Posted Nov 21st 2008 8:57AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Wal-Mart (WMT), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Federal Natl Mtge (FNM)
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Time to Buy Oil Stocks
Even with gas prices in free fall and the global economy sputtering, now may be the time to bulk up on oil shares (if you dare). http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/20/news/companies/okeefe_oil_stocks.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008112107
Sex, Lies and Subprime Mortgages
It may seem like ancient history now, but not long ago the mortgage industry was turning ordinary people into millionaires. One of them was Sharmen Lane, a high school dropout who, like many other young women during the boom, found her way into an obscure banking job with the clunky title "mortgage wholesaler." Her experience-and the experiences of other wholesalers like her-offers a glimpse into the recklessness and indulgence that drove the industry to ruin. The sexual favors, whistleblower intimidation, and routine fraud behind the fiasco that has triggered the global financial crisis.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_47/b4109070638235.htm?campaign_id=twxa
Continue reading Time to buy oil stocks, how much do you need for retirement now?, medicare fraud risk grows - Today in Money 11/21
Posted Nov 20th 2008 9:14AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Microsoft (MSFT), Intel (INTC), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Alcoa Inc (AA), Sara Lee Corp (SLE), Newell Rubbermaid (NWL), Gannett Co (GCI), Southwest Airlines (LUV), News Corp'B' (NWS), Eastman Kodak (EK), Starwood Hotels Worldwide (HOT), Harley-Davidson (HOG)
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Major U.S. Stocks Drop to Decade LowsAs U.S. Stocks continue their downward spiral many of the most well-known name are plunging to decade or more lows. General Motors is almost at a 70-year low. Among the other companies that have fallen and not able to get up include General Electric, Harley Davidson, Alcoa, Macy's, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Sara Lee, News Corp. Starwood Hotels, Kodak, Gannett, Intel, Newell Rubbermaid, International Paper and more.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/major-sp-stocks.html
The New Subprime: FHA-Backed LoansThe subprime wolves are back. The same people whose reckless practices triggered the global financial crisis are onto a similar scheme that could cost taxpayers tons more.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_48/b4110036448352.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story
Continue reading Major stocks hit 10-year lows, the new subprime & america's best leaders - Today in Money 11/20
Posted Nov 19th 2008 9:02AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Ford Motor (F), Money and Finance Today, Anheuser-Busch Cos (BUD), Gap Inc (GPS), Amer Intl Group (AIG), Yum Brands (YUM), Southwest Airlines (LUV)
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6 Stocks With Little Debt and Lots of Cash FlowBig, reliable dividends never go out of fashion and these six stocks make the grade. They include the Gap, Altria, 3M, Intel, Barnes & Noble and Marathon Oil.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/6-Stocks-With-Little-Debt-Lots-of-Cash-Flow/
5 Potential Surprises to Years' End2008 will go down as a disastrous year for most of the U.S. and it isn't ven over yet. With just a little over a month to go there is still time for more to happen. Here are five additional twists and turns that could still happen.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Five-potential-surprises-years-end/story.aspx?guid=%7BE9371851%2D72B4%2D4823%2DBF95%2DFFBE75925EB0%7D
Continue reading 6 stocks with little debt and lots of cash, 5 potential year-end surprises & your homes' value dropping $54/day - Today in Money 11/19
Posted Nov 17th 2008 9:13AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: General Motors (GM), Citigroup Inc. (C), Target Corp. (TGT), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Money and Finance Today, Lowe's Cos (LOW), Japan
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The 6 Unknowns that Are Roiling the Market TodayHow bad will layoffs be? How happy with the holidays be? How low will the stock market go? After weeks of mad volatility, even long-time market observers are baffled by what's ahead for stocks. The general future is too uncertain.
