More Fizzle Than Sizzle
Jamie Dimon has a week to forget. Facebook stumbles out of the blocks. Why gold miners look good.
A Miserable Week Leaves Stocks Down 4%
Shares are pummeled by Facebook's mediocre debut, bad news about Europe, and little encouragement for the U.S. economy.
Mining the Gold Miners
Gold-mining stocks are trading at record lows, relative to the price of gold. Newmont Mining, the world's No. 2 gold miner—with a 3.1% yield—would be a big beneficiary if the price disparity narrows. Shares could rise 50%.
Facebook’s Zillionaire Club
A luxe Lake Tahoe real-estate developer is targeting Facebook's latter-day Gatsbys with free champagne and spa treatments.
The Accidental Fashionista
Coach CEO Lew Frankfort has helped his company to pioneer the concept of "affordable luxury"–and guided it through the segment's downturn.
Look, Don’t Leap, Into Indian Shares
The market has dropped this year, but keep an eye out for long-term values.
Prices Founder in Oceans of OJ
Commodities traders witness orange-juice prices foundering in oceans of supply.
Facebook Flops: Look Out Below!
The most anticipated tech IPO of all time fell flat on Friday, finishing up just 0.6%. If underwriters don't support the stock, Facebook could fall below its offering price.
Where Top Investors Are Putting Their Money Now
Top hedge-fund managers brought their best ideas to last week's Ira Sohn Investment Conference. Why they like J.C. Penney and Kohl's. Mixed tastes on Apple.
Changing Their Stripes
With investors willing to pay up for stocks that generate income, more companies—even prison operators—are considering becoming real-estate investment trusts.
Clorox Cleans Up
Household-products maker hikes payout 6.7%. Also raising dividends: Northrop Grumman, Safeway and Tiffany's. But an ugly quarter leads J.C. Penney to halt its payout.
We Will Rock You
The Sonos Play:3 speaker system can fill an apartment, study or summer cottage with surprisingly good sound.
