Most Active Articles 2009-11-23T21:40:44.933-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:us-stock-market Ben Steverman bsteverman434 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14146930100299259851-a695520e0b44d07e8074d7a2e4282042 2009-11-23T14:21:28.089-05:00

Learn how a strong or weak dollar impacts your life! Great article explains how....

Learn how a strong or weak dollar impacts your life! Great article explains how.... http://www.erollover.com/blog/weak-strong-dollar-currency/ Mike Rowan mrowan998 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17748922365123267854-6fa203d6928ac971cbf94ae3c134c10c 2009-11-20T11:30:36.955-05:00

Stocks have jumped 65% from the March lows. They have also blasted past fair value, which is about 900 on the S&P 500 on a cyclically-adjusted price-earnings ratio (see professor Robert Shiller's chart below). So, unless it's different this time, they're now more than 20% overvalued.

Stocks have jumped 65% from the March lows. They have also blasted past fair value, which is about 900 on the S&P 500 on a cyclically-adjusted price-earnings ratio (see professor Robert Shiller's chart below). So, unless it's different this time, they're now more than 20% overvalued. http://www.businessinsider.com/stocks-overvalued-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 23 21 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11739445798812200111-e83b98125860e37e22af8b3ea4746986 2009-11-20T16:50:14.506-05:00

In my last few articles, I’ve talked about how overbought the market is, and how we are seeing a successful short-sell pattern show up on the charts of many leading stocks.

In my last few articles, I’ve talked about how overbought the market is, and how we are seeing a successful short-sell pattern show up on the charts of many leading stocks. http://pennysleuth.com/learn-how-to-spot-a-first-thrust-down-pattern/ Penny Sleuth psleuth510 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11978788942027914676-ee77ffffdd16cc067e68fc75600c9e69 2009-11-19T10:55:36.912-05:00

ill Gross's latest market update proposes an interesting view -- as the U.S. moves towards an increasingly regulated economy, businesses will start to resemble utilities, that is, heavily protected (by regulations that muck up new entrants) yet with capped returns (earn too much, the government comes after you).

ill Gross's latest market update proposes an interesting view -- as the U.S. moves towards an increasingly regulated economy, businesses will start to resemble utilities, that is, heavily protected (by regulations that muck up new entrants) yet with capped returns (earn too much, the government comes after you). http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gross-its-time-to-buy-utilities-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8554381916390798424-019e1fad3620de2a8dc2b44c440c32ff 2009-11-19T10:27:19.938-05:00

Sometimes it takes quite a bit of time for a relevant theme to mature. This year we have been bullish on fertilizer stocks such as Intrepid Potash (IPI) and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan (POT). The trade has been a bit lonely from June through...

Sometimes it takes quite a bit of time for a relevant theme to mature. This year we have been bullish on fertilizer stocks such as Intrepid Potash (IPI) and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan (POT). The trade has been a bit lonely from June through... http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/agriculture-in-focus-fertilizers-sprout-profits/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2782784360540097953-58e443890c844a92b3574ef0121fb70c 2009-11-18T17:08:43.972-05:00

With the market still running wild, and where stocks will finish out the year anything but clear, it’s time to take a look at why right now is a critical time for stocks. Here’s everything you need to know…

With the market still running wild, and where stocks will finish out the year anything but clear, it’s time to take a look at why right now is a critical time for stocks. Here’s everything you need to know… http://pennysleuth.com/why-you-need-to-watch-the-market-closely-right-now/ Penny Sleuth psleuth510 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1094807230936562662-8160dadac676cf8334669d89ce5efdf0 2009-11-18T11:08:00.012-05:00

Salesforce.com (CRM) announced strong earnings, but there are red flags in the details. The stock is off in early trading, and could decline significantly over the next two quarters.

Salesforce.com (CRM) announced strong earnings, but there are red flags in the details. The stock is off in early trading, and could decline significantly over the next two quarters. http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/crm-earnings-the-price-of-perfection/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:364716432459428240-858f078bd5bb5315ac803fd42469954b 2009-11-11T15:36:33.789-05:00

With the market pushing through yet another day of gains, most investors are getting nervous. After all, it’s just a matter of time until the market decides to take a turn for the worse.

