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United States Market and Economy

February 14th, 2008

The IQ List: Smart Stocks with Potential

Here are top scorers under Standard & Poor’s "Investability Quotient" measure, which ranks stocks according to their potential for return

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February 14th, 2008

Simple Medical Tests Designed To Ferret Out Hospital Infections

Hospital infections, E. coli outbreaks, flu epidemics. Before they get worse and spread, health care pros try to nip them in the bud.

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February 14th, 2008

RS Fund Looks Both Ways For Winners

Like a coach who adjusts his team’s strategy at halftime, Manind Govil is tweaking his fund’s approach to the market.

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February 14th, 2008

Averaging Down: A Risky Bet

Some investors think that if a stock they own starts going down, it’s a good idea to add more shares. That way, the average cost per share comes down.

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February 14th, 2008

Bernanke Comments Send Stocks Lower In Fast Trade On Day After Follow-Through

NASDAQ stocks slumped in higher volume Thursday, dealing a nasty blow to the market’s fledgling rally.

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February 14th, 2008

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February 14th, 2008

Stocks heartbroken over economy

Stocks tumbled Thursday as investors reacted to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s Congressional testimony that economic conditions are likely to get worse before they get better.

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February 14th, 2008

Five Kellwood board members resign, replaced by Sun Capital designees

Following the purchase of approximately 90 percent of Kellwood Co.'s shares and as part of the merger agreement entered into earlier this week, five members of Kellwood's board of directors resigned Wednesday and were replaced by four members designated by Sun Capital Securities Group, according to a regulatory filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (KWD)

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February 14th, 2008

Deal of the Day: 4 Ways to Travel Abroad Despite the Weak Dollar

Four ways to get around the lousy exchange rate when vacationing abroad.

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February 14th, 2008

Today From Barron’s: Built for Speed

Nascar-track operator International Speedway is dented, but still powerful enough to reach last summer’s levels.

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