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Big Bonuses for CEOs? Not So Fast
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NEWS ANALYSIS
Big Bonuses for CEOs? Not So Fast After shareholders' dismal 2008, corporate boards are being watched closely while they decide whether to dole out traditionally huge bonuses
MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks Up Despite Brutal Jobs Report Major indexes initially sank Friday after U.S. nonfarm payrolls plunged 533,000, but bounced back in the afternoon
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
• From S&P
S&P Picks and Pans: Big Lots, Brown-Forman, GM, Novell, National Instruments Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Friday Junk Bond Bargains, If You Can Spot Survivors Obvious default candidates are companies dependent on consumer spending. But if your nerves are good, the value benchmark is at an all-time high
INVESTING
Unraveling the Mystery Behind U.S. Treasury Prices Recent trading in U.S. government debt has puzzled even seasoned pros. BusinessWeek looks into the Treasury market's stratospheric pricing
INVESTING
Private Equity's Year from Hell As the recession and financial crisis cause debt defaults and bankruptcy filings to mount, private equity investors brace for big losses and much longer waits for promised returns
THE WEEK AHEAD
Vital Signs: Economy Slides into Deeper Slump On deck: pending home sales, federal budget, trade balance, import prices, flow of funds, retail sales, producer price index, consumer sentiment
STOCK SCREENS
• From S&P
Stock Screen: Steer Clear of These Energy Stocks This week's screen uncovers energy outfits with sell or strong sell recommendations from S&P equity analysts
GENE MARCIAL'S STOCK PICKS
Marcial: Procter & Gamble, Durable in a Downturn A robust return on equity, steady earnings growth, and recession-resistant products make the consumer-goods titan a strong defensive play
INVESTING INSIGHTS
Gifts to Replenish the Nest Egg Here are eight recommendations for gifts that keep on giving
INVESTING
Finding Opportunities in a Bear Market Take heart: Stocks don't go straight down year after year. Mini-bull markets can emerge in the gloom. At least for a while
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