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2011 IPO Rhythm: Pop & Fizzle
Noreen Seebacher 12/30/2011 32 comments
Investing in IPOs is always a gamble. And this year, that gamble rarely paid off.

Lies, Damned Lies, & Statistics
Goodman’s Goodies 12/29/2011 62 comments
As investors, we should base opinions about the economy on reality, rather than the subtle things politicians and trade groups do to manage the news.

The Faded Glory of Sears & Kmart
Noreen Seebacher 12/28/2011 56 comments
Consumers aren't flocking to Sears or Kmart, because they don't have reasons to shop there.

Companies to Watch in Biotech Bull Market
Rod Raynovich 12/28/2011 34 comments
Biotech continues to fare well, despite global market gloom, and a number of firms are poised to prosper in 2012.

Deck the Hall With Political Folly
Marvin Kitman 12/27/2011 8 comments
Too bad plans for a real Christmas family feud-type show to fill the time slot vacated by the Republican debare in Iowa tonight fell apart.

Aristocrats & Robber Barons: Hide Your Money
Jack Waymire 12/26/2011 31 comments
There's an incestuous relationship between politicians and Wall Street executives -- and it doesn't benefit you.

The Biggest, Boldest Business Blunders of the Year
Sherri Cruz 12/23/2011 27 comments
There were an unbelievable number of bad business moves in 2011. Here are some of the most memorable, in alphabetical order.

Smartphones Threaten to Topple Game Consoles
Joey's Journal 12/23/2011 44 comments
The idea of the cellphone (and now the tablet) as a mobile gaming platform has gained so much steam that game consoles could be things of the past.

2011: The Year in Charts
R. Scott Raynovich 12/22/2011 22 comments
Major geopolitical events drove market volatility in 2011. Here are the big themes.

The Holiday Party for Lost Souls
The Spin 12/22/2011 41 comments
Some surprise guests showed up at Investor Uprising's first annual uprising.

Top 10 Head Fakes of 2011: Part 3
Lenore Elle Hawkins 12/22/2011 19 comments
Ready... set... watch the market change course! Here are the final four of the Top 10 ways it faked investors this year.

All I Want for Christmas...
John Jordan 12/21/2011 20 comments
If I could have just a few of the things on my wish list, our economy and quality of life would be much improved.

Wake Up, America: The Biggest Story of 2011
Marvin Kitman 12/21/2011 26 comments
The Tea Party has its principles -- and doesn't care who suffers.

Top 10 Head Fakes of 2011: Part 2
Lenore Elle Hawkins 12/21/2011 14 comments
Think you know which way the market will move? Here are three more of the Top 10 Head Fakes of 2011.

As AT&T's Deal Flops, Spectrum Pops
R. Scott Raynovich 12/20/2011 40 comments
It's a good day to be in the spectrum business after the collapse of the AT&T/T-Mobile USA deal.

Top 10 Head Fakes of 2011: Part 1
Lenore Elle Hawkins 12/20/2011 14 comments
Sometimes the market looks like it will move in one direction only to reverse. Here's the first three of the year's Top 10 Head Fakes.

New Report: All About MLPs
R. Scott Raynovich 12/19/2011 22 comments
Interest in Master Limited Partnerships has skyrocketed because of their income-producing characteristics, but some investors still find them hard to understand. We have the inside dope.

Looking for Stocks in the Stars
Joey's Journal 12/19/2011 27 comments
A quarter of all Americans believe in astrology. And some of them use it to make financial investments.

Hard Drive Shortage Disrupting Tech Sector
João-Pierre Ruth 12/19/2011 34 comments
Floods in Thailand are affecting hard drive manufacturing -- and if production slows, demand for other computer components will falter.

Who Says Making a Pie Is Easy?
Goodman’s Goodies 12/16/2011 59 comments
Musings from a technical analyst on life, work, and the politicians who influence both.

Politics Are Pushing NYS Bridge Project
John Jordan 12/16/2011 36 comments
State and federal officials have issued marching orders to rebuild the busy Tappan Zee Bridge. Now!

Gold: It's More Than a Hedge Against Inflation
Noreen Seebacher 12/15/2011 31 comments
Gold holds up just as well as an investment during periods of deflation as it does when prices climb.

Can You Trump This?
Marvin Kitman 12/15/2011 28 comments
Not many Republican Presidentual contenders want to go to Iowa in late December. Neither does Donald Trump.

Here's Where to Find Value in 2012 & Beyond
David O. Taylor 12/14/2011 29 comments
Ten answers to the timeless question: Where can we put our money so that it will increase in value?

