Posted Oct 7th 2008 9:25AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Apple Inc (AAPL), Dell (DELL), eBay (EBAY), General Electric (GE), Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Motorola (MOT), Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI), Citigroup Inc. (C), Sprint Nextel Corp (S), Advanced Micro Dev (AMD), Blockbuster Inc 'A' (BBI), Money and Finance Today, Alcoa Inc (AA), American Express (AXP), Bank of America (BAC), Boeing Co (BA), Whole Foods Market (WFMI), Research in Motion (RIMM), General Mills (GIS), Wachovia Corp (WB), Merck and Co (MRK), Kraft Foods'A' (KFT), Wells Fargo (WFC)
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7 Great Companies for $7 or LessThese battered stocks are ripe for a rebound. They include Animal Health International, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Blockbuster, Global Cash Access Holdings, Great Wolf Resorts, Hackett Group and Spansion.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/11/7_cheap_stocks.html
Biggest Losers: 15 Stocks That Have Plummeted This YearThe following list is of selected familiar names and large stocks that have plunged significantly over these time periods. It does not include the obvious names such as AIG, Wachovia, GM and the likes, but decent stocks we all liked and knew over the years. Among them are Alcoa, American Express, Apple, Boeing, Citigroup, Dell, eBay, General Electric, Google, Merck, Motorola, Sprint Nextel, Research in Motion, Sirius XM and Whole Foods are all down significantly more than 25% which is what the Dow is off in 2008.
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/10/06/big-losers-15-large-stocks-that-have-plummeted/
Continue reading 7 great companies for $7 or less, biggest stock losers & live debt-free - Today in Money 10/7
Posted Oct 6th 2008 9:05AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: eBay (EBAY), Home Depot (HD), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Bank of America (BAC), Wachovia Corp (WB), AMR Corp (AMR), Lilly (Eli) (LLY), Wells Fargo (WFC), ImClone Systems (IMCL)
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Keeping Customers in a Crummy EconomyWith recession expectations growing, some companies are taking extraordinary steps to hold on to customers. Telephone companies' offers for two months of free service and reduced rates, discounted gym membership renewals, and generous gift cards from high-end department stores all underscore a pervasive fear on Main Street: With the uncertainty around the credit seize-up, consumers may be digging in for a long hibernation.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/oct2008/pi2008103_779103.htm?campaign_id=twxa Why Do Failed CEOs Keep Getting Rehired?Poor stock performance? Weak sales? No matter! If you were once a C.E.O., you can surely be one again. Failed CEOs like Home Depot's Bob Nardelli who ended up at Chrysler and American Airlines' Don Carty who is leading Virgin Atlantic failed CEOs regularly end up at the helm of other companies. Here's why.
http://www.portfolio.com/executives/features/2008/10/05/Why-Failed-CEOs-Get-Rehired Continue reading Recycled CEOs, keeping customers in a crummy economy & 7 money traps to avoid - Today in Money 10/6
Posted Oct 3rd 2008 9:14AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Yahoo! (YHOO), eBay (EBAY), Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), Money and Finance Today, American Express (AXP), Amer Intl Group (AIG), Washington Mutual (WM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Raytheon Company (RTN)
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Desperate Investors Making Bad MovesThere is no shortage of bone-headed moves that panicky investors are considering -- requiring their advisers to make timely interventions. The financial distress caused by the stock market's wild gyrations has investors itching to DO SOMETHING and many times it is the wrong thing.
http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/bbdp/desperate-investors-making-bad-moves/198748 7 Stocks With Improving Profit MarginsArch Coal, Darling International, Guess?, Jos. A Bank Clothiers, NYSE Euronext, Raytheon and Sykes Enterprises are the stocks that make the cut in SmartMoney's newest stock screen.
