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We haven’t learned any lessons from the ethanol debacle. Read More

Europe’s problems are well-documented, although there is some sentiment that disaster can be averted. However, the dangers are real enough that any exposure to small- and mid-sized European banks should be reconsidered. Read More

Social network giant pulls trigger on long-awaited IPO, pricing its shares at $38 in a $16 billion deal — the largest debut ever for a technology firm. Read More

SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Trading losses at J.P. Morgan & Chase Co. have surpassed the bank’s initial $2 billion estimate by at least $1 billion, according to report on the New York Times website Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. [...]

Former Web powerhouse is the largest holding for the hedge fund, but questions remain about how it can turn Yahoo around now that it has de facto control of the board. Read More

The problem with market timing is that like most successful trading strategies, it works, until it doesn’t. And when it stops working, the losses can be dramatic. Read More

Sears Holdings Corp. (SHLD) swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter on a boost from shedding some real estate, part of slimming-down the retailer signaled Thursday it intends to continue as it revealed plans to trim its stake [...]

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Canadian Pacific Railway said Thursday Chief Executive Officer Fred Green has left the company, effective immediately. The Calgary company also said board members John Cleghorn, Tim Faithfull, Edmond Harris, Michael Phelps and Roger Phillips to not [...]

Buy when the momo crowd panics, sell when they are very pleased with themselves, and short sell when smart money begins to challenge the them. Read More

Coverage of Facebook has been universally positive. Contrast that with the tone of articles written about Google in August 2004, ahead of its IPO. Can we draw any conclusions? Read More