Fear rules markets as Dow falls 316

All three major indexes suffer their fourth monthly losses in a row, something last seen in 2002. Investors will spend the weekend wondering whether to nibble at stocks or wait until the turmoil subsides. Northrop Grumman wins the big Air Force tanker contract over Boeing.
February 29th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Who buys a $968,000 recliner?

You can buy a designer vase at Ikea for $39.99. Yet there are buyers willing to pay $60,000 for a vase by the same artist. We examine why.
February 29th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Is Clinton bad for business?

On the campaign trail, the Democratic candidate strikes a populist tone that worries many business leaders. But Wall Street is comfortable with her.
February 29th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Go ahead, retirees, live a little

Older Americans are wary of dipping into their nest eggs, but many may be too cautious about both spending and investing.
February 29th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Market’s rally is really a trap

All that cheering on Wall Street is for a plan to use rubber cement and duct tape to patch some big holes in the financial system. Skepticism is in order.
February 29th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Oil tops $102; Dow falls 112

Stocks slump as investors worry that economic growth will be anemic. Financial stocks fall after Fed boss Bernanke says he expects some smaller banks to fail. Dell and AIG earnings disappoint, but Apple jumps more than 6% on hopes for big iPhone sales.
February 28th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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CEOs who have lost billions

More than 20 top execs have lost more than $100 million as the value of their companies' stock has tumbled. Six have lost at least $1 billion.
February 28th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Talk your way into a cheap trip to Spain

You can speak English with Spaniards in exchange for a week at a four-star resort -- and you don't have to understand a word of Spanish.
February 28th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Don’t be scared of this drug stock

Elan dropped 10% Tuesday over liver-damage concerns, but the price started inching back up after the FDA clarified its warning. Now's the time to buy the stock while it's still a bargain.
February 28th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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As economy tanks, Wal-Mart thrives

Americans have stopped trading up and started trading down. And Wal-Mart is a penny pincher's paradise.
February 28th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Get paid to wait out the slowdown

The economy is skidding, and no one knows when things will get better. An investment screen -- and a little logic -- turn up five stocks likely to pay respectable dividends in the meantime.
February 28th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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The credit card party is officially over

Don't count on those 0% offers anymore. As banks stick even good customers with higher rates and tighten up on credit lines and balance transfers, you need to think about protecting yourself.
February 28th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Stocks gain modestly on rate-cut hopes

Traders see lower interest rates after Fed boss Bernanke vows to protect economic growth despite inflationary risks. But a rally is trimmed as lower oil hits energy stocks. Apple and Google show gains. Microsoft is hit with a $1.3 billion fine from the European Union.
February 27th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Corporate America’s latest posh perks

Be it a sizable payout, a fancy car or even a discount at Wal-Mart, company honchos can't seem to resist getting something extra. Here's a sample of 2007's juiciest handouts.
February 27th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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A bet against the ‘green living’ trend

Gaiam has capitalized on the trend toward a cleaner, healthier lifestyle, but its stock gets just one of five stars in our CAPS rating system. That means many investors think the run won't last. I agree
February 27th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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How divorce hits your 401(k)

If your marriage is breaking up, here's one more thing to think about: The major effect it'll have on your employer-sponsored retirement plan.
February 27th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Dow up 115 as stocks rise for a third day

IBM's big stock buyback and earnings guidance give most techs a boost. Google falls on an analyst downgrade. Crude oil and the euro both hit new highs after producer prices show a gain. Despite lousy housing news, home-builder shares jump.
February 26th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Look abroad for dividends

International stocks can offer compelling yields, and the MSN CAPS rating system helps investors evaluate which companies hold the most promise.
February 26th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Financial stocks: The stars of 2008?

Considering their swoon during the past several months, it's tempting to believe the worst is over for financial stocks. Several top fund managers think it's time to buy.
February 26th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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9 financial signs of a cheating spouse

A checking account, an income tax return, a credit card bill or even an eBay listing can hold information that suggests someone is straying.
February 26th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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