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Wall Street faces an economy at a 'crossroads'
September 7, 2010Stocks started September with a bang as investors cheered a rare dose of good economic news but investors may need to buckle in for the coming week: It's a holiday-shortened week with little on the docket to set the tone.
World markets rally, Nikkei gains 2%
September 7, 2010World markets rallied Monday, with Asian stocks logging their fourth straight session of gains.
I have $10,000 and four months. Where do I invest?
September 7, 2010Question: I have a budget of $10,000 for a stock simulation I'm doing for a business and personal-finance class. What stocks should I invest in to make the most money in four months? -- Matt
What went wrong at Burger King
September 7, 2010It's not yet clear what Burger King's new owner, the Brazilian-backed private equity firm 3G Capital, has in mind for the troubled No. 2 fast-food chain. But a total strategic revamp is in order.
Housing's new nightmare
September 7, 2010In another ominous sign for the economy, the number of people falling behind on their mortgages for the first time is on the rise.
81% rate U.S. economy as 'poor' - CNN poll
September 7, 2010A new national poll released Sunday indicates that eight in 10 Americans say that the economy is in poor shape, and the number that say conditions are very poor is on the upswing after steady declines through the spring.
August jobs report: Signs of life for employment
September 7, 2010Business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs.
How trader Dick morphed into banker CEO Dick Fuld
September 7, 2010The rumors persisted of Lehman Brothers' being taken over again, and it was against such a background that Dick devised his pièce de résistance.
5 things you must know about homeowners insurance
September 7, 20101. Loyalty is overrated
Should US government debt be rated junk?
September 7, 2010A few weeks ago, Hedgeye, the investment research firm where I'm a managing director, hosted a conference call for our subscribers that posed the question, "Should U.S. Government Debt Be Rated Junk Status?" Given that debt issued by the U.S. government continues to trade at almost all-time lows in yield, this is a contrarian call to say the least.
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