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.
Opinion: Polls Warren Buffett's Best Bet Is Energy: Poll
by: Eric Rosenbaum, 11/21/2009
poll on Warren Buffett's latest stock picks: It is better to fuel up on oil than to stock up on food for investors hoping to ride out this market.
Analysis: Banks Small Florida Bank Fails
by: Philip van Doorn, 11/21/2009
Florida regulators close Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, bringing the total number of failed U.S. banks and thrifts this year to 124.
Markets: Currencies GBP-USD: Remains Under Pressure
by: Mohammed Isah, 11/21/2009
The pound's outlook vs. the dollar remains lower near term. Plus, a look at where other major currency pairs are headed.
Opinion: Opinion Goldman Needs to Stand Firm: Firing Line
by: Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, 11/21/2009
Goldman Sachs should avoid waffling and take a no-nonsense approach to the bonus issue.
Analysis: Financial Advisor Update Jim Cramer's Best Blogs
by: Jim Cramer, 11/21/2009
Catch up on Jim Cramer's thinking on the hottest topics of the past week.
Personal Finance: ETF Dion's Weekly ETF Winners and Losers
by: Don Dion, 11/21/2009
The industrial metals have performed well, since they benefit from both inflation fears and increased demand during the economic recovery.
Analysis: Financial Services Dollar Could Steer Stocks in Coming Week
by: Lauren LaCapra, 11/21/2009
Dollar-centric swings in the equity market may be exaggerated on light volume as the U.S. takes a breather for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Analysis: Metals and Mining How to Buy Gold Mining Stocks
by: Alix Steel, 11/21/2009
Co., explains how to buy gold mining stocks.
Personal Finance: Fast Money Recap 'Fast Money' Recap: Turkey Trades
by: David Tong, 11/20/2009
The trading panel discussed what trades they would make during a holiday-shortened week.
Analysis: Insurance Losers
by: Andrea Tse, 11/20/2009
Shares of insurance companies finished the week flat after some volatility over the last few days.
Analysis: Financial Services Payday Lenders Face Greater Oversight
by: Lauren LaCapra, 11/20/2009
Shares of the payday lenders have performed well over the past year but ever-increasing regulatory oversight remains a concern.
Analysis: Insurance Ambac Blames Data-Entry Errors for Misstatements
by: Gavin Magor, 11/20/2009
Ambac acknowledged it misstated financial data for its bond-insurance unit, an error that helped it meet capital minimums in Wisconsin.
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