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December 28, 2007
 

Investing Intelligence

Insights and analysis from BW and Standard & Poor's


NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

The Dogs of Wall Street

These stocks have lost value year after year. Is there any hope for them or are they permanently stuck at the pound?


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  MORE TOP STORIES
MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks Set to Open Higher
Friday's focus was on financials, with banks reportedly eyeing ways to raise capital, and Warren Buffett starting a bond insurance firm

YOUR RETIREMENT
The Candidates Face the Baby Boomers
The President elected in November, 2008, will take office at a critical moment for national policy decisions that affect your retirement

THE WEEK AHEAD
Vital Signs: A Not-So-Great '08?
On tap for the week of Dec. 31: December employment and business activity data, November existing home sales and factory orders figures

ECONOMIC FOCUS -- FROM ACTION ECONOMICS
Business Gloom, Consumer Cheer
New data suggest businesses may be reining in spending amid an uncertain outlook. But the consumer appears surprisingly upbeat

STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Citi's Dividend Dilemma
The buzz on Wall Street is that the financial giant will cut its payout. But that may not be such a bad thing for the stock

MARKET VIEWS • From S&P
S&P's 2008 Election Outlook
Next year's Presidential contest could have big implications for defense, health-care, and energy stocks

TOP NEWS
Buffett Wins the Pritzkers' Prize
Berkshire Hathaway agrees to acquire the Pritzker family's Marmon Holdings, which comprises more than 125 businesses

INDUSTRY IN FOCUS • From S&P
Semiconductors: Healthy M&A Prospects
S&P says some recent deals show that chip companies are finding attractive prices and ways to improve by combining


Where Things Are Headed in 2008
Many see dark days for investors. Let's hope for a rapid resolution of the housing and credit crunch

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