Local Business News
Dell on Deck: More Questions Than Answers
Dell reports its first-quarter results amid concern about the no. 2 PC maker's ability to expand, fend off rivals and cope with economic uncertainty.
National Top Stories
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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.
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Stocks Turn Mixed in Late Trades
Wall Street proves unable to hold early gains following indications that Greece is mulling over preparations for its potential exit from the eurozone.
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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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Poll: Facebook's IPO Was Priced Incorrectly
More than 70% of TheStreet's readers think that Facebook's IPO was priced incorrectly.
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SpaceX: Tech's Final Frontier
SpaceX finally launches the first private vessel to dock at International Space Station, an achievement that could change space exploration as the world knows it.
Personal Finance
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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.
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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.
Mobile & Gadgets
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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.
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Poll: Facebook's IPO Was Priced Incorrectly
More than 70% of TheStreet's readers think that Facebook's IPO was priced incorrectly.
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Get Ready For The First Android PC
It had to happen. Some company had to develop a new computer for less than $50. In this case it's Taiwan's VIA Technologies who beat everyone…
U.S. 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.
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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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BlackBerry Bold Shows RIM's Shrinking Niche
Business features on the BlackBerry Bold remain excellent, but RIM devices are clearly losing ground to competitors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Energy & Green Business
Chesapeake Energy Singing the Same Tune Amid Skepticism
Chesapeake Energy is changing its capital raising plans, but its tune remains the same amid skepticism.
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Energy Stocks Should Be Your Summer Fling
Despite all the doom and gloom in Europe, now is a good time to slowly begin wading back into energy stocks
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5 Stocks Slump to 52-Week Lows: Wynn, First Solar
These stock reach 52-week lows on Monday.
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A Primer on Post-2008 Risk Management
Just in case you're clinging to old investing concepts, be particularly aware of these dramatic recent shifts.
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Downgrades Roundup: Wendy's, Sotheby's
These stocks were downgraded by TheStreet Ratings last week.
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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.
Don't Miss
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.
Automotive
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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.
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4 Stocks Sink to 52-Week Lows: RadioShack, Zipcar
These stocks slump to 52-week lows on Thursday.
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 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.
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Development Blooms Again in Miami Beach
Miami rises again with bold hotel and condo projects surfing tourism and new South American buyers.
Jim Cramer's "Mad Money"
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe Aside, US 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.
Investing Tips
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Three Drivers to HP's Earnings
With earnings looming, the company is hoping its ultra-thin notebooks will create fat profit.
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Market Preview: Reality Check
The headlines from Europe are all that matters these days, and that means it could be a long summer.
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Who's to Blame for Botched Facebook IPO?
All roads lead to an out-of-touch management team, with its deadly dose of hubris, when determining who flubbed the FB IPO.
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How to Find the Next M&A Play After Eaton/Cooper
More big premiums could be coming, so here are some potential stock combinations to consider.
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Buy Apple and Google Wait On Facebook, Stay Away From Zynga
Apple and Google would trade for more than $2,000 a share if priced like Facebook, but Zynga is dead money.
Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Wall Street finished on a mixed note Tuesday as concerns about Greece's potential exit from the eurozone resurfaced in the final hour of trading.
Stocks had been higher for most of the day, getting a lift from fresh data providing more evidence of an improving U.S. housing market and a lull in the negative headlines from Europe.
Late in the day though, former Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was quoted as saying the country was considering preparations for a potential exit from the single-currency bloc.
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