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feedproxy.google.com - 39 minutes ago

— feedproxy.google.com — We had a pretty "blah" day today on Wall Street, with stocks selling off very slightly but in this very low volume holiday environment, nothing can be taken too seriously in terms of the action. Volume looks to be even lower than yesterday's putrid totals and it looks like this entire ... (more) State of the Market - 11/24/09

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dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com - 88 minutes ago

A Closer Look at Rajaratnam's Civil Defense

— dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com — Peter Henning, a guest blogger for the Deal Professor, takes a closer look at Raj Rajaratnam's defense against the S.E.C.'s civil lawsuit and his arguments that the wiretap evidence should be suppressed. (more) A Closer Look at Rajaratnam's Civil Defense

Securities and Exchange Commission

Financial Crisis

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securitiesdocket.com - 2 hours ago

‘Sexuality’ and Insider Trading

— securitiesdocket.com — An article yesterday about Danielle Chiesi described her use of her “sexuality” to build sources and ultimately obtain inside information from executives at technology companies. Has Chiesi broken new ground in terms of tactics used in insider trading cases to gain information? I ... (more) ‘Sexuality’ and Insider Trading

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highchartpatterns.blogspot.com - 2 hours ago

Happy Thanksgiving

— highchartpatterns.blogspot.com — Don't get chopped in the noise of the low-volume holiday tape. Enjoy your break from the screens -- Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers. (more) Happy Thanksgiving

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calculatedriskblog.com - 2 hours ago

Case Shiller Home Price Graphs

— calculatedriskblog.com — S&P;/Case-Shiller released their monthly Home Price Indices for September this morning. This monthly data includes prices for 20 individual cities, and two composite indices (10 cities and 20 cities). NOTE: This is the Not Seasonally Adjusted data - ... (more) Case Shiller Home Price Graphs

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baselinescenario.com - 3 hours ago

What’s on TV

— baselinescenario.com — Frontline has a program on tonight about the credit card industry, which may be a useful accompaniment to the regulatory reform debate. They include this juicy paragraph in their press release: “They’re lower-income people-bad credits, bankrupts, young credits, no credits,” ... (more) What’s on TV

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hf-implode.com - 4 hours ago

Number of Troubled Banks Rises to 552; FDIC Fund Sinks Into the Red

— hf-implode.com — The government insurance fund that protects more than $4.5 trillion of U.S. bank deposits slipped into the red at the end of September, after fifty banks collapsed during the third quarter. The deposit insurance fund dropped by $18.6 billion during the third quarter of 2009 to negative $8.2 ... (more) Number of Troubled Banks Rises to 552; FDIC Fund Sinks ...

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hf-implode.com - 4 hours ago

Plundering California

— hf-implode.com — "Public-sector unions have brought the state to its knees." (more) Plundering California

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econompicdata.blogspot.com - 4 hours ago

Recovery in Perspective: Nominal GDP Edition

— econompicdata.blogspot.com — Remember that "recovery" we experienced in the third quarter? Turns out nominal GDP bounced a "whopping" 3.2% (down 1% from the initial release). Or to put this figure in perspective, the 42nd highest quarter out of the last 251 or one of the lowest ... (more) Recovery in Perspective: Nominal GDP Edition

Gross Domestic Product

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dailyoptionsreport.com - 4 hours ago

Full Tilt Options Trading

— dailyoptionsreport.com — Hey, here's a new, underpublicized concept. There's a similiarity between poker skill and investing/trading skill. Brandon Adams, who teaches behavioral finance at Harvard University’s Department of Economics , says some of the best ... (more) Full Tilt Options Trading

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secondwindconsultants.com - 5 hours ago

Videos on debt workout and solving difficult business problems...at last.

— secondwindconsultants.com — It is called web 2.0, combining, blogs, video, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, all integrated producing one knock out presentation to your market, and getting a terrific response. (more) Videos on debt workout and solving difficult business ...

Twitter

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marginalrevolution.com - 6 hours ago

Sweet Trade

— marginalrevolution.com — Here is a fun, easy and effective experiment that instructors can use to illustrate the gains from trade. The instructor puts chocolate bars ("fun-size") or other candy in bags, one bag for each student. (Alternatively, you can use ... (more) Sweet Trade

Comments vote down J. Bradford DeLong's Grasping Reality with All Eight ... found this 6 hours agofound this

businessweek.com - 7 hours ago

Checking the Health of the Housing Recovery

— businessweek.com — Waiting for the pain in residential real estate to end? BusinessWeek asked experts what to watch now (more) Checking the Health of the Housing Recovery

Housing Market

Comments vote down The Mess That Greenspan Made found this 7 hours agofound this

usatoday.com - 7 hours ago

Real estate bust opens doors for parties at vacant houses

— usatoday.com — Police say more than 1,000 people paid $20 each to attend a Halloween party last month at this home in Sandy Springs, Ga. The house has been on the market for about two years, a neighbor says. (more) Real estate bust opens doors for parties at vacant houses

