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In Case You Missed Wednesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
As understandable as a lower close would've been considering the events in the Middle East and Japan, stocks got off the mat with some help from momentum in materials, precious metals and oil, which crossed $106 a barrel at some point.

Stocks Grind Out a Win

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market bounces back on strength in materials and precious metals.

4 Defense Stocks Poised for Huge Upside

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With U.S. military engagements ramping up, these stocks may be revived.

4 Tough Hurdles for Amazon’s App Store

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here's how the company can take on Apple (AAPL).

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Jabil Circuit, Adobe

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Jabil (JBL) jumps on a quarterly earnings beat-and-raise.

Stocks Outlook – Market Stalls as Economy Hits ‘Soft Patch’

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The stock forecast is gloomy as the market hits a 'soft spot' after the recent rally.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Investors start noticing oil prices again.

Stocks Slip As Oil-Price Fears Return

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market takes a step back as traders look beyond Japan.

How RIM Can Take On the iPad

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company can get back in the game with these strategies.

Pharmacy Benefit Firms Await Generic Drug Paydays

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
These stocks offer a way to play the coming prescription drug boom.

4 Nuclear Operators Facing Closer Scrutiny

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Greater oversight is coming, meaning higher costs are likely for these nuclear power names.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The Dow below 12,000 -- was it just a dream?

Dow Retakes 12,000 as Japan Fears Subside

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The markets keeps rolling as stocks jump more than 3% in three days.

T-Mobile Is No Help for AT&T’s Verizon Fight

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
AT&T has bought what it was already accumulating.

Solar-Stock Rally Assumes Too Much

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
The speculative runup in the sector is defective in logic.

What’s Next for Natural Gas?

By Mark Ingebretsen, Oil & Energy Writer
The fuel's expanding uses will make it a growing part of the energy sector.

Which Tablet PCs Can Compete with iPad 2?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Can new tablets from Hewlett Packard, BlackBerry, Motorola and Samsung compete with the Apple iPad 2?

Car Rental Stocks On Collision Course With Safety Recall Regulations

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Rental car stocks Hertz, Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty face higher costs thanks to safety recall regulations.

Alternative Energy ETFs Winning Favor

By Mark Ingebretsen, Oil & Energy Writer
These funds should continue to fare well.
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