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Brutal selloff on Wall Street
Brutal selloff on Wall Street
6:20pm: Dow loses 345 points as mixed retail sales reports, weak job market news and an oil price slide magnify fears about a global slowdown. more
Oil prices settle below $108
5:07pm: Futures sink as traders remain wary of softening demand, despite a government report announcing a surprising decline in U.S. crude supplies.  more
Bonds rise on job market weakness
7:08pm: Investors concerned after Labor Department reports an unexpected spike in weekly unemployment claims. more
Investing Strategy
Oil: How low can it go?
With oil prices heading toward $100, that should be good news for consumers. But some think there won't be true relief until crude hits $80 again.  more
The smart way to go global
International stocks should be a part of any diversified portfolio, but they're not a shelter against domestic rough spots. more
You CAN make money in a bear market
While 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
Commentary
Why the Fed cuts haven't worked
by Paul LaMonica
One of the Federal Reserve's staunchest proponents of its rate-cutting spree explains why lower rates haven't helped boost the economy.  more
Consumers: The 21st Century Weeble
by Paul LaMonica
Despite tough times, the consumer has wobbled but kept spending. But will Americans pull back now that cash from the stimulus checks are mostly gone? more
Sick of the 'R' word
by Paul LaMonica
Is the economy in a recession or not? Who cares? The economy is clearly in rough shape and debating about word choice misses the point. more
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