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Commercial Real Estate May Be Doomed

While residential real estate appears to be stabilizing, several factors are weighing on the commercial real estate sector.

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After Exxon and XTO, What's Next?

Exxon's surprise acquisition of XTO Energy is widely expected to set off a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector. So which independent company do you think will be the next one tapped by the energy giants?

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Gold: Is Your Money Better Off in the Bank?

As gold prices continue to fall, TheStreet calculates that you're likely better off putting your money in a savings account.

Videos

Boeing 787, The Next Steps

Ted Reed explains there are many hurdles in the way of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying you to your next vacation or business trip. Many are outside Boeing's control, many are of its own making.

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Sell Chesapeake!: Against the Grain

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK -- Marek Fuchs tells Chesapeake traders not to hang their hat (and selves) on takeover rumors

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Leave Me Out of the Regulatory Reform Bill

The House of Representatives' sweeping regulatory reform legislation looks OK so long as it doesn't affect corporative executives like me.

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Umpqua Gets Creative: Best in Class

While many community banks are still struggling with fallout from the housing sector, Umpqua is using unconventional methods to build its deposit base.

Between the Lines
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Dave's Daily: Light Volume at High Levels

If you're a late to this seasonal bullish run, you better don the proper equipment at high altitudes. That said, bulls got more bullish news from a Dubai bailout and M&A activity involving XOM/XTO.

Banks & Insurers
Credit Suisse Settles US Probe, Pay $536M

Credit Suisse said it is likely to pay $536 million to settle a U.S. government investigation that the bank had dealings with countries under U.S. economic sanctions.

Technology
GE's CEO Looks Into 2010 Crystal Ball

GE's CEO Jeffrey Immelt announces that as GE heads into 2010, it will be looking for deals to replace NBC Universal revenues.

Biotech
Safety Dogs Elan Alzheimer's Drug; Seattle Genetics Finds New Partner: BioBuzz

Elan is forced to cut high doses of its Alzheimer's drug ELND005 from a mid-stage study, while Seattle Genetics hooks up with a Japanese drug maker.

ETFs
Analyzing the Action (ETF Action - Weekly Issue $)

Based on the various market trends we're monitoring, we expect to make some near-term adjustments to the model portfolio.

Earnings
Hovnanian Earnings: As Bleak as It Gets

Hovnanian Enterprises expects to report its fourth quarter and fiscal year results tomorrow, and analysts expect the picture to continue to be bleak for Hovnanian.

IPOs
Cobalt Int'l IPO Prices Below Range

Cobalt International Energy's 63 million shares were priced at $13.50 a share, below the range of $15 to $17 a share the company expected.

Mergers & Acquisitions
After Exxon and XTO, What's Next?

Exxon's surprise acquisition of XTO Energy is widely expected to set off a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector. So which independent company do you think will be the next one tapped by the energy giants?

TheStreet Ratings
Jinpan Powers China: Under the Radar

Chinese power-equipment company Jinpan is in the right place at the right time in the right industry.

Winners & Losers
'Fast Money' Recap: Financials Swoon

The trading panel was troubled by the decline in the financials.

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Dow Jones S&P 500 NASDAQ 10-Year Note
10,452.00 1,107.93 2,201.05 36.03
Oil *
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SPDR Gold
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