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Spring Slide in Full Swing

In each of the past two years, the stock market began a slide in the spring, a phenomenon often referred to by the old adage 'sell in May and go away.'
'Massive Increase' in Bank M&A Coming: Hedge Fund Pro

Potential buyers include US Bancorp, BB&T and M&T Bank Corp.
Finally, Something Free From Airlines: Internet Service

AMR, Delta, United and US Airways are all experimenting with free Internet access for passengers.
Reincarnation on Wall Street: Screw-Ups Never Die

They just go to a different bank and lose more money, writes Gary Weiss.
Energy Stocks Should Be Your Summer Fling

Despite all the doom and gloom in Europe, Daniel Dicker says now is a good time to begin wading back into energy stocks.
Why Wall Street Hates Open-Source

Wall Street hates open-source software for two reasons. Only one makes sense.

National Top Stories

Apple Time for the Dow: Opinion
It's time to add America's most talked-about stock to the nation's premier blue-chip index.
BAE Systems Signs $3B Deal to Supply Jets to Saudi Arabia: Hot Trends
BAE Systems signs a $3 billion deal with Saudi Arabia to supply 30 more Hawk jets.
U.S. New-Home Sales in April Rise 3.3%
New-home sales in April rise 3.3% to 343,000, according to the Commerce Department.
BMC Software Caught Between Cloud Boom and Tech Gloom
Takeover target BMC Software may serve as a bellwether for the M&A strategy of the technology sector's biggest companies.
Stock Market Story: May 23
Wall Street slides in early trading Wednesday as investors agonize over the future of the eurozone.

Small Business

3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 22

Gas station franchisees; crowdfunding fails to excite small businesses; how Pinterest is leading to business.

Small Business Owners Lukewarm on Obama
A poll finds the president has more support than Mitt Romney right now but that could change once the former Massachusetts governor officially claims the GOP nomination.
BlackBerry Bold Shows RIM's Shrinking Niche
Business features on the BlackBerry Bold remain excellent, but RIM devices are clearly losing ground to competitors.
3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 21
Every entrepreneur needs a mentor; turn your intern into a great hire; shared work space.
How to Improve Your Company's Culture
There's so much talk about company 'culture' it's easy to be cynical. But it does exist, and it is important for your business success.
3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 18
Live streaming from National Small Business Week; make a profit on Etsy; immigrant entrepreneurs on the rise.

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Real Estate

Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe Aside, U.S. Economy Improving
Cramer said that the U.S. economy is starting to look stronger.
Rent a Dorm Room or Buy a Condo?
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Southern States Cut Most Mortgage Debt
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- A survey of U.S. homeowners reveals a new twist - Southern states like Alabama and Louisiana are doing the best job of…
Southern States Cutting Most Mortgage Debt
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- A survey of U.S. homeowners reveals a new twist: Southern states like Alabama and Louisiana are doing the best job of…
Home Depot, Lowe's: The Fight for Head of Household
Should investors continue to build their portfolios with these two names, or find shelter elsewhere?

Personal Finance

10 Greatest Ballparks for Foodies
Regional fare and expanded selections are helping fans compensate for the high cost of ballpark snacking.
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.
Cramer on Retirement: Can Master Limited Partnerships Hurt Your IRA?
Master limited partnerships can be a great retirement investment but a terrible retirement account investment.
Meet America's New Poverty Class: Twentysomethings
A wide range of people in their twenties are using financial services previously tailored for low-income individuals.
5 U.S. Cities Making Big Turnarounds
Some of the nation's hardest-hit housing markets are beginning to turn around, with Florida leading the trend.

Technology

Dell: S&P Intraday Laggard
The PC maker's stock is the worst performer in the S&P 500 intraday Wednesday.
Apple Time for the Dow: Opinion
It's time to add America's most talked-about stock to the nation's premier blue-chip index.
BMC Software Caught Between Cloud Boom and Tech Gloom
Takeover target BMC Software may serve as a bellwether for the M&A strategy of the technology sector's biggest companies.
Dell, Facebook, HP: Premarket Movers
Dell is the big loser in premarket trading Wednesday as investors respond to the No. 2 PC maker's disappointing first-quarter results.
NetApp: Reached Bottom, Now Rated a Buy Ahead of Earnings
Investors continue to discount the strengths of NetApp who is now in a neck-to-neck battle with EMC for storage supremacy.

Taxes & Regulations

Obama vs. Reagan in Five Charts
Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan both experienced volatility in GDP, unemployment and S&P 500 performance during their first terms
The Most Exclusive 2012 Election Donor Zip Codes
A handful of zip codes provide significant funds for the Obama and Romney campaigns.
Obama's Ad a Brilliant Political Pivot
Mayor Booker's reaction handed Obama the opportunity to attack Romney.
Small Business Owners Lukewarm on Obama
A poll finds the president has more support than Mitt Romney right now but that could change once the former Massachusetts governor officially claims the GOP nomination.
Bain Capital Gets Defensive About Obama Ads
The buyout firm is speaking out as the Obama campaign attacks Mitt Romney for his record as the firm's CEO.

Investing Strategies

What Would Value Guru Benjamin Graham Buy?
Based on his criteria, value investing pioneer Benjamin Graham might have considered buying these stocks.
Market Preview: Reality Check
The headlines from Europe are all that matters these days, and that means it could be a long summer.
JPMorgan: Bank Bounce Winner
JPMorgan Chase's shares rose 5% on Tuesday, leading a broad rally for bank stocks, after the National Association of Realtors reported a solid increase in existing home sales for April.
5 Stocks That Make Prime Acquisition Targets
These medical device firms could hold great appeal for the industry's larger players.
JPMorgan 'Compelling' Despite Lower Price Target: UBS
While lowering his price target for the shares, UBS analyst Brennan Hawken on Tuesday reiterated his "Buy" rating for JPMorgan Chase on a historically low valuation.

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Wall Street was sliding in early trading Wednesday as investors agonized over the future of the eurozone.

Adding to worries was the Congressional Budget Office's warning that the U.S. economy could fall into a recession if steep tax increases and scheduled government spending reductions were to go into effect in January.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was falling 47.9 points, or 0.4%, at 12,455. The S&P 500 was down 7.3 points, or 0.6%, at 1309. The Nasdaq was falling 21.3 points, or 0.8%, at 2,818.

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