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Stocks See Big Jump Before Earnings Kickoff

Stocks See Big Jump Before Earnings Kickoff

Anticipation runs high on profits, pushing up major indexes early.

3 Stocks With Rising Profit Estimates

3 Stocks With Rising Profit Estimates

Hough: Analysts are boosting forecasts for these companies before earnings season.

When Will Dow Hit 10K? Readers Weigh In

When Will Dow Hit 10K? Readers Weigh In

Our poll of professionals put the date at Dec. 7. Was that too rosy?

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Index Price   Chg. % Chg.
DJIA 9731.25 Up 131.50 1.37%
Nasdaq 2103.57 Up 35.42 1.71%
S&P 500 1054.72 Up 14.26 1.37%
10 Yr Bd 3.25 Up 0.03 0.93%
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Investing

Why Kindle's Flashpoint Is Up to Steve Jobs
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Why Kindle's Flashpoint Is Up to Steve Jobs

Stewart: Amazon's e-book reader vs. the iPhone? It's oranges to apples.

A Flu-Season Remedy for Investors
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A Flu-Season Remedy for Investors

Steris is cleaning up, as demand for sterilization equipment grows.

3 Promising Stocks Overlooked by Wall Street
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3 Promising Stocks Overlooked by Wall Street

Hough on highly profitable companies that get little attention from analysts.

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Spending

When the Feds Pick Goliath Over David
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When the Feds Pick Goliath Over David

Machan: Conglomerates are getting fed contracts meant for small businesses.

For Sale: Our New E-Book on Home Buying
Real Estate

For Sale: Our New E-Book on Home Buying

Download our new book and become a smarter real-estate shopper.

Piped-in Music: No Longer Just for Elevators
Tough Customer

Piped-in Music: No Longer Just for Elevators

Kadet: These days, even hospitals and libraries are piping in the hits.

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Gold Makes Miners Glitter
Market Movers

Gold Makes Miners GlitterVideo

Metal hits record price of $1040 an ounce.

Where to Look for a Clue on Earnings
Stocks

Where to Look for a Clue on EarningsVideo

Jack Hough on a powerful predictor of returns.

SmartMoney Magazine

Boost Your Returns
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Boost Your Returns

With the short-term outlook uncertain for stocks, investors are hoping for gains from bonds, dividends and CDs.

Wanted: Good Bond Research
SmartMoney Magazine

Wanted: Good Bond Research

When funds don't do their own bond analysis, it can cost investors.

 

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Dozens of experts recently told us when the Dow will hit 10,000. The average of their predictions came out to Dec. 7, 2009. What's your prediction?
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