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RICH AMERICA, POOR AMERICA The split nature of today's economy has been great for stock like Coach, tough for ones like Wal-Mart. Why that won't change much, even as the Democrats gain clout in Washington. he New IBM

Big Blue's shareholders have been blue for the past few years. But the tech giant has a new strategy, focused on software. Best of all, it's working.

Randall Forsyth The buck may be real loser in Iraq ...

Review&Preview A vote keeps ASMI intact. Going more nuclear ...

Storming Ahead, After run-up, a few insurers look good ...and Direct TV

Smooth Style Polo stock will stay in fashion ...

Follow the Leaders Copying smart stockpickers is one way to build a best-ideas portfolio, and it saves on management fees. A look at Oracle, Sears, AutoZone,Wendy's and other top holding of five closely watched hedge funds ...

Coming Spinoff Duke Energy's powerful idea ...

The New Big Blue Cover Story: IBM investors may soon be smiling like CEO Palmisano, as Wall Street comes to realize that Big Blue's reinvention as a software giant gives it a steadier, more profitable business with plenty of potential for further improvement ...

Spreading Joy The four rules of good giving ...

Technology Trader Microsoft stock could be ready for takeoff, now that new version of Vista and office have launched ...

13 Great Gadgets Our pick for sleek and sophisticated gadget gifts include Sony TAV-L1 all-in-one home theater, a digital SLR camera, Logitech's Harmony 1000 universal remote ...

Friday

The New Cisco - ISSUE 1ST-WEEK DECEMBER 2006


The New Cisco

As technologies like Internet video take off, Cisco Systems, the king of computer networking, will be among the biggest winners. Why its shares could rally another 15%.


The New Cisco
As technologies like Internet video take off, Cisco Systems, the king of computer networking, will be among the biggest winners. Why its shares could rally another 15% ....

Energy Coup
Icahn delivers for shareholders ....

Alan Abelson What's powering the big rally?

Review -Tom Sullivan China's rising auto profile....

New SpinoffWestern Union's steller long-term growth prospects will become more apparent once the shadow US immigration-policy debate passes.Western Union:wired for success ....



Online GamingOnly the House Wins. Naught player cashed out in time ....



Oil OutfitsA gusher of takeover plays ....



In SeasonTechs to buy for a fall upturn. Why iShares Goldman Sachs Technology Fund could beat the market into year-end. Is this a private-equilaty buble? Quote.com's reincarnation. Plus Our Gadget of the Week: Logitech MX Revolution mouse ....



Electronic InvestorHealth-savings accounts ....



Economic BeatGene Epstein.The real labor picture ....




Economic Beat
  • It's in the Footnotes


    • Electronic Investor
  • Here's to Your Health


    • Follow Up
  • Icahn's Energy Coup


    • Head Line News
  • Target: Energy Takeovers

  • Last Woman Standing

  • Western Union Calling

  • Cisco's Bundle of Joy


    • Review & Preview
  • China's Spies Size Up The World's New Cars


    • Technology Trader
  • Playing Tech's Rise in the Fall


    • Up & Down Wall Street
  • Ho Hum, Another Scandal
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    Complete Archive Desember 2006

    The New Cisco As technologies like Internet video take off, Cisco Systems, the king of computer networking, will be among the biggest winners. Why its shares could rally another 15%.

    Survivor! GOP Will Hang On Despite a profusion of predictions to the contrary, the Republicans will keep control of Congress through just barely. So says our highly reliable seat by seat analysis of local political funding.

    The New IBM Big Blue's shareholders have been blue for the past few years. But the tech giant has a new strategy, focused on software. Best of all, it's working.