Thursday, January 8, 2009

Wall Street crisis

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Sheila Bair Likely to Stay at FDIC

Republican official is poised to continue her role in the Obama administration. more >>

President-elect Barack Obama on His American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan

Obama begins to lay out a plan for tax cuts and new spending that would make up a new stimulus package. more >>

The Grinch Stole Christmas: Retail Sales Plunged 4 Percent in December

The dismal sales figures are just the latest grim economic sign. more >>

Macy's Store Closings, Walmart's Ho-Hum Sales

Meanwhile, Family Dollar sees a growth opportunity in food stamps. more >>

World Markets Shudder

Today could be unpleasant. more >>

Wal-Mart Takes A Hit

The retail giant feels the economy's pain. more >>

Hot Docs: Preview of Obama's Stimulus Plan, Projections of Rising Deficits and a Slow Recovery

Today's selection of timely reports more >>

BlackRock Strategist's 12 Predictions for 2009

Bob Doll sees a record double-digit percentage gain for U.S. stocks. more >>

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calls for Large Stimulus With Steep Tax Breaks

The business group backs tax portions of Obama's plan but criticizes labor and environmental proposals. more >>

If Your Stock Fund Lost Less Than 38% in 2008, You're Lucky

Health-care funds were the year's best performers, with an average loss of 23 percent. more >>

HELOC, Car Loan Delinquencies At Record Highs

Job losses cited as top factor behind souring consumer credit. more >>

Budget Deficit: Biggest Since World War Two?

You don't have to be a budget hawk to be astounded by these numbers. more >>

Shilling: Housing Could Fall Even More

Housing is down 25 percent. It could fall another 20 percent. more >>

The Future of the Stock Market, Revisited

The idea that stocks may never go up again isn't all that crazy. more >>

Economy Could Actually Turn Around Under Barack Obama

Reasons for hope more >>

Steve Jobs Might Be Healthier Than Apple's Customers

Shares are up, but are estimates still too high? more >>

Whitman for Governor: How Bad Could It Be?

eBay's stock is awful. So are plenty of others. more >>

What It Means When Stocks Rally On Bad News

Is it confidence or confusion? more >>

Inventor of the "Swap" Blames Regulators for Financial Crisis

David Swensen discusses the current state of the market and derivatives trading. more >>

Obama Faces a Delay for His Economic Recovery Plan

No deal by Inauguration Day, a blow to Obama's hope for a quick response to the economic crisis. more >>

Citi Strategist: No Bull Market in 2009, but Market Set to Rally

Top-rated sectors are telecom and healthcare. more >>

What If Stocks Never Go Up Again?

Potential scenarios don't paint a pretty picture. more >>

Sell Wal-Mart in '09?

Top S&P 500 gainers don't stay on top for long. more >>

Why You Should be an Optimistic Investor in 2009

It's a good time to buy stocks and invest in real estate. more >>

What Could Go Right in 2009 ... and Wrong

Perhaps the best news is that 2008 is over. more >>

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