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3 Key Sectors to Watch for 2013
Looking for a simple gauge of the market's health? Look at tech, consumer discretionary and financials -- if they don't kill it in 2013, upside will be hard to come by.
Goldman: Buy Large-Cap U.S. Banks for 2013
Goldman Sachs has been wrong on some of its annual "best ideas," but there's a lot to like in the investment bank's call for more outperformance in big banks.
A Look at Canada’s Banks Heading Into 2013
Canada's banks performed well in the fourth quarter, but the question remains whether they'll stay strong in 2013. Let's take a look at how six stack up.
Snatch up Special Dividends Through ETFs
It might be too late to grab many of Wall Street's recently announced special dividends, but you might be able to catch some by casting an ETF net.
Exchange Stocks May Be Down for the Count
NYSE Euronext and Nasdaq OMX in particular have missed 2012's up market, and a rebound isn't in sight because of regulatory changes that are throttling volume.
Bailout Boosts Bullish Case on Spanish Banks
Approval of a Spanish bank bailout has sent companies like BBVA and SAN, with potentially even more upside ahead.
Barclays Is Running Out of Steam
Qatar Holding's sale of Barclays warrants left some ominous signs on BCS' charts; double-digit downside still could be in the offing.
Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/26
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.
European Financials: Look, Don’t Touch
Despite the sector's strong run lately, the eurozone is still a mess. No need to rush in yet -- wait for the next shoe to drop before buying.
Even Mighty Goldman Is Pinching Pennies
Naming the fewest new partners in a decade is just one sign of The Street's new reality. Incredibly, Goldman Sachs is now aiming to be a low-cost provider.
V.me: Visa’s Digital Wallet Gets Big Boost
Visa has launched V.me an online payment system linking credit and debit cards from more than 50 banks and credit unions.
Intrade: A Beacon of Clarity in a Messy Election
The financial markets seem surprised by Obama's victory, but Intrade bettors certainly weren't. Polls and media coverage can mislead -- money talks.
Hurricane Sandy: Losses Mounting Fast for Insurance Stocks
Insurers already on the hook for billions in damage could be in worse shape thanks to something that happened before Hurricane Sandy came ashore.
Goldman Sachs May Cash In on UBS’ Retreat
The big margin on Wall Street in is bonds -- and a major player just bowed out.
Surging Credit Card Stocks Show Economy on the Mend
After a long period of retrenching, it's actually good to see American consumers taking on more debt. It means the economy is on the mend.
The 12 Most Interesting Charts for November
Technical analysis is a valuable tool for traders -- here's what the charts are whispering as we get ready to enter November.
Small-Business Lending: Who Doing It?
The big banks sure aren't. Here are three smaller names that are. And they're doing so in a way that makes them worth considering as investments.
Inside Bank of America’s Mixed Bag
What should investors make of Bank of America's third-quarter report? While it's OK overall, there are some caveats once you take a closer look.
