An economist at Duke University believes that "gift inflation" is a prime problem during the holidays, one that makes everyone less happy in the long run. The solution? Spending less and keeping it simple.
Investors, stay in the game: Loss aversion causes big losses over long term
12:15 PM 11/28/2009
When a friend recently told me she wanted to invest more money in bonds, I was surprised. Not just because we rarely discuss specific investments. (I'm uncomfortable giving friends financial advice for obvious reasons). But mostly because she's considering loading up on bonds right now. Wow, bad...
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Last month the Museum of American Finance on Wall Street, which collects all manner of physical financial artifacts ranging from ticker tape to board games like "Rich Uncle: The Stock Market Game," launched a wiki with hopes of gathering financial tales,...
Bill Belichick: Coaching like a master investor
12:20 PM 11/18/2009
New England Patriots' fans may still be in pain over coach Bill Belichick's risky, and failed, choice to throw a pass for a first down when he was at fourth-and-two against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night. On the Pats' 28-yard line with just over two minutes on the clock, the botched play...
Why investors mis-time markets -- and how you can avoid their mistake
2:00 PM 11/16/2009
For millions of mutual fund investors, Dow 10,000 was an awkward milestone. In October alone, as markets crested following an eight-month run-up in stock prices, investors put the largest monthly amount into bond funds since 1984 -- a record $48.4 billion. Meanwhile they yanked $15.5 billion out of...
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| Symbol | Last | Change / % | Volume |
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Most Actives
| 8.07 | -0.11 -1.34% | 251.23M | |
| 2.19 | +0.25 +12.89% | 122.10M | |
| 18.88 | -0.26 -1.33% | 94.52M | |
| 12.44 | -0.25 -1.97% | 52.11M |
% Gainers
| 31.68 | +7.78 +32.55% | 18.34M | |
| 89.96 | +13.57 +17.76% | 13.25M | |
| 2.19 | +0.25 +12.89% | 122.10M | |
| 10.50 | +1.10 +11.70% | 3.05M |
% Losers
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