Market Playground

Well-Priced Stocks Will Ride Out These Market Swings

Published on 2012-02-21 14:48:52

By Dan Plettner Is it time for the market to step back and digest the recent ascent, or time for investors to step up and realize the balance of risks remains skewed to the upside? As I discussed last month, 2011 had a frustrating feel. The volatility and tendency for managers to be challenged in outperforming indices was noteworthy even in [...]

The Republican Party’s Big Investors

Published on 2012-02-21 14:11:58

By Robert Reich Have you heard of William Dore, Foster Friess, Sheldon Adelson, Harold Simmons, Peter Thiel, or Bruce Kovner? If not, let me introduce them to you. They’re running for the Republican nomination for president. I know, I know. You think Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Mitt Romney are running. They are [...]

Auto Backup Camera Sales to Nearly Double

Published on 2012-02-21 13:51:14

By Amy Gilroy Backup cameras are expected to continue their ascent, growing by 40 to 50 percent in unit sales this year, according to three suppliers. Sales should accelerate even more rapidly in a few years, as a law is expected to go into effect around 2014 mandating that back up cameras be included in new all [...]