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Mark Hulbert: Think twice before jumping into tech
LinkedIns IPO has helped to propel technology into becoming the most popular sector among the advisers tracked by the Hulbert Financial Digest. Unfortunately, those whose advice is most working right now have a jaundiced view of such companies.
Mark Hulbert: Best post-QE2 bet: a play on volatility index
At least one thing is clear when trying to figure out what the Federal Reserve will do when QE2 ends later this month:
Mark Hulbert: Rebuilding the wall of worry takes time
Contrarians believe that Mays market drop was in large part a function of the excessive bullishness that prevailed at the beginning of the month. How many of the bulls have thrown in the towel in the wake of the recent correction?
Jim Lowell: No better bet than the dollar in rough times
Use these investment-pairing strategies to give yourself the best chance holding on through what could be a rough ride in June.
Marder on Markets: Gold is the only place for new money in June
You can count the number of aggressive growth names that appear technically attractive enough to warrant entry at current levels on one hand and still have a few fingers left over.
Vital Signs: Doctors stick patients with paperwork fees
Need a doctor to fill out a health form for your childs summer camp, school or day care? It may cost you extra.
Andrea Coombes' Ways and Means: What to do with your 401(k) if you leave your job
If you quit your job, get laid off or retire, what should you do with your 401(k) savings? Youve got a few choices, including just leaving it where it is.
Stocks to Watch: Stocks in focus for Monday
A MarketWatch rundown of companies whose shares are expected to see active trading in Mondays session.
Mark Hulbert: Honor Roll newsletters on balance bruised but bullish
I normally dont put too much weight in the year-ahead forecasts that advisers circulate every December.
HBOS bad debt charge soars to $7.5 billion
Troubled U.K. bank HBOS says Friday that its bad debt charge has soared over 70% to around 5 billion pounds ($7.5 billion) in the last couple of months as credit quality has deteriorated sharply and asset prices have fallen further.













