Simon Constable

GM Makes Stocks Skid

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable and Alix Steel) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:56 GMT

Simon Constable and Alix Steel discuss how bad news from the automaker and falling payrolls helped sink stocks. Guests also include Frank Curzio, Robert Holmes and Joanna Ossinger.

The Real Story Wrap: August 1

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable and Alix Steel) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:52 GMT

Simon Constable and Alix Steel discuss how bad news from the automaker along with falling payrolls sent stocks into a ditch.

Jobless Figures Torpedo Stocks, or Not

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:55 GMT

Simon Constable interviews Simon Constable on what the rise in unemployment means for stocks in a special edition of the Big Board Breakdown.

These Men's Shoes Are a Step Above

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:02 GMT

You want nice shoes but don't want to spend ages figuring out what to get. Simon Constable tells you what you'll want to have on your feet.

You Think This GDP Data's Bad?

twocents@thestreet.com (Debra Borchardt and Simon Constable) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:32 GMT

Simon Constable and Debra Borchardt say this weak GDP report is really the highlight for the year.

Beer Expert Talks InBev, 'Extreme' Brews

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06 GMT

Noted author Ken Wells gives his take on the state of the industry, and chronicles the extensive research he did for his beer book.

The Housing Bill's Hidden Bomb

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable and Alix Steel) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:10 GMT

Simon Constable and Alix Steel detail the government's latest plan, which could eliminate much-needed buyers from the housing market, plus other inanity in Washington.

Teck Cominco to Buy Fording Assets

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:40 GMT

The transaction is estimated to be worth $13.9 billion.

Crude Oil, Gold Stung by Rising Dollar

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:46 GMT

Benchmark bullion futures were losing $11.10 at $926.70 an ounce in recent action on the Nymex. Near-dated crude contracts were losing $2.84 at $121.89 a barrel.

Don't Be Fooled -- Consumer Still Skittish

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable and Debra Borchardt ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:11 GMT

Debra Borchardt and Simon Constable break down the better-than-expected consumer confidence figures.

Cramer: How to Play Centex

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Simon Constable) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:59 GMT

Jim Cramer expects the housing market to turn in six months, so investors should watch Centex as a bellwether for the industry.

Cramer: Clean Up With Colgate

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Simon Constable) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:49 GMT

The soap and toothpaste manufacturer is best set within its peer group to benefit from falling materials prices, says Jim Cramer.

Crude Oil, Gold Futures Tick Higher

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:01 GMT

The muted gains in commodities came as the dollar fell slightly.

Cramer: Gold Played Out

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Simon Constable) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:59 GMT

Investors need to know that the precious-metals resource play may be over for a while, says Jim Cramer.

Cramer's 90 Seconds on Verizon

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Simon Constable) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:59 GMT

Jim Cramer's bullish on the stock and tells viewers what to look for when the firm reports its quarterly earnings.

Cramer: Amazon Hits the Gas

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Simon Constable) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:59 GMT

The stock is set to hit $100 as people choose to click rather than drive, says Jim Cramer.

Cramer: What Ford Is Really Saying

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Simon Constable) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:59 GMT

Jim Cramer explains why investors should avoid the stock for now, even if the company is safe.

Coming Week: Don't Get Fooled Again

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:31 GMT

More earnings are on the calendar, including the advance reading on GDP, which is likely to look better than it really is.

Ford Drops a Bomb

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:52 GMT

Simon Constable explains how more bad news out of Ford Motor and the housing sector helped slam stocks. Plus segments with Jim Cramer, Nick Yulico, Rob Holmes and Alix Steel.

The Real Story Wrap: July 24

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:42 GMT

U.S. stocks spent the entire day in a heavy downtrend ending the session with large losses as investors absorbed worse-than-expected data concerning the beaten housing market.

Gold Drops Again; Dollar Gains Vs Euro

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15 GMT

Benchmark bullion futures were shedding $23.30 at $925.20 an ounce in recent action on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Four Cool Time-Waster Gadgets for the Office

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:32 GMT

It's summer, and time to waste time at the office. These little gadgets can provide hours of entertainment.

When and Where to Find an Exorcist

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:32 GMT

Demonologist and author Dr. William Bradshaw tells Simon Constable the top symptoms of demon possession and explains what to do about if you suspect you're afflicted with this condition.

Rising Dollar Trips Up Gold Futures

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:22 GMT

Benchmark bullion futures shed $15.20 to close at $948.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Segway Not Best Way

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:59 GMT

Simon Constable investigates the pros and cons of traveling by Segway, but he still thinks horses and motorcycles are cooler.

5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street: July 18

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:13 GMT

Naked stupidity from the SEC; more foolishness with Fannie and Freddie; IndyMac: let the blame-storming begin; show me your assets; Korean judges gone wild.

Segway Not the Best Way

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:27 GMT

Simon Constable investigates the pros and cons of traveling by Segway, but he still thinks horses and bikes are cooler.

Fannie, Freddie Front and Center

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:18 GMT

Simon Constable dissects the government's helping hand to the mortgage industry. His guests are TSC staffers Nick Yulico, Gary Krakow and Joanna Ossinger.

The Real Story Wrap: July 14

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:53 GMT

A Federal Reserve and Treasury-sponsored rescue plan for pummeled mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac couldn't keep U.S. stocks out of the red Monday, and the major averages closed with moderate losses.

iPhone 3G: You Know You Want It

twocents@thestreet.com (Alix Steel and Simon Constable) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:59 GMT

TheStreet.com team hits a New York Apple store to see who's shelling out the cash for the iPhone.