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Why You’re 45% Poorer and What You Can Do About It

Peter Cohan — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The average American household suffered a huge drop in wealth because of the financial crisis, according to a survey released by the Federal Reserve. How did this happen -- and more importantly, what can you do about it? ...

The Return of the Dreaded — and Dreadful — Stock Pickers

Daniel Solin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Market turbulence and economic uncertainty create fear and anxiety among investors. Unfortunately, many turn to advice freely dispensed by self-styled investment gurus -- who claim they can predict the direction of the markets ...

CEO’s Corner: Overstock.com’s Patrick Byrne on Expansion, Sales Tax, More

Mercedes Cardona — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Online retailer Overstock.com ended its last fiscal year on a strong note, and now it's gearing up for an international expansion. Outspoken CEO Patrick Byrne discusses the company, as well as his views on sales tax, short sell...

Inside Wall Street: Bulls Optimistic Despite Disasters and Turmoil

Gene Marcial — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Despite turbulent times, U.S. markets are rising again. But is this a temporary bump, or the return of a bull market? The sharp-eyed analysts of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs say its the latter, and their money is on strong ...

Inside Wall Street: Turbo-Charged Investment Managing

Gene Marcial — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Wall Street is littered with so-called hot and smart investors who flamed-out during economic downturns or market crashes. But Marketocracy says its investment management teams are different -- with stock picks that have demons...

Inside Wall Street: Putting Mergers and Acquisitions to Work for You

Gene Marcial — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Mergers and acquisitions are becoming ever more popular, with activity up 24% in the first two months of this year -- after already growing 23% in 2010. Here's how your portfolio can benefit from this trend. Co...

A Breakout Is Likely — but in Which Direction?

Charles Hugh Smith — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:30:00 +0000

The technical signs suggest we're at a crucial point for stocks: Either a decisive rise or a dramatic fall is coming. And if you're the type to dismiss technical analysis as unscientific voodoo, you're missing the point: It's ...

Face-Off on Stocks: Springtime Picks and Pans [Video]

Dan Burrows — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Spring is just around the corner and as we begin cleaning up our homes and adding a fresh coat of paint to our walls, there are stocks that could benefit. Nikhil Hutheesing and Dan Burrows face-off on three springtime stocks: Sherwin Williams, Toro and Home Depot. Watch the video for the bull and bear cases.

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Two Years After Hitting Bottom, Will Markets Rally or Reverse?

Matthew Scott — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Two years after the markets hit bottom on March 9, 2009, stock prices have rebounded significantly. But will the bull market keep rolling, or is a bear around the corner? Truth is, there's just as much uncertainty now as there ...

Dow Jumps 124 Points as Oil Dips and Bank Stocks Rally

Dan Burrows — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:15:00 +0000

After a rough opening session on Monday, stocks rebounded sharply on Tuesday. The Dow enjoyed a triple-digit gain after oil prices eased and bank shares bounced higher on the possibility of further dividend payouts and share bu...