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Homebuilder Stocks Still on Shaky GroundBy David MacDougall
KB Home and D.R. Horton shares have rebounded since crashing down to Earth, but there's still lots of pain ahead for homebuilders.
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MUTUAL FUNDS
By Stan Luxenberg Low-risk stock funds are just what the adviser ordered for next year, when corporate profits improve but the risks of a market decline rise. Conservative Funds Get Highest Ratings By Kevin Baker Two of three mutual funds with the best initial ratings follow either market-neutral or fixed-income strategies. Xstrata, Dell, Amdocs Top Masters' Thesis By Gregg Greenberg Jeremy DeGroot, manager of the Masters' Select International Fund, says his team is bullish on mining and technology stocks. More Mutual Funds EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETFs) By Chris Vermeulen Gold has rallied longer than the previous move in early October. It looks overbought and ready for a pullback ETF Plays for a Retail Recovery By Michael Johnston Earnings surprises from several retailers suggest things aren't quite so bad for the sector. Here are ETFs for making a bet on a retail recovery. More ETFs THESTREET UNIVERSITY By Scott Rothbort The decision to entrust capital to a third party should not be taken lightly on either end. Three Things to Consider Before Investing By Scott Rothbort Don't overlook these important intangible factors when deciding whether to jump into an investment. How to Play the World Series By Scott Rothbort Here's the Finance Professor's guide to investing for baseball's 2009 World Series. More TheStreet University RETIREMENT By Joe Mont Fidelity and MefLife introduced a new annuity product that targets investors nearing retirement who are trying to shore up their assets. Goldman, Morgan, JPMorgan Plan $30 Billion Bonuses:Today's Outrage By Glenn Hall Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase are expected to pay out $30 billion in bonuses to their rainmakers this year. That money should go to taxpayers, who were the real rainmakers. CIT Group Failure Highlights Insurance By Joe Mont With banks offering more products and services than ever, consumers need to know which are insured by the government. More Retirement TAXES By David MacDougall The economic recovery is fragile, and excessive borrowing by the government will add a heavy burden. Intuit May Make Acquisition, Erasing Rival By Joe Mont Intuit reportedly is buying rival Mint.com, which was started as a response to the larger company. Intuit Handles Small-Business Books for Free By Jonathan Blum Intuit's Simple Start is decent accounting software at an unbeatable price, but there are a few catches. More Taxes |
MANAGING YOUR MONEY By David Tong Pete Najarian said today's rally follows a predictable pattern of previous Mondays that has seen a large flow of money coming in at the beginning of the week. 'Mad Money Lightning Round': Ciena's a Bargain By Scott Rutt Cramer says the stock is ridiculously cheap. Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: The Next Leg in the Housing Rally (Final) By Scott Rutt Cramer says today's bullish existing-home sales report will benefit housing-related stocks like Whirlpool, Stanley Works and Home Depot. More Managing Your Money IRAs By Joe Mont Retirement-investment companies such as Fidelity and Schwab are preparing for an IRA rule change in the hopes of gaining new clients. Stock-Market Crash Transforms Retirement Market By Joe Mont Americans on the cusp of retirement want more fixed-income investments, and the firms that change to meet those demands will lead the financial-services market. Same-Sex Couples' Not-So-Golden Years By Joe Mont Gays and lesbians are at a disadvantage when it comes to retirement savings, mostly because of federal laws. More IRAs THE GOOD LIFE By TSC Staff Oregon meets Arizona, while Stanford and Cal clash, with the Pac-10 in the balance. By the way, Ohio State plays Michigan. College Football Corner: Conference Kings By TSC Staff It's crunch time in the Big Ten and Mountain West. Americans Disengage From Managing Money By Paul Ballew The stock-market drop and recession have decimated retirement savings, and U.S. households have responded by turning away from rebuilding wealth. More The Good Life THE TOP 1% By Michael Martin Here are 10 simple ways to spruce up America's favorite holiday. Who's Ready for a Second Home? By Michael Martin Real-estate prices are lower than they've been in years. But before buying, look at this checklist. Luxury Outsells High End With 'Value' By Jason Notte Companies such as Hermes and Tiffany learned to live with the recession by adapting to the lower end. More The Top 1% |