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Best Dividend Play: AT&T, Windstream, or Telecom New Zealand?
Which is the best?

Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill
[AP] - Unlike the blast that led to the massive BP spill, the latest oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico killed no one and sent no crude gushing into the water.

The Urge to Merge: The Gloomy Side of the Recent Takeover Mania
Companies are spending billions to merge ... but still aren't hiring.

Dividends Aren't Enough: Homebuilders
This simple secret can reveal a company's true generosity.

7 Reasons to Worry About Next Week
Watch your step on the way down next week.

Dividends Aren't Enough: Raw Materials
This simple secret can reveal a company's true generosity.

YouTube Loses German Court Ruling On Copyrighted Videos
A German court in Hamburg today ruled that Google’s (GOOG) YouTube unit can be held liable for damages when it hosts copyright-protected material without permission, Bloomberg reports. The case relates to three recordings by singer Sarah Brightman. A YouTube spokesman in Germany said the company plans to appeal. In another case, the [...]

ArcSight: Now What?
ArcSight (ARST) yesterday reported stellar results for the July quarter - but simply refused to talk about speculation that it has been shopping for a buyer. Which leaves the Street with a conundrum: How do you value the stock here? The Street is generally supportive of the stock, but analysts have [...]

How Long Will SeaDrill Limited's Dividend Last?
Evaluating the sustainability of dividend payments.

Great Call on Dendreon! What's Next?
More great picks from a savvy Foolish investor.

Google Reportedly In Talks To Launch Music Service By Xmas
Google (GOOG) is in talks with the music labels to launch a download store and digital song locker to allow consumers to play their song collections from anyplace with an Internet connection, Reuters reports, citing “people familiar with the matter.” The piece says Google exec Andy Rubin has been leading [...]

4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Umpqua
Market-trouncing returns could be written in this 4-Star.

Does CVS Caremark Pass Buffett's Test?
Discover one of the Oracle of Omaha's favorite ways to size up a stock.

Finisar Up Sharply After Hours; Posts Beat-And-Raise FY Q1
Finisar (FNSR) shares are trading higher after hours on stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter ended August 1. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $207.9 million and a non-GAAP profit of 31 cents a share, above the Street at $201 million and 23 cents. For FY Q2, the optical [...]