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Obama's Housing Relief No Silver Bullet
John Jordan 10/31/2011 19 comments
The latest changes to the federal government's home refinancing plan are just a start -- a stopgap measure until unemployment falls and high inventories of unsold homes decline.

Frustrated Before My Time
Joey's Journal 10/31/2011 34 comments
I'm frustrated. And the silly antics that some Occupy Wall Street protesters are engaging in aren't helping.

IU Weekly Update: Europe Is Saved! (Oh, Wait, Is It?)
R. Scott Raynovich 10/28/2011 7 comments

Pop-Up Stores: Here to Stay?
Sherri Cruz 10/28/2011 25 comments
The new concept of flash-retailing has taken hold with a number of large companies utilizing the concept.

The Great Euro-Cover
R. Scott Raynovich 10/27/2011 19 comments
The deal is finally here. But where is the real money?

Gold & the Money Supply Update: Stealth-flation?
R. Scott Raynovich 10/26/2011 11 comments
Money is being printed at the fastest rate in history, so it's silly to question why gold is going up.

The Murdoch Follies of 2011
Marvin Kitman 10/26/2011 10 comments
There has been some dissatisfaction with the management of News Corp. And the story is just getting started.

Europe's Hall of Mirrors
R. Scott Raynovich 10/25/2011 18 comments
Europe's complicated rescue plans look ready to disappoint.

The Cycle of Debt, With Carmen Reinhart
Lenore Elle Hawkins 10/25/2011 9 comments
Once a society falls into a cycle of financial repression and liquidation of public debt, there are only three ways to recover.

Occupy Wall Street's Family Version
Noreen Seebacher 10/24/2011 40 comments
Family Night at Occupy Wall Street was a special event to encourage parents to bring their children to the protest. It felt more like a party.

RIM... We Need to Talk
João-Pierre Ruth 10/24/2011 26 comments
With its shares fluctuating around $22 late last week, the maker of BlackBerry devices looks like a shadow of its former self.

Being Quiet, Staying Vocal
The Spin 10/21/2011 27 comments
Groupon has become a poster child for what not to do during an SEC quiet period. But the company still has a lot of spins left.

Are You Ready for President Romney?
Marvin Kitman 10/21/2011 21 comments
I've watched the debates and read all the stories about which Presidential candidate is or isn't running ninth in the straw polls and opinion surveys. And I'm ashamed to admit, I am still undecided.

Dealing With Market Chaos & Volatility
R. Scott Raynovich 10/20/2011 18 comments
This volatile market can wreak havoc on investor psychology. I have a plan for managing it.

The Young & the Jobless
Joey's Journal 10/20/2011 40 comments
My job search has resulted in a multitude of frustrations, one attempted scam, and zero offers of employment. What's a young adult supposed to do?

Job Stimulus Light
John Jordan 10/20/2011 12 comments
A pared down stimulus focused on highway and bridge construction could compel some from the GOP to defect.

Hunting for Dividends in Telecom
R. Scott Raynovich 10/19/2011 10 comments
For investors looking for dividends, the telecom sector is one place to look. Our new report outlines the risks and the rewards.

Understanding the Euro Zone
Lenore Elle Hawkins 10/19/2011 18 comments
The euro joined the Teutonic north with the Club Med south under a unified currency but provided for neither a unified fiscal policy nor effective controls.

Measuring Market Volatility: Another Look at VIX
Goodman’s Goodies 10/18/2011 10 comments
The VIX Index is an important tool that helps us figure where we are in the market cycle. So let’s see if we can profit from it.

Narrowing the Target for Occupy Wall Street
Marvin Kitman 10/18/2011 19 comments
When the elements turn wetter, windier, and colder, I suspect the Occupy Wall Street revolutionaries will return home and wait for the revolution to provide jobsjobsjobs.

Reform Immigration, Improve the Economy
Noreen Seebacher 10/17/2011 14 comments
America may lose future entrepreneurs to other countries if it maintains an immigration system that turns potential immigrants away, a bipartisan group suggests.

Citigroup, Wells Earnings Lead to Head-Scratching
R. Scott Raynovich 10/17/2011 7 comments
Two big banks reports lead to opposite reactions in the markets -- but does anybody really know?

