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Another brutal day on Wall Street 6:18pm: Stocks extend the '08 selloff after Fed chair says economy needs help pronto. Merrill's loss, weak housing and drop in Philly Fed don't help. more • Guide to CNNMoney's portfolio tool
Merrill swings to a record $10B loss 2:08pm: Nation's largest brokerage gets battered by $14.6 billion in writedowns, and hires former Goldman risk officer. more • BlackRock's quarterly profit soars 90% Oil falls on gloomy forecast 3:30pm: Crude prices fall as fear of recession and report on the largest drop in new-home construction in 27 years hit investors. more	More Market News • Asian markets rally \| European shares surge • Treasurys rally on recession fears • Gold drops on strong dollar • Fed auctions $30B at lower interest • Treasurys fall on stock market rebound

Investing Strategy

Gold: A shiny investment

This glittery commodity may be a good way to diversify your portfolio. Find out the best way to invest. more

Oil stocks: Best picks for 2008

It's not too late to get in on the oil boom. A sector by sector look at the companies the pros like. more

Market upside without the risk

Beware of annuities promising high returns at low risk. Most clients would do better investing on their own. more

Commentary

Earnings: The good and the bad

If you strip out results from big banks, earnings will actually increase in the fourth quarter. But watch out for recession. more

Countrywide: Why it makes sense

Whether Wall Street likes it or not, Bank of America's Ken Lewis is getting a good deal, according to Fortune's number-crunching. more

Don't worry, your dividend is safe

A number of banks are slashing their dividends, but plenty of techs, drug companies and industrials are likely to raise their payouts. more

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