Toyota Is Back as May Sales Continue Auto Industry Recovery
Toyota is back, according to May sales projections, while Ford and GM are also showing double-digit gains.
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The 5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week: May 25
A roundup of the dumbest things on Wall Street this week.
NYSE Is Winning the IPO Listing War
The Big Board is still a potent force, racking up 104 new listings in 2011 vs. 78 for the Nasdaq.
Market Checkup Time: Go Smell the Roses
It's time to step back, take stock of the recent pullback in the market and see if there are any good deals.
Today’s Video News
Personal Finance
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The Money Conversation Your Family Can't Delay Having
The most difficult financial planning conversation for a family is also the one you can't delay having.
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10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
With gas prices tripled from a decade ago, heres how to own an SUV without draining your account when you fill up.
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You Can Let Your Guard Down: Ask Noah
There are real risks in trusting another, but to get anywhere in a relationship you have to get beyond the superficial.
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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.
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.
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Move North if You Want to Move Up U.S. Economic Ladder
Move north if you want to increase your economic opportunity in the US, a Pew study advises.
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It Takes More Than Money to Motivate Your Sales Team
If you want your sales team to reach their goals, there's a lot more to it than just throwing money at them.
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Manage the Fundamentals
Want business success? You must flawlessly execute these four fundamentals.
Mobile & Gadgets
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10 Ways Apple Can Hit $1,000
One analyst lays out Apple's road-map for the next three years and how the stock could go to $1,000.
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Facebook, Apple, Microsoft: Premarket Movers
Facebook was one of tech's big movers in premarket trading Friday as investors respond to the ongoing fallout from the company's eventful IPO.
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Sirius XM Investors: Stop Chasing the Carrot and Buy Pandora
Misguided investors are chasing the wrong carrot.
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VeriFone Slumps on Weak Q3 Guidance
Shares of the electronic payments technology company fall in late trades after its outlook disappoints.
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Meg Whitman: HP's Surprise Turnaround Star
There were plenty of naysayers when Meg Whitman took the reins of a troubled HP last year but the former eBay chief is now quietly answering her critics.
Taxes & Regulations
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Super PACs Show Labor for Obama, CEOs for Romney
Super PAC filings in April show that the biggest Obama backers were labor unions, while CEOs were tops for Romney supporters.
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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.
Sports Business
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Analysts' Actions: HNZ, CRM, LULU
Here are today's top research calls.
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Dell's Dead; Buy These 5 Stocks Instead
Several companies can still thrive even with Apple hammering nails into Dell's coffin.
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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.
Jim Cramer's Investing Ideas
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Cramer: Lehman Case 'Is a Travesty of Justice'
It is pathetic that the SEC doesn't have the gumption or the horsepower to pursue the Lehman case.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Big Government Not Protecting the Little Guys
Unless government acts, investors will continue to be stepped on by Wall Street.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Put Some Meat Into the Game With Hormel
In an uncertain world there's comfort in holding a grocery stock with no European exposure, Cramer said.
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Cramer: Facebook Fiasco Is Disgraceful
In all my years on Wall Street this is the most outrageous and egregious deal I have ever seen.
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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.
National Top Stories
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Stocks Mixed as Eurozone Fears Linger
The Dow slumps while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge higher amid low volumes ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend.
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10 Ways Apple Can Hit $1,000
One analyst lays out Apple's road-map for the next three years and how the stock could go to $1,000.
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3 Top U.S. Stocks for the Great Euro Real Estate Selloff
European banks will sell an estimated $380 million to $760 billion in commercial real estate loans over the next five years, leading to investing and lending opportunities for several U.S. players, according to a Morgan Stanley report.
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Talbots Takeover Deal Falls Apart: Hot Trends
Sycamore Partners informs Talbots it isn't prepared to go through with a $3.05-per share deal to acquire the company.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 25
Overused buzzwords; fast-casual leads restaurant industry; will Twitter supersede email marketing?
Automotive
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10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
With gas prices tripled from a decade ago, heres how to own an SUV without draining your account when you fill up.
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Toyota Is Back as May Sales Continue Auto Industry Recovery
Toyota is back, according to May sales projections, while Ford and GM are also showing double-digit gains.
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5 Things You Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Morgan Stanley may compensate investors in Facebook's IPO; NBCUniversal is talking to Microsoft about buying back MSNBC.com, says a report.
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How Ford's Credit Upgrade Helps Shareholders
Ford has a shinier balance sheet and will pay less to borrow after leaving junk bond status behind.
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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.
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?
Luxury & Leisure
10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
With gas prices tripled from a decade ago, heres how to own an SUV without draining your account when you fill up.
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Fashion Designer Names Draw Tourist Eyes
The tide of fashion-designer hotels just won't stop, with Moschino and Ferragamo the latest demanding a visit.
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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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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.
Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Wall Street was mixed Friday as investors remained cautious about the mounting eurozone crisis heading into the holiday weekend.
Even a much stronger than expected final read on consumer sentiment failed to bring out the buyers. Volumes were running low with 1.64 million shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange and only 755 million in play on the Nasdaq.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 43 points, or 0.4%, at 12,486. The blue-chip index has traded in a tight range of a little more than 50 points.
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