These funds offer stability in turbulent times by focusing on the US recovery through consumer staples.
Shares of Peet's bounce on rumors of a Starbucks buyout. But should the coffee giant try to acquire its cappuccino-size competitor?
States are passing laws to force Amazon to collect sales tax, and the online giant is fighting back.
Coach and Tiffany are among the retail stocks affected by the devastation.
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The tablet goes on sale today, and analysts expect it to sell faster than the original.
The musician hopes to raise $600,000 for his charity with the auction this week in New York.
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Keep an eye on funds tracking oil, retail, gold, China's emerging middle class and Sweden's stable economy.
The company's financial position improves on higher fourth-quarter profits, but the U.S. market is still a big weak spot.
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