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Wall Street looks to US consumers for direction (AP)

AP - With millions of stimulus checks going out to taxpayers, Wall Street wants to know where that money will be spent — and this week's data could help investors gauge the mind-set of the average consumer.

Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges (AP)

AP - Wall Street ended the week with a big decline as investors grappled with two of the biggest threats to the economy: fallout from turmoil in the credit market and surging energy prices. All three major indexes suffered losses for the week.

AIG's loss and record oil sour mood on Wall St (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks fell on Friday as the price of oil set another record and concerns about the financial sector flared up again after American International Group Inc reported a massive loss.

European equities sapped by runaway oil prices (AFP)

AFP - European stock markets fell sharply on Friday as record high crude prices above 125 dollars per barrel hurt oil-exposed airlines and heightened concerns about inflation and rising costs, dealers said.

Time Is Prime Driver With Mutual Funds (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Buying a mutual fund is a different game than buying a stock.

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Crude oil tops $126, casts a pall on stocks
Oil's gains will pressure markets next week. Stocks tumble, with the Dow off 121 points because of American International Group's huge loss. FedEx says higher fuel costs will chop second-quarter profit by 20%. Microsoft will appeal an EU fine.
Nabors and 9 other hot stocks
The world’s biggest contract driller for onshore oil and gas appears on an MSN Money list of stocks poised for gains. Here are StockScouter’s best investment ideas.
Economists: Blame market, not bubble
Growing demand is most responsible for surging food and energy prices, according to survey of economists, who also cited supply problems.
Job market slump is a guy thing
Men, concentrated in the weakest sectors, are losing jobs in this downturn, while women are making gains. But women lag in pay, and much of their gains are in low-wage positions.
There's risk in sitting out a rally
Vad Yazvinski is leading the race with 10% returns in his hedged portfolios that mix long and short positions. The Amateur looks like he needs a new nickname.