Archive for July 8, 2008
I'd prefer to avoid making so many trades, but since my portfolio is more than 12% ahead of the market, taking profits now is the smart thing to do.
Did oil execs luck into record pay?
Oil stocks and oil company profits are soaring, and their CEOs' compensation is hitting the stratosphere -- even as the companies claim they're not to blame for high oil prices.
5 soaring stocks ready for a fall
Collective wisdom can give investors an early warning on stocks poised for a pullback. One candidate: Goldcorp, one of the world's biggest gold miners.
9 months to polish your credit
A big credit bureau's lawsuit settlement is your gain. Free reports and scores are a perfect opportunity to work on your credit. In fact, we're having a race.
8 ways to make a million
Don't just dream about striking it rich. Learn from those who did.
Dow up 152 as crude drops to $136
Crude's fall sets off a rally; financial stocks rebound. Fed boss Bernanke says the central bank may continue to lend to investment banks after 2008 and promotes closer regulation. A new report shows more housing weakness. Alcoa earnings beat estimates.
Basecamp life, six months in
A word to the small-business wise: Thinking of getting all Webby and collaborative with your project-management tools? Don't expect one tool to do the entire job.
A startup vets top coffeemakers
Want to stop employees from skipping off to Starbucks? These hotshot espresso machines might help.
Lose your cigarettes or your job
The employees of Lincoln Industries are all physically fit. Marc LeBaron demands it.
