The 5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week: June 1
Vertex Shall Meet Twain; Carl's Chesapeake Fable; Grim at RIM; Pep Boys Goes Pop; Spain's Spidey Cents.
Wicked Local Business News
Personal Finance
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10 Bargain Mansions Worth Bidding On
Withering prices are forcing some sellers to part with their wine cellars and stables at a discount.
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10 Cheapest Cities in the Country
Here are the U.S. cities with the lowest cost of living -- best in everything from doctor's visits to T-bone steaks and rent.
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The Digital Skeptic: AT&T Towers Over Other Networks
AT&T doesn't make its digital upside easy to see, but its nutty network actually works.
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Top Summer Movie Blockbuster Marketing Tie-Ins
The season's stream of popcorn-selling CGI-laden epics and big corporate team-ups has only begun.
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How to Buy Scotch Whisky at Auction
The world's finest bottles of scotch can sell at auction for more than you'd pay in many U.S. cities for a small house.
Your Career
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Another Lousy Jobs Report
Without clear action by the administration, the economy can't grow.
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Presentation Panic Attack: Ask Noah
Being nervous is natural before addressing any audience. Tip 1: Do not judge every presentation as a career-defining moment. It isn't.
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Only Modest Jobs Growth Expected
Weak demand is hampering the economy and the trade deficit is the biggest problem.
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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 30
Life after selling your company; small firm revenue growth; Census data cuts would hurt business.
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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.
Jim Cramer's Investing Ideas
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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: Europe's Problems a Global Problem
Markets have given up their gains for the year so the time to act is now,Cramer said.
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Cramer: Con Ed Is the New Treasury
Its shares are backed up by the full faith and credit of people who don't want their lights turned off.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Don't Panic, Look for Discounted Stocks
There's been a huge surge of buyers for the 10-year Treasury bond recently, and that has some on Wall Street freaking out, Cramer said.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Avoid These High-Drama Stocks!
Stick to the more "boring" money makers instead, Cramer advised.
National Top Stories
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Monmouth REIT: Backdoor Play on FedEx
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. leases lots of property to FedEx, and its recently issued preferred shares look cheap.
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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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Apple Talks Future: Tech Weekly
Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments about the future of the company, RIM's announcement of layoffs and company earnings were the top tech stories of the week.
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Jobs Report Woes to Linger in Coming Week
Wall Street may have a tough time shaking off the negativity created by May's disappointing number.
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Stocks Plunge on Weak Jobs Report
The Dow goes negative for the year while the S&P 500 slips into correction territory, falling 10% below near-term highs.
Daily Videos
Mobile & Gadgets
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Apple Talks Future: Tech Weekly
Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments about the future of the company, RIM's announcement of layoffs and company earnings were the top tech stories of the week.
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What the Next 6 Months For Apple Will Look Like
From Apple TV, to the upcoming WWDC conference, and more product refreshes, big things are in store for Apple for the rest of 2012.
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Amazon, Google and the Confederation of Android
Here's why Google needs to more tightly coordinate the Android ecosystem.
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Windows 8 Release Preview Available For Download
We are now one step closer to the next-generation of Microsoft's Windows operating system. The latest beta, called Windows 8 Release Preview has been released and… -
Macau Gambling Revenue Slows in May: Hot Trends
Macau's casino gambling revenue rises 7.3% in May, but at a slower pace.
Taxes & Regulations
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Republicans, Democrats Alike Spin Economic Data
Both parties tend to run only with the headlines that are politically advantageous.
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Obama Inadvertently Attacking Himself?
The latest Web video from the president's re-election campaign attacks Mitt Romney's record as governor of Massachusetts.
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Ron Paul Loses His Home District
Ron Paul fails to win his district as Mitt Romney clinches the GOP nomination.
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5 Things You Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens
U.S. stock futures are slipping; Research In Motion and Facebook in focus.
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Romney Ad Inaccurate About First Solar's Stock
A campaign ad for GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney inaccurately implies First Solar shares have run as low as $4.
Sports Business
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe's Problems a Global Problem
Markets have given up their gains for the year so the time to act is now,Cramer said.
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Ex-Dividend Stocks: Nike, Coach
These stocks go ex-dividend on Thursday.
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5 Rocket Stocks for the Snapback Rally
These stocks have both short-term gain catalysts and longer-term growth potential.
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7 Sports Teams and Venues That Pay You To Watch Games
Invested in a sports team's stock and you at least have the board's ear when complaining about price hikes.
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Analysts' Actions: HNZ, CRM, LULU
Here are today's top research calls.
Automotive
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe's Problems a Global Problem
Markets have given up their gains for the year so the time to act is now,Cramer said.
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Auto Sales Defy Stock Market Gloom
Economists at Ford and GM say the job growth pullback was expected.
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GM Sales Rise 11% in May, Volt Up 249%
GM says Buick and GMC both gained 19%, but Cadillac lost 15%.
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Ford Sales Rise 13%, Led by Pickup Truck Gains
Sales of the Ford F-Series, the best-selling U.S. vehicle, gain 29%.
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Stocks to Watch: BP, GM, Wal-Mart (Update 1)
BP says it's received 'unsolicited indications of interest' for its 50% stake in Russian oil producer TNK-BP.
Real Estate
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Monmouth REIT: Backdoor Play on FedEx
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. leases lots of property to FedEx, and its recently issued preferred shares look cheap.
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10 Bargain Mansions Worth Bidding On
Withering prices are forcing some sellers to part with their wine cellars and stables at a discount.
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10 Cheapest Cities in the Country
Here are the U.S. cities with the lowest cost of living -- best in everything from doctor's visits to T-bone steaks and rent.
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Should Parents Be a Mortgage Provider For Their Kids?
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- It’s a nasty situation for everyone. Mom and Dad earn next to nothing on their cash and short-term bonds, their kids… -
Housing Market Still Suffers Mortgage Hangover
Record low mortgage rates have not helped the housing market, as credit remains difficult to get in a market flooded with distressed sales.
Luxury & Leisure
Go Summer Yachting a la J.P. Morgan
Yacht owners often need to make back their investment, and that means private luxury cruises that can be rented.
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10 Bargain Mansions Worth Bidding On
Withering prices are forcing some sellers to part with their wine cellars and stables at a discount.
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Top Summer Movie Blockbuster Marketing Tie-Ins
The season's stream of popcorn-selling CGI-laden epics and big corporate team-ups has only begun.
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How to Buy Scotch Whisky at Auction
The world's finest bottles of scotch can sell at auction for more than you'd pay in many U.S. cities for a small house.
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Must-Have Trends for Men's Summer Fashion
Summer style arrives in a burst of color and return of a few iconic accessories.
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7 Sports Teams and Venues That Pay You To Watch Games
Invested in a sports team's stock and you at least have the board's ear when complaining about price hikes.
Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- It's going to take more than a weekend for Wall Street to shake off the impact of May's poor jobs report.
The major U.S. equity indices were demolished on Friday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics said nonfarm payrolls rose by 69,000, less than half of expectations.
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