Below are some of the best reads for investors from around the Web: The best- and worst-performing industries over the past decade. Interesting to see how high “online dating” ranks. _____________ Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: Buffett, Stocks, Movies, and Steak ‘n Shake Daily Blogwatch: Buffett, Stocks, Movies, and Steak ‘n Shake originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:30:00. Filed Under: Company News , Columns , Investing , Berkshire Hathaway Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Filed under: Investing If you’ve checked the balance on your 401(k) lately, you’re likely breathing a mini sign of relief as the Dow’s bounce back above 10,000 helps replenish some losses suffered during the recession. But as stocks remain volatile and the recession hampers retirement planning for millions, we sought advice from Christine Marcks, CEO of Prudential Retirement, the retirement arm of financial services giant Prudential Financial. In our conversation, Marcks outlines a game plan for laid off workers and describes new tools available for today’s pre-retirees. Despite what some published reports say, the 401(k) is still very relevant, Marcks adds. Continue reading CEO’s Corner: Prudential’s Christine Marcks says no need to retire the 401(k) CEO’s Corner: Prudential’s Christine Marcks says no need to retire the 401(k) originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Company News , Healthcare The biggest horror show in movie theaters right now is not on screens but in the tubs of popcorn resting in audience members’ laps, if you ask one consumer advocate. Snacking on a medium popcorn and soda at one of Regal Entertainment Group’s ( RGC ) cinemas is the nutritional equivalent of eating three McDonald’s ( MCD ) Quarter Pounders slathered with 12 pats of butter, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The twist in the plot? Both Regal and AMC — the nation’s No. 1 and No. 2 theater chains — understate the calories in their popcorn servings by big amounts, according to laboratory analyses commissioned by the nonprofit. Regal, for example, indicates its medium popcorn is 720 calories, while its large is 960 calories, the center says. But both medium and large sizes end up containing about 1,200 calories, the Washington, D.C. outfit says. And because the kernels are popped in coconut oil, they contain 60 grams of saturated fat — three times the daily recommended allowance , the group adds. “You might think you’re getting Bambi, but you’re really getting Godzilla,” says Jayne Hurley, the center’s senior nutritionist. Continue reading In movie theaters everywhere: ‘Attack of the Artery-Clogging Popcorn’ In movie theaters everywhere: ‘Attack of the Artery-Clogging Popcorn’ originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Company News , Netflix , Blockbuster File this in the horror section: struggling movie rental giant Blockbuster ( BBI ) said Tuesday it will close up to 960 stores by the end of 2010. If Blockbuster does hit that target, it will represent a 22 percent decline in the company’s store count. Competitors Netflix ( NFLX ) and RedBox have flourished in recent months, but Blockbuster’s massive fleet of cash-burning stores and its substantial debt load have made it impossible for the company to keep up. Blockbuster had been pitching consumers — and Wall Street — on the idea that it could offer a unique value proposition by combining online and mail order DVD viewing with the convenience of renting movies in-store too. The problem? That benefit just isn’t attractive enough to consumers to justify the cost of operating a chain of stores that are growing less relevant everyday. The decision to quicken the pace of store closings is an admission that this strategy isn’t working. Continue reading Holy popcorn! Blockbuster to close up to 960 locations Holy popcorn! Blockbuster to close up to 960 locations originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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