5 strong stocks to love, debt collector complaints rise & best-selling cars in U.S. - Today in Money 5/19

Posted May 19th 2008 8:40AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Microsoft (MSFT), Yahoo! (YHOO), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Money and Finance Today, Lowe's Cos (LOW), Genentech Inc (DNA)

In the News:

· Microsoft Proposes Alternative Deal to Yahoo

· Lowe's Earnings Drop 18%, Offers Weak Forecast

· Gas Up 17 Cents Over Past 2 Weeks; Getting Closer to $4

· Forecasters See Weak Economy, But Housing Slump May Ease By End of Year

· Online Search Ads Faring Better Than Pricey Display Ads

· AOL Seeks Growth in Shift From Mass Site to Niches

5 Strong Stocks to Love
In these uncertain economic times, only the strong survive. These five companies generate a lot of cash and use it wisely, making them good bets in a rocky market. They include Hewlett-Packard, National Oilwell Varco, Big Lots, Accenture and Genentech.
5 Strong Stocks We Love - CNNMoney.com

More People Complain About Debt Collectors
With more people falling behind on their consumer loan payments, regulators and consumer advocates say they're seeing a surge in aggressive -- and sometimes questionable -- debt-collection tactics.
More people complain about debt collectors - USATODAY.com

Need a Better Mortgage? Call Uncle Sam
The Bush administration says it has the answer to the housing crisis: a program offering cheaper loans. And it has helped a lot of people. Critics say it's not enough.
Need a better mortgage? Call Uncle Sam - CNNmoney

Credit Doctors Often Just a Short-Term Fix for Credit Scores
As lending requirements tighten, hiring a credit repair expert, or credit doctor, to help improve your score in a matter of weeks or months sounds enticing. But consumer advocates warn that the industry is rife with shady practices and high fees ranging from several hundred to thousands of dollars.
Credit Doctors Often Just a Short-Term Fix for Scores - SmartMoney.com

Furniture Fire Sales
Looking to buy furniture? You are in luck because this is one of the best times in recent memory to get a deal. Furniture retailers are slashing prices, but you need to act fast. Here's how to save.
Furniture Retailers Slash Prices, but It Won't Last -SmartMoney.com

Best-Selling Cars & Trucks in U.S. - New King Coming?
Believe it or not, the Ford F-150 is still the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. But not for long. It is looking like the Toyota Camry will soon be the new king with Honda Accord and Honda Civic right behind.
Toyota Camry: Can It Beat the Ford F-150? - BusinessWeek Photo Gallery: Top 10 Selling Autos in U.S.

America's Most Expensive Shopping Streets
Some of the poshest shopping streets saw double-digit gains in commercial rents between 2008 and 2007 while others were flat. The priciest is still Fifth Avenue in NY followed by Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Others on list include San Francisco's Union Square, Honolulu's Kalakaua Avenue, Chicago's Michigan Ave, Boston's Newbury St., Washington DC's M St. and Miami's Lincoln Rd.
Poshest Shopping Street's in America

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