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U.S economy growing slower than expected: Fed Thu, 06/23/2011 - 16:04 by Jamie Anderson The Federal Reserve Bank acknowledged Wednesday that the U.S. economy was growing, but not at the rate at which it had expected. Comments Read more	5 Essential Books for Tech Investors Sat, 01/01/2011 - 12:28 by Eric Bleeker New Year's is upon us, and with that comes goals and aspirations for the year ahead. So what's stopping you from becoming a better tech investor in 2011? Here are five suggested readings for the year ahead. Comments Read more	GlaxoSmithKline Passes This Key Test Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:43 by Seth Jayson There's no foolproof way to know the future for GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are. Comments Read more
Is GameStop the Perfect Stock? Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:38 by Dan Caplinger Everyone would love to find the perfect stock. But will you ever really find a stock that gives you everythingyou could possibly want? One thing's for sure: If you don't look, you'll never find truly great investments. So let's first take a look at what you'd want to see from a perfect stock, and then decide if GameStop(NYSE: GME) fits the bill. Comments Read more	The World's Most-Watched Oil and Gas Company Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:36 by Roger Friedman With exploding wells, shifting regulations, and uncertainty for investors, some players in the oil, gas, and consumable fuels field are teetering on the verge of collapse, while others are poised to profit. It's among the most-watched industries among those who have created a watchlist with the Fool, and today we're able to single out the one energy player that is garnering the most attention. Comments Read more	Is Ford's Momentum Stalling? Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:35 by John Rosevear How did your favorite automaker do in 2010? We'll know for sure when the year's final sales numbers are released next week. But some trends have been clear for a while: Ford (NYSE: F) is going gangbusters, General Motors(NYSE: GM) is showing signs of strength, Honda (NYSE:HMC) is holding its ground despite some product challenges, and Toyota (NYSE: TM) ... well, Toyota had a year to forget. Comments Read more
How to Play Akamai in 2011 Sat, 01/01/2011 - 07:44 by Tim Beyers Each year, we take a look back in order to look ahead. We do this by industry, by trend, and ultimately by stock. Here's a closer look at Akamai Technologies(Nasdaq: AKAM), Fool style. Comments Read more	Don't Get Too Worked Up Over Kellogg's Earnings Fri, 12/31/2010 - 17:05 by Seth Jayson Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls. Comments Read more	Is Starwood Hotels the Perfect Stock? Fri, 12/31/2010 - 15:57 by Dan Caplinger Everyone would love to find the perfect stock. But will you ever really find a stock that gives you everything you could possibly want? One thing's for sure: If you don't look, you'll never find truly great investments. So let's first take a look at what you'd want to see from a perfect stock, and then decide whetherStarwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT) fits the bill. Comments Read more
How Cheap Is PPG's Stock by the Numbers? Fri, 12/31/2010 - 15:54 by Anand Chokkavelu Numbers can lie -- but they're the best first step in determining whether a stock is a buy. In this series, we use some carefully chosen metrics to size up a stock's true value based on the following clues: Comments Read more	High-Priced Stocks Worth Every Penny Fri, 12/31/2010 - 15:39 by Rich Duprey Penny stocks are one way to double your money, though they tend to be fraught with risk. But there are equally shiny opportunities trading at the other end of the price spectrum, too. I call 'em "three-digit stocks," yet if they're anything like Berkshire Hathaway, they can trade in the four-, five-, and six-digit range, too. Comments Read more	Is Covidien's Stock a Bargain by the Numbers? Fri, 12/31/2010 - 15:32 by Anand Chokkavelu Numbers can lie -- but they're the best first step in determining whether a stock is a buy. In this series, we use some carefully chosen metrics to size up a stock's true value based on the following clues: Comments Read more