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    Exxon Can Regain Energy

    Though mixed quarterly results failed to excite investors, a rising dividend and aggressive buyback program should boost shares.

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    The Far East's Opportunities and Perils

    Is Japan's cheap-money policy planting the seeds for an Asian financial crisis? And what will China's Alibaba be worth when it goes public?

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    Padding Lilly's Earnings Outlook

    MKM Partners raised estimates and lifted the target price to $57 from $53.

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    Oilfield Servicers Strong Below the Surface

    Credit Suisse says business is too good now to show a "recovery" trajectory.

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    No Jumping for Juniper

    Wedbush says the networker faces less capital spending by service providers.

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    Don't Be Disenchanted With Disney

    Even with shares near an all-time high, "spectacular growth in free cash flow" should lead to more magic for investors.

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    The $22,500 Bicycle

    By Michelle Lodge

    Consider a handmade bicycle by Richard Sachs, Il Massimo, or Signature Cycles when you hit the boardwalk this summer.

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    Alex Eule interviews JPMorgan advisor Scott Siegel on how to get income without taking excessive risk.

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    A Vein of Hope for Gold Miners

    By ANDREW BARY

    The miners have probably the most hated stocks in the market—and not without reason. Now they're getting their acts together. Why Newmont and Goldcorp could rise 40%.

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    WEEK OF April 20

    Dow 16,000!

    By JACK WILLOUGHBY

    Our latest Big Money poll shows record levels of bullishness among America's money managers, despite concerns about the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve policy, and Europe's financial mess.

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    At Last, Something Better Than Junk

    High-yield bonds aren't the only way to get decent income these days. The stocks of "business-development companies" can offer better yields and lower risks.

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    A Different Approach to Income

    The Matthews China Dividend fund eschews many of the big, fast-growing stocks most fund managers (and indexes) gravitate toward. Its focus on dividend-paying smaller companies has paid off handsomely.

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    Chiquita Brands Has Appeal

    The banana giant's shares could rise 20% or more as it refocuses on its core businesses—bananas and packaged salads.

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    Investors' Complaint About Portnoys' Management

    Real-estate investors Barry Portnoy and son Adam are facing an activists' challenge over CommonWealth REIT, which they run via another firm.

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    The French Enlightenment

    François-Henri Pinault, head of French luxury firm PPR, runs a lucrative stable of luxury, sport and lifestyle brands. Prepped by a powerful father, Pinault is taking PPR in new, more caring directions.