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recent \| most commented \| bloggers Page 1 / 2 > >> My Sunday With MF Global Claims Forms R. Scott Raynovich 1/31/2012 13 comments Former MF Global clients are beating the deadline to claim some of their lost money... which has yet to be found. Volatility Rises & Sectors Flip Flop Lenore Elle Hawkins 1/31/2012 15 comments The market is still wild. But that doesn't mean investors should stop looking for opportunities. Bringing the Factories Back Home Marvin Kitman 1/31/2012 44 comments President Obama's State of the Union message should have included a plan to bring manufacturing back home. IU Poll: Jobs Are No. 1 in US Election R. Scott Raynovich 1/30/2012 18 comments The election will be mostly about jobs, according to the results of our latest reader poll. Byron Wien Offers 2012 Forecast, Despite Iffy Record John Jordan 1/30/2012 18 comments Economists are like weather forecasters. Everyone listens, even when the odds show they're right only about half the time. Facebook Dominates 2012 IPO Pipeline Sherri Cruz 1/30/2012 31 comments It looks as if 2012 will be another choppy year for the IPO market. But Facebook will lend muscle. Microsoft Rumor Threatens Thrifty Console Gamers Joey's Journal 1/27/2012 22 comments Console gaming might be on the verge of losing the thriftiest part of its industry. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word The Spin 1/27/2012 38 comments When lightning strikes, why are companies so ill-prepared? Trend Watch: Social CRM Tech-Stock Prospector 1/27/2012 20 comments Social CRM gives companies a better idea of what outsiders are thinking and saying. The Fed's Dangerous Free Money Game R. Scott Raynovich 1/26/2012 18 comments The Fed's offering free money until 2014. But what happens after (or before) that? Defining Innovation: Have We Lost Our Edge? Noreen Seebacher 1/26/2012 27 comments Innovative companies have the ability to select and execute the right ideas and get them to market in record time. But are they doing so? As Google Shows, Innovation Is No Picnik Noreen Seebacher 1/25/2012 31 comments Are bigger and more powerful companies like Apple and Google quashing innovation just as it rises to the surface? Update: Portfolio Strategy for 2012 R. Scott Raynovich 1/25/2012 23 comments I don't think it's wrong to remain cautious into 2012. The coast still isn't clear. RIM Investors Not Happy With Shakeup João-Pierre Ruth 1/24/2012 28 comments When a stock drops 8% after a CEO change, you know investors have questions. Used Cars & Sins of the Father Marvin Kitman 1/24/2012 49 comments Mitt Romney says he learned about business from his father. That's what worries me. From One Extreme to the Other Goodman’s Goodies 1/23/2012 12 comments An important technical indicator suggests that it may be time to protect your current holdings with stop losses, and sell if they fall below those levels. The Long Fight Over Failure to Innovate Joey's Journal 1/23/2012 30 comments The Stop Online Piracy Act wasn't the entertainment industry's first attempt to stop piracy. It has been worried about innovation for more than 100 years. Google Gets Gutted on Earnings R. Scott Raynovich 1/20/2012 16 comments With expenses rising and Cost Per Click (CPC) down a bit, investors grow leery of whether the online ad machine can sustain profit growth. Investors Call Majesco's Quarter Un-COOL João-Pierre Ruth 1/20/2012 5 comments Small niche publisher in casual and fitness-themed content gets whacked after earnings disappointment. Victim of Piracy Blues Marvin Kitman 1/20/2012 33 comments It seemed ironic for Google to come out for blocking proposed antipiracy legislation. It is the most scurrilous of all the pirates. Mitt Romney's Tax Amnesia R. Scott Raynovich 1/19/2012 28 comments If the Republicans nominate Mitt Romney, they have some work to do on tax messaging. Piracy & Profit: The Other Side of the Coin Joey's Journal 1/19/2012 19 comments Maybe the answer isn't outlawing piracy. Maybe the answer is to embrace it -- and find new models to profit from the distribution of content. Panel Pumps Up Conscious Capitalism Noreen Seebacher 1/19/2012 30 comments Here's a thought: It pays to do good. Companies committed to a broader, more philanthropic mission reap benefits on the bottom line. Greenlight's Einhorn Likes Dell, Xerox R. Scott Raynovich 1/18/2012 20 comments David Einhorn, a hedge fund manager coming off some big calls in 2011, bids up Dell and Xerox shares. Acme Packet Stumbles Tech-Stock Prospector 1/18/2012 10 comments Acme Packet executives seemed to think the Q4 was progressing according to expectations. It wasn't. A Republican Candidate to Believe In Marvin Kitman 1/18/2012 40 comments In this time of