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Coins and stamps now more profitable than art and wine

Sep 23, 2013
New trends in luxury investing. But while collecting rare collectibles may be fun, don't give up on stocks and bonds -- these 'passion investments' don't add too much heft to your portfolio.

Customers in Asia add sparkle to Tiffany

May 28, 2013
Luxury products have benefited from rising stock market returns in the U.S., but Tiffany faces up-and-coming competitors.
A model poses backstage ahead of the Tiffany & Co. show during the Audi Fashion Festival in Singapore on May 16, 2011.
Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images for Audi Fashion Festival

What is that around MLB players' necks?

Oct 28, 2010
This final note today, picking up on my earlier observation about the World Series. Am I the only guy who's been wondering what with those enormous...