Blackstone-Owned SeaWorld Readies IPO
The theme park operator is going public, probably launching its IPO this month. SeaWorld will offer 20 million shares, expecting to price them between $24-27 apiece.
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Is She the Next Buffett? ING, Girls Inc. Groom Girl Investors
Only a quarter of women feel confident about making investment decisions, compared to nearly half of men who do. ING and Girls Inc. have a plan to close that confidence gap.
Signs of a Spring Correction for the Stock Market
It’s happened in each of the past three years, and a growing number of market watchers say it’s likely to happen again: The market could be due for a spring pullback.
SEC Gives Companies OK to Use Social Media for Announcements
The Securities and Exchange Commission says public companies can make significant announcements on social media sites, if they tell investors which sites they intend to use.
S&P 500 Hits Record High, Beating 2007 Mark
For the second time in less than a month, the stock market marched past another milepost on its long, turbulent journey back from the Great Recession.
S&P 500's New High: How'd We Get Here?
Three weeks after the Dow Jones industrial average blew past its all-time high, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index joined it in the history books.
Walmart Says Loss Likely from Bribery Investigation
Walmart says it is likely that it will incur a loss from bribery probes into its operations in Mexico and other countries.
5 Offensive and Defensive Funds to Strengthen Your Portfolio
The recent rally in stocks has many investors excited again, but if you invest now, you have to protect yourself from the possibility that the bull market could reverse itself.
SEC Approves Plan to Reimburse Investor Losses in Facebook IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission approves a plan to compensate market makers who lost money in last year's botched Facebook IPO.
10 Reasons Why You're Not Feeling Better About the Economy
The Dow is cruising at new highs, 236,000 jobs were created in February, consumer confidence is up, and Americans are feeling secure enough to take on new debt again. But if you're feeling somehow left out of the party, you aren't crazy. Things are still far from golden.
Despite Surge in U.S. Stock Prices, Investors Remain Cautious
Investors are putting larger amounts into bonds and foreign-stock funds, analysis shows, despite the surge in the Dow Jones industrial average.
Want Security? Don't Invest...Save!
Want to retire with security to spare? Check out fixed rate annuities -- a way to save your way to security, rather than investing your way to an empty bank account.
Dividend Stocks: The Best Raises You'll Never Earn
Conventional wisdom says that the most conservative investors were the ones most interested in capturing dividend income. But dividend stocks are now favored by many others as well, and they have lots of high-yielding options to choose from.
Midday Report: Stocks Turn Mixed After 2 Days of Big Gains
A rally is losing steam on Wall Street as indexes inch higher following two days of triple-digit gains.The Dow Jones industrial average was up 16 points at 14,091 at midday. It's just 73 points below the record high it reached in October 2007.
Midday Market Minute: 401(k) Balances at Record High
401(k) balances reached record highs in 2012, as a strong stock market and increased contributions helped retirement savers continue to recover from recession losses. Fidelity Investment's average 401(k) balance hit $77,300 at the end of 2012 -- up nearly 12% from $69,100 in 2011.