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Buffett’s shareholder letter dangles clues
Heidi N. Moore Feb 27, 2012
Warren Buffett says in his annual letter that Berkshire Hathaway has chosen his successor. Many investors care more about his stock advice.
A little risk in the portfolio could be worth it
Josh Brown Feb 8, 2012
The markets will always have their ups and downs, but Josh Brown of Fusion Analytics thinks the best way to prepare for a long retirement is to keep a little risk in your portfolio, especially as markets are looking up.
Markets rise on 'surprise and relief'
Bob Moon Feb 8, 2012
With investors feeling emboldened by a strengthening world economy, markets have steadily climbed since October.
Getting in on the Facebook IPO
David Brancaccio Feb 2, 2012
When it goes public, Facebook is likely to be worth $75 billion or more. But, odds are, you aren't getting in on the real action.
Markets not swayed by big eurozone downgrades
Jeremy Hobson Jan 16, 2012
Countries like France and Austria lost their AAA rating in the last Standard & Poor's downgrade -- so why are the markets relatively flat today?
2011 market roundup: McD’s up, B of A down
Joel Patterson Jan 2, 2012
The Dow’s best- and worst-performing stocks of 2011.
World markets: Winners and losers in 2011
Joel Patterson Dec 30, 2011
The past year wasn’t kind to those with money in the Greek market, but Zambian investors are laughing all the way to the bank.
Markets hoping that EU deal goes through as planned
Jill Schlesinger Dec 9, 2011
The EU plan still has to be ratified, and if the deal collapses, it could hit everything from the stock markets to the job outlook for Americans.
Monday morning, you sure look fine
David Brancaccio Nov 28, 2011
The markets hit a November high, with the key indexes up between 2 and 3 percent all day. Driven by news that the European Union may have a new plan to contain its debt crisis and record holiday retail sales over the weekend, investors came out of their tryptophan haze, saying "Buy!"
Iraq Stock Exchange tries to diversify from oil
Steve Chiotakis Nov 15, 2011
Iraq's stock market -- like the rest of the country -- prepares for life in 2012, after U.S. forces withdraw from the country.
