5:00pm: Stocks slumped at the end of a positive month and ahead of a long holiday weekend. Dell earnings, a plunge in personal income and Hurricane Gustav jitters were in focus. more | 3:51pm: Greenback gains against the euro but falls against yen as markets mull two brighter-than-expected economic reports and higher oil prices. more Aug 28: Volatile markets drive smart investors to make dumb moves. But not you, right? more | | International stocks should be a part of any diversified portfolio, but they're not a shelter against domestic rough spots. moreWhile the last 10 years haven't been a stellar decade for stocks, performance was better than most media reports claim. Markets still yielded decent returns. more Inflation-protected securities backed by the U.S. Treasury add a safety measure against rising prices to your portfolio. more | | |
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