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Nasdaq Composite tallies weekly climb of 6.7%
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Long Term, Oil Stocks Still Winners
Falling oil prices have translated into falling energy company stocks this year, but over time the sector is still beating out the broader stock market. In four years, shares of the 12 companies that make up the integrated oil and gas industry have risen 49 percent, in contrast with the Standard …

Avoiding Penalties on A Roth Conversion
QTo take advantage of the drop in the stock market, I decided to convert a rollover IRA to a Roth earlier in the year. Unfortunately, now it looks like my adjusted gross income will be a smidgen more than the $100,000 limit allowed for this conversion. Is there a way to reverse the transaction to…

james :: Jan.05.2009 :: General :: No Comments »

Grim UK data drive gilt yields to new lows
Grim UK economic data drove government bond yields to fresh lows as investor demands for safety pushed gilt prices higher even as the stock market also saw gains

james :: Jan.04.2009 :: General :: No Comments »

Technology stocks edge up as market rises

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Technology stocks edged up Wednesday morning as the broader market rose slightly as 2008 drew to a close. The Nasdaq Composite Index and the Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index were up fractionally, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index was down slightly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was ahead about 40 points.

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Wall St closes out worst year since Depression
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street closed out its worst year since the Great Depression on Wednesday after an unstoppable credit crisis and a dreadful economic outlook left investors questioning their faith in stock markets.

Avoiding Penalties on A Roth Conversion
QTo take advantage of the drop in the stock market, I decided to convert a rollover IRA to a Roth earlier in the year. Unfortunately, now it looks like my adjusted gross income will be a smidgen more than the $100,000 limit allowed for this conversion. Is there a way to reverse the transaction to…

james :: Jan.03.2009 :: General :: No Comments »

Heartbeat Monitors
In a single week, the stock market managed both to rouse fear and inspire hope.

Avoiding Penalties on A Roth Conversion
QTo take advantage of the drop in the stock market, I decided to convert a rollover IRA to a Roth earlier in the year. Unfortunately, now it looks like my adjusted gross income will be a smidgen more than the $100,000 limit allowed for this conversion. Is there a way to reverse the transaction to…

Long Term, Oil Stocks Still Winners
Falling oil prices have translated into falling energy company stocks this year, but over time the sector is still beating out the broader stock market. In four years, shares of the 12 companies that make up the integrated oil and gas industry have risen 49 percent, in contrast with the Standard …

james :: Jan.02.2009 :: General :: No Comments »

Record stock market falls in 2008
Asian shares see record falls in 2008 as the financial turmoil and economic slowdown ends the stock market boom.

Indications: Futures edge broadly higher in final session of 2008
Stock market futures edge higher ahead of the final trading session of 2008 as investors take stock of a terrible year for global markets.

james :: Jan.01.2009 :: General :: No Comments »

Energy Stocks Rise on Mideast Concerns
Most world stock markets gained in light holiday trading on Tuesday as Middle East tensions pushed up energy stocks.

james :: Dec.31.2008 :: General :: No Comments »

Chuck Jaffe: The 13th annual Lump of Coal Awards, Part 2
It’s been a terrible year for the stock market, but a banner 12 months for misbehavior, misguided thinking and outrageous maneuvering in the fund business. That’s why there’s plenty of material for the 2008 Lump of Coal Awards.

james :: Dec.30.2008 :: General :: No Comments »

Investors Embrace Annuities
Looking for shelter from the stormy stock market, older investors turn to insurance products.

james :: Dec.29.2008 :: General :: No Comments »

Asian shares down on discouraging data
Asia-Pacific share prices were lower as data showed Japanese manufacturers were less confident about their business prospects, US house prices were dropping quickly, and trading stagnated on many stock markets ahead of Christmas Day

james :: Dec.28.2008 :: General :: No Comments »

Asian shares down on discouraging data
Asia-Pacific share prices were lower as data showed Japanese manufacturers were less confident about their business prospects, US house prices were dropping quickly, and trading stagnated on many stock markets ahead of Christmas Day

james :: Dec.27.2008 :: General :: No Comments »