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January 2, 2009

Exxon Mobil to profit from the pain

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:55 pm

By hoarding its cash as oil prices soared, the company has positioned itself to take advantage of the coming shakeout in the energy sector.

Even the bears are turning bullish

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:55 pm

A growing chorus of experts says the market looks cheap, and it includes some former bears who foresaw the crash we’re suffering through.

Share your stock losses with the IRS

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:55 pm

It’s been a tough year, but tax laws let you slough off some of your pain to the government. That makes now a good time to retool your portfolio — but act by Dec. 31.

Dow falls 59 as investors seek safety

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:55 pm

But a big loss is chopped substantially at the close. Toyota expects to report a loss and oil falls again. GM and Ford shares tumble on suggestions that auto restructuring will wipe out shareholders. Two-year Treasurys yield less than 1%.

Verizon 1 of 10 stocks for right now

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:54 pm

The telecom giant tops an MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter’s top picks.

Help name names in Siemens scandal

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:54 pm

The German engineering giant is accused of a global bribery binge and is under investigation in 16 countries. But who got the money? We ask you to help find out.

9 financial resolutions for 2009

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:54 pm

Start with a reality check — and then get smarter about your investments, retirement plans and your home. Here are experts’ suggestions; feel free to add your own.

The Fed’s desperation move

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:54 pm

The central bank has cut interest rates to almost zero, but even that won’t energize the economy if businesses can’t find customers. Some companies will be fine, though, particularly a certain drug maker.

6 keys to protecting your portfolio

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:54 pm

You really can make money in this market, but it’s easier to lose it. This primer will help you ‘Archie Bunker-proof’ your portfolio so you don’t end up broke and singing ‘Those Were the Days.’

A recession the Fed can’t easily fix

Filed under: money — nat @ 9:54 pm

This slowdown wasn’t caused the usual way, so the usual remedy — flooding the economy with cash — isn’t a quick solution. But that won’t stop Washington from trying.

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