The Future of Investing: A 2020 Vision

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August 15, 2008
Investing Intelligence Insights and analysis from BW and Standard & Poor's

NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY The Future of Investing: A 2020 Vision What will the world of stocks, bonds, and funds look like in the next decade? BusinessWeek asked experts for their predictions   MORE TOP STORIES MARKET SNAPSHOT Stocks Trade Mixed Traders weighed a better-than-expected report on industrial production, and a further decline in crude oil S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS • From S&P S&P Picks and Pans: JPMorgan, Nordstrom, Waste Management Analyst opinions on stocks making headlines in Friday's market THE WEEK AHEAD Vital Signs: Glimmers of Hope for Housing? On deck: homebuilders survey, housing starts, producer price index, Philly Fed survey, leading indicators index The Downside of Staying Focused Some focused funds count on the investing prowess of their managers but get overexposed to risk. Others seek more modest returns—and safety INVESTING Consumer Stocks' Remarkable Rally Shares of J.C. Penney, Macy's, and other retailers have rebounded in the wake of lower oil prices. But with consumers squeezed, is it just a blip? INDUSTRY IN FOCUS • From S&P Health Insurers Hedge Their Bets Managed-care providers UnitedHealth and Aetna, eyeing the specter of health-care reform, are diversifying into new markets and product lines INVESTING The Dollar's Comeback: What Investors Should Know The greenback's sudden strength against key currencies may reflect expectations of overseas economic weakness, not confidence in U.S. growth SAM STOVALL'S SECTOR WATCH • From S&P Health-Care Equipment Stocks: In the Pink S&P recently boosted its outlook on the group to positive. Among its top picks: Becton Dickinson and Varian Medical GENE MARCIAL'S STOCK PICKS Tractor Supply Could Be a Barn Burner As sales at the farm-and-ranch retailer gallop ahead, the stock is bucking expectations   INVESTING TOOLS MUTUAL FUND SCOREBOARD How's Your Fund Doing? Our Interactive Scoreboard has complete results for some 2,500 equity funds, hundreds with BW's exclusive risk-adjusted ratings This newsletter is a FREE service provided by BusinessWeek.com. To sign up for other newsletters, cancel delivery, change delivery options or change your e-mail address, please go to our Newsletter Preferences page. If you need other assistance, please contact Customer Service or contact: Wanda Cooper BusinessWeek Customer Rights Communications Data Services 1995 G Avenue Red Oak, IA 51566 Phone: 1-800-635-1200 View our corporate privacy policy here. To learn more about how BusinessWeek.com applies this policy, you can contact our Marketing Department. Copyright 2008, by The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Notice  BW MALL   SPONSORED LINKS Mobile banking is coming. Be ready.  Explore this untapped channel. Read the white paper on mobile banking. Earn From 3.04% to 3.35%  with AAA rated, GE Capital Corp. Not an offer of securities for sale What can you do about the Falling US Dollar?  Trade It! Learn Forex Trading with a Free Practice Account from GFT. Car Insurance  Are You Paying Too Much For Auto Insurance. Compare Top Auto Insurance Companies and Start Saving. Stock PRO Trading System  Learn How I Make $23K Per Month With Stocks! Get Your Free Kit Today. Buy a link now!

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