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Capital Spending is Dropping Among Oil Companies

Chevron (CVX) is the latest oil company to cut capital spending for 2010.

Risks Abound if Citi Repays TARP Too Fast

Citigroup (C) will be the next big bank to repay its TARP obligations, but Citi needs to be extremely cautious on how it goes about this at $45 billion repayment.

The Market Ignores Costco Results

Costco stock was flat as the market opened despite reporting positive November results early this morning.

10 Rules for Successful Investing in 2010

Follow these simple investing tips and you'll be in line to make some serious money next year.

FedEx (FDX) Raises Forecast, Shares Rally

Shares of FedEx stock (FDX) were up as the market opened after raising its outlook for second-quarter earnings due to increased shipping volume both internationally and in the U.S. as well as improved in cost controls.

Gold Futures Fall, But What About Gold Mining Stocks? (GG, ABX, NEM, AU, IAG, AUY)

With gold futures down nearly $60/ounce since last Wednesday, how are gold mining stocks doing?

Toll Brothers (TOL) Posts Huge Quarterly Loss

Toll Brothers (TOL) reported a fourth-quarter revenue loss of 30% or 68 cents per share sending shares down 7% in Thursday trading.

Shares of Solar Stocks Climb (FSLR, SOLF, SPWRA, YGE, LDK)

Share prices for solar stocks FSLR, SOLF, SPWRA, YGE and LDK are all up more than 10% since Monday's open.

Will Natural Gas Replace Coal?

Depressed natural gas prices have affected the bottom line of many gas producers and oil companies like XOM, COP and CVX. But could that change as energy companies look to replace coal-fired power plants with natural gas-burning plants?

November Sales Data Yield Coal for TGT, M, SKS, ANF and Other Retailers

Dismal November same-store sales for many retailers, including Target (TGT), Costco (COST), Macy's (M) and Saks (SKS), among other retailers, should give pause to investors chasing these retail stocks.

Retirement Funds – Your Retirement Fund is in Serious Danger

Are you one of the millions of Americans whose 401(k) will be worth the same in 10 years as it is today? Before you answer, you may want to read this.

5 Well-Dressed Retail Stocks for 2010

Retail stocks like Nordstrom (JWN) and Jos. A. Bank (JOSB) can not only make you look good, they can make your portfolio look even better. Get the complete list of top retail stocks for 2010 here.

Aeropostale (ARO) Reports Huge Rise in Q3 Profits

Shares of Aeropostale stock (ARO) sank nearly 8% on Wednesday despite reporting better-than-expected Q3 earnings.

Guess Earnings Beat Estimates, But Will GES Stock Keep Going?

Shares of Guess (GES) stock surged nearly 6% during Monday's after-hours session after reporting better-than-expected Q3 earnings.

Don’t Write Off a Second Financial Crisis Just Yet

While investors' fears over Dubai's financial crisis subsided a bit on Monday, I wouldn't be so quick to assume this isn't a harbinger of things to come. Find out why and learn how to prepare yourself.

Will Dubai Problems Hit Oil Supplies?

The announcement that Dubai World wants to postpone payments on some $60 billion in loans Dubai World's problem on the supply of crude oil.

Technical Event Risk in AIG on Top of Bernstein Call

Today's price action is putting an added technical risk into shares of AIG stock.

Tiffany & Co. (TIF), A Great China Boom Play

Shares of Tiffany stock (TIF) surged in early Wednesday trade after the company posted a third-quarter earnings surprise.

Investors Shouldn’t Expect a Thanksgiving Miracle

The economy and the market have diverged, and the latter is treating everyone with great kindness and charity. But that kindness has limits.