MarketWatch (MCT) - In this slumping economy, Americans have rethought their spending habits by saving more than buying, dining out less, dumping lavish holiday travel plans and doing anything else to maximize their dollar. But there's one purchase cash-strapped consumers won't necessarily have to cut corners on: a new car.
Video: Market Strategy China Watch Mail Bag: Diana Shipping a Sure Bet?
by: David Peltier and Brittany Umar, 7/4/2009
One viewer asks whether Diana Shipping is still a good way to play China and shippers after the company made bearish comments.
Video: Market Strategy Buy Oil Refiners
by: Daniel Dicker and Alix Steel, 7/4/2009
Dan Dicker, TheStreet.com's expert trader, reveals why now is the best time to buy shares of oil refiners and which stocks he's betting on.
Video: Market Strategy Follow the Dividend Increases
by: David Peltier, 7/3/2009
With dividends outpacing stock buybacks, David Peltier looks for growth in two higher payouts.
Video: Market Strategy Summer Stock: International Speedway
by: Debra Borchardt , 7/3/2009
This motorsports company has been speeding up the charts, but with earnings coming up and unemployment high in key states, its shares could crash.
Video: The Slot: Tech News Tech Stocks' Bad Rumors
by: Scott Moritz, 7/3/2009
Scott Moritz separates fact from ridiculous rumor.
Analysis: Metals and Mining China Buys Stake in Teck Resources
by: The Associated Press, 7/3/2009
Mining company Teck Resources says it is selling a 17% stake to China Investment Corp. for $1.5 billion as it seeks to reduce its debt.
Video: Market Strategy Commercial Mortgages Could Sink Economy
by: Gregg Greenberg, 7/3/2009
Tom Sorell, chief investment officer for Guardian Life Insurance, says commercial mortgages are the next big threat to America's economy.
Opinion: Opinion The Speed of Crisis in the Digital Age
by: TSC Staff, 7/3/2009
In the first installment in a three-part series, corporate crisis expert Richard S. Levick explains how cyberspace creates very real challenges for companies.
Analysis: Banks Regulators Shut Down Seven Banks
by: Philip van Doorn, 7/3/2009
The year's tally of failed banks and savings and loans now stands at 52.
Video: Market Strategy Stock Market Winners
by: Stephanie Link and Alix Steel, 7/3/2009
Stephanie Link, director of research for Cramer's Action Alerts PLUS, reveals the portfolio's three biggest bets and one speculative play.
Markets: Market Features Judge OKs Freezing of Pang's Assets
by: The Associated Press, 7/3/2009
A federal judge grants an SEC request to continue freezing assets of financier Danny Pang, who is alleged to have defrauded investors.
Markets: Market Features Coming Week: Earnings Fireworks on Tap
by: Robert Holmes, 7/3/2009
Investors will be welcomed back from the long holiday weekend with the start of second-quarter earnings season.
Video: Market Strategy News You Need: Alcoa, Chevron
by: Alix Steel, 7/3/2009
Companies in the news include Alcoa and Chevron.
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