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Why I'm Down More Than 65%, and How to Avoid My Mistakes

Fri, 18/09/2009 - 02:30 by Adam J. Wiederman

As any graduate of Alcoholics Anonymous knows, the first step to setting out on the proper path is admitting your weakness.

Wynning Streak

Fri, 18/09/2009 - 02:24 by Robert Steyer

Now that its stock has nearly quintupled since its March low, what can Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) do for an encore?

Sleepless in Sanofi

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 23:59 by Brian Orelli

The latest drug candidate from sanofi-aventis' (NYSE: SNY) was supposed to help people sleep, but it looks as though it'll be keeping management up at night. Yesterday, the drug company said the Food and Drug Administration had turned down the application to market its insomnia drug, Ciltyri.

Sasol Soldiers On

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 03:18 by Mike Pienciak

Having preannounced an earnings collapse back in June, South African energy dynamo Sasol (NYSE: SSL) was unable to surprise the market with its ugly fiscal 2009 results. That said, management offered notable updates aplenty, including a fiscal 2010 forecast that may eventually sap enthusiasm for the shares.

This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 02:21 by Rich Smith

At The Motley Fool, we poke plenty of fun at Wall Street analysts and their endless cycle of upgrades, downgrades, and "initiating coverage at neutral." So you might think we'd be the last people to give virtual ink to such "news." And we would be -- if that were all we were doing.

Sirius: 91% Chance of NOT Going Bankrupt

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 02:15 by Rick Aristotle ...

Stay away, soothsayers.

Accounting-risks watcher Audit Integrity has put out a list of the companies that are most likely to file for bankruptcy protection over the next 12 months.

Blockbuster Stinks Outside the Box

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 02:04 by Rick Aristotle ...

You don't need to rent a copy of Terminator at your local Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) to know that the automatons are taking over.

5-Star Stocks on the Upswing

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 01:56 by Motley Fool

Sadly, there's no such thing as an ultimate buy signal when it comes to investing in stocks. Identifying companies with the wind at their back takes time, patience, and a good dose of due diligence.

4-Star Stocks on the Upswing

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 01:54 by Motley Fool

Sadly, there's no such thing as an ultimate buy signal when it comes to investing in stocks. Identifying companies with the wind at their backs takes time, patience, and a good dose of due diligence.

Amazon Sees Green in Brown

Thu, 17/09/2009 - 00:41 by Rick Aristotle ...

It may not feature young wizards or teen bloodsuckers, but Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol is still drawing cheers from the book industry.

Worried About a Correction?

Wed, 16/09/2009 - 22:45 by Motley Fool

Is the market due for a correction?

There seems to be a growing chorus of market observers calling for a pullback in stocks. Some think stocks have moved too far too fast, while others believe that stock prices now reflect a fair value based on earnings estimates for the near future.

You May Have This One Wrong -- Here's Why

Wed, 16/09/2009 - 22:15 by Paul Elliott

If you're like me, you probably think you've got it figured out -- the stuff that matters, anyway. But just in case, I hope you'll take a moment and read on.