Archives for: November 2007

Retailers bank on Cyber Monday


26th November 2007
Consumers turn to their computers to continue their holiday shopping after retail sales rise on Black Friday. HSBC will restructure two of its structured-investment vehicles. The subprime-mortgage mess is expected to get worse next year.This article is c… more »

26 Nov 2007 11:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume


26th November 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Down Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  GLDN 267%  99.45% This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeDowdy Holiday Inn to… more »

26 Nov 2007 11:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume


26th November 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  GLYT 3810%  94.37% This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumePut Jubaks Picks to wor… more »

10 funds investors are fleeing


26th November 2007
Take a look at which funds are losing investors in droves -- and why. If youre on the fence, we have some educated guesses about whether you should stay or go.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas$100 fill-up coming to a pump near you | S… more »

One investors optimistic Thanksgiving


22nd November 2007
The markets rough, but theres a lot of hope in the world economy.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasIgnoring the lessons of 1929 | Why its time to dump investment banks | 26 Jun 2007 10:15:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume more »

Dow falls 211 as late selling batters stocks


22nd November 2007
The Dow falls below its August closing low, and the S&P 500s 2007 gains are wiped out as late-day selling crushes a rally attempt. The Nasdaq has lost 10.4% since Oct. 31. Crude oil falls back. Credit and housing worries continue to sap investor confiden… more »

Corning and 9 other hot stock picks


21st November 2007
The worlds biggest maker of optical fiber appears on an MSN Money list of stocks with strong prospects. Here are StockScouters top suggestions for investors.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasCan the iPhone drive another double for Appl… more »

21 Nov 2007 15:56:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume


21st November 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Down Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  PDCO 1502%  29.26% This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeCash in your oil pr… more »

21 Nov 2007 15:56:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume


21st November 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  IPHS 311%  13.59% This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeChevron 1 of 10 stocks f… more »

5 stocks just shy of stardom


21st November 2007
The MSN Money CAPS community can help investors identify which companies among the thousands of pretenders might be tomorrows market luminaries.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasPetroChina: The worlds first $1 trillion company | U.S. s… more »

Why golds going straight to $1,000


21st November 2007
Gold is about to soar to new highs, and here are four compelling reasons why. Take a look at four gold-mining stocks that could make your portfolio gleam.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasWill your TV suddenly go black? | Portfolio | T… more »

Coffee clash at McDonalds


21st November 2007
The fast-food chain wants to move full steam ahead into the growing market for specialty coffees with cappuccinos and other espresso drinks. But first it must bring reluctant franchisees on board.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasVolat… more »

Stocks come back from steep losses


21st November 2007
Whipsawed all day, the Dow finally finishes with a 52-point gain. The Fed sees slower growth in 2008. Freddie Mac writes down $8.1 billion. Crude oil closes above $98. Hewlett-Packard beats The Street. Nordstrom results top Wall Streets estimates.This ar… more »

Make money off Chinas nightmare


20th November 2007
Fueling the nations industrial machinery takes a lot of imported raw materials. Now you can profit from buying into the suppliers that China needs to avoid getting squeezed.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasFTSE higher at midday | Hall… more »

Giving thanks for the mess were in


20th November 2007
Later this week we are to take time out of our busy lives, share a big meal with family and friends, and give thanks. Well, when that time comes you might want to consider thanking the following.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas23 May… more »

Buy value funds while theyre down


20th November 2007
We look at three whose managers stand consistent in their approach, even as growth stocks returns have dwarfed theirs. Their patience and persistence will pay.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasWhole Foods: Niche player or giant? | A ho… more »

Dow falls 218 as credit fears slam stocks


20th November 2007
Goldman Sachs downgrades Citigroup, saying its financial woes may get worse. Hewlett-Packard reports a 28% profit gain. General Motors slumps on fears of rising auto loan delinquencies. Retail stocks fall on Lowes earnings miss. Target earnings and Fed m… more »

2 terrific go-anywhere foreign funds


19th November 2007
These funds take advantage of the full market spectrum in opportunities around the world. Their fees are reasonable, but watch out -- they can be volatile.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual Volume13 Jun 2007 14:05:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Un… more »

