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Bailout-Fueled Optimism Fades — Monday’s IP Market Recap

A new Cyprus bailout deal lifted markets on the onset, but the broader indices followed European financials south by Monday's close.

Apollo Group: What Happens If the Phoenix Loses Accreditation?

The possibility of a one-year (or longer) probation and loss of accreditation puts for-profit educator Apollo Group in dangerous territory.

12 Stocks to Sweep Out of Your Portfolio

Despite the recent bull run that brought the S&P and Dow to 5-year highs, certain stocks are still down, and these 12 you should sell from your portfolio

One For-Profit School Is Worth Scraping Off the Bottom

The red flag waving at for-profit schools isn't earnings -- it's graduates without jobs who default on loans. One might be better-preparing its students, though.

Tech Turns the Beat Around — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Alcoa's earnings set a broader positive tone, then tech stocks took it home as U.S. stocks mounted a rebound in Wednesday trading.

Bottom-Fishers, Beware the Window Dressing

The year-end window-dressing effect could weigh on the worst performers as 2012 fades away. Here are eight stocks that are most vulnerable.

Best & Worst Stocks of 2012: Homebuilders Rule, PCs Drool

In an overall surprisingly strong year for stocks, here are the winners (like Pulte and Lennar) and losers (like Hewlett-Packard and AMD) so far.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/12

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

3 Service Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of three Service stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Ways All Student Debt Is Not Created Equal

The headlines scream about rising student debt, but they overlook many of the details -- like the fact that African-American students often are hit the hardest.

For-Profit Colleges Fail on All Counts

The whole industry is reeling from a combination of body blows. None of the big names seems better suited to weather the downturn than any other.

Housing Booms, Tech Breaks — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A four-year best in housing starts sent homebuilders upward and onward Wednesday, but the tech sector was slammed after poor reports from IBM and Intel.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

For the week, the worst sectors according to Portfolio Grader are the Metals and Mining, Auto Parts, Wireless Telecom, Service, and Communications Equipment sectors.

How to Play Hiring or Firing

Betting on a jobs recovery with specific sectors or names is pretty risky. Here's a better way. It may not be sexy, it's more likely to work.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Metals and Mining, Auto Parts, Wireless Telecom, Service, and Communications Equipment sectors look weak, according to Portfolio Grader.

Was I Wrong About For-Profit Schools?

Sure, Apollo beat earnings, but don't get too excited -- the quality of those earnings wasn't so hot and the fundamentals of for-profit schools are still weak.

For-Profit Colleges Are Doomed

The real threat to the sector is that college educations may be the next big bubble.

How to Profit From the Student Loan Bubble

Here are four stocks to short and two to buy to profit from the college tuition bubble and the student loan mess.

S&P 500 Studs and Duds of the First Quarter

The S&P 500 had a scorching run for the first quarter of 2012, with even one large stock doubling -- but not everyone came along for the ride.