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    On the Rise

    By Jacqueline Doherty

    A lost generation? No way! The Millennials are finally poised to start spending, which is good news for the economy and stocks.

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    With Hanesbrands, You're Covered

    Shares of the famed underwear maker could get firm support from new products and lower costs; look for a 20% jump. Plus, the charms of Gap and Molson Coors.

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    Up and Down Wall Street

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    Once again, the economy appears to be slowing in the spring, despite predictions to the contrary.

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    Will Boeing's Battery Fix Fly?

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    Boeing has FAA clearance to restart its Dreamliner rollout. Some experts aren't convinced the giant plane maker has cut the risks on its lithium batteries far enough.

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    The Trader

    Stocks Climb Over 1.5%, Despite Wan GDP Data

    By VITO J. RACANELLI

    Friday's stumble didn't offset the broad rally earlier in week. Why Penney bonds look less risky than the retailer's shares. Why Cisco looks like a better bet than J&J.; And, a containerboard price hike could help boost shares of International Paper another 29%.

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    Uncle Sam's Property Bazaar

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    Need 2.7 million feet of underground storage space? A NASA hangar? Or maybe an island used for animal-disease research? Then, has Washington got a deal for you!

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    The Striking Price

    40 Years Later, the CBOE Is Thriving

    By LAWRENCE MCMILLAN

    Forty years later, the options exchange has become a global force in risk management.

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    A Tech Seer's View of the Future

    By TIERNAN RAY

    An interview with Paul Wick, portfolio manager, Columbia Seligman Communications & Information fund.

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    ETF Focus

    What Happens When Boring Stocks Get Hot

    By BRENDAN CONWAY

    Low-volatility stocks are suddenly seeing a surge of investor interest this year. But when low-volatility stocks start experiencing volatility, the results may surprise investors.

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    Cleaning Up on Fracking's Dirty Water

    By LESLIE P. NORTON

    With two recent acquisitions, Ecolab has become a top provider of water-treatment services used in energy extraction. Why the stock could still gush 20% or more higher.

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    Teachers Turn Out to Be Tough Markers

    By BEVERLY GOODMAN

    The AFT targets hedge-fund managers that oppose public pension plans.

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    Underwater

    By BILL ALPERT

    As Brazil clamps down on tariff increases for utilities, water outfit Sabesp faces the prospect of having too little capital to meet its goals…and investors' expectations.

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    Postcrisis Manager

    By ERIN E. ARVEDLUND

    400 Capital founder Chris Hentemann sees a whole new set of opportunities as the mortgage crisis winds down. The lowdown on a new security alternative to Fannies and Freddies.

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    Sizing Up Small Caps

    Ready to Rebound

    By DAVID ENGLANDER

    Layne Christensen, which specializes in water infrastructure and mining equipment, could see its earnings rise and its shares rally after a nasty selloff.

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    Beyond the Glitter

    By ALEXANDER EULE

    Mike Brown of Dynasty Financial Partners was dead-on in predicting trouble for gold. What he recommends now, and how he's hedging his holdings.

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