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Tuesday’s Stocks to Watch: Urban Outfitters, Dick’s

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Urban Outfitters (URBN) disappoints with its fourth-quarter profit report.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stocks are still inversely harnessed to oil prices.

Historic Bull Market Ends, Panic Begins for Investors

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stock market news indicates investor panic and as the bull market ends I am recommending a short trade in Santander STD and a long play in the IDX Indonesia ETF.

Higher Oil Beats Down Stocks Again

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market slides on crude crossing $105 a barrel.

Economic Recovery Trumps Oil Worries

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Positive domestic economic news overpowered growing chaos in Libya.

Pink Escalators & Spa Can’t Save Mattel’s Barbie Megastore

By InvestorPlace Staff
A Barbie concept store in China from toy maker Mattel (NYSE:MAT) has flopped, closing after just two years and a sign of poor sales for the iconic doll.

Fed Pretending Its Oblivious to Global Inflation

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
While the ECB considers interest rate hikes, the Fed is sticking its head in the sand as a falling U.S. dollar pushes commodity prices up.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
That winning week sure didn't feel like one

Oil Prices Keep the Hammer on Stocks

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Crude pushes well above $100, and the market again takes it on the chin.

Nintendo/Netflix Deal May Mean More for Hollywood

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Nintendo's new game player may help turn 3-D movies into moneymakers.

Can Airlines Be Too Safe?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Accident rates plunge, but regulators keep pushing safety

In Case You Missed Thursday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stocks took off because oil didn't.

Stocks Come Up Big

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market soars as oil prices are held in check.

Southwest’s Go-it-Alone Ticket Approach Backfires

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A couple of computer glitches show the danger of no partnerships.

3 Reasons Airline Stocks Face a Bumpy Ride

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
An international trade group tears down its 2011 profit forecast.

In Case You Missed Wednesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stocks can still go up when oil prices do

Oil Hike Keeps Lid on Stocks

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market manages a slight win, but it's not pretty.

Can Merck Shares Escape the Muck?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
A state court trial vicotry may be the light at the end of the tunnel.

Transport Stocks At the Mercy of Oil-Price Whims

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Companies need to hope for the best, plan for the worst
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