The Biggest Losers: 10 Stocks That Got Crushed
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.
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Investment Tips: How to Tame the Wall Street Beast
Amid plenty of uncertainty, investors are looking for strategies that will make them wealthy. But you should forget about the idea of getting rich quick and focus on diversity, according to Larry Light, author of the new book, Taming the Beast: Wall Street's Imperfect Answers to Making Money.
Week in Review: Dunkin' Donuts IPO, Netflix Earnings
If you haven't been paying close attention to the action on Wall Street this week, here's what you missed. From Dunkin' Donuts' IPO to Netflix's earnings, we'll break down the numbers to show you what it means for your money.
No Debt Deal in Sight, Dow Plunges Nearly 200 Points
The Dow Jones industrial average is headed for its worst weekly decline in nearly a year, amid continuing uncertainty over a debt ceiling-deficit deal. After trading lower all day, stocks worsened in the afternoon after a Federal Reserve report showed economic deterioration in much of the country this summer.
Wall Street Week in Review: Mixed Bag of Earnings, Hot IPO
It's been an exciting week on Wall Street. Not only did investors get a taste of how earnings are stacking up for companies like Apple and Chipotle, Zillow's stock really took off during its first day of trading. We asked Chris Hill from The Motley Fool what the numbers really mean.
Holly Petraeus, Servicemembers' Financial Advocate
The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will guard all of us from being taken advantage of financially. Turns out, one group needs extra protection in that arena: those who protect our whole nation -- U.S. service members and their families. And Holly Petraeus is going to make sure they get it.
Need Smarter Answers? Ask a Woman -- or Several
Bubbles, riots, and mass hysteria aside, "the crowd" can sometimes be very smart. Studies show that groups can make far more intelligent decisions collectively than individual experts do alone. But how smart a group can get appears to hinge on the number of women it includes.
Is the 'New Normal' Slow Growth? Not Necessarily
Despite the pessimistic taking hold, a growing roster of high-profile money managers are balking at at this theme, arguing that it's wrong-headed and self-defeating. Plus, good money can still be made in the markets.
