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Investing In A Low-Dollar World

Posted: November 19, 2009 9:48AM by Ryan Barnes

The falling U.S. dollar has become a lightning rod for both investing and political debate. Does the dollar's 16% slide since March represent a litmus test for our nation's policies, or is it a...

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Filed Under: Economy, Recession, Stock Analysis, Stocks

Guru Investing Advice For Today's Market

Posted: November 9, 2009 11:11AM by Ryan Barnes

Sure, you could take investment advice from your Uncle Larry over Sunday dinner; but instead, try gleaning some tips from a group of investors that have profited to the tune of tens of billions â€“ in...

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Filed Under: Bonds, Debt, Economy, Investment, Stock Analysis, Stocks

The Spookiest Days On Wall Street

Posted: October 20, 2009 12:30PM by Katie Adams

A little over a year ago the Dow seemed like it was on a runaway roller coaster headed for rock bottom. We all held our collective breath to see when - and where - it would stop.Â While September 29...

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Filed Under: Financial Crisis, Investment, Recession, Stocks

9 Weird Companies That Hit The Big Time

Posted: October 14, 2009 11:42AM by Douglas Rice

It seems like you can publicly trade anything these days! Public companies usually conjure up thoughts of Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Microsoft, but anyone that is familiar with the Wilshire 5000 Index...

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Filed Under: Stocks

Mergers: The Sign Of Economic Recovery?

Posted: September 30, 2009 11:30AM by Ryan Barnes

In recent weeks, investors have been treated to a flurry of news related to merger & acquisitionÂ (M&A) activity. While some deals, like Disney's $4 billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, have...

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Filed Under: Economics, Financial Theory, Investment, Stocks

Bringing Your Portfolio Back To Even

Posted: September 21, 2009 2:13PM by Douglas Rice

Even the recent gains in the stock market haven't made a dent in many portfolios, leaving many investorsÂ wishing for the good old days of 2007. After all, it's only natural to want to get back to a...

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Filed Under: Economy, Financial Crisis, Investing Basics, Investment, Personal Finance, Retirement, Stocks

The Market's Primed For A Pullback

Posted: September 7, 2009 11:37AM by Thomas Smith

The stock market has raced from its March lows to a point where the S&P 500 Index is now trading around 1000. This level translates into a price-earningsÂ (P/E) ratio of over 126, based on the most...

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