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STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Slower Housing Puts a Dent in Caterpillar
Long a Wall Street darling and economic bellwether, the equipment maker sees a leaner 2007 and its shares plummet Friday
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Pricing Worries Hit SanDisk
Analysts fear a price war is brewing for the memory product maker, sending the stock down
MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks Drift amid Caterpillar, Google
The Dow again closed above 12,000 despite Caterpillar's reduced full-year forecast. Earnings from Google, Merck, and 3M topped analyst estimates
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
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S&P Cuts VeriSign to Strong Sell
Analyst Scott Kessler cited the company's third quarter. Plus: opinions on United Health Services, VF Corp, and more
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MARKET MOVERS
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Caterpillar Disappoints Market With Quarterly Results
Merck posts weaker earnings; plus more stocks in the news Friday
STOCK SCREENS
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Where S&P Bucks Conventional Wisdom
This week's screen hunts for stocks with high S&P ratings—and a big thumbs down from Wall Street
THE WEEK AHEAD
Vital Signs: Sit Back and Relax
With the economy slowing as expected, the Fed will probably keep rates steady Wednesday. Also on tap: third-quarter gross domestic product and new and existing home sales
S&P RATINGS NEWS
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S&P Delivers a Downgrade, Italian-Style
The rating agency cut its long-term sovereign rating on Italy to A+, citing the country’s "inadequate" response to fiscal imbalances
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STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Dell Loses Its PC Lead
Investors sold the stock Thursday on news that rival HP shipped more PCs in the third quarter
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Street Spanks AMD on Profit Worries
The shares tumbled Thursday after the chipmaker reported that profit margins slid in the third quarter
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Street Turns Sour on Hershey Shares
Investors sold the candy maker's stock after it announced lower-than-expected third quarter sales growth
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
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S&P Cuts Lilly to Hold
Plus: Analyst opinions on Bank of America, Juniper Networks, and more
NEWS ANALYSIS
An ETF Ventures Into Private Equity
But the planned PowerShares Listed Private Equity Portfolio raises some red flags for individual investors
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FIVE FOR THE MONEY
Hungry for High Yields
Investors aiming for retirement can earn market-beating returns from preferred stocks. But they're volatile, so weigh the risks carefully
INVESTING
The Ties UnitedHealth Failed to Disclose
For years, the health insurer didn’t tell investors about personal and financial links between its former CEO and the "independent" director in charge of compensation
ECONOMIC FOCUS -- FROM ACTION ECONOMICS
Inflation Fears and Housing
The latest economic data show good news in rising housing starts and falling energy prices. But inflation trends remain worrisome
TOP NEWS
The Merc and the CBOT: Together at Last
After several attempts, the two exchanges have finally ironed out a merger agreement. Will shareholders and regulators sign off?
SAM STOVALL'S SECTOR WATCH
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Waste Services: Cash from Trash?
With volumes growing and price hikes sticking, S&P is upbeat about the industry. Its top pick: Republic Services
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
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S&P Cuts Boston Scientific to Strong Sell
Plus: Analyst opinions on Novartis, St. Jude Medical, and Restoration Hardware
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Wall Street Sweetens View on IBM
Analysts upped forecasts on the tech giant after it reported double-digit earnings growth for the third quarter
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
A Harsh Lesson for Apollo Group
The for-profit education company's stock plunged Wednesday after it reported further slowing in enrollment growth
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Stanley Steams Ahead in IPO
The information technology services company is benefiting from increased government security spending
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Investors Shrug Off JP Morgan's Solid Showing
Shares declined Wednesday despite the financial giant's better-than-expected profit. One analyst expressed caution on increasing credit pressure
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FUND INVESTOR : FUND INSIGHT
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Hedge Funds: Still Risky Business
In the wake of Amaranth, S&P finds that certain investment practices still could undermine the new controls put on funds
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
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S&P Cuts Corning to Sell
Plus: Analyst opinions on Johnson & Johnson, U.S. Bancorp, Office Depot, and more
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Icahn Takes a Seat at Lear
Shares of the struggling auto parts oufit surged Tuesday after the billionaire investor bought $200 million of its stock
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Callaway Golf Lands in the Rough
Investors dumped the shares Tuesday after the company announced subpar sales for Top-Flite and Hogan products
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Lilly Boosts Its Bet on Cialis
The Big Pharma stalwart's $2.1 billion purchase of biotech ICOS will give it full ownership of the erectile-dysfunction drug
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NEWS ANALYSIS
High Hopes Abound for High Tech
There's plenty of optimism for heavyweights, including Apple, Motorola, and Google, as earnings season gets into full swing
STOCK SCREENS
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Eight High-Quality Dividend Plays
S&P points out that quality does count. They screened for stability, growth, and dividends to provide this list of superior issues
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Intel Gains ahead of Earnings Report
Investors bid the shares higher Monday amid press reports of upbeat forecasts by company execs
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Investors Tickled By Mattel's Results
The shares gained Monday after the company said quarterly earnings were goosed by sales the new T.M.X. Elmo and other products
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
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S&P Boosts Pulte Homes
Also: Analyst opinions on JLG Industries, Liz Claiborne, China Life Insurance, and more
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INVESTING SURVIVAL GUIDE
Preparing for Aging Parents
Dealing with the vicissitudes of old age can be challenging. But there's lots you can do, including Rule No. 1: Be prepared
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