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The case for buying oil stocks
7:26am · By Brian O'Keefe
Investor Daily: Even with gas prices in free fall and the global economy sputtering, now may be the time to bulk up on oil shares (if you dare). more
6:01pm · By Suzanne Kapner
New CEO Mike Duke has a chance to clean the political slate at the Republican-leaning retailer. more
12:08pm 
Fortune's Andy Serwer says that the financial collapse has had an impact on jobs and lives far from Wall Street. morevideo
9:27am · By Anne Fisher
It's not easy if you're a candidate being grilled by a big panel, but you can make it work for you. Plus, using LinkedIn to boost your job search. more
7:13am · By Jon Birger
Ann Pickard, Shell's chief in Nigeria, knows the true meaning of oil crisis. more
Leadership
Author Malcolm Gladwell says that your ancestors' way of life can have an effect on how you excel. morevideo
  • economy 
    The recession in your state
    As the outlook worsens for local economies, we check in on your home state. more
  • retail 
    Bargain hunting
    Has the American consumer become roadkill? Even niche retailers like Cabela's, a hugely successful chain of hunting and outdoor-sports superstores, feel the pain. more
  • workplace 
    Your coworker's dark secret
    Domestic violence is a taboo topic in most of corporate America. But the workplace is often central to the struggle.  more
  • video 
    JFK's dream job
    Recently released tapes reveal that President Kennedy wanted to write for Fortune if his political career didn't work out. morevideo
  • technology 
    A house that thinks
    The high-tech networks that Reliant Energy is installing in the homes of its 1.8 million customers will help them save electricity. more
  • consumer banking 
    Need a loan? 5 alternatives to banks
    Online lending sites that facilitate loans between friends and family offer an option to those in need of fast cash. more
  • Fortune 500 
    Citizen Nike
    A decade ago the shoe giant was slammed as a sweatshop operator. Today it's taking responsibility to heart. Will it work? more
Lost your job? You've been 'simplified'
By Yi-Wyn Yen
When it's time to announce layoffs, executives embrace euphemism to soften the blow - to their companies. more
When layoffs lead to nasty politics
By Anne Fisher
Tough economic times may bring out the sharp elbows in co-workers. Should you join the jockeying? more
By Jon Birger
Saskatchewan has 10,000 job openings. Bring your parka. more
This crisis could have a happy ending
Investor Daily: Yes, it sounds like pie-in-the-sky thinking right now. But there's reason to think good things are in store for investors. more
CompanyPrice% Change
Yrc Worldwide Inc 2.19 40.38%
Foot Locker Inc 5.39 -29.36%
Visteon Corp 0.36 28.57%
Sprint Nextel Corporation 1.75 27.74%
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IndexLast% Change
Dow Jones8,046.426.54%
Nasdaq1,384.355.18%
S&P 500800.036.32%
10yr104 22/32Yield: 3.19%
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CompanyPrice% Change
Sprint Nextel Corporation 1.75 27.72%
Unisys Corporation 0.48 26.32%
Sanmina Corp 0.32 19.85%
Lam Research Corporation 17.68 14.29%
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