http://www.businessweek.com//investor/content/nov2008/pi20081114_324602.htm?campaign_id=twxa
Americans Go From Spendthrifts to Frugal in Record TimeAs economic news has worsened and recession appears inevitable, Americans' spending habits have swung from one extreme to the other. After years of free-spending and saying "charge it" at every turn, Americans are using words such as "scrimp and save" and "scrape up some cash." Here's what some people are doing to cut back today.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics/2008-11-16-thrift-saving-frugal_N.htm
Continue reading 6 unknowns hurting the market today, beneficiaries of consumer cutbacks & big budget busters - Today in Money 11/17
Posted Nov 14th 2008 9:14AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Nokia Corp. (NOK), Citigroup Inc. (C), Penney (J.C.) (JCP), Money and Finance Today, Sun Microsystems (JAVA), Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF)
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Best Business Schools of 2008BusinessWeek's 11th biennial ranking of the top B-schools shows a lot of changes and a lot of surprises this year. University of Chicago retains its top spot from 2006 with ambitious students, academic rigor, and a top-notch faculty. Rounding out the top five are Harvard Business School, Northwestern's Kellogg, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and University of Michigan's Ross School. Columbia Business School saw the biggest improvement as it rises to # 7.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/11/1112_best_business_schools/1.htmTable:
Full Rankings Thanksgiving Food Cost CutsIn the midst of the worst holiday economy in decades, foodmakers and grocers find themselves offering special deals at a time of year when they're more accustomed to doing the turkey trot for profits. Butterball is watching for turkey poaching by cheaper private labels. Ocean Spray is rolling back cranberry sauce prices. Giant Food, in some states, is giving away free turkeys to its best customers. One thing's for sure: Many folks will find ways to trim costs. Check out these Turkey Day maneuvers.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2008-11-13-thanksgiving-cost-cutting_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Continue reading Best B-Schools, turkey day food cost cuts & 7 tips to shop closeout sales - Today in Money 11/14
Posted Nov 13th 2008 9:42AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Wal-Mart (WMT), Starbucks (SBUX), Intel (INTC), McDonald's (MCD), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Whole Foods Market (WFMI), Sears Holdings (SHLD), Southwest Airlines (LUV), RadioShack Corp (RSH), Limited Brands (LTD)
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Market Downturn Pushes Top Stocks Under $10It has been almost impossible for most stocks to avoid the carnage and mayhem of late. These are the latest to fall under $10/share. They include Starbucks, Limited Brands, Southwest Air, Whole Foods and Radio Shack.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/as-market-plu-1.html 8 Reasons You Should Skip Black Friday SalesMany people look forward to Black Friday and all the deals. But it's important to remember that this event was created to lure customers. The bold fliers with incredible-sounding deals may beckon you to start loosening your wallet strings, but they shouldn't. Black Friday shopping may very well put you in the red.
http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/money-sapping-secrets-black-friday-sales
Continue reading Big stocks fall below $10, 8 reasons to skip black friday sales & great paychecks for retirees - Today in Money 11/13
Posted Nov 12th 2008 9:04AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: General Motors (GM), Money and Finance Today, American Express (AXP), Best Buy (BBY), Federal Natl Mtge (FNM), Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
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How Low Can Stocks Go?The number of stocks hitting 52 or multi-year lows this week is staggering. From Google and GE to Kellogg and Saks it is either a great time to buy this great companies or maybe not.
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/11/11/numbers-of-stocks-near-52-week-lows-is-staggering/
Pssst! Wanna Go to College for Free?Ever thought the only way your children were going to get a free college education was if they were football stars? Think again. Most parents would love to send their kids to college for free but probably don't believe it's possible. It is -- if you know where to look. Here are 10 tuition-free colleges to consider.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2007/pi20071113_819956.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5 Also:
Tuition Free Colleges
Continue reading How low can stocks go?, tuition-free colleges & famous defunct auto brands - Today in Money 11/12
Posted Nov 11th 2008 9:03AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Apple Inc (AAPL), General Electric (GE), Starbucks (SBUX), General Motors (GM), Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI), Citigroup Inc. (C), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Money and Finance Today, Automatic Data Proc (ADP), Bank of America (BAC), Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Procter and Gamble (PG), Mattel, Inc (MAT), Oracle Corp (ORCL), Toll Brothers (TOL), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Wells Fargo (WFC), General Dynamics Corp (GD)
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8 Safe Stocks to Buy NowThese household names will hold up no matter how bad things get. They include General Dynamics, Google, J&J, American Tower, Oracle, Accenture, Thermo Fischer Scientific and Automatic Date Processing.
