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Weak Dollar
February 28, 2013

Sure, the Dollar Is Up … but Will It Last?

Positioning for a greenback plunge? Look to multinational, global and commodity investments — all of which would thrive in a weak-dollar environment.

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Stocking up

StockUp
February 28, 2013

Wall Street’s Stock Buyback Boom Continues

Stock buybacks seem like a poor use of corporate cash compared to other methods, but many people still see them as a bullish sign.

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don't fall behind

Snail
February 27, 2013

TIPS Seem Safe, But They Can Destroy Your Nest Egg

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, are better than just sitting on your cash, but they won’t help you grow your nest egg in the long run.

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not impressed

notimpressed
February 27, 2013

Another Lackluster Apple Event, Another AAPL Slide

Apple shareholders hoping for a big dividend boost or stock split news but didn’t get much to cheer about in today’s event… which leads me to think continued headwinds are in store for AAPL.

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Don't reach too far

ElsaReach
February 27, 2013

Big Yield Can Mean Big Losses If You’re Not Careful

Investors need to remember that a high yield often comes with high risk, so the best strategy is to be discerning – not to seek the biggest income source available just because the number looks attractive.

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Built to Last

Builder
February 26, 2013

Why Home Depot Is Your Best Housing Stock

This company gets it done — period. And it could continue to outperform while others in the housing cohort fall away.

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Price watch

inflation
February 26, 2013

Keep Your Eye on Inflation in 2013

While hyperinflation isn’t a real concern, a modest bump in prices is … and actually seems like a pretty plausible possibility this year.

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Cheers!

Whiskey
February 26, 2013

Raise a Glass to these 3 Beer and Whiskey Plays

When most people think consumer staples, they think diapers and soap, but alcohol stocks pushing products like beer and whiskey provide not only similar stability, but huge growth prospects.

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February 26, 2013

VIDEO: Signs the Stock Market is Overdue for a Pullback

Jeff Reeves talks with David Asman at Fox Business on Monday, February 26, 2013, about reasons the market is overdue for some consolidation after a big rally in 2012 and to start the year.

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What’s Italian for ‘scapegoat’?

Italy Elections
February 26, 2013

No, Italy Did NOT Cause Markets to Tank

Italy and its deadlocked election are being blamed for the market’s pullback, but you shouldn’t believe the headline hype. Here’s why.

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