Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer Maps Out the Investing Pitfalls of Political Unrest

Most Wall Street experts are far better equipped to analyze a corporate risk over a political threat. But today, it’s political unrest in the Middle East and beyond that’s driving world markets. So we asked Ian Bremmer, president of political risk consultancy The Eurasia Group, to break down the major developments and what investors should expect.

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Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer Maps Out the Investing Pitfalls of Political Unrest originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:45:00.

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

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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Face-Off on Stocks: Springtime Picks and Pans [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:00:00.

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Unemployment Rate Falls, but Stocks Slip on Oil

During a volatile week, stocks bounced between Mideast turmoil and generally strong economic reports. Even with the jobless rate’s surprising drop, equities ended on a down note. Still, stocks eked out a tiny overall gain on th…

Jean Chatzky: Reduce Your Debt Before Interest Rates Soar

If you are sitting on a lot of debt, you need to take action quickly. Personal Finance expert Jean Chatzky explains that interest rates will rise so it’s important that you take steps now. In this video, Chatzky explains how to get started and discusses some great sites that might be of help.

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Jean Chatzky: Reduce Your Debt Before Interest Rates Soar originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:10:00.

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