In the News:
Big Company Stocks Trading Under $1 and Those Heading There
Wall Street's big plunge over the past few months has pushed some very well known stocks down to pennies. Among the companies trading under $1 include Fannie Mae, Sirius XM, Thornburg Mortgage, Charter Communications and Level 3. In addition, a number of other big names could easily get there very soon. Among them are Ford Motor, Citigroup, E*Trade, AIG, Sprint, New York Times Company.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/12/big-company-sto.html
Companies Thriving in a Recession
While many businesses struggle during the recession, a handful of U.S. and global companies are riding out the storm in good shape. Among them are Wal-Mart, Abbott Labs, McDonald's, P&G, Costco, Kraft Foods, J&J, Novartis and Homeaway.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2008-12-03-recession-proof-companies_N.htm
Companies thriving in recession, big companies with $1 stocks and those heading there & new look for McDonald's- Today in Money 12/4
5 stocks with super yields, 7 price tags that are falling & 10 investing winners in 2008 - Today in Money 12/2
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5 Stocks With Super Yields
It's hard to resist the lure of a big payout. Here are companies whose dividends look secure. They include Briggs & Stratton, General Electric, Diageo, Mattel and Microchip Technology.
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/picks/archive/2008/pick1201.htm
7 Price Tags That Are Actually Falling
Budgets may be tightening, but don't blame these items -- their prices have fallen as much as 88 percent. The cost of these seven goods and services has actually gone down over time. They include phones, footwear, watches, apparel, new vehicles and electronics.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/real-estate/20081202_seven_falling_prices_a1.asp
5 Stocks With Super Yields
It's hard to resist the lure of a big payout. Here are companies whose dividends look secure. They include Briggs & Stratton, General Electric, Diageo, Mattel and Microchip Technology.
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/picks/archive/2008/pick1201.htm
7 Price Tags That Are Actually Falling
Budgets may be tightening, but don't blame these items -- their prices have fallen as much as 88 percent. The cost of these seven goods and services has actually gone down over time. They include phones, footwear, watches, apparel, new vehicles and electronics.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/real-estate/20081202_seven_falling_prices_a1.asp
December trading strategies, gift cards to buy & avoid and cyber monday shopping guide - Today in Money 12/1
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December Trading Strategies
After a stomach churning November, most investors would be happy to just get out of 2008. But our experts offer 10 tactics to profit by before putting this year away for good.
http://www.marketwatch.com/newscommentary/tradingstrategies
'12 Days of Christmas' Costs Rise 10.9% This Year'12 Days of Christmas' Costs Rise 10.9% This Year
That's this year's cost, according to the annual "Christmas Price Index" compiled by PNC Wealth Management, which tallies the single partridge in a pear tree to the 12 drummers drumming, purchased repeatedly as the song suggests. The price is up $8,508 or 10.9%, from $78,100 last year. PNC checks jewelry stores, dance companies, pet stores and other sources to compile the list. While it is done humorously, PNC said its index mirrors actual economic trends. Seven swans-a-swimming are up 33% this year while a couple items declined: three French hens (down $15 to $30) and six geese-a-laying (down $120 to $240) reflect declines in food prices.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/01/news/economy/bc.na.us.twelvedays.cos.ap/index.htm?postversion=2008120103
Top givers in America, 10 great low-tax places to retire & billionaire sex scandals- Today in Money 11/26
In the News:
Top 50 Givers in America
Many of America's ultra-rich continued to give big donations to charity in 2008, despite the worst financial crisis in decades. In the past year, seven philanthropists gave north of $200 million and nine gave more than $100 million to causes ranging from wilderness preservation to fighting malaria. Topping the list are Bill & Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/11/1124_biggest_givers/index.htm?technology+slideshows
10 Great Low-Tax Places to Retire
Full-time work is often taxing. Retirement shouldn't be. One low-tax retirement gem is Stafford, Texas which is a Houston suburb. It has no property tax, no income tax and has the lowest sales tax in the Houston area. This is just one of the ten cities making US News list.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/best-places-to-retire/2008/11/25/10-great-low-tax-places-to-retire.html
Safest cars in U.S., best/worst celebrity endorsements & 7 ways to haggle down retail prices - Today in Money 11/25
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Ford, Volvo Top List osf Safest U.S. Vehicles
The most new cars and trucks ever earned spots on the insurance industry's annual list of the safest vehicles. For the 2009 model year, Ford and Volvo have 16 vehicles on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of the safest cars, followed by Honda Motor with 13 vehicles. Seventy-two cars, trucks and SUVs received the top safety pick designation for the 2009 model year, more than double the number of vehicles in 2008.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-11-24-ford-volvo-car-safety_N.htm
GM: Death of the American Dream
General Motors was the Great American Company. But by clinging to the attributes that made it an icon, GM drove itself to ruin.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/21/magazines/fortune/taylor_generalmotors.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008112506
Time to buy oil stocks, how much do you need for retirement now?, medicare fraud risk grows - Today in Money 11/21
In the News:
Time to Buy Oil Stocks
Even with gas prices in free fall and the global economy sputtering, now may be the time to bulk up on oil shares (if you dare). http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/20/news/companies/okeefe_oil_stocks.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008112107
Sex, Lies and Subprime Mortgages
