Toyota Is Back as May Sales Continue Auto Industry Recovery
Toyota is back, according to May sales projections, while Ford and GM are also showing double-digit gains.
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National Top Stories
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Stocks Snap Three-Week Losing Streak But Concerns Linger
Wall Street ends the week on a down note as persistent eurozone worries keep buyers at bay ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend.
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10 Ways Apple Can Hit $1,000
One analyst lays out Apple's road-map for the next three years and how the stock could go to $1,000.
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3 Top U.S. Stocks for the Great Euro Real Estate Selloff
European banks will sell an estimated $380 million to $760 billion in commercial real estate loans over the next five years, leading to investing and lending opportunities for several U.S. players, according to a Morgan Stanley report.
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How to Profit from Coming Aggressive Monetary Stimulus
A selection of ETFs and stocks that will benefit from global quantitative easing.
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Facebook, Apple, Microsoft: Premarket Movers
Facebook was one of tech's big movers in premarket trading Friday as investors respond to the ongoing fallout from the company's eventful IPO.
Personal Finance
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The Money Conversation Your Family Can't Delay Having
The most difficult financial planning conversation for a family is also the one you can't delay having.
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10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
With gas prices tripled from a decade ago, heres how to own an SUV without draining your account when you fill up.
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You Can Let Your Guard Down: Ask Noah
There are real risks in trusting another, but to get anywhere in a relationship you have to get beyond the superficial.
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10 Greatest Ballparks for Foodies
Regional fare and expanded selections are helping fans compensate for the high cost of ballpark snacking.
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10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012
Looking for a good summer sports car? You can buy a great one that doesn't speed through your savings account.
U.S. Small Business
Power Is a Scarce Commodity For Mobile Entrepreneurs
If small business owners were fighting a resource war it might be over the scarce commodity known as the cafe power outlet.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 25
Overused buzzwords; fast-casual leads restaurant industry; will Twitter supersede email marketing?
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For Ambitious Students, Entrepreneurship Can Be a Big Win
Graduating is a great, but leaving school with funds for the next step of your life is even better.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 24
Start a business with little capital; Gulf shrimping business still struggling; is the NFIB working for big business?
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The Digital Skeptic: DuckDuckGo Cooks Google's Goose
The new search engine proves to all of us with skin in the digital game that big is no longer beautiful.
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Back to the Burger Future: A Recipe for Franchise Success?
5 & Diner is hoping nostalgia will entice customers away from large chain restaurants and into its 50s-themed diner.
Mobile & Gadgets
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10 Ways Apple Can Hit $1,000
One analyst lays out Apple's road-map for the next three years and how the stock could go to $1,000.
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Facebook, Apple, Microsoft: Premarket Movers
Facebook was one of tech's big movers in premarket trading Friday as investors respond to the ongoing fallout from the company's eventful IPO.
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Sirius XM Investors: Stop Chasing the Carrot and Buy Pandora
Misguided investors are chasing the wrong carrot.
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VeriFone Slumps on Weak Q3 Guidance
Shares of the electronic payments technology company fall in late trades after its outlook disappoints.
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Meg Whitman: HP's Surprise Turnaround Star
There were plenty of naysayers when Meg Whitman took the reins of a troubled HP last year but the former eBay chief is now quietly answering her critics.
Energy & Green Business
Icahn Buys 7.6% of Chesapeake Energy, Seeks Major Board Change
Carl Icahn has amassed a 7.6% stake in shares of Chesapeake Energy and wants to place as many as 4 directors on the company's board.
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Cabot Oil & Gas: S&P Intraday Laggard
The stock is one of the worst performers in the S&P 500 intraday Friday.
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Carl Icahn Rumors Aren't a Reason to Buy Chesapeake Energy
Focus on Chesapeake Energy's asset sales over speculation of increasing stakes from Car Icahn and other institutional investors.
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Duke Energy, Watson Pharma: Overlooked M&A Stocks
On a slow deals day, Duke Energy and Watson Pharmaceuticals benefit from an M&A second look.
