Now Is Not the Time to Insult Dimon
The JPMorgan CEO's excellent track record speaks for itself, and separating his CEO and chairman roles would do nothing for shareholders.
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
BUSINESS ROUND-UP
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Shares Of ITIP Now Oversold
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares International Inflation-Linked Bond Fund ETF entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $49.45 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.
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Workers Know It: In Retirement Planning, They're On Their Own
Workers are taking responsibility for their finances at levels unseen in recent history, a study shows.
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Stocks Slip on Prospects Fed to Curb Stimulus
U.S. stocks are wavering as investors await a vote on JPM's Jamie Dimon and testimony from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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Nexpoint Credit Strategies Fund About To Put More Money In Your Pocket (NHF)
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 5/23/13, Nexpoint Credit Strategies Fund will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.045, payable on 5/31/13. As a percentage of NHF's recent stock price of $8.17, this dividend works out to approximately 0.55%, so look for shares of Nexpoint Credit Strategies Fund to trade 0.55% lower — all else being equal — when NHF shares open for trading on 5/23/13.
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Oklahoma Tornado Death Toll Lowered to 24: Report
The death toll from the massive tornado that struck the suburbs of Oklahoma City on Monday has been lowered, say reports.
YOUR MONEY
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5 Tips for Buying Quality Jewelry on the Cheap
NEW YORK (MainStreet)—You may want to surprise mom with a gold heart locket, bestow a diamond bracelet on your Valentine, or treat yourself to a… -
Workers Know It: In Retirement Planning, They're On Their Own
Workers are taking responsibility for their finances at levels unseen in recent history, a study shows.
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5 Hidden Costs of Having Roommates
NEW YORK (MainStreet)—Living with roommates is commonly touted as a way to save money. But sharing an apartment and a utility bill doesn't automatically cut… -
Tumblr Yahoos! Old Dog, New Blog
Until today, Jim Cramer thought Tumblr was a kind of drinking glass. The Urken siblings set him straight and clue him into the Yahoo! deal.
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Tumblr Yahoos! Old Dog, New Blog
NEW YORK (MainStreet)—Until today, Jim Cramer thought Tumblr was a kind of drinking glass. So when Yahoo! announced its $1.1 billion acquisition of the micro-blogging…
ENERGY & GREEN BUSINESS
BP Withdrawing Some Staff From Libya
Oil company BP says it is temporarily withdrawing some nonessential and non-Libyan staff from its office in Libya's capital.
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Chevron: It's Cheap But Doesn't Look Cheap
Chevron consistently delivers solid profitability while maintaining one of the best balance sheets of any company in any sector.
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GE Capital to Pay $6.5 Billion Dividends to GE
GE Capital will pay even more in dividends to General Electric than it did last year, feeding a huge capital return to shareholders.
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Dicker: Activists in the Oil Patch
Do Icahn and Singer run the energy world? Dan Dicker talks with Jim Cramer about increased corporate activism and whether it's good for the companies involved.
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Berkshire Is an Insurance Company, Not a Nation-State: S&P
Standard & Poor's has cut Berkshire Hathaway's credit rating below that of the U.S. government.
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Dicker: Investing Opportunity in Refiners
The latest report from the International Energy Agency suggests an investment opportunity in stocks of refiners.
HOUSING
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Build a Strong Portfolio With REITs: Opinion
Want to sleep well at night? REITS should be the core of your investment strategy.
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5 Questions to Ask Your Realtor Before Hiring
NEW YORK (MainStreet http://www.mainstreet.com/)–Hiring a real estate agent to sell your home is a delicate process. You need an agent who is not only experienced… -
5 Worst Home Renovation Projects
None of 35 upgrades studied will boost a home's value enough to cover the job's average price.
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Berkshire Is an Insurance Company, Not a Nation-State: S&P
Standard & Poor's has cut Berkshire Hathaway's credit rating below that of the U.S. government.
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Housing Momentum Good to 2017: CoreLogic Case-Shiller
The housing recovery has plenty of steam, with many markets still considerably undervalued, according to CoreLogic Case-Shiller economist David Stiff.
INDUSTRY NEWS
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Best Buy Misses on Revenue
Best Buy fell in pre-market trading as the retailer reported earnings that came in above Wall Street's expectations, but missed on revenue estimates.
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How Your Boss Can Help You Save for Retirement
U.S. workers having a tough time with retirement savings may have help from an unlikely source -- their employer.
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Morning Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
U.S. stock futures are flat; JPMorgan holds its annual meeting Tuesday; Home Depot tops forecasts and raises guidance; Yahoo! upgrades Flickr.
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Cities Need More Starbucks, Not CityTargets
By not innovating now, brick and mortar retail such as Target poorly prepares itself to respond to inevitable disruption.
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How Dale Katechis Made Oskar Blues Beer a Can-Do Beer
Here's how a craft brewer converted a town of good ol' boys, made cans a standard and leapt cross-country.
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Silicon Valley Is an Ideal Place to Sell a Dream Electric Car
Tesla sells well in warm, sunny rich climates with pot-sweetening government subsidies.
Looking at Cisco for Your Portfolio
Building a position isn't rocket science but common sense. Cisco is one example of how to buy the dips and build an appropriate stock position.
Chevron: It's Cheap But Doesn't Look Cheap
Chevron consistently delivers solid profitability while maintaining one of the best balance sheets of any company in any sector.
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