Stocks Close With a Flourish

The major indices ramp higher of hard-won gains to finish the day with a nice rally higher. The Nasdaq closes with the largest percentage gain among the three major indices, as CNET surges on buyout news. Frank Curzio explains the action in "The Real Story" video (above).

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05/15/08 - 03:52 PM EDT

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The maker of industrial goods has 'truly impressive' management, Cramer says.

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Cramer's 'Mad Money Recap': Hot Chilean Stocks
Cramer's 'Mad Money Recap': Hot Chilean Stocks

Investors should take a look at Banco Santander, the No. 1 bank in the country, Cramer says.

05/15/08 - 07:49 PM EDT

'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week
'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week

Here are some of the stocks the 'Fast Money' crew has been talking about lately.

05/15/08 - 12:01 PM EDT

ImClone 'Eager' for Erbitux Data Release
ImClone 'Eager' for Erbitux Data Release

The biotech stock has fallen ahead of ASCO on doubts about the FLEX study, but management remains bullish.

05/13/08 - 06:47 AM EDT

RIM to Release iPhone Killer This Fall
RIM to Release iPhone Killer This Fall

'The Wall Street Journal' reports that the Thunder will hit stores in the fall. Gary Krakow says RIMM has a large percentage of smartphone market share, makes solid products and could give the iPhone a serious run for its money.

05/15/08 - 04:07 PM EDT

Endorsements Signal End for Clinton
Endorsements Signal End for Clinton

John Edwards' endorsement overshadowed that of NARAL. The combination of the two means the end of Clinton's run.

05/15/08 - 01:18 PM EDT

Compuware Narrows Profits
Compuware Narrows Profits

The software maker saw lower profits in the fourth quarter.

05/15/08 - 05:08 PM EDT

Accounting Changes Hide Freddie's Flaws
Accounting Changes Hide Freddie's Flaws

New practices let the housing giant beat first-quarter expectations; meanwhile, RealtyTrac reports U.S. foreclosure filings climbed 65% in April.

05/14/08 - 12:22 PM EDT

TD Ameritrade's Moglia to Cede CEO Role
TD Ameritrade's Moglia to Cede CEO Role

The online brokerage's CEO will become chairman. TD Ameritrade President and COO Fred Tomczyk will be chief executive.

05/15/08 - 05:41 PM EDT

Icahn Targets Yahoo! Board of Directors
Icahn Targets Yahoo! Board of Directors

In a letter to Yahoo!'s chairman, Icahn says the Internet search giant 'acted irrationally' when it failed to accept Microsoft's bid.

05/15/08 - 05:42 PM EDT

Video Game Sales Sizzle in April
Video Game Sales Sizzle in April

The video game industry enjoyed a banner month, with the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV leading the way.

05/15/08 - 07:13 PM EDT

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J.C. Penney Misses Profit Targets
J.C. Penney Misses Profit Targets

First-quarter earnings fall shy of Wall Street expectations, but forward guidance is better than expected.

05/15/08 - 10:26 AM EDT

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