Jul 1: Despite rising unemployment, record defaults and tough new rules, card issuers are raising rates and AmEx is the Dow's best performer this year. Huh?
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Jun 30: Some are worried the recession will linger if consumers continue to hunker down and stop spending. But the rising savings rate is a good thing for the long-term.
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Jun 29: CEO Jeff Immelt is talking about a 'reset' that should help GE, but investors are tired of GE Capital's poor performance. Stock is Dow's worst performer this year.
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Jun 26: While the greenback has recently weakened against global currencies, some strategists think a dollar rebound is on the horizon. Others worry about inflation.
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Jun 25: Three companies went public this week, making this the most active one for new offerings in more than a year. Is the IPO market finally back on track?
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Jun 24: The stocks of companies with low debt loads have far outperformed shares of firms leveraged to their eyeballs this year. That trend is likely to continue.
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Jun 23: Drugmakers, insurers and biotechs often do well when investors are worried about the economy. But with reform looming, the sector's been a sick patient.
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Jun 22: Looking for a way to benefit from cash for clunkers even if you're not trading in an old gas guzzler? Some analysts say buy steel companies and scrap recyclers.
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Jun 19: Some experts point to stabilization in the housing and job markets as signs the recession has ended. Others continue to see weeds - not green shoots.
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Jun 18: Stocks have had a crazy week. It must be the season of the witch! Quadruple witching, that is. But is the looming expiration of four derivatives really to blame?
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Jun 17: Investors have hit the pause button, but a market pullback was long overdue. Wall Street will need evidence of decent profits to get stocks back on track.
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Jun 15: Geithner and Summers say they want to reduce reliance on maligned credit rating firms. Shares of Standard & Poor's parent McGraw Hill and Moody's take a hit.
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Jun 12: Investors buying GM now won't cash in when it emerges from bankruptcy. Shares are on the Pink Sheets for a reason - they'll eventually be worthless.
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Jun 11: The stock market rally of the past three months has been led by weak companies like AIG, Ford and Office Depot. It's time for quality to take control.
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Jun 10: The market rally is now three months old. But stodgy sectors like health care and utilities are lagging. Still, abandoning 'defensive' stocks may not be a good idea.
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Jun 9: Ten big (and mostly healthy) banks are finally being allowed to pay taxpayers back $68 billion in TARP funds. Can I get a Hallelujah?
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Jun 8: The sharp rise in long-term interest rates is alarming, but they aren't high enough yet to choke off an economic recovery. But watch out if they head well above 4%.
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Jun 5: The May jobs report was better than expected and is further proof that the worst of the economy is over. Still, that doesn't mean a massive recovery is imminent.
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Jun 4: Even though hyperinflation is unlikely, Ben Bernanke would be foolish to ignore the inflation warning bells that the markets and other Fed members are sounding.
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Jun 3: A research firm predicts the West's share of the global economy will be eclipsed by emerging markets this year. No wonder Tim Geithner's in China.
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Jun 2: The market's performance this year looks a lot like the first five months of 2008. But there are growing hopes the last seven months won't be as bad as last year.
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Jun 1: GM finally filed for bankruptcy and stocks soared. Even though its woes could add to unemployment, some think economic damage will be minimal.
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May 29: If you sold in May and went away, you'd have missed out on more decent gains for stocks. It just goes to show that trying to time the market is a silly idea.
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May 28: Yields on long-term Treasurys have surged as investors worry about a supply glut and inflation. But rates aren't too high to be a cause for concern - yet.
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May 27: Apparently, Wall Street has factored all bad news into stocks. Is that a good sign, or should investors be worried if something unexpected really happens?
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May 26: Some investors are worrying about a return to '70s style inflation as the dollar weakens and oil and gold soar. But the concerns, while valid, are premature.
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May 22: Fears that the U.S. could lose its AAA credit rating are growing. But a downgrade isn't imminent since the chance of the government defaulting on its debt is slim.
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May 21: The greenback has weakened as stocks have rallied on economic recovery hopes. But there are pros and cons to the dollar's decline.
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May 20: Nobody apparently. The drop in the VIX, Wall Street's 'fear gauge,' shows Investors no longer fear an economic meltdown. That's great news.
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May 19: Everybody's saving more and spending less. But while thrift is 'in' now, will consumers and investors really avoid making the same mistakes all over again?
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May 18: Stocks surged after the CEO of Lowe's mentioned 'signs of a bottom' in housing. But even if the worst is over, the market may need to stabilize before it recovers.
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May 13: With bankruptcy looming, General Motors is likely to be removed from the Dow. Ford could slide in, but there is also an argument for no automaker in the Dow.
