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Blogs	Description	Date Updated
The Push To Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy	Gwendolyn DeBard Strong was born on October 4, 2007 and was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1) in April 2008. SMA1 is a terminal genetic disease that results in loss of nerves in the spinal cord and weakness of the muscles connected with those nerves. Her parents are asking that you consider signing a petition asking Congress to fund research into a cure for the disease. The NIH has said that a cure is possibly only a few years away. The petition is here. Please read and sign ...	September 06, 2008
Supermodels Outperform the Dow	Three top celebrities, Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, and Angelina Jolie, all of which had celebrity stock indexes created by Fred Fuld at Stockerblog.com and implemented a Stockpickr.com, have had their indexes updated and compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The one thing that these three women have in common, other than the fact that they are wealthy, successful celebrities [two supermodels and one movie star who was also a model], is that all three of their indexes have outperformed ...	August 18, 2008
Belgium’s ETFs May Fluctuate Amid Identity Crisis	As Belgium struggles with an identity crisis among its French and Dutch-speaking citizens, certain exchange traded funds (ETFs) may feel the repercussions of this turmoil. Belgium is a country made up of two rather distinct regions: Dutch-speaking Flanders in the North and French-speaking Wallonia in the South. However, the capital city of Brussels is essentially an island of French-speaking Belgians in a sea of Dutch-speakers. Despite the stalemate that exists between French and Dutch-speaking...	July 31, 2008
Four fund companies may have lost $4 billion in Freddie Mac (FRE) and Fannie Mae (FNM)	Filed under: Major movement, Federal Natl Mtge (FNM)Someone lost a lost of money as the prices of Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) and Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) hit multiyear lows on news that several analysts believed the federal government would have to take the two companies over. In all likelihood, the move would wipe out common shareholder. Famous stock-picker Bill Miller of Legg Mason (NYSE: LM) may have been one of the casualties. According to work done by Reuters, Legg Mason, Capital Group, Allianc...	July 12, 2008
Heidi Klum Stock Index	Klum is ranked the second richest supermodel in terms of earnings, according to Forbes Magazine. The Heidi Klum Stock Index consists of stocks of companies that Heidi Klum has acted as the spokesperson for. Components of the Heidi Klum Stock Index:Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), owner of Victoria's Secret where she reportedly received a $3.8 million per year contract. McDonald's (MCD) Volkswagen A G (VLKAY.PK) Target Corp. (TGT) TV commercial can be seenon YouTubeProcter Gamble Co. (PG) owner of the ...	July 05, 2008
Wall Street Rumors - June 30, 2008	Daily rumors covering the global markets. Subscribe to the update feed here. France Telecom Ends Deal Talks With TeliaSonera PARIS — France Telecom SA (EPA:FTE) Monday said it has abandoned its approach to acquire TeliaSonera AB (STO:TLSN() after failing to reach an agreement on financial terms with the Nordic operator’s board. Stock Futures Swoon As Oil Prices Soar U.S. stock markets look set Monday to extend last week’s declines, as surging commodity prices and inflation c...	June 30, 2008
InBev & Anheuser-Busch: Set Your Weapons to ‘Coup’	Anyone who thinks InBev’s unsolicited $46.35 billion offer for Anheuser-Busch was headed down the same aimless, misguided way of Microsoft’s disorganized $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo has to be disillusioned: while Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer may not keep his emotions very much in check, InBev’s Carlos Brito is more the diplomatic, silent assassin of deal making. Consider InBev’s statement today, which is filled with “Godfather”-worthy hints to A-B’s ...	June 26, 2008
Wall Street Rumors - May 28, 2008	Daily rumors covering the global markets. Subscribe to the update feed here. Fear, Rumors Touched Off; Fatal Run on Bear Stearns The 40 top Bear Stearns Cos. executives listening to Alan Schwartz over lunch had spent the morning of March 13 watching the firm’s stock plunge. Rumor on Wall Street had it Bear Stearns was strapped for cash. Oil Falls to Lowest in a Week on Concern Prices Hurting Demand Crude oil fell to a one-week low on concern record fuel prices will cut consumption at the ...	May 28, 2008
Wall Street Rumors, May 15, 2008	Daily rumors covering the global markets. Subscribe to the daily update feed here. CBS Agrees to Buy CNET CBS Corp. (NYSE:CBS), agreed to acquire online news provider CNET Networks Inc., (NASDAQ:CNET), for about $1.8 billion, just as CNET’s battle with dissident shareholders was heating up. IAC to Buy Lexico to Boost Its Ask.com As part of its efforts to bolster its Ask.com search engine, IAC/InterActiveCorp, (NASDAQ:IACI), plans to buy Lexico Publishing Group LLC, the owner of Dictio...	May 15, 2008
Wall Street Rumors - May 12, 2008	Daily Rumors Covering the Global Markets. Subscribe to the Daily Rumors Update Here. AIG Leasing Unit Mulls Split-Up American International Group Inc.’s (NYSE:AIG) troubles are prompting one of the insurer’s most-profitable units — an airplane-leasing giant run by one of AIG’s largest shareholders — to consider seeking a split from the company, according to people familiar with the matter. European Stocks, U.S. Futures Advance; Most Asian Shares Rise Stocks in Europ...	May 12, 2008

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