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Consumers Too Depressed for Optimism
Noreen Seebacher 8/31/2011 30 comments
The economy is a mess -- and consumers feel an increasing sense of despair and pessimism about the ability of the government to change it. But hey, stocks rallied.

Cheap Stocks Lighting Up the Screens
R. Scott Raynovich 8/30/2011 27 comments
Stock screens are bringing up lots of value candidates, which may be explaining the recent rally.

A Novel Banking Port in the Storm: Fewer Fees
Noreen Seebacher 8/29/2011 19 comments
One of the most unusual effects of Hurricane Irene: unexpected compassion from a major bank.

How Big Oil Could Have Stopped Ghaddafi
Marvin Kitman 8/29/2011 15 comments
Oil execs need to find new ways to protect their interests – and bloodlessly nudge despots from power.

IU Weekly Update: Bernankster Says Stay Tuned, Stocks Rally
R. Scott Raynovich 8/26/2011 28 comments
It was a busy week in the news cycle and in markets, with the Federal Reserve chairman's speech, Steve Jobs retiring, and Warren Buffett making some moves.

Homeowners Battle Insurance Tab
Noreen Seebacher 8/26/2011 28 comments
You can be penalized with higher insurance rates because of someone else's mistakes, and you may have to insure your house for more than even the most generous bank appraiser says it is worth.

Warren Wins on BAC, But You Might Lose
R. Scott Raynovich 8/25/2011 15 comments
When Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway does a big deal with a bank, it has huge advantages over the average investor.

Five Things We Learned From Steve Jobs
Noreen Seebacher 8/25/2011 25 comments
It's hard to say goodbye to Steve Jobs, because he's synonymous with the innovation the company he founded represents, and because he overcame so much to find success.

Little Company Makes 'Big, Fun Stuff''
Steven N. Czetli 8/25/2011 14 comments
TechPrecision makes 'big stuff' that requires tight tolerances across vertical markets ranging from solar energy and defense to cancer treatment and passive nuclear reactors.

Gold Update: What to Make of the Latest Gold Panic
R. Scott Raynovich 8/24/2011 19 comments
Gold is having another violent correction. Be patient, but the bull market is not over.

So You Want to Refinance Your Mortgage...
Noreen Seebacher 8/24/2011 24 comments
Not everyone qualifies to refinance. But if you think you might, do the math. You may be able to benefit from rates near record lows.

The Two Faces of Derivatives
Peter Bible 8/24/2011 4 comments
Derivatives provoke strong reactions. But perhaps the problem isn't the derivatives themselves, but rather, the ways the derivatives are used.

Should We Blame the Boomers?
R. Scott Raynovich 8/23/2011 12 comments
Aging populations in developed nations will continue to stress world finances, a trend that's just starting in the United States.

My Dahling Arianna & Other AOL Tales
Marvin Kitman 8/23/2011 15 comments
Huffington Post is free market capitalism in its purest form. Everybody works for free, a capitalist's wildest dream come true.

Governors' Ploy Creates Transparent Heroes
John Jordan 8/23/2011 5 comments
The governors of New York and New Jersey claim their 10-year, $25.1B capital program will prevent significant hikes in tolls and fares on NYC bridges and tunnels. But is it enough?

Some Homeowners Are Too Broke for Low Rates
Noreen Seebacher 8/22/2011 20 comments
If a homeowner is struggling but current on a 6% or 7% mortgage, it just stands to reason he'd be in a better position if he could lower his interest rate. But odds are he can't.

State Tax Policies Put Job Growth at Risk
Cary D. McMillan 8/22/2011 11 comments
When the financial crisis hit, businesses and individuals cut back spending. But many governments, because they have the ability to tax, chose a different route.

IU Weekly Update: Global Chaos Reigns
R. Scott Raynovich 8/19/2011 19 comments
Global economic turmoil reigns as the debt bomb ticks off in all the markets.

The Difference Between a Buck & Being Bucked
The Spin 8/19/2011 19 comments
I just don't get why chief executives try to pull the wool over our eyes about the correlation about their $1 salaries and the confidence of the business.

Prospectin' the Bakken
R. Scott Raynovich 8/18/2011 18 comments
A tour of the Bakken oil boom towns with a group of real-estate investors.

Don't Expect Home Builders to Boost Employment
John Jordan 8/18/2011 15 comments
How will potential home buyers react to the messes in Wsshington and on Wall Street? I'll guess "badly" – and predict conditions will likely go from bad to worse.

Feds Find $360M to Boost Small Business
Noreen Seebacher 8/17/2011 14 comments
The federal government is giving away another $360 million to create jobs and boost small-business lending. Let's hope it meets its objectives better than Cash for Clunkers or Making Home Affordable.

Beware the Earnings Trap
R. Scott Raynovich 8/17/2011 13 comments
Be forewarned. The stock market tends to peak when S&P 500 earnings are great and trough when earnings are terrible.

AMSC Could Catch a Lift From Better Winds
Tony Kau 8/16/2011 11 comments
It's been a while since "good things" and "attractive" were used to describe American Superconductor. So why do analysts remain generally enthusiastic, with one calling it a "hidden gem?"

