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recent \| most commented \| bloggers << < Page 2 / 2 Google's Masterful Thievery Marvin Kitman 7/23/2012 12 comments Look for the Google Maps car on the shady side of a street near you. Recession Recovery: City-by-City Comparison Noreen Seebacher 7/23/2012 18 comments Some cities are recovering better than others from the recession. Our Portfolios' Sorry States of Affairs The Spin 6/18/2012 37 comments It’s OK to apologize, but choose your words wisely. So What if the Internet Goes Dark? Marvin Kitman 6/18/2012 37 comments I have seen the future… and I am sending it back. Navigating Bad Financial Advice Jack Waymire 6/15/2012 11 comments Every year, millions of investors turn their assets over to advisors who should rather be tellers at small, rural banks, if that. Why do we give them control of our retirement assets? Tapping the Power of Crowds Sherri Cruz 6/14/2012 9 comments With the April passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, equity-based crowdfunding is getting ready to take center stage. Apple Puts Gadgets in the Driver's Seat João-Pierre Ruth 6/13/2012 19 comments Investors were lukewarm about the software and hardware updates that Apple launched at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Penney’s From Heaven Ed Leefeldt 6/12/2012 9 comments A surprise replacement credit card raises the question: Did JC Penney have a hack attack? Presidential Panhandling Ed Leefeldt 6/11/2012 51 comments Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are both panhandling in the hope of raising $1 billion, which not only demeans them but demeans us, too. Concur Scores Big Cloud Deal Tech-Stock Prospector 6/8/2012 26 comments Concur Technologies just won a 15-year contract that is estimated to be worth $1.4 billion. Hope for the Young & Jobless? Joey's Journal 6/7/2012 70 comments NYC expects to create 26,000 jobs a year in the next decade – 15,000 with average annual salaries of $25,000. Si Newhouse's Plan to Save Trees Marvin Kitman 6/6/2012 24 comments Si Newhouse is redefining the definition of a daily newspaper as a periodical by turning the New Orleans Times-Picayune into a sporadical. Avoiding 5 Big Investment Traps R. Scott Raynovich 6/5/2012 35 comments The most common traps in investing are easily avoidable. RIM on the Carving Block João-Pierre Ruth 6/5/2012 42 comments Sure, BlackBerry was as addictive as crack at one time. But now the CrackBerry is cracked. Corn Syrup Struggles to Stay Sweet Kevin Carter 6/4/2012 79 comments High-fructose corn syrup, blamed for the nation's obesity and diabetes epidemics, just lost a bid to rename itself corn sugar -- and faces potential new limits in NYC. Secrets of the Perfect Stock Portfolio Noreen Seebacher 6/4/2012 39 comments Gain more when markets rise, lose less when they fall. Isn't that what all investors hope to find? Big Blows to the Market Optimists R. Scott Raynovich 6/1/2012 32 comments The barrage of negative economic data and collapsing commodities markets have killed the positive market vibes. Housing's Still Too-Fragile Recovery John Jordan 6/1/2012 53 comments About 15,000 Realtors recently assembled in Washington in an effort to "Protect the American Dream." Taking a Second Look at Yelp Tech-Stock Prospector 5/31/2012 58 comments It's time to take a second look at Yelp now that the stock has pulled back 50% from its post-IPO high. A Realist's View on the Job Market Goodman’s Goodies 5/31/2012 70 comments Is the employment situation half empty or half full? All that really matters is reality. Major Stock Markets & Commodities Can't Agree R. Scott Raynovich 5/30/2012 16 comments Some commodities and materials stocks have gotten so cheap it may be worth a shot -- if you're bold enough. Stomp Out Evil Pledge Drives Marvin Kitman 5/30/2012 41 comments There has to be a less annoying way to finance interruption-free public broadcasting than constant interruptions. Focus on Pets, but Avoid the Dogs Wendy Willbanks Wiesner 5/29/2012 60 comments So what is a stock really worth? By looking at the CEO's metaphorical pets, an investor will identify the dogs. Is Native American Sovereignty Drunk With Power? Ed Leefeldt 5/29/2012 32 comments Native Americans on reservations live by different, and more liberal rules than the rest of us. You can't sue a Native American business -- but they can sue you. Taxes, Red Tape, & Legislation: Oh, My! Lenore Elle Hawkins 5/28/2012 20 comments Forget about business growth as long as the future of tax rates remains unclear, regulation continues to expand in unpredictable ways, and legislation keeps creating increasingly onerous burdens. Value in NetApp Tech-Stock Prospector 5/25/2012 11 comments NetApp shares fell almost 13% yesterday. Maybe it's time for management to rein in expenses. HP Takes Bold Action to Change Course João-Pierre Ruth 5/25/2012 14 comments HP is cutting 27,000 employees as part of a plan to be more nimble to innovate and compete. Black Gold Keeps Flowing in the Bakken Noreen Seebacher 5/24/2012 50 comments North Dakota just became the nation's second-largest oil producer. This week, more than 4,000 people are gathering to talk about it. SoFi's Novel