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moneyning.com - 8 hours ago

When It Might Be Better to Use a Credit Card

— moneyning.com — There is a war raging with regard to which type of plastic to use: debit or credit. While many like cash, it can be inconvenient to carry around large amounts of cash, not to mention dangerous if you happen to have your wallet or purse stolen. Plastic on the other hand has a small footprint, ... (more) When It Might Be Better to Use a Credit Card

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dividendsvalue.com - 11 hours ago

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

— dividendsvalue.com — Today is Thanksgiving in U.S. This is a time that most Americans reflect on all that they have been blessed with and give thanks for it. As a dividend stock investor , there are many things to be thankful for this year, including a wonderful family friends and a country that allows me ... (more) Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

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dailyfinance.com - 11 hours ago

Nearly a quarter of all U.S. home mortgages are underwater

— dailyfinance.com — Filed under: Real Estate There have been a number of attempts to come up with a figure about how many U.S. home mortgages are underwater -- in other words, the value of the home loan is more than the value of the house. All estimates are bound to ... (more) Nearly a quarter of all U.S. home mortgages are underwater

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accreditedonlinecolleges.org - 12 hours ago

100 Money Experts You Should Follow and Learn From on Twitter

— accreditedonlinecolleges.org — An even easier way to get smart money tips is to follow the experts on Twitter. Below you’ll find feeds from reporters, consultants, tax firms, CEOs, and CPAs that can teach you all about money. (more) 100 Money Experts You Should Follow and Learn From on ...

Twitter

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socker posted 12 hours agoposted this

deepmarket.com - 14 hours ago

The Alignment-Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution

— deepmarket.com — Most companies have a well-defined strategy that is intended to align the actions of all individuals, teams, and business units to achieve corporate goals. But when it comes time to execute, they can run into trouble. To close the gap between strategy and execution, companies need to align ... (more) The Alignment-Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap ...

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vixandmore.blogspot.com - 14 hours ago

SPX Strangle Pong Post-Mortem

— vixandmore.blogspot.com — When I first broached the idea of Strangle Pong (a strategy of selling a front month strangle in the SPX), I had every intention of periodically following up to offer comments on the strategy, how it was or was not working, and how a trader might manage a position like the one discussed in ... (more) SPX Strangle Pong Post-Mortem

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cbssports.com - 17 hours ago

Johnson, Young help Titans win fourth in a row

— cbssports.com — Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start. (more) Johnson, Young help Titans win fourth in a row

Simon Johnson

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ft.com - 17 hours ago

Informa eyes deal for Springer

— ft.com — Published: November 24 2009 00:03 | Last updated: November 24 2009 08:15 Informa , the publisher of Lloyd’s List, has held early stage talks with its rival Springer Science and Business Media over buying the German academic publisher, whose private ... (more) Informa eyes deal for Springer

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nytimes.com - 18 hours ago

For the Hotel Industry, Recovery Is a Long Way Off

— nytimes.com — IN these uncertain economic times, I am wary when I hear someone proclaiming, “We have finally bottomed out.” After all, who knows how long we may stay on the bottom? So that’s why I urge caution in evaluating small recent indicators that might mean ... (more) For the Hotel Industry, Recovery Is a Long Way Off

Retail Industry

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upsidetrader.com - 19 hours ago

Update

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investingwithoptions.com - 19 hours ago

Portfolio Update, 11-23

— investingwithoptions.com — … {+} This article is available to StockTwits Premium Members only. Already a member? Sign in here. (more) Portfolio Update, 11-23

StockTwits

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investingwithoptions.com - 19 hours ago

Update to OIH Position

— investingwithoptions.com — … {+} This article is available to StockTwits Premium Members only. Already a member? Sign in here. (more) Update to OIH Position

StockTwits

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jasonteescom.wordpress.com - 20 hours ago

Do You Need A Lawyer To Negotiate Or Settle Your SBA Loan?

— jasonteescom.wordpress.com — Article which explains why an attorney is not required when a small business owner is attempting to settle or modify SBA debt. Explains what traits one should look for in a debt settlement firm. (more) Do You Need A Lawyer To Negotiate Or Settle Your SBA Loan?

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calculatedriskblog.com - 23 hours ago

Existing Home Sales: Distressing Gap

— calculatedriskblog.com — After the expected spike in existing home sales last month, I quoted legendary basketball coach John Wooden: "Never mistake activity for achievement." It is worth repeating this month. First, it is important to remember that existing home sales are ... (more) Existing Home Sales: Distressing Gap

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deepmarket.com - 23 hours ago

An Emerging Triple Play

— deepmarket.com — This intriguing report discusses an emerging "triple-play" – the combination of video communications, managed services and unified communications – which create a new approach to inter- and intra-company collaboration and operational excellence.Request Free! (more) An Emerging Triple Play

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ecahoon posted 23 hours agoposted this

deepmarket.com - 23 hours ago

Video Conferencing Best Practices

— deepmarket.com — This white paper examines the value of a total video conferencing solution, one that is built on a scalable, secure platform that supports all needed features and endpoints. The paper also highlights two case studies to illustrate how deploying a total solution can lead to a successful video ... (more) Video Conferencing Best Practices

