The yields on the iPhone maker's debt are so low -- just 20 to 100 basis points above the ultra-low yields on Treasurys -- that it begs comparison with Treasury debt.
Is protecting your nest egg worth paying the government for the privilege? A split is forming among advocates of these ultra-defensive investments.
Friday's jobs numbers reveal that, despite unprecedented money printing from global central banks, the real economy continues to stall.
Tepid economic growth, political turmoil, budget cuts, stalled earnings growth, yet stocks are pushing to new highs? It's all about the Fed.
For the first time in 4 years, GDP growth in the 7 largest economies actually shrank. Will the decline continue?
The true nature of the easing efforts is only revealed after taking into account other government activities.
After a few weeks of impressive buying, risky assets are starting to weaken again.
This power company's shares are backed by the full faith and credit of people who don't want their lights turned off. Meanwhile, Treasurys are riskier than ever.
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