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Time Is Money, Friend
Joey's Journal 3/30/2012 22 comments
Speed, efficiency, and dependability make high-speed rail an integral part of daily commuting in Japan. The rail system also contributes to the Japanese economy.

NYS Rolling Dice on Gaming
John Jordan 3/30/2012 38 comments
New York State officials have proposed legalized gambling as a way to address budget shortfalls. Now it just looks like a matter of time before the cards are played.

Will New RadioShack Low Finally Bring Buyers?
R. Scott Raynovich 3/29/2012 23 comments
RadioShack has dropped 3% to a new low. Will its value finally be recognized?

Citrix Goes Virtual
Tech-Stock Prospector 3/29/2012 11 comments
Citrix stock moved back above $80 for the first time since July this week. The stock is one to watch if we get another correction.

Don't Be Fooled by Modest Economic Improvements
Lenore Elle Hawkins 3/29/2012 55 comments
The economy is showing some improvement. But keep your eyes on warning signs like these.

Smell the Coffee... Before Prices Climb
Noreen Seebacher 3/28/2012 50 comments
Since hitting a near record of $3.09 a pound in May 2011, coffee prices have plunged. But don't expect them to stay low.

US Economy Strengthens, but Dangers Still Abound
Lenore Elle Hawkins 3/28/2012 28 comments
The fragile US economy is showing sparks of life. But don't hold your breath for any raging recovery.

Building a Business Case for Railroads
Joey's Journal 3/27/2012 29 comments
Public transportation use is at record highs. Maybe it's time for rail to stage a comeback.

Bankers Have Their Own Fun With Brackets
Noreen Seebacher 3/27/2012 19 comments
Bankers have their own ways of having fun with brackets.

Paper Savings Bonds? Gone!
Edward Klink 3/26/2012 32 comments
You can't buy paper savings bonds anymore, and you may not be earning any interest on the bonds you still hold.

The Curious Case of Not Guilty Scammers
Marvin Kitman 3/26/2012 18 comments
A lot of scammers get off in court by settling the charges without admitting guilt. Now some judges are asking why.

EMC Gets a Cloud Boost
Tech-Stock Prospector 3/23/2012 11 comments
Shares of storage vendor EMC are up 35% this year. And some analysts think the stock has more room to run.

Disney Stinging From 'John Carter' Losses
João-Pierre Ruth 3/23/2012 28 comments
The movie John Carter is expected to lose millions of dollars. It's a good thing Disney can handle the blow.

Turning to Digital to Save Newspapers
Joey's Journal 3/22/2012 47 comments
Newspapers are dying. Can digital formats save them?

Calling for Help After the iPhone Update
Noreen Seebacher 3/22/2012 46 comments
Apple's helpful software updates don't necessarily fix iPhone problems – and they often create new ones.

SolarWinds Worth a Look on Breakout
R. Scott Raynovich 3/21/2012 13 comments
The IT software management firm Solarwinds hits an all-time high on the announcement of a new virtualization product.

End Gingrichcare Now
Marvin Kitman 3/21/2012 28 comments
Taxpayers are paying for the Secret Service detail assigned to guard Newt Gingrich. But with no chance to win the nomination, the only question to ask is "Why?"

When Stockbrokers Were Customers’ Men
Jack Waymire 3/21/2012 19 comments
Stockbrokers used to worry about their customers' money. Now they just worry about making money.

Questionable Messages & Off-the-Mark Marketing
The Spin 3/20/2012 22 comments
When is going too far "too far?" Here's a primer on not twisting messages and marketing efforts.

Congress Plays Kick the Can With Highway Bill
John Jordan 3/20/2012 19 comments
The Senate passed a bill that calls for $109 billion in highway and mass transit spending during the next two years. The next move is up to the House.

The Apple iDividend & Some Quick AAPL Facts
R. Scott Raynovich 3/19/2012 22 comments
Apple's paying a 1.8% dividend. That's great, but don't expect another 4,500% return during the next 10 years.

Rally Needs Dow Theory Support
Goodman’s Goodies 3/19/2012 21 comments
According to Dow Theory, unless the Dow Transportation Index makes a new high, we should expect the market to head south.

Competition Heats Up in IT Security
Tech-Stock Prospector 3/19/2012 20 comments
IDC estimates the worldwide UTM market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 13.3% and will top $3.8 billion by 2015. Here are the companies that are leading that growth.

Sloppy Paperwork Makes It Harder to Refinance
Noreen Seebacher 3/16/2012 45 comments
Some banks try to make it easier to refinance. Bank of America might, too... if it could find the necessary paperwork.

