Oct 10: Stocks went on another wild ride Friday. But after nearly two weeks of selling, is the bottom finally near? Bulls and bears sound off. (
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Oct 9: The Wells Fargo deal is better for shareholders, employees and taxpayers. If Citigroup is desperate for deposits, it should go find another bank to buy. (
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Oct 8: Will the rate cuts by global central banks eventually calm the markets down? (
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Oct 7: The manager of this year's top stock mutual fund -- and only one that's up in 2008 -- explains how to do well in a bear market. Hint: He bought yesterday. (
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Oct 6: Investing experts say Europe needs to address its banking problems to get markets back on track - but stocks may almost be cheap enough to attract more foreign cash. (
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Oct 3: The House joined the Senate in approving the bank bailout plan Friday. Even though many taxpayers are still angry, the rescue plan was necessary. (
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Oct 2: Even though the temporary ban against short-selling financial stocks has failed to stop the sector's slide, the SEC extended the rule. Huh? (
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Oct 1: Despite economic turmoil and the ongoing bailout drama, the greenback has rallied lately. Experts see more gains ahead...which should help fight inflation. (
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Sep 30: Angry voters led the House to reject the rescue plan. But Monday's selloff and more turmoil in the credit markets show that a bailout is good for Main Street. (
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Sep 29: Stocks around the globe plunged on news of the bailout bill. Treasurys rose and the dollar rallied - but for all the wrong reasons. (
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Sep 26: The Paulson bailout plan is far from perfect. But experts say it's time for legislators to stop acting like politicians and compromise on a bank rescue. (
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Sep 25: It wasn't that long ago when a warning from GE would cause panic on Wall Street. Now, the conglomerate is being treated as just another troubled financial stock. (
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Sep 24: Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Goldman Sachs is good news... for Goldman Sachs. But not necessarily for all banks. (
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Sep 23: Bond experts say foreign investors will likely scoop up Treasurys to fund a bank bailout. The bad news is that higher interest rates may be the price we pay. (
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Sep 22: You should be angry about the $700 billion plan to save banks. But once the rage subsides, realize that doing nothing would be disastrous. (
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Sep 19: By temporarily banning short-selling on banks, the SEC is setting a dangerous precedent and is failing to address the real problems plaguing Wall Street. (
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Sep 18: The decision to pump $180 billion in fresh cash to the financial markets by world banks is a good move. But will it restore lasting confidence in the markets? (
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Sep 17: The Fed held interest rates steady. A few hours later it tossed an $85 billion lifeline to AIG. Can this possibly save Wall Street? (
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Sep 16: A rate cut is looking increasingly likely but instead of solving the credit crunch, lower rates will only punish savers, hurt the dollar and possibly bring back inflation fears. (
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Sep 15: The insurer's financial problems could lead it to downsize dramatically. If that happens, it should be removed from the Dow...along with struggling GM. (
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Sep 12: With reports suggesting that Bank of America may take over the embattled investment bank, Wall Street debates if a purchase is worth the risk. (
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Sep 11: Yes, the banking industry is a mess. But with so many short sellers targeting the entire financial sector, this is starting to look like a bubble in reverse. (
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Sep 10: Wall Street's tepid reaction to the investment bank's plan to raise capital might mean the Fed will have to save Lehman just as it did Bear Stearns. (
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Sep 9: Wall Street cheered the Fannie-Freddie bailout. But some think the optimism was overdone. Here's how they're trying to profit from more doom and gloom. (
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Sep 8: The takeover of Fannie and Freddie removes a huge cloud over the markets and could be a sign that the economic pain is closer to the end than beginning. (
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Sep 5: Some argue that a higher minimum wage leads to more unemployment. But with wages failing to keep up with inflation, some think more increases are needed. (
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Sep 4: One of the Federal Reserve's staunchest proponents of its rate-cutting spree explains why lower rates haven't helped boost the economy. (
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Sep 3: With oil prices heading toward $100, that should be good news for consumers. But some think there won't be true relief until crude hits $80 again. (
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Aug 29: Despite tough times, the consumer has wobbled but kept spending. But will Americans pull back now that cash from the stimulus checks are mostly gone? (
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Aug 28: Is the economy in a recession or not? Who cares? The economy is clearly in rough shape and debating about word choice misses the point. (
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Aug 27: A strong jump in durable goods orders is a positive economic sign. But some fear a slowing global economy may crimp demand for U.S.-made products. (
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Aug 26: As the greenback continues to rally against the euro and other currencies, there are both pros and cons. (
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Aug 25: We asked readers if they are doing better now than they were at the end of the 2001 recession and a surprising number indicated that they are. (
