Market Insight

Investors need to know the latest news on the economy and stock market to find the best opportunities. Our market insights include financial articles and financial tips for investment beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Each of the financial articles will identity some of the hottest sectors, as well as financial tips on future investing trends and global economic events that will affect your portfolio.

IPO Playbook

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Shorts Are Taking a Liking to FB

BY TOM TAULLI

About 8% of Facebook's float is in short positions, and European traders are eyeballing the low $20s by the end of the year. Read

HPQ Survives, But Techs Tumble — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Hewlett-Packard shares gained on the day as an earnings beat overshadowed lower guidance, but other tech stocks weren't so lucky. Read

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Market Outlook

Why High Prices for Used Cars May Linger

During the recession, consumers purchased fewer new cars, reducing the number of cars available for resale and driving up used vehicle prices. Read

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Gadgets, Smartphones & Tech

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Should Make iHub, Instead of TV Set

Instead of a TV set, Apple Should make portable iHub; Apple experimenting with styluses for iPhones and iPads; and John Malkovich appears in iPhone 4S/Siri ads. Read

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Weird Street

Lady Gaga Offends Fans With ‘Offensive’ Tweet

Popular singer Lady Gaga provoked some backlash from Thai fans with a Twitter comment about buying a fake Rolex in Bangkok. Read

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Money & Politics

Let’s Discuss: Year-End Expiration of Tax Cuts

Expiration of Bush tax cuts set for the end of 2012 will bring higher taxes, but both presidential candidates will have to address the issue come election time Read

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