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Market Preview: Slow and Steady

2012's stellar start has been an orderly march higher that has a good chance of turning out better than 2011's early surge.

Holland Local Business News

Gentex increases quarterly cash dividend
Holland The Gentex Corp. Board of Directors has approved an eight percent increase in its quarterly cash dividend rate, the manufacturer announced today. The change brings…
TEDx Macatawa event sells out
Holland Organizers of the TEDx Macatawa said seats are full for the March 8 event. Group spokesman Bruce Buursma said Wednesday the event is sold out. People who…
Gentex increases quarterly cash dividend
Zeeland The Gentex Corp. Board of Directors has approved an eight percent increase in its quarterly cash dividend rate, the manufacturer announced today. The change brings…
TEDx Mactawa event sells out
Holland Organizers of a TEDx Macatawa event say the March 8 event has sold out. Group spokesman Bruce Buursma said Wednesday that the event is completely sold…
Bill would boost West Michigan bio-business
Holland Township Dry fibers separated from manure make up a new product for bedding horses — an innovation officials say is one among hundreds in the…

Personal Finance

What to Say to Get Better Service
Here are talking points to use to improve your customer service experience almost anywhere you go.
7 Signs You Should Switch Your Bank
A debit card fee isn't the only reason to jump ship with your money. Here are some other red flags.
10 Cities That Bent Over Backward For Big Projects
Boston and the Bay Area are still being billed for big upgrades, but folks in Dimock, Pa., paid much more.
5 Simple Hedge Strategies for Volatile Times
You don't need to be a hedge fund or multibillion-dollar institution to protect against market forces.
What to Do When You Outlive Your Retirement Funds
The sad truth about planning for retirement is that too many Americans just don't.

Your Career

3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: Feb. 17
Get the veteran hiring credit; face the new retail world; and take advantage of a Twitter-American Express partnership.
The Best Twitter Feeds for Career Advice
Here are some of our favorite Twitter accounts to follow for hiring trends and tips on how to get ahead in your career.
3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: Feb. 14
Valentine's Day business boost; 2011 has the lowest start-up rate on record; January optimism falls flat.
GE to Hire 5,000 Veterans in Next 5 Years
GE announced plans to hire thousands of veterans and offer job training options around the country.
5 Better Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job
LinkedIn is good for much more than just updating you about your friends' career changes.

Jim Cramer's Investing Ideas

Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Crude Realities (Final)
Cramer explains why high gas prices haven't had a negative impact on the markets.
'Mad Money Lightning Round': UnitedHealth Group on Fire
Cramer says the stock has room to go higher, although he advises to wait for a down day.
'Mad Money' Recap: Dow 13,000 Matters (Final)
Cramer says the milestone will signal to retail investors that it's OK to return to the markets.
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Wait on Salesforce.com
Cramer says he wants to see the earnings first after what happened in previous quarter.
Cramer: The Dow's Big Round Number
The recapturing of the 13,000 level matters because retail investors care about it. In the video, Chao Deng details the Dow's move.

National Top Stories

Market Preview: Slow and Steady
2012's stellar start has been an orderly march higher that has a good chance of turning out better than 2011's early surge.
Limited Brands, HP: After-Hours Trading
VIVUS, Limited Brands, HP and Polypore were among the stocks attracting trading interest in Wednesday's extended session.
Polypore Loses Ground in Making 'Credible' Case
Polypore shares tank after an earnings miss and weak outlook.
What to Watch for GOP's Super Debate
The Republican presidential hopefuls return to the debate stage in a final run before Super Tuesday.
HP Shares Dip on Weak Forecast
This quarter marks the first full period for the Dow component with CEO Meg Whitman under the helm.

Daily Videos

Mobile & Gadgets

HP Shares Dip on Weak Forecast
This quarter marks the first full period for the Dow component with CEO Meg Whitman under the helm.
3 Reasons Why We Won't See a Tech Bubble (Update 1)
With sharp increases in share prices of Apple, Microsoft and others, some are questioning whether tech's heading for another bubble.
5 Tech Leaders and Laggards
A surge in the Nasdaq hasn't helped all tech companies.
Reading the Tea Leaves in RIM Shake-Up
The circumstances behind the departures of co-CEOs Lazaridis and Balsillie are raising eyebrows.
Dell Slumps on Earnings Miss (Update 1)
Dell reported mixed fourth-quarter results, as earnings per share missed Wall Street expectations, but revenue exceeded estimates.

