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Saturday, December 02, 2006
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STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Wall Street Likes a Leaner Alcoa
Investors cheered the company's reorganization that aims to improve profitability
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Payless ShoeSource Treks to New High
The discount footwear retailer announced third-quarter results and the launch of new products
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
J. Crew: All the Rage on Wall Street
The preppy clothing retailer's shares surged Wednesday after it announced stronger quarterly results
FINANCE
Texas Pacific, Macquarie Queue Up for Qantas
The firms are bidding for the Australian carrier as airline acquisition activity heats up
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Google's $500 Question: Can Growth Keep Pace?
The Internet search outfit's share price has passed another milestone, but outsized revenue and profit gains may be harder to come by
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Juniper: Poised for a Turnaround?
JP Morgan analyst Ehud Gelblum sees the tech gear maker's revenues picking up steam in '07 and '08
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Medtronic: Investors Take Heart
The shares jumped Monday on signs that the company's market share in cardiac devices is improving
TOP NEWS
Sam Zell: A Question of Timing
The real estate billionaire is selling Equity Office Properties Trust to Blackstone Group for $36 billion. But is he cashing out too early?
INVESTING
Is Freeport-McMoRan's Offer Enough?
Some analysts think a higher price is in order for the mining company's purchase of Phelps Dodge
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Blackstone: A Big Day at the Office
The private-equity outfit is buying Sam Zell's Equity Office Properties to bolster its presence in commercial real estate
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
A Lackluster Outlook for Lowe's
The home improvement chain reported a sales slump Monday, hurt by a softening housing market
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Implant News Boosts Allergan, Mentor
The shares gained Monday after the FDA approved the companies' silicone-filled breast implants
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Nymex IPO Hits a Gusher
Shares of the futures exchange soared in their public debut Friday as investors flock to the sector amid consolidation talk
HIGH & LOW
Sands, Wynn Look for That Macau Magic
Casino stocks have soared amid hopes for lucrative paydays from expansion into the Asian gambling hot spot. But MGM Mirage may be a better bet
STOCK SCREENS
• From S&P
Stocks: The Frightful Five
This week, S&P scopes out names the smart investor may do well to shy away from—far away
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS
• From S&P
No Grinch Expected for Retailers
S&P foresees healthy holiday sales thanks to the drop in gasoline prices and low unemployment. Among the stock picks: Coach and PetSmart
MARKET VIEWS
• From S&P
Meet the Midsize Challengers
S&P has launched a list of 300 companies expected to take on the world's blue chips, as well as an index to invest in 40 of them
PRODUCT REVIEW
Still a Fan of Yahoo! Finance
The portal's upgrades make it a must-read for investors and business news hounds. But message board changes leave users wanting more
PRODUCT REVIEW
InstantBull.com: Speed Demon
The new site aggregates message boards and "best of the Web" financial data faster than a speeding bullet
HOT GROWTH COMPANIES
Sizzling Hot Growth
The 100 companies on BusinessWeek's list may not be big, but they're agile and fiercely competitive
THE BUSINESSWEEK 50
The Best Performers 2006
With oil prices high, energy's strength comes as no surprise. But many other companies have scored by building intense customer loyalty
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