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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Shorts Are Covering 3 Stocks Undervalued By EPS Trends
One of the clearest indicators a stock is expected to price in more upside����comes from short sellers. Changes in the [...]
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Donnycreek Energy Shares Cross Above 200 DMA
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Donnycreek Energy Inc (TSXV: DCK. O) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $1.95, changing hands as high as $1.99 per share.
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Stocks Gain on Home Depot Forecast as Bullard Boosts Bulls
U.S. stocks erased earlier losses as investors embraced Fed President James Bullard comments favoring stimulus.
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The Deal: Actavis Extends Gains Following Warner Deal
Actavis's $8.5 billion deal for Warner Chilcott will enhance the New Jersey drugmaker's revenue mix and heighten its profile for future dealmaking.
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Veterans to Get More Small Business Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday launched the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by 20 of the largest banking institutions to increase their lending activity to veterans by 5% per year through 2018.
YOUR MONEY
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Oklahoma Relief Efforts Feature Small Businesses and Local Heroes
Two men, one truck and Grandad's Bar to the rescue.
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14 Good Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree
New study identifies good careers where a high school diploma is enough.
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The Digital Skeptic: Investors Would Do Well to Get Real, Not Digital
Here's the picture: 'Sentiment analysis' is cool but suspect. It only takes one fake tweet to crash the Dow, anyway.
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5 Must-Have Disaster Apps
NEW YORK (MainStreet)—From severe weather emergencies like twisters that ravaged Oklahoma yesterday to Black Swan disasters, it seems our world is filled with threats. … -
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…
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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You Want to Pin Down Your Home's Break-Even Point
Buying a house? The break-even point on that investment could be anywhere from two years to 5.2 years.
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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.
INDUSTRY NEWS
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Tim Cook Should Tell Congress to Kiss His Ass
To the extent that Senators should take advice from Cook, Tuesday's hearing on taxes wasn't a complete waste of our everybody's time.
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Veterans to Get More Small Business Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday launched the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by 20 of the largest banking institutions to increase their lending activity to veterans by 5% per year through 2018.
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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.
Don't Miss
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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Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks rallied off session lows on Tuesday as St. Louis Federal Bank President James Bullard said quantitative easing remains the best monetary policy option right now.
Bullard, speaking in Frankfurt, said financial markets have demonstrated that the bank's stimulus efforts have aided the U.S. recovery following the 2008-2009 recession.
The S&P 500 gained 0.17% to close at 1,669.16.
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