It may seem like ancient history now, but not long ago the mortgage industry was turning ordinary people into millionaires. One of them was Sharmen Lane, a high school dropout who, like many other young women during the boom, found her way into an obscure banking job with the clunky title "mortgage wholesaler." Her experience-and the experiences of other wholesalers like her-offers a glimpse into the recklessness and indulgence that drove the industry to ruin. The sexual favors, whistleblower intimidation, and routine fraud behind the fiasco that has triggered the global financial crisis.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_47/b4109070638235.htm?campaign_id=twxa
Major stocks hit 10-year lows, the new subprime & america's best leaders - Today in Money 11/20
In the News:
Major U.S. Stocks Drop to Decade Lows
As U.S. Stocks continue their downward spiral many of the most well-known name are plunging to decade or more lows. General Motors is almost at a 70-year low. Among the other companies that have fallen and not able to get up include General Electric, Harley Davidson, Alcoa, Macy's, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Sara Lee, News Corp. Starwood Hotels, Kodak, Gannett, Intel, Newell Rubbermaid, International Paper and more.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/major-sp-stocks.html
The New Subprime: FHA-Backed Loans
The subprime wolves are back. The same people whose reckless practices triggered the global financial crisis are onto a similar scheme that could cost taxpayers tons more.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_48/b4110036448352.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story
Major U.S. Stocks Drop to Decade Lows
As U.S. Stocks continue their downward spiral many of the most well-known name are plunging to decade or more lows. General Motors is almost at a 70-year low. Among the other companies that have fallen and not able to get up include General Electric, Harley Davidson, Alcoa, Macy's, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Sara Lee, News Corp. Starwood Hotels, Kodak, Gannett, Intel, Newell Rubbermaid, International Paper and more.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/major-sp-stocks.html
The New Subprime: FHA-Backed Loans
The subprime wolves are back. The same people whose reckless practices triggered the global financial crisis are onto a similar scheme that could cost taxpayers tons more.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_48/b4110036448352.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story
6 stocks with little debt and lots of cash, 5 potential year-end surprises & your homes' value dropping $54/day - Today in Money 11/19
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6 Stocks With Little Debt and Lots of Cash Flow
Big, reliable dividends never go out of fashion and these six stocks make the grade. They include the Gap, Altria, 3M, Intel, Barnes & Noble and Marathon Oil.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/6-Stocks-With-Little-Debt-Lots-of-Cash-Flow/
5 Potential Surprises to Years' End
2008 will go down as a disastrous year for most of the U.S. and it isn't ven over yet. With just a little over a month to go there is still time for more to happen. Here are five additional twists and turns that could still happen.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Five-potential-surprises-years-end/story.aspx?guid=%7BE9371851%2D72B4%2D4823%2DBF95%2DFFBE75925EB0%7D
6 unknowns hurting the market today, beneficiaries of consumer cutbacks & big budget busters - Today in Money 11/17
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The 6 Unknowns that Are Roiling the Market Today
How bad will layoffs be? How happy with the holidays be? How low will the stock market go? After weeks of mad volatility, even long-time market observers are baffled by what's ahead for stocks. The general future is too uncertain.
http://www.businessweek.com//investor/content/nov2008/pi20081114_324602.htm?campaign_id=twxa
Americans Go From Spendthrifts to Frugal in Record Time
As economic news has worsened and recession appears inevitable, Americans' spending habits have swung from one extreme to the other. After years of free-spending and saying "charge it" at every turn, Americans are using words such as "scrimp and save" and "scrape up some cash." Here's what some people are doing to cut back today.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics/2008-11-16-thrift-saving-frugal_N.htm
Best B-Schools, turkey day food cost cuts & 7 tips to shop closeout sales - Today in Money 11/14
In the News:
Best Business Schools of 2008
BusinessWeek's 11th biennial ranking of the top B-schools shows a lot of changes and a lot of surprises this year. University of Chicago retains its top spot from 2006 with ambitious students, academic rigor, and a top-notch faculty. Rounding out the top five are Harvard Business School, Northwestern's Kellogg, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and University of Michigan's Ross School. Columbia Business School saw the biggest improvement as it rises to # 7.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/11/1112_best_business_schools/1.htm
Table: Full Rankings
Thanksgiving Food Cost Cuts
In the midst of the worst holiday economy in decades, foodmakers and grocers find themselves offering special deals at a time of year when they're more accustomed to doing the turkey trot for profits. Butterball is watching for turkey poaching by cheaper private labels. Ocean Spray is rolling back cranberry sauce prices. Giant Food, in some states, is giving away free turkeys to its best customers. One thing's for sure: Many folks will find ways to trim costs. Check out these Turkey Day maneuvers.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2008-11-13-thanksgiving-cost-cutting_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Big stocks fall below $10, 8 reasons to skip black friday sales & great paychecks for retirees - Today in Money 11/13
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Market Downturn Pushes Top Stocks Under $10
It has been almost impossible for most stocks to avoid the carnage and mayhem of late. These are the latest to fall under $10/share. They include Starbucks, Limited Brands, Southwest Air, Whole Foods and Radio Shack.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/as-market-plu-1.html
8 Reasons You Should Skip Black Friday Sales
Many people look forward to Black Friday and all the deals. But it's important to remember that this event was created to lure customers. The bold fliers with incredible-sounding deals may beckon you to start loosening your wallet strings, but they shouldn't. Black Friday shopping may very well put you in the red.