Approach to Student Debt Sherri Cruz 5/24/2012 33 comments Social Finance is offering alumni from select schools the chance to simultaneously earn 5 to 8% while doing something good. American Dreams Live On in Paris Noreen Seebacher 5/23/2012 45 comments There is an undercurrent of concern about the economy in France -- and some still view the United States as a refuge. In Euro Crisis, Time for the Next Swap? R. Scott Raynovich 5/23/2012 16 comments As the Euro crisis bubbles up yet again, we may be getting close to another globally coordinated intervention. Yahoo Taking Baby Steps in Leveraging Assets João-Pierre Ruth 5/22/2012 15 comments Yahoo has finally divested some of its Alibaba stake, but investors don't seem that excited. Maybe it's because they want a solid CEO. With Facebook Finger-Pointing, Blame the Price R. Scott Raynovich 5/22/2012 45 comments The Facebook IPO has spiraled quickly into debacle with the stock trading nearly 20% below its initial price. My Plan to Save CNN Marvin Kitman 5/21/2012 22 comments CNN replaced Larry King with Piers Morgan. No wonder its ratings are the lowest in 10 years. Facebook IPO Is a New High-Water Mark R. Scott Raynovich 5/18/2012 42 comments The $18.4 billion IPO is out the door. Now what? For starters, you can track Zuck's wealth. Facebook: Blockbuster IPO, Speculative Investment Inside Tech 5/18/2012 16 comments Facebook's going to have lots of investors questioning its gigantic valuation of its historic IPO. How Financial Advisors Deceive Investors Jack Waymire 5/18/2012 20 comments Lower quality financial advisors use three tactics to deceive investors: omission, misrepresentation, and exaggeration. Going Big With Teradata Tech-Stock Prospector 5/17/2012 11 comments Teradata operates in a $20 billion market and has a strong product portfolio across all price points, along with more than 1,000 customers in multiple industries. The Force Isn't That Strong at EA João-Pierre Ruth 5/17/2012 14 comments Winning in the video game wars is not easy, even for a mainstay such as EA. IU Model Portfolio Update R. Scott Raynovich 5/16/2012 11 comments It's time to grit the teeth and add some things. Credit Score Awareness Climbs, but Gaps Remain Noreen Seebacher 5/16/2012 29 comments More borrowers understand the importance of credit scores. But they still have more to learn. Why I Bought Barrick Gold Today R. Scott Raynovich 5/15/2012 8 comments Barrick Gold has had a terrible year to date. But that doesn't mean it's not a good investment. Passenger Pain vs. Profit at Spirit Airlines Noreen Seebacher 5/15/2012 88 comments Spirit is the most profitable airline in the US. Apparently, that's the upside of punishing passengers with endless fees. And the Bridges (& Roads) All Fall Down... John Jordan 5/15/2012 8 comments The nation's infrastructure is crumbling. And because of the lack of leadership in Washington, state and municipal officials have been forced to come up with funding solutions on their own. Who's in Charge at My Bank? Marvin Kitman 5/14/2012 56 comments Chase CEO Jamie Dimon revealed last week that the bank had managed to create a massive $2 billion trading loss. That was the good news. Protecting Your Money, Regardless of Your Health Sherri Cruz 5/14/2012 10 comments Whether you're getting older or know someone who is, it's time to plan to protect assets. The Good Host: Rackspace Tech-Stock Prospector 5/11/2012 8 comments Rackspace stock fell by as much as 14% this week after Q1 earnings came in a cent shy of the consensus estimate. But the company has longer-term growth prospects. Mail Today, Gone Tomorrow Joey's Journal 5/11/2012 28 comments The US Postal Service is losing billions of dollars a year. But are we really prepared to say goodbye to mail delivery? Interop Notes From Citrix to Zynga R. Scott Raynovich 5/10/2012 23 comments The Interop enterprise technology conference brings together some of the world's most powerful tech companies. They made it clear that today's big trends are here to stay. Jeff Gundlach: Cover Your Ears, People Are Screaming Noreen Seebacher 5/10/2012 29 comments High-profile, fixed-income expert Jeff Gundlach gave a presentation titled Deficits Don't Matter... so he could argue that they do. << < Page 2 / 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 May 2011 - 52 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. Akamai Supports the Cloud 34 comments Akamai is in the middle of four significant tech trends. The Ongoing Saga of Malone vs. Karmazin 13 comments John Malone of Liberty Media will be taking over Sirius XM satellite radio when the existing CEO Mel Karmazin steps down. What's it mean? Utility of a Liberal Arts Degree 16 comments Demand for students of the humanities exists, despite widespread aspersions on the discipline. More Blogs IU Education Resources to help you become a better investor See all educational resources Quick Poll POLL ARCHIVE Investor Uprising on Twitter follow us Like Us on Facebook Top 10 IU Hot Topics Macro Life Stocks Social Media Beer, Wine & Spirits Joint Ventures Consumer/Retail Government Technology Internet 25 market-moving companies we're tracking



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