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Are Stocks Signaling a Recession?
Not necessarily; market slides don't always mean economic rout. Still, S&P offers defensive strategies—and stock picks—for antsy investors

A Bumpy Ride Up Gold's Yellow Brick Road
Whenever investors get serious jitters about the U.S. economy or seek a refuge from a drop in the dollar, they turn to gold

Tempted by Financials' Fat Dividends
Share prices of big names like Citi and WaMu have taken such a hit that they now offer eye-popping payouts. Buyer beware

Stocks: Five Overstuffed Turkeys
These companies are doing well, but there are signs investors may have indulged a bit too much on their shares

The Upshot of the Dollar's Fall
The dollar's descent to record lows has many market players fretting, but there are positives, too. Here's what you need to know

Earnings: Investment Banks Feel the Chill
Analysts' profit predictions for Wall Street titans keep falling as the credit crisis drags on

Stocks 2008: Fasten Your Seat Belts

Amid market volatility, S&P says expectations of weak economic and corporate earnings growth are already priced in to equities

2008 Sector Outlook: Consumer Staples

Here's the first in a series examining the outlook for five sectors. S&P analysts' fundamental outlook for consumer staples is neutral

2008 Sector Outlook: Industrials

Here's the second in a series examining the outlook for five sectors. S&P analysts' fundamental outlook for industrials is neutral

2008 Sector Outlook: Energy

Here's the third in a series examining the outlook for five sectors. S&P analysts' fundamental outlook for energy is neutral
Plus: Smart Plays in Key Sectors

2008 Sector Outlook: Health Care

Here's the fourth in a series examining the outlook for five sectors. S&P analysts' fundamental outlook for health care is positive

2008 Sector Outlook: Technology

The fifth in a series examining the outlook for five sectors. S&P analysts have just one overweight recommendation: information technology
Slide Show: Stocks: Smart Plays in Key Sectors