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Understanding the Market

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Why Finance Experts Are Rethinking LIBOR

By Knowledge @Wharton

Trillions of dollars in financial products are keyed to the London Interbank Offered Rate. How much do you know about this worldwide benchmark for loans?

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10:34AM 06/13/08

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Watch Out for Funds In a 'Death Spiral'

By Richard Widows

Here are some warning signs of funds that may be in -- or about to enter -- major trouble.

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08:57PM 06/12/08

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Lehman Brothers Breakdown

By TSC Staff

When investing, go beyond the headlines. Here is TheStreet.com's look at the current Lehman Brothers news.

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06:10PM 06/12/08

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Four Ways to Trade a Presidential Election

By Scott Rothbort

President McCain or President Obama? Does it matter to the stock market or your portfolio? The Finance Professor goes 'back to the future' to find out.

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02:24PM 06/12/08

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How Oil and Water Futures Affect Ag Stocks

By Marc Chandler

RealMoney's Marc Chandler explains how oil and water relate to the production of grains and meat.

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02:27PM 06/10/08

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How Much Should You Put in Foreign Funds?

By Stan Luxenberg

More advisers are saying that nearly half of many portfolios should be put into international stocks.

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09:52AM 06/09/08

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Robert Kiyosaki Reveals His Current Investing Strategy

By Joanna Ossinger

The 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' author talks about his ventures in real estate and oil, and why 'saving money' is a losing battle.

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09:23AM 06/09/08

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Don't Fear Price, Focus on Value: Whirlpool

By Arne Alsin

Price vacillates, but value is stable. 'Quote risk' can derail a novice investor. Here's how to overcome fears and spot value plays, with an example of such an opportunity.

Related Topics: Personal Finance Basics | Understanding the Market | Personal Finance | Stock-Picking Training

03:21PM 06/06/08

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Understanding the Stock Market: Tecumseh, Office Depot

By Arne Alsin

Here are two essential market concepts applied to a few stocks.

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05:36PM 06/05/08

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M1 Measure May Reflect Weaker Job Market

By Sam Patel

The Federal Reserve's M1 measure may show how well the economy and employment are holding up.

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04:47PM 06/05/08

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Get Shrewd, Get Filthy Rich

By James Altucher

Successful hedge fund manager Howard Lindzon breaks it to James Altucher that there are no perfect strategies. Winning in this market is all about money management.

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11:59AM 06/04/08

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Debating Active Managers vs. Index Funds

By Stan Luxenberg

Passive funds seem to do better during bull markets, while selection fares well when markets are down.

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10:09AM 06/02/08

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Why Speculators Are Good for the Oil Market

By Simon Constable

Simon Constable says those folks are just helping the markets function properly.

Related Topics: Energy/Commodities | Money Management | Understanding the Market | Metals and Mining | Personal Finance | Bonds/Economy | Market Commentary | Options/Futures Basics | Energy | Markets | Budget-Debt | Taxes | Futures Basics | Saving

09:34AM 05/30/08

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What Investors Can Learn From World War I

By David A. Andelman

What can the Treaty of Versailles teach us about the world today? A new book uncovers the mistakes of the past to map a better future.

Related Topics: Personal Finance Basics | Understanding the Market | TSC Bookshelf | Getting Started | Personal Finance

03:45PM 05/29/08

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Meet the Top Three InvestWrite Student Essayists

By Brittany Umar

We ask the three national grand champions of the Stock Market Game's InvestWrite Essay Contest what stocks and strategies scored them the big wins.

Related Topics: Understanding the Market | Personal Finance | Getting Started | Stock Game | Financial Services

11:32AM 05/28/08

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