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A Kindle, Gentler Nation

Like many other forms of technology, the Kindle has changed the game for book publishers and media outlets. The evolution will likely continue, with book-selling companies getting their own e-readers, publishers and media outlets adjusting to the ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Microsoft Corporation,  Amazon.com,  Forrester Research, Inc.,  McClatchy Company,  Barnes & Noble, Inc.

Unemployment Up Again

Face it, unemployment is here to stay. That doesn't mean the economy's not recovering, though. Odd as it seems, you can invest in unemployment--just stick to the products that people need, whether or not they're fearing for their jobs. Look for safe, ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  19 Nov 2009

Renting From Fannie

Homeowners going through foreclosure can rent their houses through Fannie Mae rather than lose them entirely. The "deed for lease" program lets homeowners transfer their title to Fannie Mae and sign up for a one-year lease, then month-to-month ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Fannie Mae,  Center for Economic and Policy Research,  Raymond James Financial, Inc.

SEC Fights Dark Pool Abuses

The Securities and Exchange Commission is laying down the law with dark pools--or at least starting to. The regulator put out a proposal for comment recently that makes some dark pools look more like exchanges and helps the retail investor. In this ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Securities and Exchange Commission,  NYSE Euronext

No IPOs Means No Jobs

Senator Ted Kaufman is urging Congress and the Securities and Exchange Commission to make regulations fostering a more transparent and fair market in the hopes that will lead to more initial public offerings. And more IPOs means more jobs. It's all an ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  Securities and Exchange Commission,  Grant Thornton International,  Global Insight,  Intel

ETFs That Chase Sales

Many companies have slashed their costs (and workforces) to help the bottom line. It's a strategy that can lead to rising earnings in the short run but that's generally unsustainable. Costs can only be cut so far. Real growth comes from sales increases. ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  10 Nov 2009

Buffett Bought A Choo-Choo (And You Should Too)

After the announced purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. by Warren Buffett, investors are paying more attention to the transportation sector. This sector will boom in the recovery, so get in while the getting's good. Locomotives seem to be ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  10 Nov 2009
Related Topics: FedEx,  Burlington Northern Santa Fe,  Union Pacific,  Warren Buffett,  iShares

When Mutual Funds Get Strange

Next year Swiss investment boutique Naissance Capital plans to launch the Women's Leadership Fund, a mutual fund that owns shares in companies led by women. Is this a legitimate investing technique or just a gimmick? Unfortunately, in the world of ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  5 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Sanofi-Aventis,  Santos, Ltd.,  Sony,  Pfizer Inc.,  Raymond James Financial, Inc.

When The Fed Raises Rates

Market watchers are scrutinizing the Fed's every move, trying to determine when it will raise interest rates. Investment advisers describe preparing for higher interest rates as they talk about hurricane-proofing a house. Both need to be taken care of ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  3 Nov 2009
Related Topics: iShares,  Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Reverse Repos Spook The Market

The Federal Reserve recently held some reverse repurchasing agreement tests to get some excess cash out of the system. In a reverse repo the Fed sells a security and agrees to buy it back at a later date for a higher price. The buyer of the reverse ...

From ALEXANDRA ZENDRIAN, Forbes,  2 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Federal Reserve,  Raymond James Financial, Inc.

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