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Aug 22: Ben Bernanke and Warren Buffett both hint that economic pain will linger for some time. But they also see some faint glimmers of hope ahead. (
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Aug 21: Economists at the University of Michigan predict that 3.5 million jobs will be created in the next two years. (
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Aug 20: The recent rally in U.S. Treasurys is a sign that the decline in oil prices is probably for real. Unfortunately, it's also an indication of more economic weakness ahead. (
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Aug 19: The inflation figures for July were ugly. But oil prices have fallen and the dollar has strengthened in August. Too bad a global slowdown is the reason. (
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Aug 8: Wall Street should not be surprised to see pain in the financial sector linger on for much longer. (
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Aug 7: Wall Street is souring on big, confusing companies. And that's led to more calls for breakups of firms like AIG and GE. (
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Aug 6: Even though the Fed's inflation talk wasn't as tough as some had hoped, the greenback is rallying against the euro. And it could strengthen even more. (
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Aug 5: The two troubled mortgage giants are both expected to report big second-quarter losses. But can they convince Wall Street that they won't need a bailout? (
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Aug 4: Investors are pricing in a strong chance of a rate hike before November. But it's growing less likely that the Fed's inflation hawks will get their way. (
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Aug 1: Readers had lots to say about whether the economic slump is almost over or just beginning. (
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Jul 31: It's hard to argue with the numbers. We're probably in a recession. But the good news is we're likely closer to the end of it than the beginning. (
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Jul 30: It's been a painful year for the coffee chain. But Howard Schultz has already made a lot of tough decisions to get the company back on track. (
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Jul 29: Readings on sentiment aren't the best way to measure the economy. In fact, low confidence might actually be a sign things will soon get better. (
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Jul 28: S&P 500 firms are on track to report their 4th straight quarter of profit declines. Still, the numbers haven't been as bad as first feared. (
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Jul 25: A surprising jump in durable orders is a good sign for the economy. But how much longer can demand hold up in the wake of a possible global consumer slowdown? (
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Jul 24: After months of rising oil prices, crude has finally started to fall from record levels. Is it possible that oil below $100 and gas under $4 a gallon are in sight? (
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Jul 23: Yes, the economy is in rough shape. But consumers still are spending and that's helped lift profits at companies like Pepsi, Mickey D's and Hershey. (
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Jul 22: Bad news from AmEx and Wachovia should serve as a reminder that it's still a troubling time for many financial stocks. (
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Jul 21: Even though Yahoo has settled with activist shareholder Carl Icahn, Microsoft is still circling. And Jerry Yang's job may not be safe. (
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Jul 18: ...drugs? Biotechs, pharma companies and medical equipment firms have outperformed the broader market during the past few weeks. Here's why they may stay healthy. (
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Jul 17: Wall Street's been in a better mood the past few days but there is still skepticism about whether the worst is really over just yet. (
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Jul 16: Investors who bet that stocks will fall are getting blamed by some for the current market mess. But it would be a huge mistake to crack down on the shorts. (
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Jul 15: In sobering testimony to the Senate Banking Committee, Fed chair Ben Bernanke says the credit crunch and inflation are both key concerns. (
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Jul 14: The central bank has been justifiably on inflation watch lately. But fears about a Fannie and Freddie meltdown may force the Fed to hold back on rate hikes. (
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Jul 11: Yes, there is a lot of fear about what's next for the government-sponsored mortgage giants. But Fannie and Freddie are unlikely to go away. This too will pass. (
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Jul 10: For the second time in the past few months, the Oracle of Omaha's Berkshire Hathaway is helping to finance a big deal. That's an encouraging sign. (
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Jul 9: The health of the economy and markets will depend largely on what happens to oil prices. That means the situation in Middle East may trump everything else. (
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Jul 8: How fragile is this market? A report about a potential accounting change jolted stocks even though oil was lower and the dollar was higher. (
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Jul 7: Alcoa and GE will kick off second-quarter earnings season this week. And overall growth will probably look a lot like the first quarter. That's not good. (
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Jul 3: A jobs report that failed to live up to the most gloomy forecasts and signs that Europe may hold off on more rate hikes could help the greenback. (
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Jul 2: The market's showing some tentative signs of recovery despite more gloomy economic and corporate news. Is that a good sign? (
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Jul 1: The European Central Bank is expected to boost a key rate Thursday in order to fight inflation. The move may cause a weaker dollar and force the Fed's hand. (
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Jun 30: It was an abysmal first half of the year for the economy and markets. But experts say the worst thing to do now is act like Chicken Little. (
