The Risks of the Coming Tax-Cut Stock Rally

If the extension of the Bush tax cuts triggers a market rally, as many expect, investors will likely rush in. But caution is advised: High prices can also mean high risk. Here are some tips from Alan Lancz, director of research…

Face-Off on Stocks: Diageo, Constellation, Brown-Forman [Video]


The holidays usually bring good cheer to purveyors of wine and spirits. But looming concerns about consumer spending are keeping some names off our wish lists. Still, the worst of the downturn seems to be behind the industry, making some of the bigger names worth a sniff.

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Cold Weather Drives Oil to Highest Price Since 2008

Oil rose to the highest price in more than two years as cold weather in the U.S. and Europe stoked demand.

U.S crude prices for January rose as high as $90.46 a barrel, the highest since Oct. 2008, Reuters reported.

Temperatures in northwest Europe…