http://www.smartmoney.com/stock-screen/index.cfm?story=7-Stocks-With-Improving-Profit-Margins
Continue reading 7 stocks with improving profit margains, an unbelievable yield & desperate investors making bad moves - Today in Money 10/3
Posted Oct 2nd 2008 8:51AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: General Electric (GE), Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Money and Finance Today, Marriott Intl'A' (MAR), Lilly (Eli) (LLY), ImClone Systems (IMCL)
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5 Ways to Play the Stock Market's Wild Ride
Wall Street is in perpetual turmoil. Investors don't have to be.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/26973429
Credit Card Debt Could Be Next Shot to Rip Through Economy
Credit-card debt is on the brink of imploding and will be the next storm to hit the fragile finance industry, an investment research firm predicted this week.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/bad-credit-card-debt-could-next/story.aspx?guid=%7BDE0C0B15%2D4760%2D491C%2DA0F4%2DD34CBD96F7B7%7D
Continue reading 5 ways to play the market's wild ride; credit card debt next crisis? & retirement strategies - Today in Money 10/2
Posted Oct 1st 2008 9:21AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Wal-Mart (WMT), AT and T (T), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Merrill Lynch (MER), Countrywide Financial (CFC), Yum Brands (YUM), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Contl Airlines'B' (CAL)
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Trading Strategies for OctoberFollowing the most volatile September in memory, here are 10 ways to play the year's scariest month.
http://www.marketwatch.com/newscommentary/tradingstrategies
Payout Jackpots for Credit Crunch CEOsThough they were at the helm of companies that were bruised or broken by the credit crunch, these 12 CEOs were still offered big severance packages when they were shown the door. They include Merrill Lynch's Stan O'Neal who got $161 million, Citi's Chuck Prince $105 million and Countrywide's Angelo Mozilo $100 million to name a few.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/26959512
Continue reading Trading strategies for October, Payout jackpots for credit crunch CEOs & small biz woes - Today in Money 10/1
Posted Sep 30th 2008 9:14AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Yahoo! (YHOO), Apple Inc (AAPL), Time Warner (TWX), Citigroup Inc. (C), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Money and Finance Today, Wachovia Corp (WB), News Corp'B' (NWS), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Lehman Br Holdings (LEH), Garmin Ltd (GRMN)
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100 Best Mid-Cap StocksLander: These companies have a unique combination of growth, financial stability and promising forecasts. Among the best are Aeropostale, Priceline.com, Reliance Steel and Quicksilver Resources which tops the list.
The 100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks In America - Forbes.com Wild Times in the Credit MarketsThink stocks are volatile? The dislocations in the credit markets are even more serious, and they pose a greater threat to the economy.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/sep2008/pi20080929_591294.htm?campaign_id=twxaAlso:
How Credit Crisis Could Give Restaurant Business Indigestion
Continue reading Best mid-cap stocks, wild times in credit markets & ways to save on 2008 taxes now - Today in Money 9/30
Posted Sep 29th 2008 9:16AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Wachovia Corp (WB), Washington Mutual (WM), Kraft Foods'A' (KFT)
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Bank Accounts: What's Protected, What's NotBank and brokerage failures, government bailouts, a sickly mortgage market and sinking stock prices. What's an investor-or consumer-to do? There are also a few key steps you can take to maximize your coverage and safeguard your cash - just in case. Here's a who's–who-and-what's-what breakdown.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/24033914Also:
Is Your Bank Safe? Check Its RatingSmall Biz:
Life After Your Bank Fails
Continue reading Where to invest after a bailout, what bank acquisitions mean for you & 20 towns that will suffer most after meltdown - Today in Money 9/29
Posted Sep 26th 2008 9:41AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), McDonald's (MCD), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Money and Finance Today, Research in Motion (RIMM), Washington Mutual (WM)
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What the Bailout Means for Mortgage Rates & More
We ask the experts what it means for mortgage rates, home prices and loan availability. Here is what they had to say.
