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January 06, 2009 06:36 PM

January 06, 2009

The Street

BofA Loses Head of its 'Thundering Herd'

Bob McCann, head of Merrill Lynch's brokerage unit, is leaving after the former investment bank's acquisition by Bank of America closed.

January 06, 2009 06:26 PM

The Number One 2009 CES Stock Play

Stephanie Link, Director of Research for Cramer's Action Alerts Plus Portfolio, says this stock is the best tech stock to own ahead of CES and for 2009. The consumer might be hurting but this company is still strong.

January 06, 2009 06:23 PM

Brunswick to Cut Up to 275 Jobs

As a result of weakening demand, the boat maker will cut 275 jobs and idle another 300.

January 06, 2009 06:22 PM

They Just Don't Get Apple!

Marek Fuchs puts in a plug--when it comes to the latest Steve Jobs health revision--for quoting more endocrinologists than stock analysts.

January 06, 2009 06:21 PM

Motely Fool

2-Star Stocks Poised to Plunge: J.C. Penney

Market-lagging returns could be written in these two stars.

January 06, 2009 06:15 PM

The Street

Cramer: More Dow 30 Predictions

Is Coca-Cola better than Pepsi in '09?

January 06, 2009 06:14 PM

CKE, Yum, Chipotle Still Plan to Expand

CKE, owner of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. hamburger chains, will grow in Texas while others head abroad.

January 06, 2009 06:10 PM

Motely Fool

The Great Chinese Crash of 2008

Some see panic, others see profits.

January 06, 2009 06:08 PM

Netflix and Amazon: Roku Crosses the Streams

Amazon strikes a deal with the Netflix pal, leaving Apple out of the mix again.

January 06, 2009 05:33 PM

The Street

Opinion: Is It Twilight in America?

U.S. political leaders must confront the ugly reality that the most fundamental economic problem America faces is face is a severe lack of private savings.

January 06, 2009 05:29 PM

Mutual Fund 'Mutts' Pounded in '08

The mutual funds that lagged in '07 didn't fare much better in the 2008 bear market. Here are the worst of 2008 and outlook for the best of 2009.

January 06, 2009 05:28 PM

Stocks Drift Up, Remain Off Highs

Stocks in New York are again trading with modest gains after losing soem traction with the release of the worst pending home sales data to date.

January 06, 2009 05:25 PM

Brocade a Stitch Closer to Cisco

Brocade's acquisition of Foundry Networks could help it compete with rivals Cisco and Juniper Networks.

January 06, 2009 05:20 PM

Cramer: Make Money with China

China will lead the globe into economic recovery, says Cramer.

January 06, 2009 05:12 PM

Motely Fool

Governor Meg Whitman?

The former eBay CEO may be telegraphing a leap into politics.

January 06, 2009 05:05 PM

Today's 5-Star Movers

Maybe what glitters really is gold.

January 06, 2009 05:00 PM

5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: KHD Humboldt Wedag

Market-trouncing returns could be written in these five stars.

January 06, 2009 04:56 PM

LDK Plays Limbo

The solar company drops guidance, but is late to the party.

January 06, 2009 04:51 PM

The Street

Mosaic Posts Higher Profit, Revenue

Higher phosphate and potash prices contributed to a decent second quarter.

January 06, 2009 04:51 PM

McGraw-Hill Cut 375 jobs in the Fourth Quarter

In the face of the country's economic difficulties, a restructuring was necessary, the company said.

January 06, 2009 04:47 PM

Buy Apple? Check Steve Jobs Weight

Scott Moritz, senior writer at TheStreet.com, says Apple CEO Steve Jobs' letter to the 'Apple Community' about his weight loss raises more questions than it answers. Our question: Should investors buy Apple shares only if Jobs gains weight?

January 06, 2009 04:44 PM

Motely Fool

Strong Dollar? Bad News

A more robust currency doesn't always benefit investors.

