Market Gawk

United States Market and Economy

March 11th, 2008

The Fed’s Historic Innovation

With a $200 billion plan to ease the credit crunch, a 21st century economy is getting the 21st century monetary policy it requires

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March 11th, 2008

Marcial: Calm Beats Volatility

Experienced, level-headed investors know how to profit even as the stock market swings wildly from one day to the next

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March 11th, 2008

Dividends: The Sweet Spot

Stocks offering healthy dividends can pay off in tough economic times. But be careful of high yields in the financial and utility sectors

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March 11th, 2008

Japan’s upper house rejects Muto as BoJ chief

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — The Democratic Party of Japan and other opposition parties voted down the government’s proposal to nominate Toshiro Muto to head the Bank of Japan when outgoing Governor Toshihiko Fukui steps down next week after a five-year term, the Nikkei reported.

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March 11th, 2008

Moody’s Downgrades Itself

The credit ratings company expects revenue to decline amid a drop in bond issuances.

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March 11th, 2008

Early Move On Ethanol Pays Off For Distributor Of Farm Produce

When the ethanol boom started two years ago, ethanol startups began sprouting almost as fast as dot-coms in the ’90s. But in the end, the…

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March 11th, 2008