Market Insight

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4 Web TV Services That Comcast Should Fear

Chances are, one of these companies will threaten the cable champ.

In Case You Missed Monday

The stock rally seems to be back on.

Bonds and TLT Treasury ETF on the Rebound

U.S. Treasury bonds are rallying in February, and so is the LTL bond ETF fund.

Oil-Price Easing Helps Stocks Higher

The S&P and Nasdaq close out their sixth monthly gain in a row.

Facts Just Do Not Support a Slowing Economy

Many economists are expressing growing fears of a slowing U.S. economy, but positive economic reports, including consumer confidence and existing home sales, say otherwise.

5 Big Ideas Coming From Google

These projects will define success or failure outside the company's search-engine kingdom.

That Tech IPO Bubble? There’s No Such Thing

All we're seeing are healthy companies going public.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

Stock watchers get a wakeup call.

Stocks Finish the Week Strong

The market has quickly regained 2% from its Thursday lows.

Does a Delta Group Bid for Virgin Make Sense?

More transatlantic business is attractive, but branding could be an issue.

Friday’s Stocks to Watch: MedAssets, NutriSystem

MedAssets' (MDAS) quarterly profit report underwhelms.

In Case You Missed Thursday

Consult oil prices to know which way the market is headed.

Forget Egypt ETF – Watch Turkey ETF for Mideast Profit Opportunity

Forget Egypt and the EGPT ETF - for your best opportunity in Middle East emerging market ETFs, turn to Turkey and the TUR fund.

Stock Decline Pulls a Three-peat

But oil prices fall, helping to prevent an even worse selloff.

Coinstar, Netflix Should Target Blockbuster

The bankrupt video retailer has some worthwhile assets

Has Housing Touched Bottom?

The collapse of the housing market may have hit bottom according to recent new-home sales data. However, any return to healthier sales is an unknown.

Home Depot Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The home-improvement retailer’s shares are on a tear, but can they build from here?

Regional Airlines Face Code-Share Crackdown

Forced disclosure to customers may start hitting the bottom line.

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Priceline, Salix

Priceline (PCLN) shares climb after a strong profit report.