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Stocks Hit New High Despite Jobless Jump

Stocks Hit New High Despite Jobless Jump

With interest rates so low, investors stick with equities despite choppy jobs and retail data.

Don't Neglect Bonds That Are Boring

Don't Neglect Bonds That Are Boring

The bond market could predict the stock market's future.

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Index Price   Chg. % Chg.
DJIA 10710.55 Up 29.78 0.28%
Nasdaq 2316.74 Up 8.84 0.38%
S&P; 500 1148.46 Up 2.78 0.24%
10 Yr Bd 3.73 Down -0.06 -1.58%
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Investing

The Best Bets in the Oil Patch
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The Best Bets in the Oil Patch

Experts see potential in smaller drilling and pipeline firms.

StockScope: Banking on a Recovery
StockScope

StockScope: Banking on a Recovery

Today's picks focus on the tough year ahead for regional banks.

Have No Fear? Then Add Some
Tradecraft

Have No Fear? Then Add Some

Hoenig: If the market seems unafraid of stocks, then you should be.

3 Small Caps With Rocketing Shares
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3 Small Caps With Rocketing Shares

These companies are growing fast, and investors are clamoring for shares.

Stock Picks: PPG Up, TOL Down
Market Movers

Stock Picks: PPG Up, TOL Down

PPG Industries impresses Citi analysts; Toll Brothers suffers a downgrade.

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Spending

Deciphering Your Bank's Earnings
Bank Notes

Deciphering Your Bank's Earnings

Consumers can get useful information from their bank's earnings report.

Donations for Haiti: How to Give Sensibly
Consumer Action

Donations for Haiti: How to Give Sensibly

In quake's aftermath, calls for aid are rising. Five tips for giving effectively.

Want Better Travel Deals? Join the Club
Deal of the Day

Want Better Travel Deals? Join the Club

Travel-sale sites offer bargains to members. What you need to know.

5 Smart DVDs: Ordinary People
SmartMedia

5 Smart DVDs: Ordinary People

A documentary on a small business, plus a high-def look at WWII grunts.

Small Biz Owners to Shoppers: Stay Put
Small Business

Small Biz Owners to Shoppers: Stay Put

Research suggests pushing customers to buy local might not work.

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Video

Oracle Up on Analyst Chatter
Market Movers

Oracle Up on Analyst ChatterVideo

Analysts expect good things for Oracle after Sun Microsystems acquisition.

Netbooks Adding Features but Remain Affordable
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Netbooks Adding Features but Remain AffordableVideo

New netbooks unveiled at the 2010 Electronics Show.

SmartMoney Magazine

The Big Bond Bubble
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The Big Bond Bubble

Investors poured more than $300 billion into bond funds last year. But bonds are quickly becoming less attractive.

Award Winner: They Survived the Depression
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Award Winner: They Survived the Depression

This look at money pros who lived through the '30s was picked for honors.

 
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