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Note to Facebook: Do Your Own CSOP
Wendy Willbanks Wiesner 7/15/2011 38 comments
Facebook hasn't identified the link between investment and strengthening its core business. Doing so means recognizing its core business is nothing but its corral of customers.

Feds Reward Poor Performance, Survey Says
Noreen Seebacher 7/21/2011 37 comments
How do government managers deal with problem workers? They move them. Then they give them a raise.

US Government Holds Itself to a Different Standard
Noreen Seebacher 7/7/2011 37 comments
The US government doesn't like being stuck with products made in China or Thailand. Maybe that's why it lets its agencies give them away.

Treasury Bonds Lose Luster as Safe Havens
Ann C. Logue 7/6/2011 33 comments
For bondholders, it doesn't matter if rates go up because of default, inflation, or economic activity. All that matters is that rates are going up, and that's bad for them.

Europe Still No Bargain for US Travelers
Ann C. Logue 7/25/2011 32 comments
Contrary to what you might think, Greece, Ireland, and Spain aren't bargain spots for your summer vacation.

What a Fly on the Wall Might Hear From Top CEOs
The Spin 7/18/2011 29 comments
Here's what it might be like if CEOs really said what was on their minds, without worrying about the corporate communications team mopping up their messes.

Shale Gas Could Cut the Riches of Oil Nations
Noreen Seebacher 7/26/2011 27 comments
Growth of energy sources like shale gas is a game changer for historically oil-rich countries.

The Simple Success of Dunkin' Donuts
Noreen Seebacher 7/29/2011 26 comments
The best way to order coffee is as easily as possible – with no clever words to decipher. No wonder Dunkin' Brands is wowing Wall St.

The Real US Debt Issue: We're Broke
R. Scott Raynovich 7/25/2011 25 comments
When you borrow money to pay for borrowed money, the real answer to your problems is to stop borrowing.

Apple Blows Away Even the Optimists
R. Scott Raynovich 7/20/2011 24 comments
iPad sales triple, iPhone sales nearly double, and quarterly profit doubles as the company turns in a record quarter.

Politicians Bicker While Bridges Crumble
John Jordan 7/11/2011 24 comments
Congress has until Sept. 30 to approve a new national transportation bill. But the current political climate is uncertain – and so is the outlook for the nation's infrastructure.

News Corp: Journalism Worth Watching
Marvin Kitman 7/19/2011 24 comments
The phone hacking scandal has made News Corp. a questionable investment – unless you enjoy watching melodramas unfold on TV.

Got Money? Get a Green Card
Tony Kau 7/14/2011 24 comments
Every year, as many as 10,000 visas are issued to foreign nationals who each invest a minimum of $500,000 in a US business that creates at least 10 jobs.

Wishful Thinking Won't Make You Money
Steven N. Czetli 7/7/2011 23 comments
The Center for Behavioral Finance tries to understand why investors try to pass off their hunches and impulses as sophisticated investment strategies.

Former Fed Head Critiques Bernanke's Approach
Noreen Seebacher 7/15/2011 22 comments
A former Federal Reserve Bank president blames the lackluster state of the nation's economy on the Federal Reserve's policies of monetary stimulus -- aka quantitative easing.

Economic Confidence Crisis Grows
Noreen Seebacher 7/12/2011 21 comments
Unemployment is up, business confidence is down, and more people want to know when we'll get out of the double-dip recession than whether it's real.

Murdoch Fights Off the Wolves
R. Scott Raynovich 7/19/2011 21 comments
The modern-day media baron is under assault, and there's not a lot of sympathy going on.

Save the Planet, Make Money: Green Is the New Black
Noreen Seebacher 7/22/2011 21 comments
Strategies built around sustainability can create advantages for companies that want to protect their reputations and their bottom lines.

Wait Limits Posted for Falling Bridges
John Jordan 7/20/2011 19 comments
Just think what could happen if major roads and bridges were shut down indefinitely because they were unsafe for traffic.

IPO Fever Is Highly Contagious, Hard to Justify
Noreen Seebacher 7/4/2011 19 comments
Zynga filed for an IPO Friday, sparking a new round of IPO fever. It's hard to resist gambling on the next big thing – but even harder to make money.

US Congress Whipsaws Stocks & Members Still Make Insider Trades
R. Scott Raynovich 7/27/2011 18 comments
A bill to lift the immunity on insider trading in Congress has died. Anybody surprised?

Microsoft Investors Focus on Cash Stash
R. Scott Raynovich 7/22/2011 18 comments
Microsoft's 12% annual profit growth may not be enough for investors, who are worried about a declining Windows franchise and want a piece of the company's cash.