In Case You Missed It: Jobs, Economy Top Issues
Noreen Seebacher 8/16/2011 28 comments
If you simplify the latest research from Fannie Mae, it comes down to this: We’re worried about losing our homes, and our jobs, and worried the economy is heading in the wrong direction.

You're Getting Older... But Maybe Not Wiser
Noreen Seebacher 8/15/2011 18 comments
Most of us spend more time worrying about accumulating money for our retirement than spending it wisely once we get there.

Say It Ain't So, Rupert
Marvin Kitman 8/15/2011 7 comments
How did Rupert Murdoch manage to buy US TV stations in violation of FCC laws? Well, let me tell you.

GT Solar Rebadges
Noreen Seebacher 8/12/2011 13 comments
The former GT Solar has changed its name to GT Advanced Technologies Inc. to reflect diversification of its business beyond the solar industry.

Insider Sales Don't Inspire Confidence in Cisco
R. Scott Raynovich 8/12/2011 12 comments
Cisco perked up on an upbeat earnings report, but insiders have mostly unloaded shares in the past six months.

Invest, Defer, or Get Off the Road
John Jordan 8/12/2011 14 comments
An interesting scenario is playing out in New York and New Jersey that has all the ingredients for a case study on the nation's infrastructure. It's worth keeping an eye on.

Predicting the Economy Is Like Throwing Darts
Noreen Seebacher 8/11/2011 19 comments
It's entertaining to read market forecasts. But it's even more entertaining to re-read old market forecasts, just to see how far off base some of the predictions really were.

Cisco Hops 17% on Earnings
R. Scott Raynovich 8/11/2011 5 comments
Cisco shares vault on improved margins, revenue growth, and cost-cutting. Investors hope it will continue.

Fed Losing the Confidence Game
R. Scott Raynovich 8/10/2011 7 comments
The Fed's policy announcement yesterday may be viewed as yet another botched rescue attempt.

As the Economy Tanks, Bad News Gets Worse
Noreen Seebacher 8/9/2011 26 comments
Americans are depressed, at least according to the latest research from Consumer Reports. The good news: You shouldn't believe it. The bad news: It's probably worse.

Failing the Lessons of History
Ann C. Logue 8/9/2011 37 comments
We're in a liquidity trap. The sad thing is: We didn't have to be here. Even worse: We're not getting out any time soon.

S&P Rating a Moot Point – It's the Debt Bomb, Stupid
R. Scott Raynovich 8/8/2011 25 comments
The media and politicians are running around blaming each other, but the reality is plain and simple -- a long era of unwinding the global debt bubble.

Rent to Own: Multifamily Posts Strong Results
John Jordan 8/8/2011 5 comments
The multifamily or rental apartment business has grown so strong that owners and landlords are hiking rents in response to low vacancies in many markets.

Licensegate: How the FCC Gave Away NYC's Channel 5
Marvin Kitman 8/8/2011 9 comments
Lawyer David Honig proved the FCC had reasons to reject Rupert Murdoch's application for a broadcast license renewal. But Murdoch got it anyway.

IU Weekly Summary: Downdraft
R. Scott Raynovich 8/5/2011 14 comments
The market went down.

So What if the Sky Is Falling – Just Duck & Cover
Noreen Seebacher 8/5/2011 14 comments
Time to get bombarded with the media's coverage of another financial calamity. So keep living, and resist the urge to panic.

This Rout Could Be Just the Beginning
R. Scott Raynovich 8/5/2011 12 comments
No one knows whether we're at the bottom market or how long this "correction" may last.

Online Banking: Riskier Than Cash Under a Mattress
Noreen Seebacher 8/4/2011 23 comments
Contrary to what you might think, commercial bank accounts are not protected from online banking fraud as well as personal accounts are.

Brewing Up Some Interest in Anheuser-Busch
Tony Kau 8/4/2011 7 comments
Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest beer producer worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 200 brands distributed in 120 countries. How's it stack up to competitors?

Australian Skeletons in America's Closet
Marvin Kitman 8/3/2011 16 comments
Any day now, the federal hound dogs are liable to stumble on a case dealing with the very foundation of the Murdoch broadcast and cable networks. Call it "The Great License Heist of 1985."

Stock Market Pattern Shows History Repeats Itself
Goodman’s Goodies 8/3/2011 8 comments
The correlation between the stock markets starting Jan. 1, 2010, and Jan. 1, 2006, now stands at an unbelievable 91.5%.

Markets Crushed as Red Flags Abound
R. Scott Raynovich 8/2/2011 9 comments
Markets sell off hard as worries about economic data and European banking crisis gather steam.

Gold Move Enters Parabolic Stage
R. Scott Raynovich 8/2/2011 13 comments
Gold is about to enter its most aggressive stage of the bull market yet.

The High Costs of Back-to-School Shopping
Noreen Seebacher 8/2/2011 23 comments
Bargain back-to-school shopping is making a comeback. But as any veteran shopper can attest, it's not necessarily as easy as it sounds.

PepsiCo May Have Lost Its Fizz
Tony Kau 8/1/2011 10 comments
PepsiCo share prices are flat for the year, and there’s slower growth on the horizon. It may be time for investors to reevaluate their committment.

Plenty of Blame to Go Around
John Jordan 8/1/2011 23 comments
It's time to point fingers at some of the people and institutions that have contributed to the mess in the US and world economies.

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