Bottom-Feeding Billionaires
As Wall Street melts down, the world's richest go bargain shopping. They include Warren Buffett who just invested $5 billion in Goldman Sachs and Stephen Spielberg & Anil Ambani who are investing in American film industry.
Continue reading What a bailout would mean to you, bottom-feeding billionaires & tips to deal with financial stress - Today in Money 9/26
Posted Sep 25th 2008 9:23AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Yahoo! (YHOO), General Electric (GE), Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Money and Finance Today, NIKE, Inc'B' (NKE), Delta Air Lines (DAL)
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How Will the Bailout Work? No One Actually Knows
If taxpayers are having trouble understanding the Bush administration's Wall Street rescue plan, they might want to think of it in terms of some popular TV shows: "Who's the Boss?" "Deal or No Deal" and "Jeopardy."
Working Folks Outraged By Bailout Plan
Allentown, Pa., is in some ways a profoundly ordinary place. Like cities and towns all over America, it has been shaken by economic changes seemingly beyond its control: the churning of industries, the dislocation of workers. The latest details of the government's proposed $700 billion rescue plan is on people's minds. For many of Allentown's residents, the rescue is an occasion for anger, even if that feeling is at times blunted by fatigue and resignation. They dislike what goes on in Washington, but those ill feelings are nothing compared with their view of Wall Street. "People see that the chief executives of these finance companies are making millions on the backs of taxpayers".
Continue reading How will bailout work?, is your bank safe? and knock $4,000 off your utility bill - Today in Money 9/25
Posted Sep 24th 2008 9:09AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Yahoo! (YHOO), Apple Inc (AAPL), Time Warner (TWX), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), Money and Finance Today, Federal Natl Mtge (FNM), Goldman Sachs Group (GS), Amer Intl Group (AIG), Nordstrom, Inc (JWN), Lehman Br Holdings (LEH)
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Short-Term CDs Worth Looking At
Investors seeking a short- term haven for their money will have some luck with these CDs offering high yields.
5 Common Mistakes People Make in a Bad Economy
Consumers have plenty to worry about during a challenging economy, and making a wrong move in personal finances could make a bad situation worse. Obtaining cash through credit cards, retirement plans and home equity could end up being a costly quick fix. And complacency over personal investments and looming college costs could lead to missed opportunities for keeping hard-earned dollars. Here's how to avoid some common pitfalls during an economic downturn.
Continue reading Short-term CD's to like, 5 common money mistakes to avoid & up-and-coming neighborhoods that are cheap - Today in Money 9/24
Posted Sep 22nd 2008 8:59AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD), Money and Finance Today, Goldman Sachs Group (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS), Wachovia Corp (WB)
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Many Consumers Feel Poor; Economy in 'Danger Period'The actions on Wall Street over the past week could take a toll on confidence as Americans are bombarded with headlines of an economy under duress, people worrying about their money and investors yanking cash out of what were previously considered safe investments. In addition, credit is expected to become even tighter, making it harder for companies and individuals to access the cash needed to make investments and everyday purchases. Wall Street's problems could hit Main Street in several ways. Here's how.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2008-09-21-recession-fears_N.htm
Continue reading Many consumers feeling poorer, taxpayers to bear brunt of bailouts & your shrinking credit limit - Today in Money 9/22
Posted Sep 19th 2008 9:10AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Amer Intl Group (AIG), Oracle Corp (ORCL), Washington Mutual (WM), Kraft Foods'A' (KFT)
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Uncle Sam Wants to Own Your Bank, And Your HouseThe latest in a very long list of government proposals to save the world is the most radical. Congress would create a mechanism to sweep the so-called toxic assets of banks, brokers, and insurance companies into one huge fund controlled by a new entity or some division of the Treasury.
http://www.247wallst.com/2008/09/uncle-sam-wants.html
Time to Buy Stocks -- Not SellDespite the frightening events on Wall Street, this bear market may be over soon. The crisis on Wall Street has caused so much panic that I think it's time to increase -- not decrease -- your allocation to stocks. All the usual caveats apply: Don't do this with money you're going to need in the next few years, and don't overdo it. But if you're a long-term stock investor, go ahead. A year or two from now, I have little doubt you'll be glad you bought during this tumultuous time.
