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Stocks Refuse Oil Decline Bait

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Lower crude prices can't spark the market higher this time.

Why Inflation is No Big Deal Right Now

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Inflation investments are the rage, but core CPI shows that inflationary pressures are just not a big deal for investors right now.

Markman: Make Core Labs a Core Energy Holding

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
With crude oil prices soaring and exploration re-engaged across the world, let's take a look at Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) -- a $4.5 billion company that provides proprietary…

3 Stocks to Watch in Mobile and Social Gaming

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Money can be made in this booming sector.

Automakers Court Risk With Lean Parts Inventories

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The current climate calls for higher supply stocks.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Finisar, Boston Beer

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Finisar (FNSR) plummets after citing a slowdown in China.

QE II Has Had a Positive Effect on the Market

By Nick Atkeson and Andrew Houghton
The Federal Reserve policy of Quantitative Easing II has helped to send the stock market higher. The question is what will happen when it ends in June.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
If only a 0.4% drop in oil prices always had this effect.

Stocks to Buy for 7 Demographic Mega-Trends

By Jeff Reeves
Stock market investing and demographics go hand in hand. Find out how expensive crude oil prices, soaring gold price inflation and other trends affect your stocks.

Oil’s Dip Takes Lid Off Stocks

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market catches a break as crude prices move lower.

Sprint, T-Mobile Won’t Add Up to a Winner

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Joining two telecom also-rans isn't a great strategy.

Facebook Not Ready to Wear Netflix’s Crown

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A major studio deal bears watching, but subscription models are still a fan favorite.

Hard Drive Sector Still Has Heft

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Consolidation will help the major players in 2011.

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.
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