Blame the Debt Crisis for Dragging Down Housing
John Jordan 7/27/2011 18 comments
Drama created by the debt crisis diminishes our already limited abilities to predict the future and exacerbates our jitters and fears.

Consumers Get a Handle on Debt... for Now
Noreen Seebacher 7/27/2011 18 comments
Individuals are doing what the government is finding impossible: taking control of debt. But they may not be able to manage it for long.

Corporate Performance: It's Only Child's Play
The Spin 7/1/2011 17 comments
My kids are teaching me a lot about corporate America. But the lessons also have meaning for investors and the companies in which they invest.

Uncle Ben Is Gold's Best Friend
R. Scott Raynovich 7/13/2011 17 comments
Federal Reserve Chairman fuels another rally in precious metals with dovish words about how to run the printing press.

Digging Into the Don't Ask, Don't Tell News
Marvin Kitman 7/25/2011 17 comments
Murdoch & Son continue to say they didn't know what was going on in their company. It's a questionable story, but they're sticking to it.

IU Weekly Summary: Apple Crushes, SanDisk Rallies, Gold Is Golden
R. Scott Raynovich 7/22/2011 16 comments
Markets chopped violently but in the end they were victorious, with shares of Apple, SanDisk, and Gilead leading our IU25 Index.

Global Investors Cash In on Texas Oil & Gas Boom
Noreen Seebacher 7/14/2011 16 comments
There's an oil and gas boom in the Eagle Ford in South Texas, where even a drought is failing to discourage global investors.

IU Weekly Update: Fearing the Binary Event
R. Scott Raynovich 7/29/2011 15 comments
There were lots of fireworks during the week, with the markets focusing on debt issues and earnings at the same time.

The Power of Many in the Market
Tony Kau 7/28/2011 15 comments
Some investors turn to the collaborative opinion of a large number of individual investors. It's all part of the crowd-sourcing revolution.

NYS Compromises on Fracking, Irritating Both Sides
John Jordan 7/5/2011 14 comments
New York State regulators successfully annoyed both environmentalists and energy advocates with revised recommendations on hydraulic fracturing.

IU Weekly Recap: Energy & Gold Up
R. Scott Raynovich 7/15/2011 13 comments
Another wild week in the market, with more debt worries, Bernanke speeches, and the US dollar driving the market.

Pump Some Value Into Your Portfolio
Tony Kau 7/21/2011 12 comments
Add alpha to your portfolio by identifing and capitalizing on opportunities that will outperform the market.

Dow Theory: One Good Move Deserves Another
Goodman’s Goodies 7/8/2011 11 comments
Dow Theory states that highs and lows reached by the Dow Jones Industrial Average must be confirmed by the Dow Jones Transportation Average before a trend continues.

Investors Wonder Whether Cogo Will Get Going
Tony Kau 7/18/2011 10 comments
Although shares of China-based Cogo slumped 47% this year, the company is still poised to achieve its seventh consecutive year of growth. Is there an upside?

Looking for a CEO With a Good Right Hook
Marvin Kitman 7/28/2011 10 comments
Picking Rupert Murdoch's successor could become a favorite sport for media investors. But I'm not betting on any of the kids.

Marathon Investors Gain as Share Price Falls
Tony Kau 7/6/2011 9 comments
Marathon Oil just created a new company from a former subsidiary. The company wants to streamline operations, improve its flexibility, maximize efficiencies, and, ultimately, create more shareholder value.

It's the Derivatives, Stupid
R. Scott Raynovich 7/13/2011 9 comments
The banking industry has successfully slowed the implementation of important derivatives regulation. That's dangerous.

Traders Confirm: A Strange & Erratic Market
R. Scott Raynovich 7/21/2011 9 comments
Markets are growing increasingly unpredictable according to veteran traders. Factors could be the influence of the government and high-frequency trading.

Chinese Firm Insures New Investors a Pop
Tony Kau 7/12/2011 8 comments
China's CNinsure is trading around $15 a share -- less than the co-founder and CEO said he'll pay to take the company private.

Johnson Controls Waxes & Wanes
Tony Kau 7/5/2011 7 comments
Johnson Controls appears to simply be coasting on its high beta of 1.88, essentially exaggerating S&P movement over the course of the past 3 months.

IU Weekly Recap: Greek Tragedy Averted
R. Scott Raynovich 7/1/2011 6 comments
Markets rebound after the Greek Parliament approves austerity measures. Meanwhile, America Movil has a stock split, and Marathon completes an IPO spinoff.

Investing Like a Wall Street Professional
Tony Kau 7/26/2011 4 comments
You know Wall Street equity research analysts by their "Buy-Sell-Hold" recommendations. Should you follow their leads?

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