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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:53:07 EST  
Citi, AIG, Fannie and Freddie: The Not Fab 4

Investors had a funny way of commemorating the first anniversary of the market's bottom on Tuesday. They rewarded some of the stocks responsible for most of the problems in the first place.


Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:54:03 EST  
Stocks post modest gains

Stocks posted modest gains Wednesday, with the Nasdaq ending at its highest level in more than 18 months, as investors weighed falling oil prices against strength in the financial services sector and an upbeat report on wholesale inventories.


Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:57:55 EST  
Airline stocks take off

Airline stocks rallied Wednesday, riding a wave of investor sentiment that 2010 is shaping into a profitable year for the industry, experts say.


Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:34:46 EST  
Treasurys dip as $21B auction sees big demand

Treasurys traded lower Wednesday as stocks advanced slightly and a government auction of $21 billion in 10-year notes generated strong demand.


Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:35 EST  
Dollar seesaws

The dollar was mixed against major currencies Wednesday, rising against the yen and pound but giving up gains versus the euro.


Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:35:51 EST  
Oil rises after inventory report

Oil prices rose Wednesday as the government's weekly inventory report showed a smaller than expected increase in oil supplies and a dip in gasoline inventory.


Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:40:58 EST  
The Dow's best performer is ...

The hottest blue chip stock this year isn't what you think. It's not a big bank on the mend, a gadget maker with a hot new product, or a retailer with soaring sales.


Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:11:55 EST  
Oil falls as the dollar firms

Oil prices fell Tuesday as a stronger dollar overshadowed a modest advance on Wall Street.


Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:04:10 EST  
Treasurys inch up amid strong demand for 3-year notes

Treasurys inched slightly higher Tuesday, in the midst of the government's $40 billion auction of 3-year notes -- the first of several multibillion-dollar note and bond offerings in the coming days.


Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:01:06 EST  
Dollar mixed in quiet trading

The dollar recovered losses versus the euro and rose against the pound, but fell versus the yen in quiet trading Tuesday.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:25:04 EST  
No 'Lost Decade' for these techs

The technology sector is arguably the healthiest in the economy right now. But here's a sobering thought: Most major tech stocks are probably never going to get back to the levels they were at a decade ago.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:58:43 EST  
Nasdaq at 18-month highs

Stocks ended little changed Monday, although the Nasdaq managed to close at an 18-month high, as investors weighed corporate deals, a stronger dollar and weaker commodity prices ahead of key economic news due later this week.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:30:36 EST  
Treasurys retreat in wake of supply wave

Treasurys continued in a downward trend Monday as investors anticipate a major boost in supply this week. The government will launch multibillion-dollar auctions of Treasurys starting Tuesday.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:46:53 EST  
Dollar slides versus euro

The dollar weakened against the euro Monday after French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Europe is ready to help Greece if needed, boosting investor optimism about the nation's debt crisis.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:50:04 EST  
Oil edges higher on upbeat sentiment

Oil prices rose Monday amid ongoing optimism about an economic recovery following last week's jobs report.


Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:18:00 EST  
Ford shares: Buy or sell?

Ford is back. The automaker recently reported its first annual profit in four years; sales are improving; and investors have pushed up its stock 550% in the past year.


Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:53:27 EST  
Citigroup shares: No longer toxic?

Yes, Citigroup lost billions in the financial crisis. And yes, it's still swimming in toxic assets. But Bruce Berkowitz argues the worst is over.


Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:32:29 EST  
Bulls are back. Send in the bears?

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are up for the year after a rough stretch from mid-January to early February. The Dow had joined them earlier Wednesday before pulling back.


Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:14:04 EST  
The price you pay for frothy assets

As the 10th anniversary of the bursting of the tech bubble is upon us, you've probably read a slew of stories about what an awful decade this has been for stocks.


Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:14:28 EST  
Can Vanguard Wellington keep running?

Vanguard Wellington is a throwback. Before mutual funds became specialized, so-called balanced funds like this -- which invests in both stocks and bonds -- were core holdings you could feel comfortable putting most of your money into.