Dow plunges 395 as crude tops $139

Crude has its biggest one-day gain ever, and the Dow's loss is its worst in 15 months, pushing the index down about 3.4% for the week. Financial stocks are hit the hardest. The Labor Department says the economy lost 49,000 jobs in May; unemployment spikes to 5.5%.
June 06th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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9 reasons to love credit cards

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Moving up in an up-and-down market

A recent discussion among the players shows concern about the long-term health of the U.S. economy, but confidence that strengths are there to be found.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Gas prices crimping vacation plans?

As prices at the pump hover around $4 a gallon, some Americans are rethinking summer vacation plans. And companies are responding with deals such as credits for gas and free rides for kids.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Market’s big names on sale now

While the market wanders about, keep your eyes on the things that really matter in a company: profit and dividends. Based on those, great names like GE and Coke look like bargains.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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4 retailers Warren Buffett would love

My guru models told me to buy American Eagle Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, Best Buy and Men's Wearhouse. Here's what made them so attractive.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Your 5-minute guide to car expenses

You'll spend more money on cars than just about anything except a house. Let these 31 tips steer you in the right direction.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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New iPhone shows Apple still gets it

Soon to debut, the much-faster version of the phone positions the company to make big inroads into global and corporate markets, where it has traditionally fared poorly.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Dow up 214 as Wal-Mart sales cheer Street

A big rally gets bigger when oil jumps nearly to $128, pushing energy shares higher. Wal-Mart and Costco report good same-store sales. Verizon's deal to buy Alltel wins cheers. Cutting jobs and jets, Continental says rising fuel costs have put the industry in a 'crisis.'
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Wal-Mart challenges Craigslist

The discount retailer, which clobbered toy stores and consumer-electronics chains after encroaching on their turf, is offering free classified ads online.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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3 stocks with momentum

The collective wisdom of an online community and a simple stock screen are employed to find stocks with fundamentally good reasons to keep going up.
June 05th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Time to move into Fannie Mae?

It has struggled, but the government-backed lender's stock has bounced and the worst of the housing crunch may be over. Is it time to buy?
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Identity protection: Worth paying for?

Consumer advocates say LifeLock's fraud alerts and other services are a waste of money, pointing out that it's quick and easy to do the same things yourself for free.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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When to walk away from a mortgage

It's a moral issue only if you have a choice -- and many people don't. Ask yourself 3 key questions to decide whether it's worthwhile to keep trying to hang on to your house.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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The Amateur tops most pros long term, too

Impressed by Vad Yazvinski's performance so far? So am I, and he's not just getting lucky. His five-year track record at Marketocracy shows an average gain of nearly 22% a year.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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It’s solar power’s time to shine

Soaring oil and gas prices have finally persuaded US industry and government to get serious about renewable energy -- and solar thermal energy looks particularly promising.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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5 tax breaks you can still grab

Getting your tax return filed back in April was likely a big relief, but you may have missed some key deductions. Here are common mistakes -- and how to get your money back.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Oil falls to $122; markets break even

The Dow and S&P 500 are pressured by weakness in bond insurers Ambac and MBIA. Verizon may buy Alltel for $27 billion. Lehman shares rebound on an analyst upgrade. Economic news offers some cheer. UAL shares jump on cost-cutting news.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Who makes the highest-quality cars?

Japanese and luxury automakers dominate the top 5 rankings by brand in a benchmark annual survey of new-vehicle quality. Ford’s Mercury was the top U.S. brand, ranking No. 6.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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Can cosmetic surgery help your career?

Even in the workplace, looks matter, studies show. More Americans are going under the knife to move up the corporate ladder -- and it might be a good investment.
June 04th 2008 Posted to Finance Talk

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