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Software security stocks have taken a dive in the wake of the recent attacks on computer networks. Almost all stocks have been hurt by these developments. Companies such as Symantec Corp., Fortinet Inc., and Sourcefire Inc. have suffered losses. They are trading at all-time lows this fiscal year. All this goes to show that even though some investors associate turmoil and controversy with big investment opportunities, this is not always the case. Those selling these stocks short are now moving away from them, because they are starting to see them as overpriced. Security stock professionals warn that the sales potential of these stocks is somewhat limited.

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Years ago, women depended on their husbands to bring home the money, invest it, take care of it and save it. Times have changed, thank God, and women are controlling their own finances and investments with the money that they make. Women are choosing what to do with their money and how to protect their futures, their families and their careers.

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In reaction to the on-going European debt crisis, and weak economic data in the United States, gold continues to rise, nearing the $1600 per ounce mark. Forecasters believe that gold will exceed $2000 per ounce before the end of the year due to sluggish forecasts for the world wide economy.

Gold prices continued to rise sharply when Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke went before Congress and implied that the Reserve bank was considering further monetary easing (QE3) to help stop deflation.

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BT is one of the leading companies in UK that provides telephone, broadband internet and subscription television services. Lately the company announced that it will expand over 60 exchanges across the UK that will support fiber optic cable as part of its around 2.5 billion pounds program to provide access to quicker broadband services. With these exchanges, two-thirds of homes are expected to be connected in the UK. Even though most of the exchanges will be running by the end of this year, the remaining few are expected to go live by 2012.

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Trying to get ahead financially is a huge challenge for many people. The easy solution is to make more money. Of course, if it were that easy, you wouldn’t be reading this article right now. However, if you can learn to work with what you have, and make some changes to your financial habits, then you can get ahead. Here are five websites that can help you track your spending so you can take control of our finances.

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Dell Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer or Information Technology products and services based out of Round Rock Texas. I recent number of service plan deals on the corporate level have allowed the company to expand its earnings and gotten the attention of investors. The company has a market cap of 32.09 Billion with a recent new 52-week high price of $17.15 a share. Still not offering a dividend, the company once known for growth might be a growth company once-again.

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Forex leverage is one of the explanations why so many people are attracted to the Forex market. This is a unique financial instrument which is a characteristic feature of the currency market, allowing to get quite considerable profits (more considerable in comparison to potential profits obtained by the individual trader in other financial markets). However, not all people are aware of what leverage actually is.

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If you aren’t already doing your accounting online, you are missing out on some fantastic functionality and interfaces that could dramatically simplify your business accounting processes.

There are many online account tools to use, the most popular being Sage, Quickbooks and Xero. Sage and Quickbooks are proven tools for successful online accounting, and although Xero is a relative newcomer in the world of online accounting, it is already making waves with its increased functionality and intuitive interface.

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Planning for retirement, college education of a child or buying a bigger house requires proper management of funds. Many people feel that it is something they can manage themselves - just put the money in a bank and let it earn interest. However, to invest that same amount of money in such a way so that it earns the maximum profit in the minimum amount of time requires the help of a financial planner. Financial planners help one maintain discipline and work out strategies so the goals one wants to achieve are actually met.

The financial world is full of sharks who claim to be “experts”, but, in reality, their only incentives are the bonuses and commissions offered by various insurance and mutual fund selling entities. Finding a financial expert who truly knows what he is talking about and is impartial, with the sole interest of the client at heart is another matter entirely.

An investment broker is a company or an individual who is responsible for buying or selling investments such as stocks and bonds. Individuals who work in this field often have a degree in business or finance and are required to pass a series of test to obtain a license to sell financial securities. Therefore when it comes to investing, many people prefer to hire an investment broker to act to their behalf. Here are some steps you should take when choosing the right investment broker for you and your family.