crisis, Stephen Colbert is an alternative to everything that is wrong with the Republican Party. If NFL Quarterbacks Were Stocks R. Scott Raynovich 1/17/2012 19 comments Comparing NFL quarterbacks and the stock market can be fun. Bill Clinton on Retail: A Long, Slow Recovery Noreen Seebacher 1/17/2012 44 comments Bill Clinton said it's important to minimize negatives. Retailers have been doing that for quite a while. There's More Than What You Read Goodman’s Goodies 1/17/2012 28 comments The government is not the only entity that tilts economic reports to promote its own agenda. The Move to Stop SOPA Joey's Journal 1/16/2012 46 comments Proponents say the Stop Online Piracy Act will cut Internet piracy. Opponents say it will just cut the Internet. Bulls & Bears & Tigers, Oh My! David O. Taylor 1/16/2012 23 comments There are hidden tigers waiting to pounce on private equity firms and the rest of the financial industry. Investors Gambling on New Federal Rules Sherri Cruz 1/13/2012 26 comments A Department of Justice ruling could help well-known casino operators – as well as new entrants – leverage their brands. It could also boost casino stocks. VC Investing Gets Seedier R. Scott Raynovich 1/12/2012 15 comments A select group of big social media IPOs may not be enough to reward the venture capital industry as a whole. The Race to Make TV Cool Again João-Pierre Ruth 1/12/2012 34 comments Some of the new TV features on display at the CES came across as a little gimmicky. But a few ideas were truly innovative. iPads, iPhones & Other Devices in BYOD Offices Noreen Seebacher 1/12/2012 16 comments Corporate employees like their own smartphones, tablets, and laptops. And they have no interest in leaving them at the company door. Future Tech Visions From CES R. Scott Raynovich 1/11/2012 39 comments Tech visionaries discuss the products of the future. Pennies From Heaven: Romney Stimulus Program Marvin Kitman 1/11/2012 20 comments Mitt Romney spent a lot of money to win the Iowa caucus. But a smart businessman like him should have eliminated the middleman and given the cash directly to voters. Traffic, Crowds, & Snooki: The Real CES Noreen Seebacher 1/10/2012 28 comments The 2012 International CES brings whole new meaning to the perils of too many people, especially so-called celebrities, in even big spaces. Scary Truths About Financial Advisers Jack Waymire 1/10/2012 33 comments There are some very unsavory facts you should know about financial advisers and representatives. CES Investor's Guide: All in the Chips R. Scott Raynovich 1/9/2012 20 comments As the world's most hyped technology show gets under way, investors probably want to take a look at some beaten-up suppliers. Comic Books Find New Life in Digital Apps Joey's Journal 1/9/2012 36 comments Comic book sales were lagging before technology changed the publishing industry. But now technology just might be the industry's new Super Hero. Five Structural Issues in Job Market R. Scott Raynovich 1/6/2012 24 comments Many jobs are disappearing and not coming back -- and it's a complex, long-term issue. Slideshow: Dodging Bulls on Wall Street Noreen Seebacher 1/6/2012 18 comments All investments generate a certain amount of bull. But sometimes you actually get the chance to meet one. Jobs in Wrong Places, Workers With Wrong Skills Noreen Seebacher 1/6/2012 27 comments There may be a lot of people looking for work, but they may lack the work authorizations, skills, or education to fill the vacancies. Other times, they're just in the wrong place. Now's the Time to Come to Aid of Your T-Party Marvin Kitman 1/6/2012 44 comments Instead of whining about being saddled with us socialist-leaning Republicans, the Tea Party should form its own party and allow us to wither away on the roadside. Verizon Wireless Weathers Reliability Issues João-Pierre Ruth 1/5/2012 24 comments Verizon Wireless juggled a PR mistake and a network outage in the final weeks of last year. The question is how it will proceed in 2012. Shaking Up Energy Business in Ohio Noreen Seebacher 1/5/2012 38 comments On New Year's Eve, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook eastern Ohio. Now it may shake the state's oil boom. Investor Uprisers Still Fearful About Economy R. Scott Raynovich 1/4/2012 32 comments More than 70% of those polled expect weak economic conditions to persist somewhere in the world in 2012. Choose an ETF for the Right Reasons Erik Liik 1/4/2012 13 comments The right ETF depends on your investment objectives and risk tolerance. Top Non-Expectations for 2012 R. Scott Raynovich 1/3/2012 31 comments Why try to predict things that are going to happen when it's easier to predict things that are unlikely to happen? 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