Sports Business

10 Cities That Bent Over Backward For Big Projects
Boston and the Bay Area are still being billed for big upgrades, but folks in Dimock, Pa., paid much more.
Jeremy Lin Blackout Began With Cablevision Spin (Update 3)
Cablevision's spinoff of MSG created a 'Linsanity' sports mess with huge industry implications.
Jeremy Lin: The $170 Million Man
The New York Knick point-guard sensation may only be making $800,000, but he's generating all kinds of value for Madison Square Garden and other entities these days.
How to Trade on Lin-Sanity (Update 1)
Here's the business impact of linsanity -- the commotion of the emergence of New York Knicks' sudden star Jeremy Lin -- regardless of how long the team's winning steak lasts.
New York Giants Win Super Bowl XLVI
The New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI

Reclaiming Retirement

What to Do When You Outlive Your Retirement Funds
The sad truth about planning for retirement is that too many Americans just don't.
Disabled or Hurt? Only 800 Days to Wait for SSDI Rejection
Collecting Social Security's disability insurance can be a long and frustrating process, with no guarantees.
End Up King of Mountain With the Glide Slope
Here's an easy way to estimate how much risk you should take at each stage of your career.
Obama Budget Triggers Retirement Changes
The president's proposed budget limits tax benefit for some 401(k) investors and issues an IRA mandate.
Should Your Kids Get an IRA to Play With?
Retirement may not be on your mind watching your kids play, but planning now can pay off big.

Automotive

8 Most Dependable Cars of 2012
Toyota and Ford top J.D. Power's 2012 list of the most dependable cars.
2 Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs After Earnings: AAP, ASPS
These stocks hit 52-week highs on Thursday following their earnings reports.
10 Best Used Cars For Under $8,000
Ford, GM, Honda and Toyota all had cars on our list of used-car bargains.
GM Misses By a Penny, Takes Hit in Europe
GM makes money in the U.S. and Asia, but loses $600 million in Europe in the fourth quarter.
Market Morning: Greece, Moody's Dent Stocks
Debt-deal uncertainty in Greece dents global stocks.

Real Estate

Checking the Housing Pulse: Are We Recovering?
NEW YORK (MainStreet) – Mortgage delinquencies are down but foreclosures are up, making it difficult to answer the recurring question: Is the housing market getting…
New Orleans Homes Made for Mardi Gras
By Erika Riggs For many Americans, Mardi Gras is just another Tuesday but in Louisiana, Fat Tuesday is a state holiday and one of the biggest…
What to Do If Your Home Appraisal Is Underwhelming
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- It was only a few years ago that the appraisal was little more than a technicality on the path to obtaining…
5 Hometowns Transformed By a President
BOSTON (MainStreet) -- Having the president of the United States live in your community boosts property values, brings in tourists and makes your town a…
The Best of Kass
Here are some highlights from hedge fund manager Doug Kass' trading diary this week.

Luxury & Leisure

Wall Street Hours Mean Health Troubles

Anyone considering a career in investment banking might want to think twice.

8 Trips for People Who Hate Tourist Attractions
Some tourists like to experience a town the way locals do. Here are some great trips that fit the bill.
Inside America's Most Famous Ski Hotel
A weekend at The Little Nell in Aspen is unlike any hotel experience in the U.S.
Can Europe Afford Its Monarchs?
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, but her family and Spain's are facing financial cutbacks.
Jeremy Lin Blackout Began With Cablevision Spin (Update 3)
Cablevision's spinoff of MSG created a 'Linsanity' sports mess with huge industry implications.
How Movie Night Has Changed In 2012
As the Oscars approach, fewer Americans see theaters as a necessary part of the movie experience.

Markets

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday following weak manufacturing reports from overseas and uncertainty over whether Greece can implement its debt deal.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 27.5 points, or 0.2%, at 12,938. The S&P 500 was behind by 4.6 points, or 0.3%, at 1358. The Nasdaq fell 15.4 points, or 0.5%, at 2933.

The Dow continued its retreat from Tuesday when it reached 13,000 on an intraday basis for the first time since May 2008. Corporate earnings season is also drawing to an end, removing some potential headline momentum from the market.

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