As the globe slows, opportunities remain
I think the market is finally starting to realize that not all super-hot growth is necessarily good.
Archive for August 12, 2008
Don’t let this ‘Frogger’ market squish you
With stocks jumping around in every direction, rushing in haphazardly can hurt you. It's important to have a plan and stick to it.
Modest millionaires on a budget
Some of today's young and prosperous focus more on giving than on spending. Here are 3 rules you can learn from them -- and live by -- even if you don't have their fortunes.
Save $6,000 by paying attention
By spending smart in just 6 areas, you'd do better for your bottom line than if you were to get an 18.8% raise from your employer.
How Amazon is beating up eBay
By opening its channels to a million outside sellers, Amazon has undercut the auction site and is winning the battle for Internet sales. Next up: A challenge to eBay's PayPal.
Dow off 140 as big banks slump
JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs woes slam financial shares. Crude oil falls to $113. Techs, led by Apple, offer some support. CVS Caremark will buy Longs Drug. Short-selling limits on financial stocks are lifted with Wednesday's open.
Innovation Helps Franchises Grow
Even in a sinking economy, flexibility and creativity keep high-demand franchise concepts spreading.
Amazon vs. eBay: a 7-Point Comparison
Knowing the pros and cons of each can help you maximize your online profits.
5 stocks that rock in August
The collective wisdom of an online community combined with some canny data-mining can lead investors to companies ready for their moment in the sun.
Turning Web clicks into sales
Dear FSB: I have a statistics counter for my Web site oceansofchange.net and although people visit, they are not browsing or purchasing. I am on a very limited budget and am concerned that the layout and text are the problem, yet I don't know how to improve them. Your suggestions are greatly welcomed and appreciated.