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Zero sum

A zero-sum market is one in which one investor's profit mirrors another investor's loss. For every dollar one person makes, someone else loses a dollar. Commodities and options markets are examples of zero-sum markets. Stock markets are not.

Financial News: zero-sum

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By Timothy Collins
12/4/09 3:09PM
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By Don Dion
Bet on the discount and online retailers, which are benefiting from traditional stores' woes.
12/4/09 11:07AM
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By Vincent Farrell Jr.
The oil refiner could use a bit of financial engineering, in the best sense of the phrase.
11/20/09 10:28AM
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By Jim Cramer
Arguing in the alternative works in court, but it should not work in the court of money.
11/19/09 3:52PM
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By Peter Morici, Senior Contributor
Complaints about 'dollar weakness' miss the point. The greenback became overvalued thanks to the currency policies of Beijing and other Asian governments.
11/15/09 7:25PM
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By The Associated Press
In Asia, Obama says US won't 'be cowed' by North Korean threats, welcomes robust China
11/14/09 4:15AM
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By The Associated Press
In Asia, Obama says US won't 'be cowed' by North Korean threats, welcomes robust China
11/13/09 7:17AM
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By The Associated Press
LA Clippers owner agrees to pay record $2.73 million to settle housing discrimination lawsuit
11/3/09 2:10PM
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By Entrepreneur.com
Though you may never stop working, here are five tips to ensure financial stability.
10/30/09 12:06PM
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By Scott Rothbort
Exiting SOHU and shorting Monsanto
10/26/09 1:52PM
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