Investing: Playing the Brazil Boom

New wealth from commodities is fueling growth and expanding the consumer economy. And that presents great opportunities for investors

Oil & Gas Transport Stocks: Out of Fuel?

S&P has a neutral outlook for oil-tanker outfits, but remains positive on gas pipeline companies. Among its top picks: El Paso and Williams

Lehman: Independent for How Long?

The diversified investment bank does not have the requisite strength or size for the current environment. But suitors are holding back—for now

Marcial: The Once and Future Citi

The beleaguered banking giant's stock has plenty of detractors on Wall Street—but the naysayers may be missing a golden opportunity

S&P Picks and Pans: Apple, AT&T, MasterCard, Darden, Texas Instruments, Ford

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Tuesday

Stocks End Mostly Lower Despite Lower OIl Prices

Investors weighed news of a widening U.S. trade deficit and prospects for interest rate hikes by the Fed

Oil Prices: Likely to Stay High

The International Energy Agency's monthly Oil Market Report predicts no relief, as OPEC nations cannot or will not keep up with demand

Analyst Actions: Lehman, ArvinMeritor, Skechers

Movers: CompuCredit, Lehman, Pinnacle Airlines, Texas Instruments

Tuesday's stocks in the news

Inflation Fears Sink Chinese Shares

The CSI Index plunged 8.1% after Beijing raised reserve requirements for Chinese banks in an effort to cool the economy