IU Weekly Update: Getting Seasick Yet?
R. Scott Raynovich 10/14/2011 11 comments
The S&P 500 can't break out of its range, but it's testing the high end again so next week holds a crucial answer.

That Was Quick, Qwikster
João-Pierre Ruth 10/14/2011 36 comments
It can be hard for a company to pull off a strategy change, no matter how it is rationalized. Just ask Netflix.

Talking Trash About ESPN: America’s Most Sacred Sports Institution
Marvin Kitman 10/14/2011 20 comments
What does a singer's quirky political opinions have to do with a song that has reached the iconic level of an American folk song?

Tax-Loss Harvesting Could Save You Money
Erik Liik 10/13/2011 13 comments
Tax-loss harvesting means selling investments in which you have a loss and then taking a federal tax deduction on that loss or using losses to offset investment gains, potentially lowering your tax bill.

Economics 101: System Too Complex to Succeed
David O. Taylor 10/13/2011 13 comments
Maybe we need an economic system that's less complex, less interdependent, and more supportive of entrepreneurs.

Protest Zeitgeist: Anger About a Broken System
R. Scott Raynovich 10/12/2011 28 comments
Maybe the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street are about the same thing.

Wall Street Braces for Weaker Outlook
John Jordan 10/12/2011 22 comments
No one seems to be shedding too many tears for Wall Street these days, despite the fact profits are down, job losses will continue, and bonuses will be smaller than last year.

Occupy Wall Street Spills Over to Main Street
Noreen Seebacher 10/11/2011 52 comments
It's easy to dismiss the Occupy Wall Street protesters. But before you do, ask yourself an honest question: Is the status quo your vision for America?

Keep Your Belts Fastened: It's Still a Wild Ride
Lenore Elle Hawkins 10/11/2011 21 comments
Brace for another recession. And don't look to the Fed for help. Any further action on the Fed's part is simply shooting a water pistol at a charging buffalo.

The $imp$on$: D'oh!
Marvin Kitman 10/10/2011 18 comments
There was a particularly nasty battle last week at Fox TV over The Simpsons. It could have been curtains for the series.

Five Things That Sound Good About Dolby
Sherri Cruz 10/7/2011 16 comments
Dolby has a number of things going for it, including the fact that it's profitable and has minimal debt. That's why I like it, in spite of its market challenges.

Yahoo Looks for Luster With ABC News Deal
João-Pierre Ruth 10/7/2011 13 comments
Yahoo is pairing itself with ABC News to become a more attractive player on the Web. But is it trying to survive on its own or dusting itself off for potential buyers?

Mark of a Good Finance Conference: Swedish Fish
Noreen Seebacher 10/6/2011 15 comments
It's interesting to listen to speakers. But it's far more entertaining to watch finance professionals jockey for a spot in a candy line, or collect freebies from the exhibit hall.

Does the Fed's Operation Twist Lead to QE3?
Axel Merk 10/6/2011 3 comments
With Operation Twist, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke may be laying the groundwork for another quantitative easing phase.

Five Thoughts on Steve Jobs
R. Scott Raynovich 10/6/2011 19 comments
Steve Jobs's grand accomplishment was melding technology with human consciousness.

Say It Ain’t So, Chris: Four More Years
Marvin Kitman 10/5/2011 20 comments
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kept the nation in suspense for weeks about a possible run for the White House. Yesterday, he told the American people to fuhgeddaboudit.

iPhone Users Don't Like the Siri Switcheroo
Noreen Seebacher 10/5/2011 31 comments
Apple pulled the plug on the popular communications app, Siri. Now users find it has mysteriously reappeared on iPhone 4S.

The Flip Side: Some Companies Are Hiring
Sherri Cruz 10/4/2011 23 comments
Companies are hiring. Scores of them... and not just temporary help for the holidays, either.

You Versus the Wall Street System
R. Scott Raynovich 10/4/2011 21 comments
Something the Occupy Wall Street movement is pointing out: There is a system out there, and it's not in your corner.

Inside Occupy Wall Street: People Are Angry
Noreen Seebacher 10/3/2011 40 comments
The NYC Wall Street protests gain momentum. There's something happening here – what it is ain't exactly clear.

Here's How to Get the Economy Moving
John Jordan 10/3/2011 15 comments
It's time to lock our political leaders in a room – and refuse to open the door until they work out a plan to get the economy moving.

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