Tuesday November 24, 2009 12:43 PM ET
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Stocks Edge Downward on Data

Stocks Edge Downward on Data

Home prices improve, but consumer confidence remains weak. GDP revised downward.

Who Says That Debt Is Bad?

Who Says That Debt Is Bad?

Companies that have prudently borrowed money are being overlooked by the market.

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Index Price   Chg. % Chg.
DJIA 10404.24 Down -46.71 -0.45%
Nasdaq 2163.96 Down -12.05 -0.55%
S&P 500 1102.57 Down -3.67 -0.33%
10 Yr Bd 3.35 - 0.00 0.00%
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Investing

Stock Picks: DSW Up; WMG Down
Market Movers

Stock Picks: DSW Up; WMG Down

Discounter DSW steps up on earnings; music biggie WMG is out of tune.

3 Stocks Priced 50% Below the Market
Stock Screen

3 Stocks Priced 50% Below the Market

Hough: Most stocks seem fully valued, but a handful still sell for cheap.

Third-Quarter GDP Growth Revised Lower
On the Street

Third-Quarter GDP Growth Revised Lower

The economy expanded at a 2.8% annual rate, below initial estimates.

BlackRock, Wall Street's Newest Giant
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BlackRock, Wall Street's Newest Giant

While its rivals were collapsing during the crash, this CEO's firm thrived.

Ten-Year Estimate?  Flip a Coin
Tradecraft

Ten-Year Estimate? Flip a Coin

Hoenig: Whatever the prediction is, it'll look silly in 2020.

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Spending

The Cost of an 11th Hour Thanksgiving Meal
Deal of the Day

The Cost of an 11th Hour Thanksgiving Meal

Sizing up last-minute options for hosts who don't want to cook.

Negotiating a Good Deal Before the Market Turns
Consumer Action

Negotiating a Good Deal Before the Market Turns

Home buyers have the upper hand, but their power peaked in January.

Leaving on a Jet Plane? Yes, You Still Can
Deal of the Day

Leaving on a Jet Plane? Yes, You Still Can

Six ways to nab last-minute Thanksgiving travel deals.

10 Things Your  Auto Insurer Won't Tell You
10 Things

10 Things Your Auto Insurer Won't Tell You

Commissions, credit checks and covering repairs. What you need to know.

When Foodies Aren't Biting
Small Business

When Foodies Aren't Biting

The restaurant industry has seen new lows this year. Here's how a small N.Y. bistro keeps afloat.

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Video

Tech Still Looks Tempting
Stocks

Tech Still Looks TemptingVideo

Michael Farr says tech stocks can go higher in 2010.

Flummoxed by Facebook?
Employment

Flummoxed by Facebook?Video

Before joining Facebook or Twitter, see if it makes sense.

SmartMoney Magazine

Refresh Your Financial Life
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Refresh Your Financial Life

This year's strategies may not work much longer. Five moves to keep you ahead of the recovery.

Retail Confidential: Life as a Sales Clerk
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Retail Confidential: Life as a Sales Clerk

Think a holiday retail job is easy? Our reporter goes undercover.

 
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