No shelter from the housing storm


19th November 2007
Money-market funds arent looking like an investor safe haven from Wall Streets credit crisis after all. Meanwhile, a judges ruling gives home lending another reason to seize up.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeShares close sharply l… more »

$100 fill-up coming to a pump near you


19th November 2007
Motorists in many parts of the country are paying the highest post-Labor Day prices ever this November.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeBest of the Dow? Wright rides with Merck | Toy fears play into investors hands | Stocks rise aga… more »

Despite Fridays gain, Novembers been a loser


17th November 2007
The Dow finishes up 67 points in a volatile session. November has been the years toughest month. FedEx says high oil prices hurt profits. Kohls, AnnTaylor and Starbucks all see a weak economy slowing their businesses. A Fed governor says investors should… more »

Tried and true stocks for a tricky market


16th November 2007
Discipline and planning are the keys to successful investing, as one of our players proved this week.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeJubaks Picks at 10: New tricks for a new market | Get ready for the mother of all weeks | Margin T… more »

Land ho! Nows the time to buy


16th November 2007
If you act quickly, you can get into companies with hard real-estate assets before the coming herd of overseas investors does. Land also offers some protection against a bigger market downturn.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeValero… more »

Even the best investors get humbled


16th November 2007
This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumePenny Stock Exchanges OTCBB and Pink Sheets | 30 May 2007 11:05:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume | Growth stocks for pessimists more »

Dow falls 121 as fear slams financial stocks


16th November 2007
Despite a higher dollar and falling crude oil, financial stocks slump. Wells Fargos CEO sees the worst housing market since the Depression. JC Penney gives a blue forecast for the full year. Starbucks shares fall nearly 8% on a weak 2008 forecast.This ar… more »

Report: Americans getting poorer


15th November 2007
In a new analysis of after-tax income, the United States ranks 15th among the worlds richest countries. But wage comparisons for average workers are tricky.   This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeIn-store clinics boost Wal-Marts healt… more »

For an elite few, credit pain means profit


15th November 2007
While most of us -- even bankers -- were caught off guard by the magnitude of the meltdown, others rubbed their hands together in gleeful anticipation of a windfall.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeCracks in the Great Wall of Chin… more »

Whos to blame for the mortgage mess?


15th November 2007
You know who the victims are. We name some of the villains in a credit crunch built on irresponsible subprime lending in the United States.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeFTSE gains at midday | FTSE up | Southern California wildf… more »

McDonalds: A Happy Meal for investors


15th November 2007
How powerful is a company name everyone knows? Hard to say, but it certainly helped this burger maker come back from trouble -- and helps keep it a buy for investors.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeBlackstone prices at $31; Dow u… more »

Rising crude, tech weakness hit stocks


15th November 2007
Late-day selling pushes the Dow down 76. Techs are especially weak; crude oil rebounds past $94. Delta Air Lines will consider merging but denies talks with United. Merrill Lynch gets a new boss. United Rentals shares fall 30% when Cerberus walks away fr… more »

Trouble brewing for Starbucks?


14th November 2007
The coffee giant vows to maintain its pace of opening an average of six stores a day. But some analysts think sales of $4 lattes will suffer if the economy falters.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeApple 1 of 10 stocks to buy today… more »

The top 10 investing blunders


14th November 2007
There are dozens of ways to go wrong, but if you avoid these 10 big mistakes, then chances are, youll do just fine.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeThe Fed wont cut rates next week | Why its time to dump investment banks | Taking… more »

Big-time crime at the mall


14th November 2007
Shoplifting has gone high-profile and is costing big money. Now retailers are trying to fight back.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeIt s all about easyJet | 6 secrets of successful immigrants | Natural gas? Play the Rocky Mountain… more »

Dow up 320 as techs, financials rally


14th November 2007
Stocks soar as Apple nears a deal to sell the iPhone in China. Financial stocks shoot higher after Goldman Sachs says it wont take write-downs for bad mortgage bets. Wal-Marts third-quarter earnings beat Street estimates. Crude oil drops 3.7%.This articl… more »

