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recent \| most commented \| bloggers Page 1 / 2 > >> Surprise: Oil Prices Go Up, Spending Goes Down John Jordan 5/23/2011 33 comments Who knew most households were being squeezed by rising energy costs? Making Do With Less Noreen Seebacher 5/27/2011 31 comments If so many of us have learned to survive on so much less, why is it unreasonable to expect the government to do the same? Microsoft Turns to PayPal to Boost Security, Sales Noreen Seebacher 5/23/2011 29 comments Microsoft is giving Xbox Live users in 20 countries the option to use PayPal for online purchases, potentially increasing convenience, security, and sales. Microsoft Spends $8.5B to Snag Skype Noreen Seebacher 5/10/2011 28 comments Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Skype is a potential game changer for the voice-over-IP and video-conferencing sector, and gives the firm new ammunition in competition with Google and Apple. Nine Factors Behind Low Investment Returns Noreen Seebacher 5/16/2011 25 comments Mutual fund investors earned unimpressive average annual rates of return in the past 20 years. Here are strategies for better results. A Summer of Market Discontent? R. Scott Raynovich 5/17/2011 25 comments The market has a whole host of issues this summer, ranging from potential debt restructuring in Europe to the end of the Federal Reserve's QE2 program. US Economy Crushed by Excess Debt R. Scott Raynovich 5/26/2011 23 comments If the economy still feels as if it's stuck in the mud, it's because an overload of public and private debt is dragging it down. Data Breaches Could Cost Investors Noreen Seebacher 5/2/2011 23 comments Although the risk posed by a data breach varies according to the type of information accessed, any loss of data raises concerns for both customers and investors Will Groupon Make a Deal With Its Own Stock? The Spin 5/9/2011 23 comments Groupon plans to issue an IPO later this year. Could the online deal broker find a way to offer its own stock at a discount? Fracking Friction Intensifies as Studies Continue John Jordan 5/13/2011 23 comments There's support for both sides of the argument over hydraulic fracturing, with conflicting evidence about the merits of the practice. Real Estate Shows (Small) Sparks of Life John Jordan 5/11/2011 20 comments Financial results from two of the largest residential real estate firms paint encouraging but realistic pictures of a slowly improving real estate market. Have an Exit Strategy Before You Invest Goodman’s Goodies 5/25/2011 20 comments Know how much you're willing or able to lose before making any investment. If the investment falls below your threshold, sell your interest in it. Dealing With Still-Falling Home Prices Noreen Seebacher 5/31/2011 19 comments It's time to start thinking of your primary residence for what it is: A place to live. Brace Yourself to Jump Back in the Market Steven N. Czetli 5/10/2011 18 comments The market can look ominous to someone who has been burned. But it's still the best game in town. Credit Card Use Spikes Just as Defaults Stall Noreen Seebacher 5/20/2011 17 comments Credit card defaults have stabilized, but credit card use increased nearly 5% last month, according to First Data Corp. Blame it on the rising cost of food and gas. Bipolar Economy Drives Investors Crazy Noreen Seebacher 5/12/2011 17 comments The nation's skittish economy appears to be gradually on the mend and healing slowly. But it's going to take time for full recovery. Making Sense of Microsoft's Skype Deal Noreen Seebacher 5/13/2011 17 comments Microsoft may be paying too much to buy Skype, but it has the cash to spend to get what it wants. Stop This Stock... I Wanna Get Off! Goodman’s Goodies 5/24/2011 17 comments Position size depends on the goals and methods of the investor, so there's no one-size-fits-all answer. 5 Exercises to Work Ethics into Your Investments The Spin 5/20/2011 16 comments Ethical decisions evaluate consequences, then strike a balance that minimizes disconnects whereever and whenever possible. Do they have a place in investments? How Relevant Is Your Portfolio? The Spin 5/27/2011 16 comments It’s important that brands and investments stay relevant for me to remain interested in them. LinkedIn IPO Could Raise More Than $300M Noreen Seebacher 5/10/2011 16 comments LinkedIn, which championed the concept "relationships matter," hopes to link up with a new network of investors in an IPO that could raise $315.6 million. Insurance Firms Battered by Storm Losses Noreen Seebacher 5/18/2011 16 comments Insurance companies are bracing for lower earnings, higher reinsurance costs, and as much as $7 billion in claims from just one of a series of natural disasters this year. Vistaprint Surges to New Highs After Earnings Noreen Seebacher 5/3/2011 15 comments Shares of an online provider of custom branded products climbed on the strength of a strong third quarter. Google's a Star & BP's a Dog, Study Says Noreen Seebacher 5/4/2011 14 comments Overall, the public has a generally positive view of corporate America, according to a new survey that rates Google, Johnson & Johnson, and 3M at the top of the list. Tricks to Finding Great Money Managers Steven N. Czetli 5/12/2011 14 comments The question isn't "Should I hire a professional financial advisor?" The question is "Where do I find an ethical, honest one to help me?" How to Size Up Your Portfolio Goodman’s Goodies 5/17/2011 13 comments Money management is easily mastered. Learn it, and you’ll earn more than you will by occasionally selecting a big winner. Riverbed Reveals Its Growth Strategy R. Scott Raynovich 5/12/2011 13 comments Riverbed keeps growing, with a new partnership with Akamai and the expansion of its network monitoring business. LinkedIn IPO: