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U.S. stocks pare loss, ending flat ahead of FOMC

U.S. stocks pare losses to close unchanged as investors wait for events later in the week, including the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting. See full story.

Gold settles at highest since mid-June

Gold futures close higher, after trading in a tight price range as investors await potential action from policy makers, while platinum prices score a third straight session gain. See full story.

Canada's housing market frothy, but not a bubble

Canada's housing market is frothing -- driven by debt-ridden borrowers -- but a dangerous U.S.-style housing crisis isn't in the cards with tighter mortgage standards having their intended cooling effect, experts say. See full story.

Did you miss out on lowest mortgage rates?

Mortgage rates have moved upward for the past few weeks, but rate watchers aren't so sure the trend is here to stay. See full story.

How ticker symbols predict stock-market success

Stocks that have "nice" names tend to outperform those with "ugly" names, research shows, suggesting that investment decisions are sometimes the product of forces beyond our knowing. See full story.

All eyes have been diverted recently by the drama being played out by the Dow. Yet Mark Hulbert advises to also take a look at the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which is more than 5% off its early May highs. See full story.

Tax and retirement experts say you might not want to roll your 401(k) into an IRA when you lose your job or leave your employer. See full story.