http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/money-sapping-secrets-black-friday-sales
How low can stocks go?, tuition-free colleges & famous defunct auto brands - Today in Money 11/12
In the News:
How Low Can Stocks Go?
The number of stocks hitting 52 or multi-year lows this week is staggering. From Google and GE to Kellogg and Saks it is either a great time to buy this great companies or maybe not.
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/11/11/numbers-of-stocks-near-52-week-lows-is-staggering/
Pssst! Wanna Go to College for Free?
Ever thought the only way your children were going to get a free college education was if they were football stars? Think again. Most parents would love to send their kids to college for free but probably don't believe it's possible. It is -- if you know where to look. Here are 10 tuition-free colleges to consider.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2007/pi20071113_819956.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5
Also: Tuition Free Colleges
How Low Can Stocks Go?
The number of stocks hitting 52 or multi-year lows this week is staggering. From Google and GE to Kellogg and Saks it is either a great time to buy this great companies or maybe not.
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/11/11/numbers-of-stocks-near-52-week-lows-is-staggering/
Pssst! Wanna Go to College for Free?
Ever thought the only way your children were going to get a free college education was if they were football stars? Think again. Most parents would love to send their kids to college for free but probably don't believe it's possible. It is -- if you know where to look. Here are 10 tuition-free colleges to consider.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2007/pi20071113_819956.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5
Also: Tuition Free Colleges
8 safe stocks to buy now, the end of dividends & best things to buy in bulk - Today in Money 11/11
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8 Safe Stocks to Buy Now
These household names will hold up no matter how bad things get. They include General Dynamics, Google, J&J, American Tower, Oracle, Accenture, Thermo Fischer Scientific and Automatic Date Processing.
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/picks/archive/2008/pick1110.htm
The End of Dividends
The big dividend was a hallmark of the big bull market. Now, the dividend is going the way of extinction. Among companies you can expect to see sharply lower dividends or no dividend at all in the future are Bank of America, Wells Fargo, New York Times, Gannett, CBS and General Electric.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/the-end-of-divi.html
8 Safe Stocks to Buy Now
These household names will hold up no matter how bad things get. They include General Dynamics, Google, J&J, American Tower, Oracle, Accenture, Thermo Fischer Scientific and Automatic Date Processing.
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/picks/archive/2008/pick1110.htm
The End of Dividends
The big dividend was a hallmark of the big bull market. Now, the dividend is going the way of extinction. Among companies you can expect to see sharply lower dividends or no dividend at all in the future are Bank of America, Wells Fargo, New York Times, Gannett, CBS and General Electric.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/11/the-end-of-divi.html
Dividend stocks; the S&P elite, when will tax changes come?, and Obama mementos a good investment? - Today in Money 11/7
In the News:
Dividend Stocks: The S&P Elite
These 28 companies have boosted their payouts in each of the past 25 years with top S&P STARS rankings. They include Abbott Labs, Aflac, Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil, Family Dollar, J&J, Kimberly-Clark, McDonalds, Pepsi, P&G, 3M, Wal-Mart and more.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2008/pi2008116_893947.htm
Tax Changes Coming, But When?
Taxpayers' bills will very likely change under President-elect Barack Obama's administration, but don't hold your breath for major tax changes as soon as he takes office. Here is what you can expect and when.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Obamas-plans-may-delayed-your/story.aspx?guid=%7B06D020A6%2D9797%2D4B89%2DB48C%2D6037BDA934FD%7D
Why it's finally time to buy stocks, best online sites to buy clothes & thriftiest billionaires - Today in Money 11/4
In the News:
Why It's Finally Time to Buy Stocks
After being overpriced for more than a decade, equities now trade at sensible-but not bargain-prices.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/03/news/companies/stocks_tully.fortune/index.htm
12 Survival Tips for Next Four Years If Your Candidate Loses
Nearly 50% of all voters, will be miffed, mad at, angry with, even hate the new president ... no matter who wins so be an optimistand look at the next four years as an 'adventure' and you'll win!
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/12-survival-tips-next-four/story.aspx?guid=%7B553BF989%2D92E6%2D4A91%2D82DD%2DE9532397B6FB%7D
Best & Worst in Money 2008: Most shocking financial collapse
Closing Bell: Stocks slump as AMD, AT&T, GM and Merck decline
Global Q&A: A rocky road, but profits ahead
