This morning the administration announced that it was lending the industry up to some $17 billion. In return they did achieve some concessions, but they did not go far enough in my opinion.

Momentum stocks have taken a hit as the Madoff scandal has inspired liquidation driven by fear and necessity. The good news is that investors can take advantage of this mess by identifying stocks that are undervalued.

Investors have definitely been handed some sour lemons this year. And all nine of them have affected the global economy. But regardless of the rough economic and investment environment that we're currently in, they've actually created some profitable opportunities -- all of which lie in China. Find out which companies are turning lemons into lemonade here.

By breaking through resistance at $40, X has completed a major pattern reversal.

You know the economy is in a rough spot when a supposed defensive name like Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) can go down 25% in one day of trading. That's what happens though when you drop a bomb on the Street as NWL did today.

I thought Dire Straits' anthem of the 1980's would be fitting for an article discussing today's historic move by the Federal Reserve. Inflation be damned, the central bank lowered its target rate to zero to .25%. The Federal Reserve is taking a very firm stand. Bankers are laying down the gauntlet...

Dallas based Dean Foods (DF) has become the nation's largest producer of fluid milk and dairy products.

With fuel costs sharply lower, JBHT could see a huge reduction in the cost of running its fleet.

I would take a closer look at the online educators despite the chaos in the rest of the market.

Each of Fortune Brands' three business lines has been impacted in different ways by the slumping global economy.

While it is very difficult to kill a company, businesses can and do perish. It often takes time, but it does happen. For several years now, Eastman Kodak (EK), the purveyor of film for cameras has been on a slow death march that has been fascinating to watch.

It has often been said that the markets are driven by fear and greed. Uncertainty breeds fear, while a strong economy fosters greed. While this maxim certainly has historical and psychological roots, the fears that grip the markets today appear to be impelling investors to new levels of histrionic behavior.

As we're in the midst of the worst financial crisis of our time, many investors are on-edge about what's in store for China in 2009. With China's government still focused on the economy, I think China will outperform other countries next year with robust economic growth and a revived stock market. Here are the best ways to profit.

Are you a consumer or household product that your company has neglected? Have you been orphaned like Annie as your company moves to more attractive opportunities? Take comfort; there is someone out there who loves you and would like to market you back to life.

Chiquita International Corporation (CQB) is emerging from the depths of its trading history to achieving buy status from many equity research analysts. The stock is currently trading at a level nearly 45% above its 52-week low and close to 50% of its high for the period.

Need further evidence of the condition of the corporate bond market? Caterpillar Inc.(CAT) is a frequent visitor to the public debt markets through its subsidiary, Caterpillar Financial Services.

Despite the economic travails we now face, this period will be judged to be one of the single best buying opportunities in stock market history. I'm particularly intrigued by penny stocks. Here for the five that belong in any portfolio.

Traders have enjoyed the most fertile market environment in history. Huge volatility has provided opportunities to generate a year's worth of returns in one day. It's been easy, too. Pick a carcass and sell. Test a low and buy. Play that game and repeat many times. Of course, whenever something is that easy, it's time to get nervous.

It may not have the glamour of many other home product manufacturing companies, but Jarden Corporation (JAH) manufactures and distributes a wide array of products that should enjoy strong and robust sales during the current consumer economic downturn.