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5 Intriguing (and Less Painful) Fixes for Social Security
10:10AM 1/27/2012
When it comes to Social Security's woes, the potential cures discussed the most are unpleasant: Raise the retirement age, reduce payments, or raise the tax rate. Fortunately, those aren't the only options.
Bonds Beat Stocks in 2011 -- But Don't Expect That to Repeat
1:00PM 1/12/2012
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Economy, Stock Picks, Investing Basics, Stocks in the News, Market News
For the first time in several decades, the 30-year annualized returns of Treasury bonds surpassed the dividend adjusted gains of the S&P 500 in 2011. Take a picture if you want -- because this won't last.
Eight Stocks to Put on Your Bargain-Price Wish List
11:00AM 9/28/2011
Investing, Hewlett-Packard, Exxon Mobil, Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Stock Picks, 3M, Investing Basics, DuPont, Investment
Who says volatility is all bad? The fearfully stumbling stock market means that some excellent stocks are trading at or near fire sale prices. For investors with the patience to wait for the right moment, here are eight companies to keep an eye on -- or to snap up right now.
What Rookie Investors Should Know About Emerging Markets
6:30AM 9/07/2011
The U.S. stock market's recent gyrations have many investors ready to look overseas for better returns. But it's a complicated world out there, which is why many less-experienced investors are still sitting on the global sidelines. Here's what you need to know make investing in emerging markets a little less scary.
Should Coca-Cola Raise Its Prices?
9:00AM 8/17/2011
Rafi Mohammed, author of The Art of Pricing, says Coca-Cola is selling itself short. Some of its beverages, such as Coke Zero, could be priced higher, potentially raising the company's margin and profit. But in the Cola Wars, could higher prices cause a customer retreat?
Folks have been writing off Sirius XM Radio for years. Competitor Pandora is flashier, and has been growing faster than its peers. But it's also been losing money, while the far-less-expensive Sirius is making a profit. Here's why investors should swap Pandora shares for Sirius.
Six Flags vs. Cedar Fair: Which Thrill-Park Company Gives Investors a Better Ride?
3:00PM 8/11/2011
If you haven't had enough of roller coasters after the ups and downs of the stock market this month, you might consider adding an amusement-park operator to your portfolio. Between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, which stock has the potential to deliver the smoothest ride for investors?
The Secrets of Investors Who Keep Their Cool in Chaos
6:30AM 8/10/2011
Economy, Investing, Stocks in the News, Market News, Streetwise, Investment
With all the ups and downs in the stock market in the last week, it's not surprising that some investors have panicked. But we've also found examples of investors who have kept calm. Here are some of their secrets.
It's been heck of a ride on Wall Street: the ups, the downs, a 500-plus point selloff. But some stocks suffered far more than others this week. Here's a look at 10 of the biggest decliners.
5 Things To Watch Next Week: Murdoch Mania, Gaming, Soda Wars and More
4:00PM 8/05/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Company News, Technology, Investing, Earnings, Media, Electronic Arts, JC Penney, Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, News Corp, Stocks in the News, Streetwise
Even as investors reel from the stock-market roller coaster this week, Wall Street is moving on, with plenty of news on the way. Next week will bring headlines about retail and gaming earnings, as well as quarterly reports from News Corp., SodaStream and some newly public Chinese firms.
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