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Dicker: Look Offshore for Real Value
Thinking of entering the energy sector? These drilling companies represent a great place to start.
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7 Dividend-Capture Ideas Using an Option Hedge
When protecting against downside risk using covered calls, look at dividend-paying stocks to make oversized gains.
Don't Miss
The 5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week: May 25
A roundup of the dumbest things on Wall Street this week.
NYSE Is Winning the IPO Listing War
The Big Board is still a potent force, racking up 104 new listings in 2011 vs. 78 for the Nasdaq.
Market Checkup Time: Go Smell the Roses
It's time to step back, take stock of the recent pullback in the market and see if there are any good deals.
Jim Cramer's "Mad Money"
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Invest Like a Pro
Cramer discusses some of the lessons he learned about investing from 30 years of trading.
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Cramer: Lehman Case 'Is a Travesty of Justice'
It is pathetic that the SEC doesn't have the gumption or the horsepower to pursue the Lehman case.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Big Government Not Protecting the Little Guys
Unless government acts, investors will continue to be stepped on by Wall Street.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Put Some Meat Into the Game With Hormel
In an uncertain world there's comfort in holding a grocery stock with no European exposure, Cramer said.
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Cramer: Facebook Fiasco Is Disgraceful
In all my years on Wall Street this is the most outrageous and egregious deal I have ever seen.
Investing Tips
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Raise Interest Rates Now
Higher interest rates will do more good for savers than they will do damage to borrowers.
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5 Stocks Poised for Breakouts
These stocks look ready to break out and trade higher from current levels.
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3 Top U.S. Stocks for the Great Euro Real Estate Selloff
European banks will sell an estimated $380 million to $760 billion in commercial real estate loans over the next five years, leading to investing and lending opportunities for several U.S. players, according to a Morgan Stanley report.
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Let's Be Honest, Tiffany's Results Were Terrible
If Tiffany is a bellwether of the wealthy, then luxury doesn't look so hot.
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5 High-Yield Stocks Ready to Boost Dividends
These companies are likely to boost their dividend payouts in the next quarter.
Automotive
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10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
With gas prices tripled from a decade ago, heres how to own an SUV without draining your account when you fill up.
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Toyota Is Back as May Sales Continue Auto Industry Recovery
Toyota is back, according to May sales projections, while Ford and GM are also showing double-digit gains.
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5 Things You Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Morgan Stanley may compensate investors in Facebook's IPO; NBCUniversal is talking to Microsoft about buying back MSNBC.com, says a report.
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How Ford's Credit Upgrade Helps Shareholders
Ford has a shinier balance sheet and will pay less to borrow after leaving junk bond status behind.
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5 Things You Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens
U.S. stock futures signal a lower Wall Street opening; Dell reports weaker-than-expected results; HP could announce 30,000 job cuts.
Luxury & Leisure
10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
With gas prices tripled from a decade ago, heres how to own an SUV without draining your account when you fill up.
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Fashion Designer Names Draw Tourist Eyes
The tide of fashion-designer hotels just won't stop, with Moschino and Ferragamo the latest demanding a visit.
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10 Greatest Ballparks for Foodies
Regional fare and expanded selections are helping fans compensate for the high cost of ballpark snacking.
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The Next Big Thing in Luggage
The fashion conscious may be swapping out their luggage a lot more frequently.
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10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012
Looking for a good summer sports car? You can buy a great one that doesn't speed through your savings account.
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10 Ways Around Summer Movie Crowds And Prices
Here are a few ways to cut costs and keep some of your hard-earned dollars out of the box office till.
Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Stocks closed on a weak note Friday, as investors remained concerned about the mounting eurozone crisis heading into the holiday weekend.
A much stronger than expected final read on consumer sentiment failed to bring out the buyers as the headlines from across the pond were predictably dour, including news that the bailout tab for partially nationalized Spanish institution Bankia will be roughly $24 billion. In addition, Standard & Poor's moved to downgrade Spain's biggest banks amid the threat of a double-dip recession in the country.
Volumes were low with 2.86 billion shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange and only 1.2 billion in play on the Nasdaq.
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