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Can Gold Regain Its Luster?

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:49:44 GMT

Gold prices slid sharply in May. Gold market expert George Gero tells us whether the precious metal can regain its shine in coming months and estate jeweler Tobina Kahn tells us whether consumers have lost their appetite for gold. Photo: AP.

Big Companies Make Europe Contingency Plans

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:31:18 GMT

From Diageo to Heineken to Procter & Gamble, companies in Europe and beyond are making contingency plans for a potential Greek exit from the euro. Vanessa Fuhrmans has details on The News Hub. Photo: AFP/Getty Images.

Dow Posts Biggest Monthly Loss in Two Years

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:26:21 GMT

The Dow industrials erased earlier losses amid downbeat readings on the labor market and Chicago-area business activity and a report on plans for a rescue plan for Spain. Chris Dieterich has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

Chase After Big Dividends? Think Again

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:16:52 GMT

It's easy to base investing on companies with high dividends, but SmartMoney's Jack Hough examines the payoff of pursuing companies with low dividends that could pay off in the future.

Corporate Powerhouses Preparing For European Abyss

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:05:40 GMT

WSJ's John Bussey take a seat on Mean Street to point out how risk analysis is aiding companies as they prepare for the worst in Europe.

Think Facebook's IPO Was a Total Bust? Think Again

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:44:33 GMT

MarketWatch columnist David Weidner stops by Mean Street to point out that -- surprise! -- Facebook's IPO wasn't as big a bomb as we thought.

When Gold Prices Are Too High for Sentimentality

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:30:48 GMT

The spikes in gold prices led many people to sell their jewelry. "The Unfair Trade" author Michael Casey joins Markets Hub with a look at how gold's prices impacted Jeweler's Row in New York. Photo: Bloomberg.

Why Summer is Looking Good for Gas Prices

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:16:47 GMT

As the summer driving season kicks in, lots of crude-oil inventory means an easier season for consumers. Spencer Jakab reports on Markets Hub. Photo: Getty Images.

What Lessons Did May Teach Investors?

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:08:57 GMT

For the third year in row, May has been a bête noire for U.S. stock-market bulls. Jonathan Cheng reports on Markets Hub. Photo: AP.

Jobs Reports, GDP Signal Sluggish Growth

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:05:03 GMT

U.S. GDP growth slowed more than initially thought in the first quarter. Separately, readings on ADP private payrolls and jobless claims signaled continued sluggish growth. Kathleen Madigan reports on Markets Hub. Photo: Reuters.