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Saturday, September 04, 2010
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Getting a yen for Japanese stocks
Japan's currency keeps rising, making it a haven from US economic woes and creating bargains for investors. Here are 3 stocks to consider buying in the fall.

Dell-HP bidding war: The real story
Why are the tech giants willing to pay nearly $2 billion for a data storage company that isn't turning a profit?

3 takeover targets to take aim at
Deals are driving prices higher, so making money should be easy -- theoretically. Here are stocks (and target prices) that are worth watching.

Time is on investors' side
The stock market is in short-term disarray, but big buying opportunities are emerging for long-term investors.
      
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10 stocks to watch in the week ahead
Amgen, one of the world's biggest biotech companies, appears on an MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter's top investment ideas.

Inflation, stagflation and you
How can you navigate the threat of the 'flations'? One option is to follow the yellow brick road and buy gold.

6 outrageously overpriced products
Some of these items are required (college textbooks); others just seem like they are (popcorn at the movies). The markups are astronomical.

Getting a yen for Japanese stocks
Japan's currency keeps rising, making it a haven from US economic woes and creating bargains for investors. Here are 3 stocks to consider buying in the fall.

50 stocks to buy in September
StockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool, can help investors find companies capable of outperforming the broader market in the weeks ahead.

The 'Obama debt relief' scam
New regulations will soon crack down on shady debt settlement companies. Until then, don't let desperation guide your decisions. Plus: What to ask before signing on.

Is that rental car really insured?
The last thing you want on vacation is a costly surprise. Here are 3 ways to ensure you've got coverage.

The No. 1 key to a fund's success
A study by Morningstar says the company's star rating system isn't the most vital factor in predicting a mutual fund's performance.

How the stock market is killing jobs
Today's rapid-fire, anyone-can-play market makes it tougher for small companies to raise money to grow and hire. Do we need a new market to save the economy?

Renting gets a new lease on life
Millions of Americans going through foreclosure will become renters by necessity. Many others will rent by choice. Should the government keep subsidizing owners?

Need cash? Make extra money online
Turn your Photoshop expertise, second-language skills -- or even Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation -- into a paycheck. Or test-drive a new line of work.

Dell-HP bidding war: The real story
Why are the tech giants willing to pay nearly $2 billion for a data storage company that isn't turning a profit?

Credit cards with the best rewards
Whether you want travel perks, cash back or a discount on gasoline, there's a card that caters to you.
      
  MSN Investment Ideas  

10 stocks to watch in the week ahead
Amgen, one of the world's biggest biotech companies, appears on an MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter's top investment ideas.

Inflation, stagflation and you
How can you navigate the threat of the 'flations'? One option is to follow the yellow brick road and buy gold.

Getting a yen for Japanese stocks
Japan's currency keeps rising, making it a haven from US economic woes and creating bargains for investors. Here are 3 stocks to consider buying in the fall.

50 stocks to buy in September
StockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool, can help investors find companies capable of outperforming the broader market in the weeks ahead.

The No. 1 key to a fund's success
A study by Morningstar says the company's star rating system isn't the most vital factor in predicting a mutual fund's performance.

How the stock market is killing jobs
Today's rapid-fire, anyone-can-play market makes it tougher for small companies to raise money to grow and hire. Do we need a new market to save the economy?

Dell-HP bidding war: The real story
Why are the tech giants willing to pay nearly $2 billion for a data storage company that isn't turning a profit?

Fund manager touts the good side of vice
So much for righteousness in tough economic times. Overall, stocks of companies peddling products that many of us associate with bad habits are beating the market.

The next bubble is in punditry
If a well-known economist couldn't spot the biggest equity bubble ever, I wouldn't put much faith in his prediction of a bursting bond bubble.

3 takeover targets to take aim at
Deals are driving prices higher, so making money should be easy -- theoretically. Here are stocks (and target prices) that are worth watching.

Should you buy gold coins?
Many analysts shy away from the metal. But if you want to own gold you can touch, here's what to watch out for.

Is America the next Japan?
As if someone flipped a switch, Japan fell from economic powerhouse to long-term basket case. Is America doomed to suffer the same fate?

The Glenn Beck school of investing
Conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck doesn't claim to be a money expert, but he does dispense a lot of financial advice. Are gold and seeds good places to put your cash?

Time is on investors' side
The stock market is in short-term disarray, but big buying opportunities are emerging for long-term investors.