Yahoo Needs Direction, for Everyone's Sake
João-Pierre Ruth 3/16/2012 21 comments
Yahoo has devolved from a once-dominant Internet company to a firm in search of identity and direction. The results so far have left investors confused.

The Kids Aren't Moving, but They're Alright
Joey's Journal 3/15/2012 76 comments
Gen Y is really staying close to home. Some 35% don't even have driver's licenses. But is it really surprising?

Another Gold Panic – Why I'm Buying
R. Scott Raynovich 3/15/2012 18 comments
Gold suffers another panic attack, as it has many times before.

Questions for Investors Surround JOBS Act
Sherri Cruz 3/14/2012 25 comments
Congress is trying to make it easier for companies to go public. But that may not be good for investors.

More Credit, More Sub-Prime Borrowing (Again)
Noreen Seebacher 3/14/2012 14 comments
Demand for credit is up. And so is borrowing by non-prime borrowers.

Remember: The Fed Is Often Wrong
R. Scott Raynovich 3/13/2012 13 comments
Don't be fooled by the misplaced arrogance of the Fed.

DOJ Wants a Piece of Apple
Joey's Journal 3/13/2012 23 comments
Government officials here and abroad think Apple may have used unethical means to boost profits from e-book sales.

Rush Limbaugh & the Sponsors Rush to Judgment
Marvin Kitman 3/12/2012 49 comments
Rush Limbaugh was totally wrong to spew venom about a Georgetown law student. But his sponsors were wrong to respond to the backlash, too.

Fees Take a Bite Out of Your Investments
Jack Waymire 3/12/2012 32 comments
You have to expect fees when you make investments. But it's important to understand what you're paying.

Apple Gets Lukewarm Reaction With New iPad
João-Pierre Ruth 3/9/2012 75 comments
Despite its design and visual appeal, the new iPad raises a question about the pace of innovation at Apple.

Dig Through Your Data to Save Money
Noreen Seebacher 3/9/2012 22 comments
Everyone has your personal information. You should have it, too. It might even help you save some money.

Introducing the New IU Model Portfolio
R. Scott Raynovich 3/8/2012 8 comments
Introducing the IU Model Portfolio which combines many of our best investment ideas.

The Fed: Searching for Policy in the Mirror
Axel Merk 3/8/2012 10 comments
The Fed's policy of providing comfort to everyone poses risks to economic stability, as well as the US dollar.

Five Investing Lessons From “Shark Tank”
Edward Klink 3/8/2012 24 comments
You can lean a lot about the qualities of top investors by watching the TV show "Shark Tank."

Earn Nothing, Learn Nothing
Joey's Journal 3/7/2012 25 comments
Internships are supposed to be mutually beneficial. But under current conditions, internships are more like slave labor.

Diffusion Index Can Be a Useful Barometer
Goodman’s Goodies 3/7/2012 8 comments
When you don't understand how your stocks are moving, a diffusion index can help you figure it out.

$5B Bridge on Schedule for Election Season
John Jordan 3/6/2012 56 comments
A long awaited bridge is being replaced in New York just in time for election day. What a photo op.

Dance, Baby, Dance!
Marvin Kitman 3/6/2012 56 comments
Dance mania may be the result of extreme levels of psychological stress or spiritual despair. That certainly sounds like what the Republican party is suffering from right now.

Home-Related Stocks Could Benefit From Uptick
Sherri Cruz 3/5/2012 10 comments
Numerous homebuilder and home store stocks stand to gain from the improvement in the housing market. And now may be the time to buy.

Qlik is Clicking
Tech-Stock Prospector 3/5/2012 9 comments
Qlik Technologies helps enterprise customers increase business intelligence through analysis of transactional data.

The Great Inflation Debate
Noreen Seebacher 3/2/2012 26 comments
How much inflation is there really? An alternate inflation index tries to measure the cost of everyday goods – and the numbers are worse than the Consumer Price Index.

SEC Should Focus on Prevention
Jack Waymire 3/2/2012 16 comments
The SEC wants an extra $245 million to protect investors. But the money won't help unless it starts focusing more on preventing than detecting it.

Out of Vocus
Tech-Stock Prospector 3/1/2012 21 comments
Shares of Vocus, a provider of cloud-baaed solutions for marketing and public relations, dropped 40% yesterday. What happened?

Sprint Still Hoping to Raise Its Game
João-Pierre Ruth 3/1/2012 35 comments
A rumored deal between Sprint and MetroPCS Communications reportedly just died in the boardroom. But Sprint is still hungry for spectrum.

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