Investing
By Eleanor Bloxham
There are significant risks when banks originate loans that they don't want to keep on their books. So why do banks persist with securitizing and selling off their loans? More
· By Scott Cendrowski
The country's largest dairy processor has fallen on hard times thanks to low retail prices of milk. But that could all change, making the stock a potentially smart long-term bet. More
By Jessica Shambora
From 2000 to 2008 the number of inmates nationwide held in private facilities grew 40%, good news for the corrections business. More
Fears that a bear market will return has made for some bargains - and this group should thrive even if inflation returns. More
| Company | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Corp... | 7.84 | 0.39 | 5.23% |
| Ford Motor Co | 12.79 | 0.53 | 4.32% |
| Citigroup Inc | 33.55 | 1.56 | 4.88% |
| Cisco Systems Inc | 20.09 | 0.29 | 1.46% |
| Sprint Nextel Corp | 2.32 | 0.10 | 4.75% |
Data as of Feb 3
| Index | Last | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow | 12,862.23 | 156.82 | 1.23% |
| Nasdaq | 2,905.66 | 45.98 | 1.61% |
| S&P 500 | 1,344.90 | 19.36 | 1.46% |
| Treasuries | 1.95 | 0.12 | 6.79% |
Data as of 3:20am ET
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