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April 28th, 2007

Taxing Times — April 27

At this point in the year, hopefully you’ve either filed your return or gotten an extension. Either way, you’re likely planning to avoid any taxing thoughts for six months at least.

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April 28th, 2007

Microsoft remains in trading spotlight after results

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Shares of Microsoft Corp. stayed active Friday evening in the wake of software giant’s 65% surge in third-quarter profit.

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April 28th, 2007

Options In Focus: Amazon Follow Up

Do all gaps get filled? Of course not, although that nugget of conventional Wall Street wisdom certainly has its adherents that would say…

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April 28th, 2007

Price Of Oil Went Up, But U.S. Oil ETF Didn’t

When oil-based exchange-traded funds were riding a price surge a few months back, some investors figured buying in was a good way to diversify…

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April 28th, 2007

GameStop Doesn’t Play Around

GameStop (GME) is a major player with gamers who are bombarded with multiple platforms, thousands of titles and new technologies that have grown…

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April 28th, 2007

Liquidity Services Sells In Bulk

Liquidity Services (LQDT) has become the equivalent of eBay (EBAY), but for wholesalers.

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April 28th, 2007

As Earnings Season Rolls, Successful Leaders Scant

The Dow and the NYSE composite staked claims to record high ground last week. The NASDAQ racked up a six-year high.

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April 28th, 2007

Inherit An IRA, Write-Off The Tax Bill

Inheriting a traditional IRA can be case of good news, bad news. On the positive side, you gain assets.

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April 28th, 2007

Earnings Gains Help To Nudge Nasdaq Higher

The NASDAQ crept up 0.1% Friday as earnings season rolled on. Volume fell from Thursday’s level.

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April 28th, 2007

Dow Edges Up, S&P 500 Dips For 2nd Day In A Row

For the second straight day, the Dow notched a small 0.1% gain Friday while the S&P 500 slipped a hair. The New York composite fell 0.1%….

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