Not Quite as Crazy as 1999 R. Scott Raynovich 5/19/2011 12 comments LinkedIn received a generous valuation today, and now sports an $8 billion market capitalization. Is the stock worth the share price? Metals: The Best Currency Collapse Insurance Michael Berry 5/5/2011 12 comments The US dollar is in a secular decline. Commodities, for the most part, trade inverse to the dollar, rising with dollar weakness. Therefore, they remain the best protection against a long-term dollar decline and loss of purchasing power. Investors Move In on Real Estate Opportunities Mitch Feinstein 5/3/2011 12 comments Even though real estate has historically been a catalyst for recovery after a recession, it hasn't been this time. Analysts Take GT Solar’s $84.3M in Sales in Stride Steven N. Czetli 5/18/2011 12 comments Shares of GT Solar hit a 52-week high this week. But the price dropped back because of overall weakness in the solar industry. Size Doesn't Matter When You Make Money BetterInvesting Blog 5/31/2011 12 comments BetterInvesting’s investment clubs think smaller companies with histories of growing sales and earnings offer potential. Charting the Gold & Silver 'Insanity' R. Scott Raynovich 5/4/2011 11 comments Violent corrections often follow violent run-ups. You are getting that now in gold and silver. Can You 'Think and Grow Rich'? Edward Klink 5/31/2011 11 comments Napoleon Hill's 1937 classic is a sensible, inspiring, easy-to-read primer that has proven invaluable to professionals for more than seven decades. Money Velocity: The Key to the Economy R. Scott Raynovich 5/9/2011 10 comments Money velocity remains stubbornly low, which may explain why it feels like the economy is not going anywhere. The IU Weekly Recap: LinkedIn Soars, SOLR Takes Off, Biotech Stays Hot R. Scott Raynovich 5/20/2011 10 comments There was lots of motion in the market this week, despite the fact that the S&P 500 ended the week relatively flat. But some of the IU25 stocks took off to the upside. Watch Out for Falling Rocks: IU Weekly Recap R. Scott Raynovich 5/6/2011 9 comments A growing stream of weakening economic data had commodities investors headed for the exists. Renewable Energy Needs Support to Grow Noreen Seebacher 5/19/2011 9 comments The growth of renewable energy alternatives depends on supportive public policies, which reflect the economic, social, and environmental benefits of each source. Is It Time to Back Away From VMware? Tony Kau 5/30/2011 9 comments VMware is a leading provider of virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions. But does its future justify the current price of its stock? Maximizing Returns When Markets Move in Sync Benjamin Savage 5/25/2011 8 comments Traditional models of diversification just aren't working right now. Even well diversified investors can feel like they own just a couple of assets. It's a Pivotal Week for Market Movement Goodman’s Goodies 5/10/2011 8 comments Technical indicators remind us what was important in the past. This week, an important market indicator is at a crossroad. No Consensus on Where Bonds Will Go Goodman’s Goodies 5/6/2011 8 comments Stocks, bonds, gold, and the dollar sometimes move together. But they generally have minds of their own. MoneyShow Pundits Like Cheap Drugs, Junk Silver & Yield R. Scott Raynovich 5/11/2011 7 comments Fear of inflation and the potential for market-toppling debt problems are leading the world's great money managers and market newsletter writers to be more cautious. Wet Weather Dampens Agrium Forecast Noreen Seebacher 5/4/2011 7 comments Agrium Inc.'s strong first quarter was not enough to offset a weaker than expected financial forecast, triggering a stock price slide. Rental Boom Might Support Real Estate Noreen Seebacher 5/5/2011 7 comments Apartments are getting harder to find and more expensive to rent, creating new incentives to buy. IU Weekly Recap: Silver Rebounds, Solar Dims, Broadcom 'Top Pick' Tony Kau 5/28/2011 7 comments The IU25 Index outperformed the market this week, posting a gain of nearly 2% on momentum from strong performers including Broadcom, Agrium, and Marathon Oil. Adding Alpha to Beat Risk On/Risk Off Benjamin Savage 5/26/2011 6 comments Plenty of finance pundits are trying to predict when the risk on/risk off pattern will shift or break down, essentially hoping for a return to more typical correlations between asset classes. IU Weekly Recap: Microsoft Skypes, Amgen Hits a New 52-Week High R. Scott Raynovich 5/13/2011 6 comments It was a choppy weak in the markets with lots of volatile action, a big deal by Microsoft, and even an under-the-radar breakout from Amgen. Job Growth Expected to Cut Office Vacancies John Jordan 5/2/2011 6 comments Two leading commercial brokerage firms expect office vacancy rates to decline as job growth accelerates within the next few years. GT Solar Boosts Profits, Forecast R. Scott Raynovich 5/24/2011 4 comments Company boosts revenue and earnings guidance for the coming year, pushing the stock up another 8% today. Page 1 / 2 > >> View Content by Month Content by Month November 2012 - 8 October 2012 - 10 September 2012 - 12 August 2012 - 14 July 2012 - 8 June 2012 - 16 May 2012 - 48 April 2012 - 47 March 2012 - 48 February 2012 - 45 January 2012 - 53 December 2011 - 47 November 2011 - 49 October 2011 - 43 September 2011 - 52 August 2011 - 50 July 2011 - 44 June 2011 - 48 April 2011 - 43 [close this box]		Latest Blogs Ciena Poised for Telecom Spending Rebound 28 comments Telecom-equipment maker Ciena is a stock trader’s dream, as long as the timing is correct. Spamalot: Attack of the Robocallers 25 comments The FTC is offering a $50,000 cash prize to the person or group that can come up with a solution to those annoying robocalls. 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