Cisco Systems Inc. What is...

Fear of terrorism translates into dollars. That's the cold, hard fact behind the 25 percent average price gain this year of the 13 companies related to homeland security that are...

Its famous brand names include CBS, MTV, VH1, BET, UPN, Nickelodeon, Infinity Broadcasting and Paramount Pictures. It also owns 81 percent of video-rental retailer Blockbuster, which it hopes to spin...

Q. I have a large stake in Citigroup Inc. What does the future hold for this stock? L.F., via the Internet A. Being the world's largest and most diverse financial-services...

In the animated film "Shrek 2," a gigantic gingerbread man grabs an enormous coffee cup atop a Starbucks store, tries to drink from it and then tosses it away in...

Feel like kicking up your heels this summer? You're not alone. Business at leisure companies is up, as Americans seek out the varied pleasures of theme parks, cruise lines, raceways,...

How short is your memory? We all conveniently forget that the economy and markets move in cycles and it is our never-ending responsibility as investors to adjust to them. I...

Q. I bought shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. not long after the company went public. I haven't been pleased with the performance of my investment. What is the outlook...

Average folks aspire to ride the coattails of the rich and famous by following their advice. Several years ago, I conducted a TV interview with Donald Trump at a Chicago...