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Stocks Rise a Bit as Fed Leaves Rates Alone

Stocks Rise a Bit as Fed Leaves Rates Alone

Central bank echoes promise to keep rates low for "extended period."

The Best Movie-Rental Options

The Best Movie-Rental Options

Blockbuster adds late fees, Warner delays new films. Where to rent now.

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DJIA 10685.98 Up 43.83 0.41%
Nasdaq 2378.01 Up 15.80 0.67%
S&P 500 1159.46 Up 8.95 0.78%
10 Yr Bd 3.65 Down -0.04 -1.08%
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Investing

Parsing the Fed's Statement
On the Street

Parsing the Fed's Statement

Here's a closer look at what changed -- and what it could mean for rates.

Lessons from a Deep-Water Energy Deal
Common Sense

Lessons from a Deep-Water Energy Deal

Stewart: Why Devon's $7 billion asset sale may irk some investors.

Breaking Down the Dodd Proposal
On the Street

Breaking Down the Dodd Proposal

The reform plan calls for more oversight, less risk-taking by financials.

3 Stocks That Are Tumbling This Year
Stock Screen

3 Stocks That Are Tumbling This Year

Shares are mostly off to a fine start in 2010. But not these.

Indexes and ETFs Gain a Bit on Fed Call
Daily ETF Wrap-Up

Indexes and ETFs Gain a Bit on Fed Call

Statement says rates to remain low, lifting stocks at session's end.

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Spending

5 New Rules for a Healthy Credit Score
Card Sharp

5 New Rules for a Healthy Credit Score

As card firms adapt to the CARD Act, here's how to manage your score.

10 Things College-Prep Advisors Won't Tell You
10 Things

10 Things College-Prep Advisors Won't Tell You

Consider these pitfalls before signing up Junior for SAT prep.

Tax Tips: Borrowing From Uncle Sam
Tax Tips

Tax Tips: Borrowing From Uncle Sam

Don't have the cash on hand to pay your tax bill? You could borrow from the IRS.

Life Plan: Preserve Your Wealth
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Life Plan: Preserve Your Wealth

Our three-point plan to keep your legacy intact and limit taxes.

Is Now the Time to Buy a 3DTV?
Deal of the Day

Is Now the Time to Buy a 3DTV?

The first sets are crazy expensive and there's not much to watch yet.

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Video

As Rally Stalls, a Contrarian Sees the Light
Stocks

As Rally Stalls, a Contrarian Sees the LightVideo

Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders explains why she remains optimistic.

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