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Saturday, November 07, 2009
READING INDICATORS
Betting with Buffett
Several data points suggest huge medium- to long-term potential for the U.S. economy from today's levels, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
• Video: Buffett's All-In Bet
• More Commentary by Bob Johnson
MORNINGSTAR STOCK FORUM INSIGHTS
Consumers Still Sticking to Basics
The splashy consumerism that marked the beginning of this decade may be a permanent thing of the past.
• Perspectives: Recovery Kept in Check by
  Weak Consumer
PERSPECTIVES: The Business Insider
How Much the Bailouts
Cost You
The Business Insider breaks down the personal cost of bailout money for each American.
• Amount You Lost in the CIT Black Hole: $8
FINANCIAL TIMES NEWS
Risk Appetite Weighs on Dollar
The dollar comes under renewed pressure as a series of central bank policy decisions is boosting investor confidence.
• The Dollar-Proof Portfolio
Berkshire Reports a Solid Third Quarter
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Schwab: Commission-Free ETFs Not a Gimmick
Third Avenue's Focused Move in the Credit Markets
Buffett's All-In Bet
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Morningstar Stocks Forum
MORNINGSTAR STOCK FORUM INSIGHTS
Not a Lot of Change to Spare
Realty Income's CFO does not see a big recovery in consumer discretionary spending anytime soon.
The Signs of Recovery
Three Picks with Good Dividend Prospects
Three Stock Picks that Keep It Simple
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ETF Research
ETF INVESTING
Dollar Contrarians Move Too Fast for the SEC
A hiccup at PowerShares DB US Dollar Bullish doesn't have us too concerned.
• The Dollar-Proof Portfolio
Investors Win with Schwab's Entry into ETFs
Vanguard: Increased EM Purchase Fees Do Not Apply to ETFs
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Funds
INVESTING SPECIALISTS
Have Your Primecap-Run Vanguard Fund and Eat It Too
New investors can't buy Vanguard's Primecap-run funds anymore, but they can still buy Primecap.
Funds on Warren's Wavelength
Five Mainstream Funds for Going Hybrid
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Portfolio & Money Management
TAKE FIVE with MARY ELLEN STANEK
Tapping Consistent Income Streams in Retirement
Baird CIO Mary Ellen Stanek answers our questions about income investing in retirement, inflation protection, and the economic recovery.
• Corporate Bond Market Off the Mat
• Housing Reaching a Bottom
• Fed Has Time Before Inflation Hits
Financial Reform Puzzle Taking Shape
Gen Xers Better Start Saving!
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Market Barometer
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Md
Sm
Value—Growth
Day Return
+1.25%
0
-1.25%
1Wk Return
+1.25%
0
-1.25%
1Mo Return
+4%
0
-4%
3Mo Return
+8%
0
-8%
1Yr Return
+20%
0
-20%
3Yr Return
+20%
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-20%
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Week in Review: U.S. Recovery Gains 'Votes'
Week Ahead: Retailers Report, September Trade Deficit
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Markets & Economy
TARP Watchdog Sees Possible Profits From Guarantee Programs
Obama Signs Into Law Jobless Benefits Extension Bill
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Fall Again in September
Wells Fargo CEO: Bank's Loan Modifications Help Home Prices
Peabody CEO: China Coal Imports to Grow Strongly
Japan Finance Minister to Meet With Geithner Over World Economy
China: Started Investigating Some U.S. Auto Imports
Gold Maintains Push Towards $1,100 Level
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Stock News
AOL Names Former Martha Stewart CEO Susan Lyne to Board
U.S. Stocks Get Help From Energy, Financial Shares
WSJ: EBay Settles Suit With Skype Founders Over Sale
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Centennial
Mercedes-Benz Group Oct Car Sales +4.1% on Year
MGM Mirage Reports 3Q
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Earnings Econ Reports
Consumer Credit
Nov 6
Market Consensus
-$10.0B
Actual
-$14.8B
Nonfarm Payrolls
Nov 6
Market Consensus
-175K
Actual
-190K
Unemployment Rate
Nov 6
Market Consensus
9.9%
Actual
10.2%
Average Workweek
Nov 6
Market Consensus
33.1
Actual
33.0
Hourly Earnings
Nov 6
Market Consensus
0.1%
Actual
0.3%
Wholesale Inventories
Nov 6
Market Consensus
-1.0%
Actual
-0.9%
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Fund News
Global Investment Fund Asset Values Up 5.4% In 2Q From 3Q
U.S. House Panel Approves Hedge Fund Adviser Registration at SEC
House Panel Exempts Some Smaller Funds from New SEC Rules
The Best Balanced Fund You've Never Heard About
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Market Indexes
U.S. Asian European
DJIA
10,023
17.5
0.2%
11/6/2009 4:06 PM
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S&P 500
1,069
2.7
0.3%
11/6/2009 4:59 PM
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NASDAQ
2,112
7.1
0.3%
11/6/2009 4:14 PM
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Russell 2000
580
-0.8
-0.1%
Commodity Futures
Gold
$1,094.40
-0.06%
Nov 09
Light Crude
$77.65
0.28%
Dec 09
Natural Gas
$4.60
0.15%
Dec 09
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