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Ben Back to the Rescue: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Intel, eBay and American Express were all sliding after the bell Wednesday following a trading day that saw Ben Bernanke come to the market's aid once more.

Halftime for the S&P 500 — 3 Best and Worst Stocks

The S&P 500 saw a 17% rise during the first half of 2013 before giving back some gains. It's still up 10% -- here are its notable performers, both good and bad.

Facebook Mobile Reader: No Salvation for Shareholders

One detail in reports about Facebook's news reader project is the turtle's pace of progress -- something that should worry FB investors.

April Ends With a Smile — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Apple helped lead another up day for U.S. indices that included a second straight record-setting performance by the S&P 500.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Was ‘Not A Killer Product’

A UBS analyst says Apple was surprised by caught "flat-footed" by phablets; Apple donates to China earthquake relief; and ITC throws out Motorola patent lawsuit.

Should I Buy Gold? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Gold's decline was well-overdue, but after a decline of this magnitude, is it finally time to buy this dip? Here's a look at both sides of the argument.

SEC Approves FB IPO Compensation Plan

Nasdaq will pay $62 million to compensation four investment firms that lost $500 million due to trading system glitches during the Facebook IPO last year.

New York Times Putting Boston Globe Up for Sale … Again

The New York Times Company has put the Boston Globe up for sale, the second time it has tried to sell the newspaper in four years.

Why Gold MUST Go Higher

A possible reassessment of gold as a liquid asset used in capital requirements under Basel III could play a critical role in its pricing movements

Oil Reserves? These Guys Have ‘Em

Increasing oil output is becoming exceedingly more difficult for oil majors, which could spur outright buys of smaller companies with proven reserves.

Kaiser Permanente Cuts 530 Jobs

Kaiser Permanente is laying off 530 workers in Southern California as it adapts its operations for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Texas Instruments to Slash 1,700 Jobs

Texas Instruments will restructure its operations away from mobile chip production, eliminating 1,700 jobs.

Panasonic Reveals Even Deeper Job Cuts

Panasonic says it will shed another 10,000 workers by March as it sells or shutters underperforming business units.

Goldman Sachs May Cash In on UBS’ Retreat

The big margin on Wall Street in is bonds -- and a major player just bowed out.

100 Best Brands: 2012’s Biggest Winners and Losers

Interbrand has announced its 2012 list of the most successful brands. Coca-Cola's on top again. How do the rest stack up?

Stress Testing Your Dividend Portfolio For Safety

A fully diversified portfolio includes solid dividend stocks for income and a mix of bonds and caution to ensure safety over the long term

Layoffs Looming at Wall Street’s Big Banks

Wall Street's big banks are trying to control their expenses -- and the best way to do that is to trim their workforces.

9 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of nine Capital Markets stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Outlook Still Dismal for Europe’s Banks

Walking and talking with people in London for the Olympics one finds concern over the eurozone economies and a chance to take advantage with puts on bank stocks