
Bob Frick
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India's Good Karma
Markets Despite many hurdles, the country's potential is huge.
By Bob Frick
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Payback Time for Fund Investors
investing If you lost money because of the mutual fund rapid-trading scandal of the late 1990s and early 2000s, you may soon find a check in your mailbox. Investors are finally starting to receive compensation.
By Bob Frick
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Nordstrom: High-Class Profits
Markets The seller of impressive merchandise boasts impressive earnings -- and a surprisingly down-to-earth stock price.
By Bob Frick
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Chipotle Mexican Grill: The $5 Golden Burrito
Markets This fast food chain has found a recipe for impressive profits.
By Bob Frick
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Toyota: Quality Cars and a Quality Stock
Markets Investors might do well to catch a ride with this automaker's stock.
By Bob Frick
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How to Play the Energy Sector Now
Markets Middle East politics may have contributed to the recent drop in oil prices, but the long-term trend is still up.
By Bob Frick
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Eastman Kodak: Even a Skinny Elephant Can't Dance
Markets A streamlining plan will make this former film giant leaner, but it’s not likely to make the stock sing.
By Bob Frick
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Book Review: "Finding the Next Starbucks"
Markets Once it stops belaboring the obvious, this book is rich in tips on identifying growth stocks.
By Bob Frick
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Future of XM Satellite and Sirius: Up in the Air
Markets A proposed merger would save the two satellite radio companies piles of cash. But what are the chances the combination will actually happen?
By Bob Frick
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Big Oil's Run-Up Isn't Over Yet
Markets Record profits at ExxonMobil grabbed headlines. But there are better opportunities in the oil patch.
By Bob Frick
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Ken Fisher Says to Cut Yourself From the Herd
Investor Psychology <i>The Only Three Questions That Count</i> offers ideas to chew on.
By Bob Frick
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Document Security Systems: Cinderella?
Markets Its technologies foil would-be counterfeiters. The company could also foil a bevy of market naysayers.
By Bob Frick
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Anheuser-Busch: Is This Bud for You?
Markets More drinkers of low-priced beer plus a relatively cheap stock could mean a party brewing for this beer giant.
By Bob Frick
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Expert Picks: Eight Great Gifts
Smart Buying We have a bag full of great suggestions to make your holiday shopping a breeze.
By Christine M. Varner
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Gaming Stocks: Know When to Hold 'Em
Markets What's in the cards for the gaming industry?
By Bob Frick
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Smart Cities for All Stages of Life
business Whether you're a young single or a retiree, we've picked the ideal cities for you for every stage of life.
By Bob Frick
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Bristol-Myers Squibb: Aches and Pains
Markets Take two Excedrins, and call Bristol in a couple years.
By Bob Frick
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XM Satellite Radio: Is the Static Clearing?
Markets An analyst's newfound confidence was music to some investors' ears on Tuesday.
By Bob Frick
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String Fever
Markets Booming guitar sales are helping propel profits at -- where else? -- Guitar Center.
By Bob Frick
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Cable Companies: Look Past the Cable Label
Markets Cable providers such as Comcast haven't been sitting around while telecom and satellite firms try to encroach on their business.
By Bob Frick
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5 Things to Ask: Whiskey
Smart Buying What to look for in a top-quality bourbon.
By Bob Frick
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The Best Ways to Profit from Emerging Markets
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets To make money, go where the growth is.
By Bob Frick
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets