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U.S. stocks fall; Europe bond report dismissed

U.S. stocks edge lower as European officials debunk a reported plan to cap European bond yields. 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.

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.

Hewlett-Packard draws in the value crowd

Trading at seven-year lows and a very cheap valuation, H-P shares lure some of the biggest names in value investing. See full story.

Banks weigh on Europe with debt crisis in focus

Banks and oil firms drive European stock markets into negative territory on Monday, as Germany's Bundesbank reiterates its opposition to the European Central Bank buying sovereign bonds to dent high borrowing costs in indebted countries. 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.

Most financial advisers have their clients' best interests at heart, but there are a few bad apples. Here's how to protect yourself, and your retirement funds, from rogue brokers and bad advice. See full story.