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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008
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WEEKDAY TRADER 
H&R Block's solid tax-preparation business has made the stock a rare winner this year. Expect that to continue.
CHARTING THE MARKET TODAY 
Citigroup, Del Monte Foods and Marvell Technology Group rose. Freeport McMoRan fell.
INVESTORS' SOAPBOX PM 
Several negative trends may further weaken battered sector.
HOT RESEARCH PM 
Russian lawsuit no longer seems to be a problem for the bank.
WEEKDAY TRADER 
Shares of the iconic jewelry chain can regain their value in a few years.
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INSIDE SCOOP 
Veteran directors buy at depressed prices after crude's plunge.
INVESTORS' SOAPBOX AM 
Pent-up demand and deep discounts cited as reasons why holiday shopping is better than expected so far.
HOT RESEARCH 
Fox-Pitt, Kelton cuts earnings estimates for the Utah-based bank company.
ELECTRONIC Q&A 
Economist Bernard Baumohl thinks a massive global rescue effort will speed up the pace of an economic and stock-market recovery.
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FEATURE 
Ailing auto makers should file for prepackaged bankruptcy.
FEATURE 
Westamerica Bancorp is way too pricey, despite its many charms.
FEATURE 
For Brazil's healthy banks, it's time to make headway against global rivals.
FEATURE 
The Federal Reserve must take far bolder steps to stem this crisis.
CURRENT YIELD 
Closed-end funds that look ripe for picking.
INTERVIEW 
AN INTERVIEW WITH CARL ICAHN: Senior bonds have rarely looked this good.
FEATURE 
Major SEC action is needed to reform the Big Three rating agencies.
FEATURE 
Asset-manager AllianceBernstein could rebound 50% in the next year.
INTERNATIONAL TRADER - ASIA 
Shares rise despite siege. Thank India's GDP.
 
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It would seem so as yields plunge well below 3%. Think of it as the 1970s in reverse.
THE STRIKING
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The ways to hedge the stock are as varied as the beans the coffee purveyor sells.
GETTING TECHNICAL  | FREE
While still a risky proposition, the case for a short-term market upswing is starting to build.
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