Best Bling for the Buck: How to Save on Diamonds
You might like sparkle, but -- if you're in the market for a diamond ring -- you probably also want to get a good deal. We spoke with some experts to find out how to get the best bling for your buck.
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Nine Valentine's Day Stocks to Sweeten Your Portfolio
Spending for the lovers' holiday this year is expected to climb 5.8% over 2009, and that spells opportunity for investors. Here are some greeting card, candy, jewelry, flower and restaurant stocks that could get a lift from sweethearts looking for that special something.
A Heartwarming Valentine's Day Sales Forecast
Retailers should be swooning this year: Spending for the lover's holiday is forecast to top $18.6 billion, a 5.8% jump in spending over 2010. That amounts to about $125 per person who buys a gift for that special someone.
Three Companies That Will...Soar on Holiday Sales
Hilary Kramer, editor of GameChangerStocks.com, talks about three consumer companies that she says are set "to do very well this holiday season and see their stocks soar." She's full of good cheer about Sirius XM Radio, Zales and Ruth's Chris Steak House. [Video]
A Record Year for Corporate Defaults
Global corporate defaults totaled 265 in 2009, the most ever. A report by Standard & Poor's also confirms that the 193 U.S. company defaults set a record as well. But now, at least, S&P forecasts significantly improved levels of default risk for 2010.