January 06, 2009 04:33 PM

Baidu Critics Stuck in Neutral

The Chinese search giant needs to spruce up its white hat.

January 06, 2009 04:28 PM

4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Cliffs Natural Resources

Market-trouncing returns could be written in this 4-Star.

January 06, 2009 04:25 PM

The Street

Kass: Patience Is a Virtue

The S&P 500 is not going to immediately regain a meaningful amount of the lost value of 2008.

January 06, 2009 04:21 PM

Find the '08 Leaders That Won't Quit

Some top performers of 2008 can lead the charge this year as well.

January 06, 2009 04:14 PM

Motely Fool

5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Global Industries

Market-trouncing returns could be written in this 5-Star.

January 06, 2009 04:13 PM

The Street

Find the Safe Dividend Stocks

David Peltier, Portfolio Manager for TheStreet.com's Dividend Stocks Advisor, tells you how to know which dividends are safe and unveils the stock he is betting on now.

January 06, 2009 04:12 PM

Stocks Ease Off Highs in Face of Data

Stocks in New York continue to trade with gains despite the release of worst pending home sales data to date.

January 06, 2009 04:08 PM

German Mogul Kills Self Over Financial Meltdown

German billionaire Adolf Merckle committed suicide as his empire ran into financial trouble.

January 06, 2009 04:07 PM

Dykstra: Reading the Earnings Tea Leaves

As earnings season gets under way, keep one eye on the deferred revenue some companies report. It's a window into a company's future performance.

January 06, 2009 04:01 PM

Aer Lingus Shareholders Snub Ryanair Bid

Despite already owning 30% of Aer Lingus, Ryanair couldn't line up enough sellers to takeover the airline.

January 06, 2009 04:00 PM

Motely Fool

Monday's Biggest Stock Stars

Yesterday's market is today's moneymaking road map.

January 06, 2009 03:46 PM

What Will These 3 Mistakes Cost You?

You won't know for years.

January 06, 2009 03:40 PM

The Street

Pending Home Sales Plunge to Record Low

November home sales fell even further than expected, reaching their lowest point in the eight years the index has existed.

January 06, 2009 03:38 PM

Nov. Factory Orders Drop More Than Expected

Orders fell for a fourth consecutive month, declining 4.6%.

January 06, 2009 03:37 PM

Contraction Slows in Services Sector

The ISM came in slightly higher than in November, beating expectations.

January 06, 2009 03:29 PM

Google Sued by Model Over 'Skank' Comment

Liskula Cohen has filed a court order to force Google to reveal the identity of a blogger who wrote negative commentary about her.

January 06, 2009 03:28 PM

Motely Fool

Is Nordic American Your Friend?

Forget the high seas. Shareholders have kept this ship afloat.

January 06, 2009 02:52 PM

The Easy Way to Make Your First Million

Don't let scary markets divert you from your dreams.

January 06, 2009 02:29 PM

The Street

Madoff's Closed-End Funds Sink

The alleged fraudster invested in some funds that lost more than half their value last year.

January 06, 2009 02:27 PM

One Fund, 10 Years, No Annual Losses

GMO Alpha Only Fund III is the only open-end equity or stock-bond hybrid mutual fund to survive the past 10 calendar years without a single negative annual return.

January 06, 2009 01:57 PM

Cramer: Best Name in Tech

Find out why Jim Cramer believes this tech stock is set to be a winner in 2009.

January 06, 2009 12:59 PM

Cramer Bullish on the Dow for '09 -- Part II

Let's take a look at the next six Dow stocks: Caterpillar, Chevron, Coca-Cola, Disney, Du Pont and General Electric.

January 06, 2009 11:54 AM

January 05, 2009

The Street

Is Dow Chemical Rushing Rohm & Haas Deal?

A report says that Dow could close the deal this week. Meanwhile, a negative chorus grows against it.

January 05, 2009 11:59 PM