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May 12: Kind of. Oil at $60 is good news if the rise is fueled by stronger demand, not a weak dollar and speculation. But at some point oil prices may become too high.
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May 11: Long-term rates have shot up. The good news: It's a sign of an improving economy. The bad news: Your window to refinance may soon slam shut.
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May 7: The recent market rally is encouraging and there are signs the economy is stabilizing. But there are real risks to a recovery that investors may be ignoring.
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May 6: This explosive stock market rally reminds some of the bear market blips from the mid-1970s. But others think it's the beginning of a new bull like 1982. Who's right?
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May 5: Even though a majority of the 19 banks that took part in the stress tests might be required to raise more capital, the market is giving them all a gold star. That's silly.
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May 4: Consumer spending rose 2.2% in the first quarter and shares of many retailers are on fire, leading some to expect a quick economic recovery. Not so fast.
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May 1: Call it swine flu or H1N1. But the outbreak has led to bans on pork and falling prices of commodities and pork processors. It looks like an overreaction.
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Apr 30: The central bank is buying U.S. Treasurys in order to keep long-term rates low. But yields are higher now than where they were before the purchases began.
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Apr 29: A much worse-than-expected drop in first-quarter GDP just isn't enough to derail the market's momentum. But are investors getting too giddy?
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Apr 28: Some traders have tried to cash in on swine flu fears by buying small biotechs and selling shares in Mexican companies. Most investors should avoid this game.
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Apr 27: The central bank's latest meeting likely won't have much in the way of fireworks. But even though the Fed may not do much, pay attention to what it says.
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Apr 24: Investors aren't sweating the possibility of a GM or Chrysler bankruptcy. But they shouldn't dismiss the impact more auto woes may have on the economy.
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Apr 23: A lot of money has been sitting on the sidelines since last fall's meltdown. But with stocks on a tear lately, will more cash be put to work to fuel long-term gains?
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Apr 22: Confusion about the bank stress tests is causing massive volatility in the market. It will be bad news if the tests don't name winners and losers.
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Apr 21: The market's six-week winning streak may be at risk. But sell-offs on bad news are a healthy sign that investor expectations are reasonable again.
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Apr 20: The database software giant has made a series of acquisitions in the past few years. But with Sun Microsystems, is Oracle biting off more than it can chew?
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Apr 17: Burger King reported fewer customers in March. But McDonald's says people are still feasting on Big Macs. This is why you should bet on companies, not sectors.
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Apr 16: Mall operator General Growth Properties' bankruptcy is worrisome. But even if commercial real estate weakens further, the market probably won't collapse.
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Apr 15: The fact that the government will release results of the bank stress tests is good news. It's about time regulators abandoned the notion that all banks are equal.
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Apr 14: A weak retail sales report brought bears out of hibernation. But the economy may not be as rainy or sunny as most think. Prepare for more months of mixed data.
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Apr 13: GM's stock has plunged this year. But shares of Ford and Japanese are enjoying a nice rebound. What's driving the auto optimism?
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Apr 10: Transportation stocks have outperformed the broader market lately. That's a good sign as long as freight shippers say the economy is stabilizing.
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Apr 9: The market rally is starting to turn ridiculous and sublime. Investors now think the worst is over for banks and that consumers are spending freely again. Huh?
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Apr 8: Pulte's deal to buy Centex could spark a wave of mergers. But with homebuilder stocks perking up, experts say investors should look at likely buyers, not targets.
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Apr 7: Alcoa is likely to kick off the parade of first-quarter reports with a big loss. And while woeful results will be the rule, some companies are still thriving.
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Apr 6: Stocks in markets such as Brazil and China have outperformed the U.S. during the recent market surge. Is that a cause for celebration or a warning sign?
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Apr 3: Shares of Monster Worldwide, several recruiters and staffing firms have been on a tear. But the rally may be short-lived as the labor market remains weak.
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Apr 2: There are signs the U.S. economy could soon emerge from recession. But there are also fears that a recovery could lead to inflation and another downturn in 2010.
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Apr 1: Some fear the bear will return in April. Even if the economy has hit bottom, the news may just be 'less bad'; GM, bank stress tests and earnings are concerns.
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Mar 31: IBM is the best performer in the Dow this year and the stock still seems cheap. But concerns about a pricey Sun deal and layoffs could come back to haunt it.
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Mar 30: Apparently, if you're the CEO of an auto firm, you may have to sacrifice yourself to get another bailout. But many bank CEOs have held onto their jobs.
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Mar 27: If you're an active trader with a stomach for risk, some new ETFs that focus on banks could be for you. Just make sure you don't hold them for more than a day.
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Mar 26: Sluggish demand for a recent Treasury auction and the big rally in stocks could mean investors love risk again. Or it could just be end of the quarter noise.