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marketnewslive.blogspot.com - 24 hours ago

Video: Existing Home Sales Beat Expectations

— marketnewslive.blogspot.com — October existing home sales beat economist expectations, rising more than 10 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.1 million. The National Association of Realtors said much of the surge was due to first time homebuyers taking advantage of the tax credit that had been due to expire, (more) Video: Existing Home Sales Beat Expectations

Housing Market

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MediaMan posted 24 hours agoposted this

deepmarket.com - 25 hours ago

4 Ways to Unlock Your Employees’ Performance Potential

— deepmarket.com — More and more, small- and mid-sized businesses have discovered that strategic HR is the key to ensuring their company reaches its full potential in performance, productivity -- and profits.Now it's your turn: download this exclusive eGuide to discover 4 proven ways you can tap into - and manage ... (more) 4 Ways to Unlock Your Employees’ Performance Potential

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deepmarket.com - 25 hours ago

Talent Management in a Down Economy

— deepmarket.com — Talent management in a low growth economy offers new opportunitiesespecially internal mobility, performance management, and quality of hireto deliver significant business performance benefits in the midst of financial constraints. Citing historical data and demographic trends, this paper ... (more) Talent Management in a Down Economy

Risk Management

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ecahoon posted 25 hours agoposted this

securitiesdocket.com - 25 hours ago

Madoff Trustee and Law Firm Seek Over $22 Million for Five Months Work

— securitiesdocket.com — Baker & Hostetler, the law firm of Madoff bankruptcy trustee Irving Picard, has asked the court to award it $21.28 million in attorneys’ fees for the five months ending September 2009. The firm’s total bill now comes to $37.5 million, the AP reports. Picard is separately ... (more) Madoff Trustee and Law Firm Seek Over $22 Million for ...

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ritholtz.com - 27 hours ago

Existing Home Sales (SA) Surge on Cheap Condos | The Big Picture

— ritholtz.com — Existing-home sales gained in October on a monthly basis as prices fell and cheaper homes predominated sales. Elevated inventory levels also declined. Existing-home sales gained 10.1%, reflecting in large part an outsized seasonal adjustment. Sales ... (more) Existing Home Sales (SA) Surge on Cheap Condos | The Big ...

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richard-wilson.blogspot.com - 27 hours ago

Citadel Investment Group Investors

— richard-wilson.blogspot.com — Citadel Investment Group Investors Citadel Seeks to Regain Investors' Trust After Steep Losses The story of Citadel's Kenneth Griffin is a great illustration of the obstacles facing hedge funds. Last year, during the financial crisis Griffin's hedge fund lost $8 billion of his ... (more) Citadel Investment Group Investors

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stockpunk.blogspot.com - 27 hours ago

Narrow trading channel on SPY

— stockpunk.blogspot.com — It looked like we were going to get a powerful trend day after the "gap and go" this morning. I stopped out of a trend day trade in the late afternoon as price consolidated and then dropped through the support of the 20 EMA and the lower Bollinger Band. Losing comes with the territory (but it ... (more) Narrow trading channel on SPY

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hf-implode.com - 28 hours ago

S&P PE Ratio Reaches 140; Highest Ever. Now Censored By S&P.

— hf-implode.com — ``Some high-level decision-maker at Standard & Poor's has decided that the public should no longer be allowed easy access to this crucial number: the Price/Earnings ratio of the S&P 500. That number went above 140 on September 30, 2009 -- the highest ever recorded. It had continued ... (more) S&P PE Ratio Reaches 140; Highest Ever. Now Censored By ...

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calculatedriskblog.com - 28 hours ago

Existing Home Sales increase sharply in October

— calculatedriskblog.com — The NAR reports: Existing-Home Sales Record Another Big Gain, Inventories Continue to Shrink Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – surged 10.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 6.10 million ... (more) Existing Home Sales increase sharply in October

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online.wsj.com - 28 hours ago

Volunteers Log Off as Wikipedia Ages

— online.wsj.com — Wikipedia.org is the fifth-most-popular Web site in the world, with roughly 325 million monthly visitors. But unprecedented numbers of the millions of online volunteers who write, edit and police it are quitting. That could have significant ... (more) Volunteers Log Off as Wikipedia Ages

Wikipedia

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online.wsj.com - 28 hours ago

ETF Investing, With a Twist on Trend-Following Strategy

— online.wsj.com — For years, hedge funds plied strategies out of most investors' reach. As the exchange-traded-fund bandwagon rolls on, however, financiers are following the trend to try to mimic more of those strategies. For one manager, literally. ETF Portfolio ... (more) ETF Investing, With a Twist on Trend-Following Strategy

Trend Macrolytics LLC

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leighdrogen.com - 29 hours ago

Weekend Reading

— leighdrogen.com — This week’s weekend reading post is a bit belated due to several factors, foremost of which is my recovery from the Vegas trip. It will be another week of traveling for me as I leave for Bogotá Colombia on Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving with ... (more) Weekend Reading