Top 10 Predictions for 2012 From IHS
Noreen Seebacher 12/14/2011 25 comments
Raise a glass to the New Year – and a world teetering between minimal growth and a repeat recession.

Free Barney Frank
Marvin Kitman 12/13/2011 20 comments
Barney Frank has always been one of my favorite congressmen. He is the only man in the 20th – or 21st century – ever to beat Bill O’Reilly in a debate.

Can You Still Trust the Citi?
Jack Waymire 12/13/2011 32 comments
Citigroup’s willingness to pay a fine without admitting guilt should make investors rethink their relationships with the bank.

The Real Portfolio Update
R. Scott Raynovich 12/12/2011 18 comments
An update on some trades in the real model portfolio that were made today.

Business Execs Cautious on 2012
Noreen Seebacher 12/12/2011 16 comments
Senior finance executives are more cautious than optimistic about business prospects in 2012.

Netflix Faces Rivals in Streaming Video Wars
João-Pierre Ruth 12/9/2011 36 comments
Netflix is out of touch with its customers. And now competitors are nipping at its heels.

Wondering if Those Jobs Numbers Work
Sherri Cruz 12/9/2011 48 comments
Many people were skeptical of the Labor Department’s November jobs report. But is it as bad as many are making it sound?

Corzine's Clueless and Sorry About MF Global
R. Scott Raynovich 12/8/2011 25 comments
Jon Corzine tries to strike a sympathetic note for former MF Global customers. Much of his testimony depicts him as ignorant to the details leading to the firm's failure.

Strange Signs of – Gasp! – Cooperation in NY
John Jordan 12/8/2011 28 comments
Lawmakers in Albany – frustrated by the gridlock in Washington – are doing something different. They're actually working together to create solutions.

Cain's Betrayal: The Show Must Go On
Marvin Kitman 12/8/2011 20 comments
Herman Cain was the life of the 2012 Republican Presidential Debates. Doesn't he know the damage his campaign suspension will have on the TV spectacles?

The Demise of Sacred Cows
Lenore Elle Hawkins 12/7/2011 22 comments
The half-point easing of rates by the central banks last week only buys a little more time. So what's with the market rally?

What I Learned About Loans in College
Joey's Journal 12/7/2011 54 comments
While my student debt has turned into a much needed exercise in fiscal responsibility, many college students have simply taken on more debt than they can handle.

The Bad Math Behind Fed's 'Secret $7.7 Trillion'
R. Scott Raynovich 12/6/2011 37 comments
The $7.7 trillion of Federal Reserve loans has been downgraded to $1.5 trillion.

How Many Politicians Does It Take to Screw In a Light Bulb?
The Spin 12/6/2011 19 comments
Once upon a time, when people wanted to get things done, they asked a busy person. Now they form a task force.

Weighing the Odds of Probability
Goodman’s Goodies 12/6/2011 10 comments
The Morning Star is a three-day pattern that forms after a sharp market decline -- and it can signal bullish trends in the market.

Porn, Perception & Corporate Brands
Noreen Seebacher 12/5/2011 21 comments
Many companies have already snapped up new .XXX domain names. But a surprising number have not, including The New York Times, Mazda, and major TV stations.

Is There a Historian in the House?
Marvin Kitman 12/5/2011 42 comments
Newt Gingrich said he earned $300,000 from Freddie Mac for his "advice as a historian." But according to Bloomberg News, he actually earned closer to $1.8 million.

About That EPPY Award...
R. Scott Raynovich 12/2/2011 24 comments
Our content investment has resulted in an award. We intend to make the Website even better.

SEC Position a Travesty for Investors
Jack Waymire 12/2/2011 18 comments
The SEC claims it does not have the staff or resources to take Citigroup to court to prove it committed fraud. Is that a reasonable position for an agency that's supposed to protect investors?

AT&T Deal for T-Mobile Circles the Drain
João-Pierre Ruth 12/2/2011 18 comments
AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA is on shaky ground, and that may be a good thing for consumers.

How to Save the Euro
Axel Merk 12/1/2011 13 comments
The Eurozone nations need to listen to the bond markets and put their countries back on the path to fiscal sustainability.

Being Nice, 0% Financing & Other Holiday Traps
Noreen Seebacher 12/1/2011 34 comments
The simple thought of being nice is enough to put nearly one in seven Americans into a spiraling downer. Guess how they feel when they lose money, too?

Coming to Grips With the New Normal
John Jordan 12/1/2011 16 comments
Maybe consumers have simply come to the realization that things may not be the same as they were back in 2007 for a very long time.

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