Investing

· By Beth Kowitt
Investor Daily: CBS shares have taken a beating, but the media company's dividend keeps growing. more

· By Mitchell Zuckoff
Some commentators are finding a tempting comparison between the Madoff scandal and the Social Security system. Here's why it's wrong. more

· By Mina Kimes
Before investing in municipal bonds, remember why they're cheap in the first place. more
We're mired in the grizzliest bear market in decades. But the good news is that stocks have been marked down to holiday-sale levels. Here are ten stocks we think are poised for strong returns in 2009 and beyond. more
Our trademark stock portfolio, which weathered a tough year in the markets, provides a strategy that will help you drive out of today's uncertainty and into a sunnier future. more
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Communications Inc | 1.33 | 38.54% |
| Sears Hldgs Corp | 50.21 | 23.82% |
| Shaw Group Inc | 27.33 | 23.27% |
| Visteon Corp | 0.49 | 21.90% |
Jan 8 3:56pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 8,742.46 | -0.31% |
| Nasdaq | 1,617.01 | 1.12% |
| S&P 500 | 909.73 | 0.34% |
| 10yr | 111 12/32 | Yield: 2.44% |
Jan 08 5:15pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.22 | 26.59% |
| Cablevision Systems Corporation | 19.18 | 15.54% |
| Dish Network Corp | 13.51 | 12.40% |
| Qwest Communications Intl In | 4.00 | 11.73% |
Jan 8 3:58pm ET †