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Mar 25: Hopes are rising that the housing market has finally hit bottom. In addition to better-than-expected home sales reports, many homebuilder stocks are surging.
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Mar 24: Geithner's proposal to give regulators more authority to seize troubled financials may not go far enough. Why is nobody threatening to shake up management?
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Mar 23: Investors applauded the Treasury Secretary's plan to have regulators help private investors rid banks of toxic assets. But for how long will the love affair last?
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Mar 20: That's what many readers seem to think. While nobody is happy about the AIG bonuses, many are also very angry at the government for a botched bailout.
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Mar 19: Oracle announced its first-ever dividend, joining Microsoft, Intel and other veteran techs in the dividend club. Could Apple, Google and Cisco be far behind?
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Mar 18: Everybody hates AIG these days ... and for good reason. But there are some insurers who still look healthy and shouldn't need government assistance.
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Mar 17: The $165 million in bonuses is shocking. Worse is the lack of progress in breaking up the failing insurer so that taxpayers can get back their $170 billion.
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Mar 16: The government has done a lot to try and get the economy back on track. But some think more needs to be done.
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Mar 13: Citi, BofA and Chase say they were profitable in January and February, but analysts still expect a lot of red ink from banks. Who should investors believe?
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Mar 12: Mark-to-market rules may be making things worse for banks. But they are not the root of the problem ... bad decisions are to blame.
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Mar 11: Yes, bringing back the uptick rule is probably a good idea, but it's silly to think it will solve the banking sector's woes. Shorts aren't the biggest problem.
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Mar 10: It was ten years ago that the QQQ exchange-traded fund began trading ... and nine years ago today that the Nasdaq peaked. Are there tech bargains now?
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Mar 9: Two key Republican senators suggest that troubled big banks should be allowed to fail. It is an idea with merit but it may not be that simple.
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Mar 6: More than 10% of the stocks in the S&P 500 trade for less than $5. And with the market continuing to fall, more big-name firms could hit 'penny stock' status.
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Mar 5: Other than AIG, many life insurers have been left to fend for themselves. Could that soon change?
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Mar 4: Global markets rallied Wednesday on hopes that China will boost its stimulus package. Could China help lead the U.S. out of its economic rut?
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Mar 3: Yes, the major market indexes are at their lowest levels in a dozen years. But many stocks have bucked the bearish trend.
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Mar 2: The bad news for the U.S. never seems to end. But despite all the doom and gloom, the dollar has emerged as the currency of choice once again. Here's why.
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Feb 27: The government now has a bigger say in Citigroup. But that may not be enough to save the bank...just look at what's happened to AIG.
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Feb 26: Bank stocks have been on a tear this week. But analysts say investors should be very wary before diving back into this troubled group.
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Feb 25: Northern Trust's golf outing is a problem because it got $1.6 billion from TARP. The bank should have known better - even though it didn't need bailout funds.
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Feb 24: People living on fixed incomes and other 'safe' investments have been punished. Pros give tips on how to move forward in a rocky market.
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Feb 23: Reports that Citigroup may be nationalized helped briefly lift the overall market. But even with bank stocks in the black, that wasn't enough to satisfy Wall Street.
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Feb 20: The social networking wunderkind may be cool. But enough already! How's it ever going to make money...especially in a recession?
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Feb 19: The new economic forecast for 2010 is downright rosy -- but that's partly because it excludes the possibility of 'further shocks.' Is that really realistic?
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Feb 18: As big banks on government support continue to struggle, fears grow that some are becoming zombies like in Japan's lost decade. Is nationalization the cure?
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Feb 17: Trump Entertainment has filed for bankruptcy but analysts don't think other big gaming companies will follow suit. Still, the stocks are a risky bet.
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Feb 16: Stocks are off to another dismal start this year. But unlike 2008, investors are finding some bargains -- a sign that the market may be slowly returning to normal.
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Feb 13: Investors have little faith in Washington right now. And even though stimulus and the new bank bailout may eventually work, the lack of trust seems warranted.
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Feb 12: The price of oil has sunk even as gold edges higher. That shows fear about the economy...so an eventual boost in crude prices might signal a return to health.
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Feb 11: If you're an investor, it's not looking good. But if you're a subscriber, you should have nothing to worry about even if the company files for bankruptcy.
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Feb 10: Bank stocks have plunged this year despite all the federal aid they've received. But a small group of banks have bucked the downward trend.
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Feb 9: The FDIC has sold several failed banks to institutions that are also losing money. Should this be a cause for concern?
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Feb 6: Long-term yields rose after the jobs report, a sign that bond investors are daring the Fed to start buying Treasurys and are worried about the cost of stimulus.
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