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10 Investing Strategies as Stocks Tank
posted: 4 HOURS 16 MINUTES AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Financial Crisis, Investing
Paul Sakuma and Mel Evans, AP
As the Dow shaves off more than 1,000 points this week, many nervous investors are trying to determine the safest places to put their money. 24/7 Wall St. lists 10 tips that may save you in a market downturn, including sharpening your eye for companies that do well in a recession like Wal-Mart, buying stock in companies that sell products to addicts (think liquor and cigarettes) and scouting out companies that are armed with cash. From BloggingStocks: Wal-Mart's Stock Still Shining
Fed Pledges AIG Yet Another Loan
posted: 4 HOURS 31 MINUTES AGOcomments: 67
filed under: Financial Crisis
AP
With last month's $85 billion loan to AIG still turning taxpayers' stomachs -- particularly amid revelations of hidden debts and spa retreats in Capitol Hill hearings this week -- the Federal Reserve agrees to provide the struggling insurance giant a second loan of up to $37.8 billion. Also See: Hearing From AIG Chiefs
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posted: 84 DAYS 4 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
Paulson Says Plan Won't Save All Banks
posted: 3 HOURS 51 MINUTES AGOcomments: 27
filed under: Financial Crisis
AP
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urges patience with the $700 billion plan to right the financial industry, cautioning that "the turmoil will not end quickly and significant challenges remain ahead."
Also See:
• Who's Holding the Purse?
• Fed's Surprise Rate Cut
• How Will the Cut Help?
Also See:
• Who's Holding the Purse?
• Fed's Surprise Rate Cut
• How Will the Cut Help?
IBM Announces Earnings Early
posted: 4 HOURS 32 MINUTES AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Earnings, Tech News
Announcing its third-quarter results ahead of schedule after Wednesday's close, IBM beats analysts' earnings forecasts by 4 cents per share, despite missing sales predictions by more than $1 billion. Quote: IBM
Wachovia Bidders Extend Truce
posted: 4 HOURS 14 MINUTES AGOcomments: 27
filed under: Financial Crisis
The future of Wachovia remains in limbo as Citigroup and Wells Fargo continue to work with the Federal Reserve to determine which suitor will end up with the struggling bank's assets, leaving bitter litigation on hold for two more days.
Avoid Outliving Your Nest Egg
posted: 5 HOURS 32 MINUTES AGOcomments: 9
filed under: Financial Crisis, Investing, Retirement, Retirement Advice
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The last 12 months have not been pleasant for workers on the cusp of retiring, some of whom have watched their life savings shrink by a fourth or more. With the markets seemingly in a free fall over the last week, you may yourself be more tempted than ever to take desperate action to cut your losses. While it's not necessarily a bad idea to retool your portfolio, there are a number of factors to keep in mind.
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Most Actives
| Symbol | Last | Change | Volume | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAC | 22.10 | -1.67 | 7.03% | 322.76M | |
| IWM | 54.46 | -1.34 | 2.40% | 173.76M | |
| C | 14.40 | -0.75 | 4.95% | 156.13M | |
Biggest % Gainers
| Symbol | Last | Change | Volume | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGB | 25.00 | 13.00 | 108.33% | 1,365 | |
| SZE | 21.50 | 6.295 | 41.40% | 6,057 | |
| RBS-R | 6.00 | 1.65 | 37.93% | 195,338 | |
Biggest % Losers
| Symbol | Last | Change | Volume | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLH-A | 14.00 | -6.40 | 31.37% | 7,350 | |
| XVF | 4.00 | -1.80 | 31.03% | 12,500 | |
| XL | 8.68 | -3.32 | 27.67% | 20.58M | |
| Type | Current | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Yr Fixed Mtg | 5.82% | 6.00% |
| 5/1 ARM | 5.80% | 6.06% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.61% | 0.00% |
| 36 Month New Car Loan | 6.76% | 0.00% |
| 1 Yr CD | 3.70% | 3.77% |