5 highly rated stocks in the bargain bin


14th November 2007
Cheap stocks are often that way for a reason. But when they are cheap and positively rated by our CAPS players, theres a potential investment opportunity.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasMargin Trading (Part 3) | Get ready for market… more »

5 ways to ride out the markets storm


13th November 2007
The one-two punch of the U.S. financial industrys crisis and the dollars plunge has left stocks and bonds staggering. If youre an investor stuck with greenbacks, heres what you can do.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasCan designer home… more »

Fidelity ties its fortunes to Google


13th November 2007
The mutual funds giant is the search engines biggest shareholder. If you stash your savings in a Fidelity account, you almost certainly have a stake in Googles success.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasStocks feel the pain of a buyers… more »

Late sell-off drops Dow under 13,000


13th November 2007
Techs and credit worries set off more late-day selling. E*Trade falls nearly 60% on fears it may fail. Apple and Google continue to tumble. Crude oil falls. IBM makes a $5 billion deal. Boeing and Airbus announce big sales.This article is courtesy of MSN… more »

Stocks storm back from big losses


09th November 2007
Heavy buying in financial stocks helps pull the Dow and S&P 500 back from deep ruts. Techs are the markets weak link after Ciscos warning of weaker orders. Fed boss Bernanke sees economic growth slowing. Disney earnings dont impress.This article is court… more »

Marathon Oil 1 of 10 stocks to buy today


09th November 2007
The nations fourth-biggest integrated oil company tops an MSN Money list of stocks poised for gains. Here are StockScouters best investment ideas.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasStocks surge to new highs | 5 global stocks for a gloom… more »

08 Nov 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume


08th November 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Down Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  PRGX 3372%  10.95% This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeNabors among 10 sto… more »

08 Nov 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume


08th November 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  ESLR 846%  15.99% This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeDeepening debt crisis hi… more »

How to profit from a police state


08th November 2007
The booming security business now employs as many as one-fourth of American workers. Here are four companies poised to make a bundle from our penchant for protection.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasValero among 10 hot stocks | Why M… more »

Dow falls 361; investors batter bank stocks


08th November 2007
A falling dollar and growing worries about the health of banks and mortgage lenders clobber stocks. Morgan Stanley takes a $3.7 billion charge for subprime-mortgage losses; AIG reports a profit drop. Ciscos earnings disappoint, and shares fall 9% in afte… more »

Yahoo scolded for helping China imprison dissident


08th November 2007
In a congressional hearing, CEO Jerry Yang defends the Internet companys human-rights commitment but says Chinese laws must be followed.  This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasDetailed rules: The Strategy Lab Open | The Right Penny Stock C… more »

10 companies buying back their stock


07th November 2007
Share repurchases are a reliable indicator that a stock is likely to head higher. When combined with positive ratings from our CAPS players, you have a potential investment opportunity.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasMen in their 30s… more »

Try Crocs on for size


07th November 2007
Im selling Capital One and Starbucks. Im buying Crocs with the proceeds.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasStrategy | No crisis for mortgage lenders | The Chrysler deal: Why it might work more »

Preying on investors subprime fears


07th November 2007
When market manipulators sense weakness, they make their move and make tons of easy money. Here are four recent examples of insiders winning at the expense of everyday investors.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas5 stocks the skeptics a… more »

Is your money manager overcharging?


07th November 2007
Financial-services fees of 1% to 2% might not sound like a whole lot -- until you convert those percentages to dollars. You could be shelling out thousands that you dont need to.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasStocks feel the pain of… more »

Dow jumps 118 after crude oil hits $97


07th November 2007
Energy, technology and financial stocks power a late-day rally. Crude jumps on supply fears and dollar weakness; analysts see oil hitting $100 soon. Gold soars above $820. Yahoo loses in the market and on Capitol Hill. GM takes a huge charge.This article… more »

The cost of eating green


07th November 2007
Local is the new organic -- and a great way to cut your carbon footprint. But unless you get creative, youll end up paying more.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeDow soars nearly 158 in big relief rally | The fourth-quarter global ra… more »