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/picks/archive/2008/pick1110.htm The End of DividendsThe big dividend was a hallmark of the big bull market. Now, the dividend is going the way of extinction. Among companies you can expect to see sharply lower dividends or no dividend at all in the future are Bank of America, Wells Fargo, New York Times, Gannett, CBS and General Electric.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/the-end-of-divi.html
Continue reading 8 safe stocks to buy now, the end of dividends & best things to buy in bulk - Today in Money 11/11
Posted Nov 7th 2008 9:24AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Microsoft (MSFT), Yahoo! (YHOO), Wal-Mart (WMT), Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Ford Motor (F), Exxon Mobil (XOM), McDonald's (MCD), Walt Disney (DIS), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Sprint Nextel Corp (S), Money and Finance Today, Abbott Laboratories (ABT), AFLAC Inc (AFL), Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Procter and Gamble (PG), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), Mattel, Inc (MAT), Nordstrom, Inc (JWN)
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Dividend Stocks: The S&P EliteThese 28 companies have boosted their payouts in each of the past 25 years with top S&P STARS rankings. They include Abbott Labs, Aflac, Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil, Family Dollar, J&J, Kimberly-Clark, McDonalds, Pepsi, P&G, 3M, Wal-Mart and more.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2008/pi2008116_893947.htm
Tax Changes Coming, But When?Taxpayers' bills will very likely change under President-elect Barack Obama's administration, but don't hold your breath for major tax changes as soon as he takes office. Here is what you can expect and when.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Obamas-plans-may-delayed-your/story.aspx?guid=%7B06D020A6%2D9797%2D4B89%2DB48C%2D6037BDA934FD%7D
Continue reading Dividend stocks; the S&P elite, when will tax changes come?, and Obama mementos a good investment? - Today in Money 11/7
Posted Nov 4th 2008 8:50AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Yahoo! (YHOO), Viacom (VIA), Money and Finance Today, Sears Holdings (SHLD), FedEx Corp (FDX), United Parcel'B' (UPS), US Airways Group (LCC), Nordstrom, Inc (JWN)
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Why It's Finally Time to Buy StocksAfter being overpriced for more than a decade, equities now trade at sensible-but not bargain-prices.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/03/news/companies/stocks_tully.fortune/index.htm
12 Survival Tips for Next Four Years If Your Candidate LosesNearly 50% of all voters, will be miffed, mad at, angry with, even hate the new president ... no matter who wins so be an optimistand look at the next four years as an 'adventure' and you'll win!
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/12-survival-tips-next-four/story.aspx?guid=%7B553BF989%2D92E6%2D4A91%2D82DD%2DE9532397B6FB%7D
Continue reading Why it's finally time to buy stocks, best online sites to buy clothes & thriftiest billionaires - Today in Money 11/4
Posted Nov 3rd 2008 9:07AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: PepsiCo (PEP), Money and Finance Today, Boeing Co (BA), Circuit City Stores (CC)
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November Trading StrategiesAfter an October that rattled even the most confident investor, here are 12 ways to take shelter from the storm.
http://www.marketwatch.com/newscommentary/tradingstrategies
Huge Shift in Bank Deposits HappeningThe exodus of money from the stock market and troubled banks is reshaping the financial industry as quickly as any government bailout. "People are panicked, and they want something as close to the mattress as they can find," says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com. "What we're experiencing now is something we have not seen since the Depression era."
