Nightly Business Report

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, as the first quarter comes to an end, we'll have the outlook for stocks, bonds and various sectors for the second quarter.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, a new study shows insurance companies may have to pay out claims costing about 1/3 more becuase of the nation's new health laws. What does that mean for you? And, in the last of our eduction series NBR will show you why the goverment can't keep up with collection delinquent student loans.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, housing prices have risen the most since the bubble burst. What lies ahead? NBR will ask Robert Shiller, co-founder of the Case-Shiller index, which tracks home prices nationwide. And, a look at why, now more than ever, ther's a big push to teach kids in school about money and finance.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, there's a new trend in retirement communities - younger people buying homes to capitalize on lower prices. It's college acceptance season, and NBR is kicking off our three-part Hitting the Books series with a look at education. Many Recent graduates are dealing with massive student loan debt and now some of their alma maters are taking them to court to collect.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report,as part of our Spring Buying Season series, Sharon Epperson looks at why waiting to refinance your mortgage could be a costly mistake. And, top stock picks form our weekly Market Moniter

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, the growing issue companies are facing by asking employees to reveal more and more personal information or pay high premiums. How far is too far? What are the pros and cons? And, we continue our Spring Buying Season series in housing with the age old question, should you rent or buy?

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, the Federal Reserve says it sees slower growth but lower unemployment over the next few years. What does it mean for you? NBR asks Goldman Sachs' Cheif Economist Jan Hatzius. Plus, with planes packed and passengers willing to pay more, airlines are going further to win over high-paying customers. We'll show you how. And, as part of our Spring Buying Series, NBR looks at whether there is finally a thaw in the mortgage market.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent talks everything from the consumer to concerns over Europe. The Fedreal Reserve starts its two-day monetary policy meeting. What should be expected? We talk with former Federal Reserve Governor Randall Kroszner. And, NBR starts its Spring Buying Season series for housing with a look at why, Miami, one of the hardest hit areas in the downturn is suddenly booming again.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, the controversial bank bailout on the tiny Mediterranean island of Cyrus is raising a lot of eyebrows. Mohamed El-Erian, CEO of Pimco, the world's largest bond ivestment company, tells NBR why it matters to you. And, economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman weighs in on the U.S. economy.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, with the markets at lofty levels we talk with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan - the man who coined the phrase "irrational exuberance." Greenspan weighs in on the markets, economy and housing.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, the Dow aims for 10 in a row. The S and P aims for an all-time high. But, even with stocks climbing to unprecedented levels, there is a tug-of-war going on in the economy that could influence which direction the market heads from here. NBR will tell you what it means for your money. And, the growing backlash over the Transportation Security Administration's decision to allow small knives back on planes. What every traveler needs to know.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, a blowout retail sales number has some thinking the consumer is back, but numbers can be deceiving. NBR will tell you where shoppers are spending and where they're not. And, President Obama meets with CEOs about the growing threat of cyberattacks, and why it's important to you.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report - the budget battle. Today, the House Republicans presented their outline and we'll look inside. NBR will also look at controlling health care costs with former Vermont Governor Howard Dean and journalist Steven Brill. Plus, frequent flyer programs are changing, and not for the better. We'll show you why.

Tonight, witht he Dow at an all-time high and the S and P 500 closing in on its own, many individual investors are retooling their 401k's as the markets hit a peak. Nightly Business Report will take the "pulse of the investor." And, we go inside an apparel factory in China, where rising labor costs there could mean trouble for the prices you pay here.

Tonight on Nightly Business Report, a strong employment report - we look at where the jobs are and where they aren't. We will talk with Alan Kruegar, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Plus, does a positive jobs report mean interest rates are ready to rise? We will discuss with Bill Gross, founder, managing director and co-CIO of PIMCO, the world's largest bond fund. And, the last in our series this week, In Focus: The American Recovery, we take a look at the deep challenges still facing the U.S. economy.