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Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks: Don Hodges
By Joyce HansonDon Hodges' Hodges Small Cap (HDPSX) mutual fund has seen an especially terrible summer, but he stands behind the fund, saying that investors make their money in a bear market.
August 18, 2011
Rebalancing Opportunities as Stocks Plummet, Treasuries RiseU.S. Treasuries rose dramatically today, putting them on pace for the best monthly return since the credit crisis.
August 11, 2011
French Banks Fall Again on Debt FearsAfter a day of pummeling on the markets on Wednesday, French bank stocks led world markets lower once again on Thursday as investors fearing contagion in the euro zone turned their attention to Paris.
August 10, 2011
The week that wasWhew! Last week was something, wasn't it? Stocks in free fall and panic in the streets.
August 09, 2011
In Volatile Market, What We Own, and Why: Our Stock PositionsA review of our equity positions, and why we still invest in stocks.
August 08, 2011
Market Update: Stocks Crushed on Downgrade, Recession FearsDow falls 5.5%, and S&P 500 was down 16% over last 11 sessions, but Warren Buffett was buying.
August 08, 2011
Stocks Plummet on Downgrade, as Obama Defends AAA; Market Gurus El-Erian, Rogers Weigh InWhile global markets plummeted Monday after Fridays downgrade of U.S. debt, Obama said U.S. credit was among the best in the world; several market experts also gave their opinions.
August 08, 2011
Market Update: Stocks Weak, Panic in Metals, More DowngradesAfter a sharp stock sell-off, gold was now trading on par with platinum.