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Business News, Wall Street News & Investment News
Stephanie Link, director of research for Action Alerts Plus, reveals how she and Jim Cramer are playing China right now, which big names they recently sold (but she still likes) and some other sectors she thinks are up-and-coming. Also - don't miss her advice to investors looking to make that first big step into investing in this emerging market.
Synovus increased its fourth-quarter loan-loss cushion against higher loan charge-offs to $350 million, $100 million higher than it said on Friday.
01/05/09 - 10:52 AM EST
Synovus on Friday warned of higher loan charge-offs and other credit expenses due to the current troublesome economic conditions.
01/02/09 - 05:01 PM EST
In all likelihood, banks will be dealing with continued woes in the coming year as the prolonged credit crisis cuts deeper into the U.S. and global economies.
12/23/08 - 11:00 AM EST
Textron says it plans to cut about 2,200 jobs as it exits nearly all of its commercial finance business, in an effort to improve its liquidity position in the tightening credit markets.
12/22/08 - 05:46 PM EST
Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. says its profit fell 10% in the fiscal first quarter because of costs to open more than 200 new stores.
12/22/08 - 08:38 AM EST
Japan's No. 1 automaker said it expects a fiscal-year operating loss of 150 billion yen, its first ever.
12/22/08 - 07:24 AM EST
Sanford Bernstein analyst Brad Hintz on Thursday cut his 2009 and 2010 profit outlooks for Morgan Stanley, the firm he used to work for as CFO.
12/18/08 - 01:37 PM EST
Discover said Thursday it returned to profitability during its fiscal fourth-quarter, thanks to a payment from a lawsuit settlement.
12/18/08 - 02:22 PM EST
Stocks in New York showed little verve Monday in the kickoff to the first full trading week of 2009.
01/05/09 - 05:12 PM EST
Farnoosh Torabi Details The Most Popular Searched Stocks On TheStreet.com.
01/05/09 - 04:54 PM EST
Samsung, the world's top memory chip maker, denies it will cut semiconductor investment this year by over half amid a market downturn.
01/05/09 - 03:29 PM EST
Investors will continue to worry about Jobs' and Apple's health as the company enters more bruising times
01/05/09 - 02:20 PM EST
Yahoo! shareholders have once again been reminded of the inevitable payday to come from a merger with Microsoft while watching their investment lose a few more pennies of value.
01/05/09 - 01:35 PM EST
Software firm CA looks to beef up its security presence with startup Orchestria's software.
01/05/09 - 01:50 PM EST
The bank's shares drop on news it is slashing bonuses and severance packages for many top executives.
12/31/08 - 04:12 PM EST
Sina is venturing outside the Internet with a $1 billion-plus acquisition of most of advertising firm Focus Media.
12/23/08 - 01:09 AM EST
As during previous economic slumps, chain stores probably will lead us into better times.
01/05/09 - 09:44 AM EST
In the name of security, new regulations affecting shipments to the U.S. are enacted. Importers need to learn how to cope.
01/05/09 - 09:14 AM EST
Doing some research on the front end can save you a load of money.
01/02/09 - 02:13 PM EST
Learn how one business saved this amount each month by cutting back on non-essentials. Your business can use these methods to decrease expenses, too.
01/01/09 - 09:59 AM EST
Pfizer's Potential Buys, Big and Small
CEO Jeff Kindler says the drug giant is open to acquisitions large and small, so let the deal-making guessing game begin.
01/05/09 - 11:28 AM EST
China Watch: Cramer's Calls
This week, Stephanie Link, director of research for the Action Alerts Plus portfolio, reveals why she and Jim Cramer are bullish on China and what their favorite China plays are right now. Also, The Talented Blonde Kristin Bentz relays the latest in China retail--checking in to tell what happened to Nike after the Olympics and where it's headed, and why she's still got the Esprit spirit and you should, too.
01/05/09 - 12:28 PM EST
Hedge Fund Hell: Banks Jockey For Position
Hedge funds battered in the credit crunch may still be the best-looking clients out there for banks, who face a dearth of opportunities in the dead M&A and IPO markets.
12/31/08 - 01:14 PM EST
Happy New Year's from the Fed
Debra Borchardt celebrates the Fed's $500 billion purchase of mortgage-backed bonds.
01/03/09 - 05:59 PM EST
Kass: 20 Surprises for 2009 Redux
Since so many were on vacation last week, I wanted to republish my surprise list for 2009.
01/05/09 - 09:08 AM EST
Wall Street Can't Shake Losses | Video
The major indices close Monday in shallow negative territory despite an afternoon push higher. Frank Curzio reviews the action in The Real Story video (above).
01/05/09 - 04:43 PM EST
Bolling: Commodity Opportunities Abound
Look for oil, gold and agricultural commodities to soar in the coming years as reflation of the U.S. economy will happen.
01/05/09 - 06:20 AM EST
Cramer: A New Bank Plan
The private equity deal to buy IndyMac is a great sign for banks, says Jim Cramer.
01/05/09 - 02:20 PM EST
Stocks Can't Maintain Rally
Frank Curzio chats with Action Alerts PLUS Research Director Stephanie Link, who will discuss the economy and pharma stocks.
01/05/09 - 05:16 PM EST
Bailout Sparks Gold Bugs
Anthony Rochte, senior managing director at State Street Global Advisors, says demand for gold exchange-traded funds is increasing as government rate cuts and bailouts stoke inflation fears.
01/04/09 - 11:58 PM EST
Salesforce Has Something to Be Thankful For
The Web-hosting software company developer is expected to do better than other tech companies because it needs less upfront money.
11/14/08 - 07:01 AM EST
Trimming Two Energy Names
I am up around 10% in both positions and think it makes sense to take profits.
01/05/09 - 03:33 PM EST
Uniqlo Rises in Japan
In this week's Random Acts of Fashion, The Talented Blonde, Kristin Bentz, takes you behind the brand of a country's retail star.
01/01/09 - 08:59 AM EST
New Game Awaits Humbled Hedgies
Even so, and though their numbers might shrink in the coming months, the surviving hedge funds could emerge stronger than ever.
12/29/08 - 03:28 PM EST
Synovus Sinks After Stuffing Loss Cushion
Synovus increased its fourth-quarter loan-loss cushion against higher loan charge-offs to $350 million, $100 million higher than it said on Friday.
01/05/09 - 10:52 AM EST
Starting the Year on an Up Note
Here's a look at the recent positive action in some model portfolio names. Also, what we're expecting for 2009.
01/05/09 - 12:43 PM EST
This Stock Is Wafer Thin
Shares of this technology name are too cheap here not to snap up.
01/05/09 - 09:13 AM EST
Pfizer Merger Is Just Speculation
The Financial Times reports that Pfizer is open to acquiring a rival without naming a specific target.
01/05/09 - 12:15 PM EST
Wachovia Shouldn't Slow Wells Fargo Down
Wells Fargo shares look attractive as the bank appears poised to continue its strong performance relative to its peers after closing its Wachovia merger.
01/02/09 - 02:09 PM EST
Regulators Close Banks in Georgia, Texas
Haven Trust Bank and Sanderson State Bank fail, but the FDIC arranges for other banks to acquire their deposits.
12/13/08 - 11:15 AM EST