Bad CEOs who walked away rich


07th November 2007
Charles Prince, who lost his job after leading Citigroup to the edge of a financial abyss, gets a going-away package of at least $64 million. Still, hes not being as lavishly rewarded as other failed executives.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Un… more »

PetroChina: The worlds first $1 trillion company


06th November 2007
The state-controlled oil company goes public and knocks ExxonMobil from its perch as the worlds biggest company in terms of market cap.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual Volume22 Jun 2007 16:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume | How s… more »

Cash in your oil profits now


06th November 2007
Natural resources will be one of the best-performing sectors in the long term, but $95 for a barrel of crude is almost certainly a bubble price.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeTiming counts | Time to re-balance your portfolio? | 10… more »

Fed chief caves in to Wall Street


06th November 2007
Ben Bernanke is a wuss and his Fed, like that of his predecessor, cant abandon reason fast enough. It surrenders to Wall Streets demands regardless of consequences.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeNabors among 10 stocks to buy now |… more »

Dow off 52 on financial stock weakness


06th November 2007
The blue chips swoon after Citigroup says it will take up to $11 billion in write-offs; CEO Chuck Prince resigns. Google jumps on more news of its plans for getting into the mobile-phone business. Time Warner CEO Dick Parsons will step aside at year-end.… more »

Citi faces $11 billion write-down


06th November 2007
CEO Chuck Prince resigns after the company suffers huge mortgage losses. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin is named chairman.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeFTSE Update | Will your TV suddenly go black? | Maxim among 10 s… more »

Snoloha shows slackers can cash in too


05th November 2007
Inspired by Jimmy Buffett, the founder finds a niche selling the laid-back lifestyle.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumePolitics aside, stem-cell science marches on | Hidden Investment Risks | 5 global stocks for a gloomy market more »

Cabinetmaker hits pay dirt with worms


05th November 2007
An entrepreneur tops StartupNations list of the Grungiest home businesses by mixing carpentry skills and composting know-how.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeFTSE slightly lower | BEA Systems 1 of 10 stocks to buy today | Detailed… more »

The smallest green buildings in America


05th November 2007
Sweet Onion works hard to limit the environmental impact of every step it takes to produce its product: 3-D architectural models.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeAirline stocks are ready to soar | 2 new funds that play global well… more »

Boomers mix business with passion


05th November 2007
The 10 top entrepreneurs in this category harness their interests, hobbies and expertise to build businesses far from the corporate world.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeWall Street bets its chips on fantasy | The utility rally c… more »

Gone fishin -- and into his own business


05th November 2007
The founder of Murphy Outdoors is a successful baby boomer who turned computer skills and a love of fishing into a home- and lake-based business.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeTap hidden value in nursing-home stocks | Apple shar… more »

How StartupNation found its winners


05th November 2007
The 2007 Home-Based 100 is a compilation of 10 Top Ten categories for privately held U.S. businesses that are based in homes. Each category has a unifying theme.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeBuilding your position | Best Stock… more »

Internet dunce specializes in adventure


05th November 2007
His home business started with online sales. It could soon take him on safari, out skydiving or into orbit.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeShares lose early gains | Dont panic: Markets will likely recover | Will the Fed cut? Mayb… more »

Entrepreneurs who make it work -- at home


05th November 2007
Millions dream of starting their own businesses at home. StartupNation looks at 100 of the best -- the most financially successful, the most innovative, the most adventurous and the downright wacky.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volum… more »

Theres money in going green


05th November 2007
Reducing, reusing and recycling waste help these environmentally friendly ventures on the bottom line.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volume04 Jun 2007 10:25:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume | Dow Jones sale to News Corp. close… more »

A home business can be a dirty job


05th November 2007
The 10 top businesses in StartupNations Grungiest category are run by people who arent afraid to get down and dirty -- or mess with worms or even poop.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeMeet me in San Francisco | Will Buffett take sta… more »

Home-based hits that do big business


05th November 2007
With specialized products and expertise in areas like nursing and building, the 10 Best Financial Performers in StartupNations list are cashing in.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeOil hits new highs! | 27 Jul 2007 17:20:00 - Top 5 S… more »