Nordstrom’s fourth-quarter results missed Wall Street’s estimates, but the upscale department-store chain isn’t likely to get too many complaints since it more than doubled its profits. Management gave a conservative forecast for the year, saying it will pick up the pace of remodeling stores and stock stores carefully. Continue reading Nordstrom’s Profits Double But Miss Estimates Nordstrom’s Profits Double But Miss Estimates originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:00. Filed Under: Company News , Earnings , Nordstrom , Retail Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Taxes can be a big issue for investors: No one wants to make money on an investment only to have to give a major portion of it to Uncle Sam. So instead of asking politicians for a tax cut this year, investors should give one to themselves by adopting some tax-efficient investment strategies. Continue reading Four Rules for Tax-Efficient Investing Four Rules for Tax-Efficient Investing originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:21:00. Filed Under: Investing , Taxes Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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This Valentine’s Day may be extra sweet for lovebirds since it falls on a Sunday, making it a great excuse for a romantic night out. Total spending is expected to reach $17.6 billion this year, up 3.3% over 2009, according to consumer spending researchers at IBISWorld. That’s a big payday, and one that investors should be paying attention to. Check out these 10 stocks that may make you fall in love. Continue reading 10 Valentine’s Day Stock Picks to Fall in Love With 10 Valentine’s Day Stock Picks to Fall in Love With originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:00:00. Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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In China, the problem is an economy that could be overstimulated. In Europe, it’s an economy that could be falling back to sleep. After expanding at a 0.4% rate in the third quarter of 2009, GDP in the 16-country eurozone grew by only 0.1% in the year’s last three months. Continue reading Europe May Be Headed for a Double-Dip Recession Europe May Be Headed for a Double-Dip Recession originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:50:00. Filed Under: Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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The Obama administration on Friday proposed a $5,000 business tax credit for each new net hire this year, capped at $500,000 per company. The benefits, part of a $33 billion package, would be felt most by small businesses. Continue reading Obama Proposes $33 Billion Package for New Jobs Obama Proposes $33 Billion Package for New Jobs originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:37:00. Filed Under: Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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GM believes that it will sell two million vehicles in the Chinese car market this year. The head of the car company’s Chinese unit told Bloomberg that the figure is well ahead of its previous forecasts. Last year, the No.1 U.S. car-maker sold 1.83 million units, up 67% from 2008. Volkswagen and GM are the two largest foreign car companies in Chinese. With its plans to introduce more than 10 new models in China, GM may be able to pull decisively ahead of VW in the country in 2010. Continue reading GM Forecasts 2 Million Car Sales in China This Year GM Forecasts 2 Million Car Sales in China This Year originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:31:00. Filed Under: Company News , General Motors Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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The following is a round-up of news likely to affect stock prices today : American International Group Inc. ( AIG ) said vice chairman and general counsel Anastasia Kelly resigned, effective Dec. 30. Suzanne Folsom, chief compliance and regulatory officer, has also left. AIG said Kelly, who is stepping down after a dispute over government-imposed pay limits, will collect about $3.8 million in severance , Bloomberg reported. Continue reading Stocks in the News: Apple, AIG, Time Warner Cable Stocks in the News: Apple, AIG, Time Warner Cable originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:00:00. Filed Under: Company News , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Below are some great reads for investors from around the Web: What historically happens to the Dow on the last trading day of the year . ___________ Super trader and Squash champion, Victor Niederhoffer, explains, in great detail, what traders and entrepreneurs can learn from Lady Gaga . ___________ Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: What Happens on the Last Day of the Year? Lady Gaga Teaches Traders! Daily Blogwatch: What Happens on the Last Day of the Year? Lady Gaga Teaches Traders! originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:30:00. Filed Under: Company News , Technology , Columns , People , Earnings Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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The week between Christmas and New Years is always a good time to look at market predictions for the year ahead, and in 2009 many forecasters are feeling optimistic. An analysis in Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal predicts S&P 500 earnings growth between 21% and 30% in 2010. Continue reading Will Stocks Rise 30% in 2010? Will Stocks Rise 30% in 2010? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:20:00. Filed Under: Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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(TrendHunter.com) If you really want to help a struggling couple this year, get them a Divorce Voucher from Lloyd Platt & Company in London, England.  These vouchers will get the recipient a half hour session with a divorce…

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