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AIG, Oil Pressure Blue Chips

AIG's earnings report and another new high for oil sent stocks tumbling

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While there is no insurance on any charged or slimed down bets, there is a chance that the financials could post negative earnings this quarter, which would be their second in a row.

Howard Silverblatt, Investing Insights

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Police Those Charge Cards

Via the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, the U.S. should regulate the industry to protect consumers from sudden interest-rate increases such as those recently imposed by Bank of America, which more than doubled rates for certain cardholders. Pro or con?

 

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When Small Business Can't Get a Loan

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Larger-than-expected losses from AIG unnerved investors. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed, while oil traded above $125 per barrel

New Mutual Funds by Old Hands

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Stocks: Nine Low-Risk Value Plays

S&P's latest list finds attractively valued names with top rankings from its equity analysts

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IN YOUR FACE: LOW PRICES COULD BACKFIRE

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Reader Ron Boto Writes:

"The focus should be on continually improving your position in the customer's mind while maintaining necessary pricing. Thinking you can compete on price alone can kill you."

 

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Starbucks Turns Up the Heat Overseas

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A Heavyweight In A Tough Fight

Health care and other service industries are helping to shore up the economy, but despite its increasing influence, a strong service sector may not be able to forestall a recession.

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Electronics Retailers: A Rebate Rush?

Amid speculation the U.S. stimulus program may boost sales, S&P says the industry's fundamentals are positive. Its top pick: Best Buy