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/banking/2008-11-02-banks-safe-deposits_N.htm Continue reading November trading strategies, best bills to pay last & cost of living increases - Today in Money 11/3
Posted Oct 17th 2008 9:05AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Yahoo! (YHOO), Wal-Mart (WMT), Coca-Cola (KO), General Motors (GM), International Business Machines (IBM), Caterpillar (CAT), Money and Finance Today, NIKE, Inc'B' (NKE), Honeywell Intl (HON)
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4 Dividend Plays to ConsiderJim Cramer recommends Heinz, Coca-Cola, Water Management and Caterpillar. Cramer's strategy? Let hedge funds knock these stocks down and then use that an your entry point.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/27218316
10 States on the BrinkAs the financial crisis unfolds and the economy weakens, many states are having a hard time paying their expenses. These ten states have the biggest budget holes and are the worst off in America. Topping the list is Arizona followed by California, Florida, Nevada, Rhode Island, Virginia, South Carolina, New York, New Hampshire and Alabama.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/27201866
Continue reading 4 dividend stocks Cramer likes, 10 states on the brink & 10 things going right in America today - Today in Money 10/17
Posted Oct 16th 2008 9:01AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: eBay (EBAY), General Motors (GM), Nokia Corp. (NOK), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Amer Intl Group (AIG), Southwest Airlines (LUV)
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Deja Vu for Great Depression SurvivorsFor Americans who lived through the Depression, the last few months have felt like deja vu. Many of them are pulling money out of the bank, shopping for discounts and warning younger relatives about darker days that may lie ahead.
http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/bbdp/deja-vu-for-great-depression-survivors/213535
The Feds' Next Crisis: ForeclosuresThe financial system, perhaps, has been saved. Now, what about homeowners? Many argue that after the $250 billion bank capital injection the government must then stem the surge in foreclosures.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_43/b4105000306170.htm?campaign_id=twxa
Continue reading Fed's next crisis: foreclosures, deja vu for Great Depression survivors & best buys for holidays - Today in Money 10/16
Posted Oct 14th 2008 8:51AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: General Electric (GE), PepsiCo (PEP), General Motors (GM), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Money and Finance Today, Bank of America (BAC), Boeing Co (BA), Sears Holdings (SHLD), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Gannett Co (GCI), Morgan Stanley (MS), KB HOME (KBH), Nordstrom, Inc (JWN)
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19 Stocks That Missed the Rally A small group of S&P 500 companies missed out on a historic stock rally which saw the largest point increases in history for the S&P 500 and the Dow. Among them were General Electric, Gannett, Sears, KB Home to name a few.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/13/markets/no_rally/index.htm
Retail Shakeout: Worst Is Yet to ComeExperts warn that the credit freeze combined with slumping sales - and a likely dismal Christmas season - will force out many more retailers in 2009. Among those in danger are stores in the jewelry, household appliances, furniture and restaurant sectors. Department stores, home furnishings and specialty names are most at risk of bankruptcy or store closings.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/13/news/economy/retail_shakeout/index.htm?postversion=2008101313
Continue reading Dividend stock traps, worst is yet to come for retailers, know your CD - Today in Money 10/14
Posted Oct 13th 2008 9:04AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: General Motors (GM), Money and Finance Today, Morgan Stanley (MS)
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Trillions in Stock Value Gone: What Happened to Your Money?Trillions in retirement savings -- gone. A huge chunk of the money you paid for your house, the money you're saving for college, the money your boss needs to make payroll -- gone, gone, gone. But if you no longer have that money, who does? The fat cats on Wall Street? Some oil baron in Saudi Arabia? The government of China? Or is it just -- gone? If you're looking to track down your missing money -- figure out who has it now, maybe ask to have it back -- you might be disappointed to learn that is was never really money in the first place.
http://www.walletpop.com/article/_a/bbdp/what-happened-to-all-your-money/208135e
9 Tips to Tough Out the TimesFeeling frustrated? Here's some help for the toughening times that'll keep paying off long after the crisis has passed. Here are nine simple How-to's including how to earn a yield of nearly 5%, how to know when a stock is really a bargain, how to raise your credit score and how to get a great deal on a mortgage today.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/06/pf/money_steps.moneymag/index.htm?postversion=2008100918
Continue reading 9 tips to tough out the times, money mistakes even smart people make & 10 reasons you aren't rich - Today in Money 10/13
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