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Revolution Investing: Drink the water
I expect spending to clean water that we have polluted, and will pollute more of with energy exploration, to explode in the coming decades. So here are the three best water plays out there. Read More
David Weidner’s Writing on the Wall: Why you shouldn’t ‘like’ Goldman’s Facebook deal
Welcome to 2011 on Wall Street. Given anemic growth, high unemployment and stagnant wages, the phrase irrational exuberance comes to mind. Then again, rationality isn’t important to Wall Street interests, writes David Weidner. Making money in the margins is. Read [...]
Irish bondholder threat seen as bargaining chip
An expected move by the European Central Bank to shore up Irish banks could end calls by Ireland’s new government to force senior holders of Irish bank debt to take writedowns, economists say. Read More
Media Report: ‘The Closer,’ Conan define TNT, TBS strategy
One of the toughest tasks in the cable-TV business is drawing a large general audience while maintaining a strong, individual identity. The Turner Entertainment networks, among others, have found ways to make it work. Read More
Audio: You’re never too young to save for retirement
Many grads just entering the job market are finding their companies don’t offer a 401(k) plan. But there are lots of good do-it-yourself ways to save. Certified financial planner June Walbert of USAA tells MarketWatch Radio’s Adrienne Mitchell it’s never [...]
Altitude Group eyes expansion into new sectors
LONDON (MarketWatch) — U.K. software company Altitude Group PLC (ALT.LN) has drawn up a list of new sectors it plans to target as it develops a general version of its e-commerce, marketing, and order management system, which is currently tailored [...]
Asia Stocks to Watch: China’s sports brands headed for shake-out
Grim times lie ahead for China’s sneaker and athletic clothing brands about to face the hangover of easy credit and all-too-rapid expansion, according to analysts. Read More
Low risk way to become a credit tycoon
In the early part of this week, risk appetites will plunge or soar in sync with results of debt restructuring talks between Greece and its private sector creditors. Read More
Global fund sees value in pharma, tobacco, banks
(This article was originally published Tuesday.) –Pharmaceuticals remain “a work in progress;” tobacco “a longer- term play” –Fund is five-star rated by Morningstar –”Better value” in U.S. companies Franklin Resources Inc. fund manager Peter Langerman believes pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and yes, [...]
Media Report: Getting away from pay TV won’t be easy
If you’ve been planning to ditch your subscription to a pay-television service, and stream or download your favorite programs to your TV from the Internet, it could work, especially if you don’t watch that much. Read More