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5 ways to fix Wall Street

Michael Brush — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:01:00 +0000

Billions of our dollars are flowing in to save the financial system, but investor confidence won’t return until trust is restored. Here’s the work that’s needed for real reform.

Stock bargains the pros like now

Michael Brush — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:01:00 +0000

After the market chaos of recent weeks, bargain hunters are on the prowl. See what companies value investors are snapping up while prices are down.

CEO pay crackdown is toothless

Michael Brush — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:30:00 +0000

Congress has made a lot of noise about ensuring wealthy CEOs don’t profit from the proposed bailout. But so far, it looks like executives won’t have much to worry about.

The problem with Warren Buffett

Michael Brush — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:09:00 +0000

The Oracle of Omaha has been taking a beating, once again raising worries he’s lost his touch. The real answer, however, is simpler. Also: 6 Buffett-style stocks for right now.

Will the bailout save your bank?

Michael Brush — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:30:00 +0000

While the bailout takes shape, many banks will continue to struggle. Here is what’s ahead for big and small banks, plus 3 myths you can stop worrying about.

Is Bank of America now too big?

Michael Brush — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:01:00 +0000

After a string of acquisitions capped by ailing Merrill and Countrywide, the nation’s biggest bank is about to become too big to fail. But is it also too big to manage?

Don’t be too scared of Russia

Michael Brush — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:01:00 +0000

Russia’s move into Georgia is just one of the issues that has put its stock market deep into bear territory. That makes this a tempting time for investors to buy in.

Make your money grow 7% to 12%

Michael Brush — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:01:00 +0000

The interest on bank accounts, CDs and bonds is running well behind inflation, so where do you go for a relatively safe return? The world of master limited partnerships.

Taxpayers give fat cats $20 billion

Michael Brush — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:01:00 +0000

At the expense of you and me, tax breaks help companies hand ever-bigger paychecks to CEOs. What are the presidential candidates doing about it? Almost nothing.

How Amazon is beating up eBay

Michael Brush — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:01:00 +0000

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By opening its channels to a million outside sellers, Amazon has undercut the auction site and is winning the battle for Internet sales. Next up: A challenge to eBay‘s PayPal.