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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. |
Challenging the Bulls: Is the Housing Market Still a Threat to the Stock Market?
Fri, 12/31/2010 - 15:15 by Eben Esterhuizen
 Coming off the rally stocks have seen in the latter half of 2010, hopes are high for 2011. But several dark clouds remain on the economic horizon, with the lingering housing crisis looming largest. Unlike most other industries, the sector has yet to stage anything resembling a recovery. And the light at the end of tunnel may be further off than anyone would care to admit. |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades
Wed, 12/29/2010 - 10:18 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. |
Arsenal Tops in the Business of English Football
Sat, 12/18/2010 - 09:56 by Motley Fool
 Investors can learn a lot from examining the business of football -- particularly the perils of failing to control your costs by paying excessive salaries to mediocre players, and having overly optimistic business plans. |
5 Dividend Kings in Danger
Thu, 12/16/2010 - 09:38 by Dan Caplinger
 Interest rates have risen sharply in recent weeks, and that's been bad news for the bond market. But the repercussions of higher rates are starting to make themselves felt throughout the financial markets, and if the trend continues, then some high-yielding dividend favorites could be the next stocks to fall. |
Veeco Instruments Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know
Wed, 12/15/2010 - 11:52 by Anders Bylund
 Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. |
5 Stocks Approaching Greatness
Fri, 12/10/2010 - 12:19 by Rich Duprey
 Some companies are obviously great investments -- in hindsight. Yet for every stock out there screaming "buy me," others simply give us a nudge and a nod. How can we tell tomorrow's obviously great investments from the thousands of pretenders? |
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Is CME Group a Sell?
Tue, 12/07/2010 - 11:38 by Jeremy Phillips
 Should you sell CME Group (Nasdaq: CME) today? The decision to sell a stock you've researched and followed for months or years is never easy. If you fall in love with your stock holdings, you risk becoming vulnerable to confirmation bias -- listening only to information that supports your theories, and rejecting any contradictions. |
3 Things Your Financial Pro Will Never Tell You
Mon, 12/06/2010 - 22:44 by Dayana Yochim
Which would you rather hear from your financial advisor?
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Hooray! Kardashian Kard Calls It Quits
Mon, 12/06/2010 - 22:38 by Tim Beyers
 Less than 30 days after its release, Kardashian sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe are pulling their endorsement of a fee-filled farce of a debit card that bears their name. Color me thrilled. The Kardashian Kard had nothing to offer. |
Should You Sell Hewlett-Packard Right Now?
Sat, 12/04/2010 - 11:59 by Jeremy Phillips
 Should you sell Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) today? The decision to sell a stock you've researched and followed for months or years is never easy. If you fall in love with your stock holdings, you risk becoming vulnerable to confirmation bias -- listening only to information that supports your theories, and rejecting any contradictions. |