Europe Teeters, but German Stocks Shine
Investors frightened of Europe have found a haven in Germany, where stocks are up 14.7% this year. Also, continued questions about how to manage Greece, and why a big mining merger doesn't herald an M&A revival.
More Jobs, Less Facebook
As Facebook users go back to work, they'll have less time to update their pages and peer at those of others. On the plus side, the company's $5 billion IPO has monetary policy at its back.
Fidelity Amps Up Cross-Border Offerings
More countries for more customers: Fidelity frees up access to smaller investors, and adds access to new bourses and currencies.
Playing Facebook With Puts
Six days after the stock begins trading, options on it will be listed. Here's what to do.
It’s Time to Rein In Bezos
It's surprising that shareholders were surprised Amazon.com fell well shy of forecasts of its fourth-quarter revenue. Its CEO has long gotten a pass on margin erosion.
The Way to Play Chicken—and Win—in Indonesia
Sectors like mining are overdone in Indonesia, but demand for chicken is rising. Two poultry companies offer a clever way into Indonesia's thriving domestic market: Charoen Pokphand and Japfa Comfeed.
A Profit "Parade" That’s Leaving Everyone Behind
Getting in front of a parade has been called a key to technology success, but for many aspirants, that's proving to be a tough march.
Focus Lists Were Out of Focus in 2011′s Turmoil
Two West Coast investment firms took top honors in our latest ranking. But for many others, last year's volatility took a deep toll.
Fannie Mae’s Fire Sale
Fannie Mae will soon start auctioning off foreclosed houses and pools of non-performing loans in bulk. How to buy a cut-rate rental property.
Time to Play Chicken With "Wings"
Buffalo Wild Wings has had a storied flight, but the restaurant company's shares could get clipped as chicken-wing prices soar. Checking out the broiler chicks.
Toy Story
The toy makers raise their dividends for the third straight year. Limited Brands and Hershey sweeten theirs as well.
A Remedy for Runaway Health-Care Costs
States are taking steps to coordinate care for "duals"— patients eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage. That's good news for patients, managed-care companies like UnitedHealth and Humana, and Uncle Sam.
