Best Buy May Have Already Found Its New CEO
Connecting the dots on a recent executive hire leads you to the man who should get the job.
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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.
Personal Finance
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Your Career
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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.
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'That's Not My Job' Days Are Over: Ask Noah
In our modern workplace, employees are expected to stretch their workload far beyond that of the original job description.
Jim Cramer's Investing Ideas
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe Aside, U.S. Economy Improving
Cramer said that the U.S. economy is starting to look stronger.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Financial Innovation Kills Small Investors
Cramer said some innovations are good, but not the kind that roil markets.
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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.
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Jim Cramer's Best Blogs
Catch up on Jim Cramer's thinking on the hottest topics of the past week.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Game Plan for Next Week
Now that the Facebook frenzy has come and gone, Cramer outlines the highlights for next week's trading.
National Top Stories
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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.
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Stock Futures Fall on Fears of Global Slowdown
U.S. stock futures point sharply lower as investors fear for the future of the eurozone.
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Shareholders May Bust Up JPMorgan: KBW
KBW analyst David Konrad says the company's board of directors 'may explore options to unlock value.'
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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
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Sell Whole Foods, Buy McDonald's
It is time to take a more serious look at where things stand with Whole Foods.
Daily Videos
Mobile & Gadgets
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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.
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Buy Facebook at What Level?
During the 18 years that I have been a professional money manager, I have witnessed a lot of Initial Public Offerings. I have seen some… -
Dell Dives on Weak Quarter, Outlook (Update 1)
Shares of the PC company plunge after the tech giant misses on both the top and bottom lines in its latest quarter.
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Cloud Premiums Fall in SAP's $4.3B Deal for Ariba
German IT services giant SAP is buying Ariba for $4.3 billion in a continued cloud push, but the deal implies cloud premiums are falling.
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Take-Two Delivers Revenue Beat
Video game maker Take-Two Interactive's fourth-quarter earnings fell sharply on a year-over-year basis, as 2011 saw the release of Red Dead Redemption.
Taxes & Regulations
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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
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The Most Exclusive 2012 Election Donor Zip Codes
A handful of zip codes provide significant funds for the Obama and Romney campaigns.
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Obama's Ad a Brilliant Political Pivot
Mayor Booker's reaction handed Obama the opportunity to attack Romney.
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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.
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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.
Sports Business
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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 Disasters in Stadium Naming Rights
Facility naming rights are a great idea, at least until the company in big bright letters goes broke.
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Billy Beane: Baseball's Wall Street Super Draft
The worlds of Wall Street and baseball are coming together, according to Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane, with the sport's front offices now looking for the same skills prized in finance.
Real Estate
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe Aside, U.S. Economy Improving
Cramer said that the U.S. economy is starting to look stronger.
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Rent a Dorm Room or Buy a Condo?
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Better hurry: Time is running short if you want to buy a condo so Junior or Sis won’t have to pay room and… -
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?
Automotive
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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.
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Ford Hails Credit Upgrade as 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Event'
The car and truck maker can now borrow money more cheaply and its bonds can be included in indices.
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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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5 Ways Buick Design Concepts Shape the Enclave
GM's Buick, stuck between Chevrolet and Cadillac, distinguishes itself by design.
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What Ferrari Sales Are Saying About the US Economy
Ferrari sales suggest the affluent are spending, but the broader US consumer sentiment doesn't match the luxury trend.
Luxury & Leisure
The Next Big Thing in Luggage
The fashion conscious may be swapping out their luggage a lot more frequently.
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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.
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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.
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What Ferrari Sales Are Saying About the US Economy
Ferrari sales suggest the affluent are spending, but the broader US consumer sentiment doesn't match the luxury trend.
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10 Summer Beers That Won't Break Your Budget
Summer has a way of getting craft beer geeks and mainstream beer drinkers to the same bar.
Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Stock futures were pointing to sharply lower open on Wall Street Wednesday as investors feared for 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.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were falling 99 points, or 104.8 points below fair value, at 12,378. Futures for the S&P 500 were down 11.4 points, or 11.4 points below fair value, at 1303. Futures for the Nasdaq were falling 21.5 points, or 24.3 points below fair value, at 2514.
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