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Facts Column
| Nikkei 225 | 10,142.05 | -21.75 | -0.21% |
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| Hang Seng | 21,175.88 | -171.75 | -0.80% |
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| Straits Times | 2,802.59 | -10.68 | -0.38% |
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- Jobless claims jump 7,000 to 480,000- CNNMoney.com
Market Movers
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| SID | 33.41 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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| ITT | 51.08 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
I T T CORPORATION
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| MMC | 21.86 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
MARSH MCLENNAN CO
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| KMX | 21.82 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
CARMAX INC
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| AMGN | 54.58 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Amgen Inc.
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Stock futures are indicating a higher opening Friday on Wall Street following better than expected earnings reports from the technology sector.
- Obama, Wen offer no new emissions cuts at summit- AP
- Obama: Imperfect climate deal better than none- AP
- Embattled Greece to overhaul tax system- AP
- Oil rises above $73 as traders eye OPEC, demand- AP
- Super Saturday expectations high for U.S. retailers- Reuters
- Ryanair says it will not buy 200 Boeing aircr- AP
- German business optimism rises in December- AP
- Japan central bank keeps interest rates steady- AP
- Chris Whalen's 2010 Outlook: "A Grudging Admission of the Truth"- Tech Ticker
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Brands We Loved and Lost This YearFrom what we drive to how we photograph, a handful of popular products were laid to rest in 2009. Here's a list of familiar names you're unlikely to encounter again.
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Man of the Hour Bernanke Has Rough 2010 in Store - David Callaway, MarketWatch
After a year in which Ben Bernanke received high honors for basically sitting on his hands, next year is when he and the Fed have to finally steer the economy out of this mess.
- Without Health Reform, America's Innovation Gap Will Grow- David Leonhardt, NY Times
- The Case for an Energy Tax- Charles Wheelan, Ph.D.
- A Tipper's Guide to the Holidays- Laura Rowley
Special Features
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Fund Manager of the Year: The Nominees Are ... - Morningstar
It's that time of year again, when Morningstar honors those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to do what's right for shareholders, deliver superior long-term returns and produce strong results for the year.
- What the SEC Gains From the Financial Bill- NYT
- The Best U.S. Cities for Business- MarketWatch
- The Biggest Technology Flops of the Decade- U.S. News
- What You Should Know About Leveraged Investing- ETFguide
- The Deal Mounts a Comeback- WSJ
- How the Falling Dollar Affects Your Portfolio- Money
- iPhone App Pioneers Face Greater Competition- Appolicious
- The Five Greatest Lies About Investing- TheStreet
- At Goldman, Some Say an Ethos Has Faded- NYT
Videos, My Quotes, Rates
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Brian Moynihan to Succeed BofA's LewisProvided by:
- Wind the Best Green Investment?- FOX Business Now
- Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected- CNBC
- Simon on FSRC Investigation- FOX Business Now
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| Symbol | Price | Change | % Change | |
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| SII | 27.15 | 0.00 | 0.00% | SMITH INTL INC |
| FITCX | 9.81 | +0.01 | +0.10% | FIRST INVESTORS INSURED TAX EXE |
| PRN | 22.29 | 0.00 | 0.00% | POWERSHARES DYNAMIC |
| MSDVX | 15.57 | -0.19 | -1.21% | BLACKROCK EQ DIVIDEND S |
| NEFOX | 12.44 | -0.23 | -1.82% | HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VAL |
| JEMSX | 20.07 | -0.42 | -2.05% | JPMORGAN EMERGING MARKETS EQUIT |
| CRIMX | 23.79 | -0.24 | -1.00% | CRM MID CAP VALUE FUND INSTITUT |
| PRPFX | 38.55 | -0.40 | -1.03% | PERMANENT PT |
| ORC-B.V | 3.15 | 0.00 | 0.00% | ORCA EXPLORATION GROUP INC SR B |
| ASCGX | 9.02 | -0.10 | -1.10% | FORUM FUNDS ADAMS HARKNESS SMAL |
Rates
See today's average mortgage rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.03% | 5.01% |
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.50% | 4.55% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.92% | 3.94% |
| 30 Year Fixed Jumbo | 5.89% | 5.83% |
| 5/1 ARM | 4.25% | 4.28% |
| 3/1 ARM | 4.81% | 4.81% |
See today's average home equity rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
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| $30K Home Equity Loan | 8.39% | 8.32% |
| $50K Home Equity Loan | 8.30% | 8.19% |
| $75K Home Equity Loan | 8.33% | 8.22% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.19% | 5.20% |
| $50K HELOC | 4.93% | 4.93% |
| $75K HELOC | 4.93% | 4.93% |
See today's average savings rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Savings Type | Today | Last Week |
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| 6 month CD | 1.02% | 1.05% |
| 1 year CD | 1.44% | 1.51% |
| 3 year CD | 2.05% | 2.14% |
| MMA | 0.87% | 0.93% |
| $10K MMA | 0.93% | 1.00% |
| $25K MMA | 1.12% | 1.20% |
See today's average auto rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Auto Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Month New Car Loan | 6.70% | 6.71% |
| 48 Month New Car Loan | 6.82% | 6.83% |
| 60 Month New Car Loan | 6.86% | 6.87% |
| 72 Month New Car Loan | 6.12% | 6.12% |
| 36 Month Used Car Loan | 7.17% | 7.18% |
| 48 Month Used Car Loan | 7.05% | 7.04% |
See today's average credit card rates across the country. Source: CreditCards.com
| Card Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Business Credit Cards | 10.74% | 9.74% |
| Low Interest Credit Cards | 11.97% | 11.65% |
| Balance Transfer Credit Cards | 12.09% | 12.13% |
| Cash Back Credit Cards | 12.49% | 12.08% |
| Instant Approval Credit Cards | 13.32% | 13.32% |
| Reward Credit Cards | 13.42% | 13.29% |
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