Here's a look inside three mutual funds, which focus on higher-quality junk bonds, that have delivered above-average returns over the long run and have low expenses
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Fixed 30-year mortgage rates at a low 5% and reduced housing prices will not disappear anytime soon. A broader economic recovery and an improved credit climate will add further support
Shares of Cephalon are down on fears that growth of its sleep disorder drug Provigil is slowing and could be hurt by the early rollout of generics
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After a powerful rally since March, equities seem to be spinning their wheels. Can the rally get back on track?
Like any strong prescription, loose monetary policy may have some undesirable side effects—namely, commodity speculation and further dollar weakness
Investors took profits late Wednesday after an earlier advance fueled by the Fed's indication that rates would remain low for "an extended period"
Investors have bid up broadband Internet provider KeyOn's stock, on the strength of millions in potential federal stimulus dollars. But bullish analysis by supporters paid in stock may also have played a role
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S&P's Mark Arbeter notes that it appears that the stock market has peaked, at least from a short-term perspective, if not an intermediate-term perspective.
After watching their savings evaporate and their net worth plunge, many are giving up on retirement planning. But there are ways out of this mess without winning the lottery