Mutual Funds: Big Losers Can Be Big Tax Shelters

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January 30, 2009
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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY MUTUAL FUNDS Mutual Funds: Big Losers Can Be Big Tax Shelters Some strong funds have taken a beating--which makes them worthy tax-efficient plays for intrepid investors   MORE TOP STORIES MARKET SNAPSHOT Stocks Drop amid Economic, Earnings News Investors digested profit news from Exxon Mobil and Amazon.com, along with a drop in fourth-quarter GDP and other economic reports S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS • From S&P S&P Picks and Pans: Amazon.com, Exxon Mobil, P&G, Sunpower, Juniper Networks Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Friday INSIDE WALL STREET Smart Buys in Ammo and Retail Also featured: Raser Technologies INVESTING Stocks: Stuck in the Twilight Zone In a market where hopes for a government-led recovery are countered by fears of worsening earnings and economic data, what could finally free stocks to soar—or tumble further? INVESTING Hedge Fund Whiz Einhorn Jumps on the Gold Wagon Why a top hedge fund manager who sought not to repeat his grandfather's bad bets in gold has changed his view and bought into the metal THE WEEK AHEAD Vital Signs: Job Losses Expected to Worsen On deck: employment report, ISM indexes, construction spending, pending home sales, productivity, and personal income STOCK SCREENS • From S&P Top-Ranked Value Plays S&P's latest list finds eight names with below-market p-e ratios and above-average dividend yields—and strong buy recommendations INVESTING Bonds: In Search of Higher Yields With returns on Treasuries remaining low, investors are beginning to discover the fat yield spreads to be found in corporate junk bonds INVESTING Currencies: Playing a Rebound in the Pound Is it time to buy sterling? That depends on what you make of the dangers facing the struggling British economy INVESTING Renewable-Energy Stocks' Time to Shine Obama's focus on climate change should help lift the shares. Here are picks from managers of three socially responsible funds GENE MARCIAL'S STOCK PICKS Onyx, a Sweet Deal for Bayer? The German drugmaker already has teamed up with Onyx to sell the smaller company's drug to fight kidney cancer. Could it be the next pharma to make a move?   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 Hot Stock Pick - EVSO  Alternative Energy Growth Investment. Solar Power Your Portfolio with Evolution Solar. FREE Trial on How to Trade in Down Market  MarketWatch Offers Information, Analysis and Actionable Ideas to Help you Reach your Investment Goals. What's Your Credit Score?  A Good Credit Score is 700 & Above. Click here to see yours for $0. Interested in futures trading?  Research from ADM Investor Services is the best way to learn about these markets. Sign up now! Forex Trading Bonus Offer  Trade FX Now & Get Up To $15K Bonus When You Fund A Live Account Buy a link now!

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