by | Nov 17, 2010 | Towing
While everyone hates inflation, deflation has instant emotional appeal: Who doesn’t like a bargain? But deflation is a far more serious economic problem than inflation — and, as we found, most folks don’t really know why. Do you? If not, no worries: Economist Gary Shilling will explain the reasoning. [Video]
Continue reading Street Smart: Do You Know What Deflation Is? [Video]
Street Smart: Do You Know What Deflation Is? [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00.
Filed Under: Economy, Investing, Currency, Video, Ask an Expert, Streetwise
by | Nov 16, 2010 | Towing
The nation’s three biggest department-store operators have been disproportionately pinched by the downturn in consumer spending. That’s what happens when you’re stuck in the middle of the retail-price spectrum during a period of sagging home values and lofty unemployment. [Video]
Continue reading Face-Off on Stocks: Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s [Video]
Face-Off on Stocks: Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:50:00.
Filed Under: Investing, JC Penney, Macy’s, Stock Picks, Retail, Video, Stocks in the News, Market News, Streetwise
by | Nov 15, 2010 | Towing
Companies with lots of cash are in the best position to buy market share, make acquisitions and pay dividends. Hilary Kramer says cash is a key metric investors should be watching, and in this video she discusses why cash-rich companies Cisco, Gilead and Teradyne are all good stocks to own.
Continue reading Three Companies That Are . . . Sitting on Lots of Cash [Video]
Three Companies That Are . . . Sitting on Lots of Cash [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:30:00.
Filed Under: Cisco Systems, Video, Streetwise
by | Nov 15, 2010 | Towing
Beyond the next series of economic indicators, what really matters now is a strong holiday selling season. If it materializes, that could pole-vault the market to new highs, making 12,000 on the Dow by year-end well within reac…
by | Nov 12, 2010 | Towing
Stocks and commodities fell sharply Friday amid anxiety that China will hike interest rates to keep its economy from overheating. The Dow flirted with a triple-digit loss. Gold and oil prices likewise plunged.
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