With the market pushing through yet another day of gains, most investors are getting nervous. After all, it’s just a matter of time until the market decides to take a turn for the worse. http://pennysleuth.com/three-stocks-to-prepare-for-the-markets-correction/ Penny Sleuth psleuth510 29 27 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3380138502399668854-6296351a6536d90ac634f0bd62babad1 2009-11-11T18:04:08.083-05:00

by Shahin Shojai, Global Head of Strategic Research, Capco -- The past couple of years have not been very kind to hedge funds. While there is never any really accurate data about the number of hedge fund failures in a given year it does seem that...

by Shahin Shojai, Global Head of Strategic Research, Capco -- The past couple of years have not been very kind to hedge funds. While there is never any really accurate data about the number of hedge fund failures in a given year it does seem that... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Did-the-Stock-Market-Collapse-Help-Some-Hedge-Funds-Mask-More-Serious-Problems Todd Walker rwienke085 21 20 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9627621923415906557-941388d4cc3f217334a9257650d2783c 2009-11-16T11:53:45.295-05:00

By now we all now that “the next shoe to drop” as a result of the bursting of the credit bubble is commercial real estate.

By now we all now that “the next shoe to drop” as a result of the bursting of the credit bubble is commercial real estate. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-guide-to-the-commercial-real-estate-catastrophe-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12240036290841999987-a49ae29266156d8d353a55ac396c8270 2009-11-16T19:24:25.757-05:00

U.S. Trade: The major U.S. indexes are currently holding higher, after posting strong gains near the opening bell. The uptrend was led by basic materials sector, the same group that propelled the European equity markets higher earlier in the day.

U.S. Trade: The major U.S. indexes are currently holding higher, after posting strong gains near the opening bell. The uptrend was led by basic materials sector, the same group that propelled the European equity markets higher earlier in the day. http://www.learningmarkets.com/index.php/Forex-Pairs/TheLFB/global-market-wrap-equities-up-on-commodity-strength-and-weakness.html S. Wade Hansen shansen018 3 2 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:142062041312140973-8f8244013c01513dfc26a36e54c895f2 2009-11-17T14:14:12.262-05:00

A lawyer for investment fund Hermitage Capital Management, jailed on tax charges related to his work for the fund, has died in custody, Irina Dudukina, spokeswoman for the Investigative Committee of Russia's Interior Ministry said Tuesday.

A lawyer for investment fund Hermitage Capital Management, jailed on tax charges related to his work for the fund, has died in custody, Irina Dudukina, spokeswoman for the Investigative Committee of Russia's Interior Ministry said Tuesday. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125845597654851913.html Henry Blodget hblodget186 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4889788098779761614-ed4693a75a0696a79fd8f6eae9e7835f 2009-11-17T10:43:31.278-05:00

Suntech Power Holdings (STP) and Yingli Green Energy (YGE) have bolstered investor confidence in solar energy. Both companies have issued positive news and the sector is trading higher.

Suntech Power Holdings (STP) and Yingli Green Energy (YGE) have bolstered investor confidence in solar energy. Both companies have issued positive news and the sector is trading higher. http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/solar-manufacturers-draw-attention/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3463086339012506195-fbe4c9f27536fbd1eed44eb715bc3bd8 2009-11-17T17:01:51.382-05:00

Finding solid penny stock leads is one of the trickiest parts of the small-cap investing game. With thousands of stocks out there, it’s hard to narrow things down to a handful of plays with big-time profit potential. That’s where the Penny Sleuth’s Monday Penny Stock Watchlist comes in…

Finding solid penny stock leads is one of the trickiest parts of the small-cap investing game. With thousands of stocks out there, it’s hard to narrow things down to a handful of plays with big-time profit potential. That’s where the Penny Sleuth’s Monday Penny Stock Watchlist comes in… http://pennysleuth.com/monday-penny-stock-watchlist-bet-on-this-betting-stock/ Penny Sleuth psleuth510 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17912813280120170396-03cb1324576f3da1a90d5d6fed4daa19 2009-11-18T10:42:25.992-05:00

The History of the 401(k) plan started with its establishment in 1978. 401(k) plans provide retirement planning solutions for employee’s savings

The History of the 401(k) plan started with its establishment in 1978. 401(k) plans provide retirement planning solutions for employee’s savings http://www.erollover.com/blog/history-401-k-retirement-plan/ Mike Rowan mrowan998 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8277812232351516689-d1819bd6d868a896daab57a59fda4b6f 2009-11-09T10:12:28.752-05:00

Policy makers around the world are frantically assuring the markets that they won't raise rates until it's too late. Consequently, markets are soaring.

Policy makers around the world are frantically assuring the markets that they won't raise rates until it's too late. Consequently, markets are soaring. http://www.businessinsider.com/henry-blodget-stocks-gold-oil-soar-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 28 27 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11995690845982716223-1c539f8b9c3dc2eb6b2d86e547be1394 2009-11-14T06:58:59.312-05:00

Common wisdom is if the economy continues to weaken and share prices decline, a strategic allocation of the precious metal will hedge and offset some of the losses.