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Jun 25: not what it does. With the market expecting the central bank to keep rates at 2%, investors will focus closely on the wording of the Fed's statement. (
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Jun 24: The struggling automaker's stock came close to hitting a 33-year low this week. Plus: What companies could replace it. (
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Jun 23: Shares of food, grain and fertilizer firms are on fire this year thanks to strong demand and surging commodity prices. But are the stocks still worth buying? (
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Jun 20: With oil prices rising and the dollar weakening, gold has climbed back above $900. But there's not much more headroom. (
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Jun 19: There are rumors that the troubled investment bank is for sale. But even if someone is brave enough to buy Lehman, it would probably be at a discount. (
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Jun 18: A tepid outlook from the package delivery company is not a good sign, showing that high oil prices are starting to really squeeze corporate profits. (
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Jun 17: Only a few weeks ago, the 10-Year Treasury yielded 4%. Now yields are up to nearly 4.25%. How much higher will yields climb? (
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Jun 16: FCC chair Kevin Martin is supporting the satellite radio merger. Final approval of the deal has been long overdue for both customers and investors. (
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Jun 13: Experts expect a wave of deals in the second half of the year, news that could lift the markets. (
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Jun 12: More and more banks are slashing their dividends or announcing new subprime bombshells. But some banks are holding up just fine. (
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Jun 11: The CEO of Russian oil firm Gazprom, the world's largest energy company, is predicting a huge jump in the price of oil. Could he possibly be right? (
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Jun 10: The Federal Reserve has been talking tough about inflation and the weak dollar. But some want action sooner rather than later. (
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Jun 9: After a freaky Friday for the markets, investors shouldn't succumb to the urge to panic. In fact, this is a good buying opportunity for smart investors. (
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Jun 6: A big spike in unemployment is the latest sign that businesses are starting to feel the pinch from the weak economy. But some see hope on the horizon. (
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Jun 5: Private-equity firms bought Alltel for about $27.5 billion last year and now they've sold for just a tiny premium. Will other deals disappoint too? (
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Jun 4: There is a tug of war on Wall Street. Bulls are cheering the decline in oil prices. But bears are more loudly showing concern about the woeful state of the financial sector. (
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Jun 3: Bernanke strongly suggested that the central bank is going to keep rates steady for the foreseeable future (
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Jun 2: It looks increasingly likely the Fed is through cutting rates - and that argues for a strengthening greenback and an end to surging oil prices. (
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May 30: Even without the added drama of a possible Anheuser-Busch takeover, shares of brewers, distiller and vintners are good bets. (
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May 29: The yield on the benchmark 10-year note is at its highest level since January, and experts believe long-term rates will climb even more. (
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May 28: Yes, the economy is in rough shape. But comparisons to the Great Depression are misguided. (
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May 27: Buffett says we're there. Greenspan says we're likely so. It may not be official, but the question is: How long will the funk last? (
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May 23: Many CNNMoney.com readers say they'd tolerate higher fares if it meant better service. Are you listening airline execs? (
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May 22: Yes, it stinks that airlines now charge you for things that used to be free. But with jet fuel costs skyrocketing, rational pricing is the only way airlines can stay alive. (
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May 21: Consumers may be ticked off about the rise in oil prices. But the pain at the pump is a little less severe for those who've invested in surging energy stocks. (
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May 20: Consumers may be pulling back as oil and food prices surge. But retailers with a focus on value, corporate customers and overseas markets are holding up well. (
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May 19: Microsoft is talking with Yahoo again. But so what? A merger will happen eventually and the longer this soap opera goes on, the stronger Google will get. (
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May 16: The housing market is still a mess but funds that invest in real estate stocks are on fire this year. Here's why the comeback may be for real. (
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May 15: Yields on the benchmark 10-Year Treasury are approaching 4%. Here's why they'll hit that level soon and keep climbing. (
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May 14: Historically, the Fed has been quiet leading up to an election. But some traders think the Fed could raise rates as soon as October. (
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May 13: HP's deal for EDS is a sign that companies sitting on a lot of cash are ready to put some of their money to work...and that's a good omen for the markets. (
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May 12: A small bank in Arkansas was recently shut down for "unsafe and unsound practices." More banks are probably going to meet the same fate. (
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May 9: The unwillingness of Europe's central banks to cut rates will eventually lead to a continental slowdown, a stronger dollar and lower oil prices. (
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