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/value/archive/2008/va0918.htm
Continue reading Time to buy stocks, Uncle Sam wants to own your bank & house & retailers face credit crisis - Today in Money 9/19
Posted Sep 18th 2008 8:50AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Microsoft (MSFT), Russia, Money and Finance Today, Sears Holdings (SHLD), Morgan Stanley (MS), Wachovia Corp (WB), Washington Mutual (WM)
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Jim Cramer: Stocks to Consider Even NowThere are some strong companies that have been heavily shorted that could see a return in strength now that the SEC is closely watching the bears. Ethan Allen, Panera Bread, Bankrate and Sears all could work in the near future. So watch for a potential rally in these names.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/26761140 Is Your Money-Market Fund Safe? How to Find OutThe normally rock-solid reputation of money funds-which typically invest in short-term debt such as government and corporate bonds- took a major hit Tuesday when the value of Primary Fund RFIXX shares fell below the $1 benchmark for the funds. The phenomenon, generally known as "breaking the buck," means that holders in that fund actually lose money. Though most money funds are insured against such losses, not all of them are. So if you're worried about your so-called safe investment, take a poker player's strategy: Know what you're holding and what you're playing against.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/26757476
Continue reading Jim Cramer: stocks to consider even now, richest americans & is your money market fund safe? - Today in Money 9/18
Posted Sep 17th 2008 9:01AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Time Warner (TWX), Wal-Mart (WMT), Money and Finance Today, Costco Wholesale (COST), Goldman Sachs Group (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS), Amer Intl Group (AIG), Barclays plc ADS (BCS), Lehman Br Holdings (LEH)
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Wild Markets: What You Should Be Watching NowBig financial companies appear to be falling like dominoes as the credit crisis intensifies. Individual investors worried by all the turmoil may wonder what they should be watching as Wall Street quakes. BusinessWeek offers five signals in the equity and credit markets that investors should keep an eye on to gauge whether the clanging chimes of doom are tolling louder for individual financial firms.
Markets: What You Should Be Watching Now - BusinessWeek
Money Market Fund Says Customers Could Lose MoneyPrimary Fund, one of the first and largest money-market funds, puts seven-day freeze on redemptions after Lehman bankruptcy sends net asset value below $1 a share. The announcement by the Primary Fund marks only the second time in history that a money market fund has "broken the buck" - reporting a per-share value below a dollar.
Money Market Fund Falls Below Sacred $1 MarkAlso:
Cloud Over Money Market Funds Frays Investors Trust More
Continue reading Money market fund falls below $1, Federal bank insurance fund dwindling & which warehouse club is best? - Today in Money 9/17
Posted Sep 16th 2008 8:54AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Dell (DELL), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Starbucks (SBUX), Money and Finance Today, Best Buy (BBY), Goldman Sachs Group (GS), Amer Intl Group (AIG), Barclays plc ADS (BCS), Unilever ADR (UL), Lehman Br Holdings (LEH)
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Bulletproof Your PortfolioHow to protect your portfolio from the tsunami enveloping Wall Street. Investment experts from around the world weigh in with thier outlook for the stock, currency and commodities markets and the financial sector and tips for what investors can do during the turmoil and what Wall Street may well look like down the road.
What the Pros Say: - CNBC.com Is Your Money Safe?If your broker goes belly up is your money safe? There is a system in place to protect your portfolio - at least a good chunk of it.
How to protect your money if your broker goes belly up - CNNmoney Also:
Q&A: Are My Investments Secure
Continue reading Surviving the Wall Street quake, is your money safe?, stocks to weather stormy markets - Today in Money 9/16
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