Common wisdom is if the economy continues to weaken and share prices decline, a strategic allocation of the precious metal will hedge and offset some of the losses. http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/11/if-stocks-tank-shouldnt-gold-soar.html John Agno jagno444 8 7 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3399960595073110116-d16bd4c09d508412ce71fde71d09a972 2009-11-17T10:45:14.084-05:00

Wuxi PharmaTech Inc. (WX) reported strong third quarter earnings. The China drug research and manufacturing company is investing heavily to drive future growth and should see significant earnings appreciation.

Wuxi PharmaTech Inc. (WX) reported strong third quarter earnings. The China drug research and manufacturing company is investing heavily to drive future growth and should see significant earnings appreciation. http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/china-drug-research-company-reports-stellar-earnings/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18303702571716233897-176337aec786436f9a90fa5802319541 2009-11-17T10:07:28.532-05:00

Learn about the Dow Jones Industrial average, the companies that originally were in the average, and the current companies as well.

Learn about the Dow Jones Industrial average, the companies that originally were in the average, and the current companies as well. http://www.erollover.com/blog/DJIA-dow-jones-industrial-average/ Mike Rowan mrowan998 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12067229970568476354-8c765f2cb556d2b51fb1f1d3e768c33f 2009-11-16T11:54:07.383-05:00

U.S. stocks added to a global rally, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a 13-month high, after retail sales increased more than forecast and Asian government leaders pledged to maintain economic stimulus spending.

U.S. stocks added to a global rally, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a 13-month high, after retail sales increased more than forecast and Asian government leaders pledged to maintain economic stimulus spending. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aQgWDlsO0Gj0 Charles Dubow cdubow602 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4169063680038439429-b137590b97b1e5b0b1aa8967c5545ce4 2009-11-17T10:34:28.654-05:00

AECOM Technology Corp (ACM) reported earnings and a strong contract backlog. Infrastructure spending and stimulus programs will continue to boost profits.

AECOM Technology Corp (ACM) reported earnings and a strong contract backlog. Infrastructure spending and stimulus programs will continue to boost profits. http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/aecom-shars-rebound-sharply-domestic-and-international-strength/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17894841205991618477-77dac5d7453fb695805f169403c78bae 2009-11-16T10:36:37.689-05:00

All of a sudden, the hedge fund world is in panic. The Galleon Group insider trading bust has raised important questions about the legality of the deep research and advance information hedge funds rely on for their investing edge.

All of a sudden, the hedge fund world is in panic. The Galleon Group insider trading bust has raised important questions about the legality of the deep research and advance information hedge funds rely on for their investing edge. http://www.businessinsider.com/a-post-galleon-legal-guide-for-hedge-funds-on-insider-trading-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15159358555479894630-ca6a2c5f32417d3b8f27cc4a249f0bbb 2009-11-16T11:56:49.551-05:00

Insider trading is now an operational issue for hedge fund managers. The high profile insider trading case involving RR and the Galleon hedge fund has put the spotlight directly on hedge funds again and has also sparked a debate of sorts on the subject. Given the potential severity of penalties for insider trading, it is surprising that we still periodically hear about such cases, but nevertheless it is something that is always going to be there - human nature is not going to change.

Insider trading is now an operational issue for hedge fund managers. The high profile insider trading case involving RR and the Galleon hedge fund has put the spotlight directly on hedge funds again and has also sparked a debate of sorts on the subject. Given the potential severity of penalties for insider trading, it is surprising that we still periodically hear about such cases, but nevertheless it is something that is always going to be there - human nature is not going to change. http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/hedge-funds-and-insider-trading-after-galleon.html Henry Blodget hblodget186 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15066504838458057000-442c73b9da307a367a31055306ee7b5c 2009-11-04T14:00:46.206-05:00

The two-part truth about the current stock market rally is an easy story to tell.

The two-part truth about the current stock market rally is an easy story to tell. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/this-sp-500-chart-tells-the-two-part-truth.html John Agno jagno444 29 28 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10379130729361528510-9e16bffb071e1afdbf310df278cdfec9 2009-11-07T10:27:37.734-05:00

New research shows that dollar trading volume has surpassed the euphoric extremes of 2007.

New research shows that dollar trading volume has surpassed the euphoric extremes of 2007. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/what-record-high-dollar-volume-of-trading-says-about-confidence.html John Agno jagno444 19 18 0 1