As tempting as it may be to blame NutriSystem’s flagging profits on its cheesy ad campaign featuring former football greats, investors should look elsewhere. Continue reading Don’t Blame Flabby Ex-Jocks for NutriSystem’s Woes Don’t Blame Flabby Ex-Jocks for NutriSystem’s Woes originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:00:00. Filed Under: Investing , Media Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald is preparing to open its Cantor Futures Exchange for real betting on Hollywood box office. With little regulation of the movie futures now in place, professional sports gamblers are looking to make a killing at the betting booth. Continue reading Cantor Bets on Hollywood, and Sports Gamblers Bet on Techniques Cantor Bets on Hollywood, and Sports Gamblers Bet on Techniques originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00. Filed Under: Technology , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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The big daddy of private equity, Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts — KKR — is tapping the New York Stock Exchange for an initial public offering. But private-equity firms don’t have the best track record in the IPO arena, so eager investors should be wary. Continue reading KKR Plans Its IPO: Hold Onto Your Wallet With Both Hands KKR Plans Its IPO: Hold Onto Your Wallet With Both Hands originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:28:00. Filed Under: Company News , Economy , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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After the worst year in history for dividends, companies are back to showing shareholders the money. The number of companies raising their payouts this quarter has already hit the highest rate in two years. That’s great news for income investors. Continue reading The Return of Rising Dividends The Return of Rising Dividends originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:00. Filed Under: Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Is the stock market poised to climb higher? Or are there warning signs the recent uptrend is getting tired and could soon change direction? The trend lines are, as always, ambiguous, but there is growing evidence that the market may move lower in the months ahead, setting the stage for a significant rally as the 2010 election approaches. Continue reading Has the Stock Market Reversed Trend? Has the Stock Market Reversed Trend? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:00:00. Filed Under: Economy , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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He should have seen it coming: Sean David Morton, the head of Delphi Associates Investment Group, claims his paranormal powers have allowed him to call all the stock market highs and lows for the past 14 years. Last week, the SEC called him a fraud who was stealing his investors’ money. Continue reading Stock Market ‘Psychic’ Charged With Duping Investors Stock Market ‘Psychic’ Charged With Duping Investors originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:42:00. Filed Under: People , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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For a company that just a couple of months ago humbly admitted that its product was “lacking” and its pizza crust tasted like “cardboard,” Domino’s Pizza certainly seems to be feeling confident these days. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based company is now boasting a whole new taste — and some pretty impressive profit growth, as well. Continue reading Domino’s Pizza Reborn? Risky Campaign, New Recipe Help Boost Sales Domino’s Pizza Reborn? Risky Campaign, New Recipe Help Boost Sales originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:30:00. Filed Under: Company News , Investing , Earnings Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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M&A activity is set to pick up as cash becomes more available and the economy improves. Buyers will find bargains if they make a careful match between companies and keep key employees on board. Continue reading M&A: Buyers With Cash, Eyes Wide Open Set to Profit From Upturn M&A: Buyers With Cash, Eyes Wide Open Set to Profit From Upturn originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:00:00. Filed Under: Economy , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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The following is a round-up of news likely to affect stock prices today: Marvell ( MRVL ) reported Thursday it swung to a fourth-quarter net income of $204.8 million, or 31 cents a share, as revenue increased 64% to $843 million. On an adjusted basis, the chip maker would have earned 40 cents a share, beating analysts’ estimates of 37 cents per share. Shares, however, slid nearly 5.5% in premarket… Continue reading Stocks in the News: Marvell, Apple, TiVo Stocks in the News: Marvell, Apple, TiVo originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:55:00. Filed Under: Company News , Investing , Marvell Technology Group , Sony , Sprint Nextel Corp. Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Below are some of the best reads for investors from around the Web: The day trader’s paradise . Because every day trader needs 40 screens (via CrossingWallStreet). ________ This is the craziest marketing I’ve ever seen to raise money for a hedge fund. And somehow it worked. ________ The Monster Employment Index shows employment gains this past month. ________ Fascinating stuff. The investor letters … Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: No More Recession! And the Ideal Day Trader Setup Daily Blogwatch: No More Recession! And the Ideal Day Trader Setup originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:30:00. Filed Under: Columns , Economy , Investing , Walt Disney Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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