Japan’s currency keeps rising, making it a haven from US economic woes and creating bargains for investors. Here are 3 stocks to consider buying in the fall.
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Archive for the “MSN Money” CategoryArticles from MSN Money. Millions of Americans going through foreclosure will become renters by necessity. Many others will rent by choice. Should the government keep subsidizing owners? Today’s rapid-fire, anyone-can-play market makes it tougher for small companies to raise money to grow and hire. Do we need a new market to save the economy? A study by Morningstar says the company’s star rating system isn’t the most vital factor in predicting a mutual fund’s performance. Turn your Photoshop expertise, second-language skills — or even Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation — into a paycheck. Or test-drive a new line of work. Whether you want travel perks, cash back or a discount on gasoline, there’s a card that caters to you. Why are the tech giants willing to pay nearly $2 billion for a data storage company that isn’t turning a profit? If you give up your ‘underwater’ house, your credit might recover faster than your home value ever would have. But here’s why it could be worth sticking it out. If a well-known economist couldn’t spot the biggest equity bubble ever, I wouldn’t put much faith in his prediction of a bursting bond bubble. So much for righteousness in tough economic times. Overall, stocks of companies peddling products that many of us associate with bad habits are beating the market. Deals are driving prices higher, so making money should be easy — theoretically. Here are stocks (and target prices) that are worth watching. The rules on imposing overdraft fees have tightened, and the deadline for customers to opt in has passed, but don’t expect banks to let go of this revenue source. Conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck doesn’t claim to be a money expert, but he does dispense a lot of financial advice. Are gold and seeds good places to put your cash? As if someone flipped a switch, Japan fell from economic powerhouse to long-term basket case. Is America doomed to suffer the same fate? Many analysts shy away from the metal. But if you want to own gold you can touch, here’s what to watch out for. |
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