Another lost decade for investors? Since 1999, the S&P 500 has been a loser, and the next 10 years could be just as grim. But with new strategies, you can position yourself well for the decade to come.

3-step strategy for a twitchy market Many investors are deeply suspicious of the 60% run-up in stocks this year and are itching to sell. But then what? Here's how to take some gains now while setting up a profitable 2010.

Let China put money in your pocket When China relaxes the peg that ties its currency to the US dollar, a lot of pent-up appreciation will be unleashed. If you're an investor, it'd be wise to make a move soon.

Has Apple blown its big chance? While competitors have been losing market share, the company has failed to capitalize on an opportunity to achieve utter dominance -- leaving the door open for its rivals.

Checking the Health of the Housing Recovery Waiting for the pain in residential real estate to end? BusinessWeek asked experts what to watch now

Holiday Sales: A Touch Merrier in '09 Spending should beat last year's figures, says Action Economics, but 2009 should still be one of the worst holiday seasons of the past several decades

Wall Street: Are Apologies Necessary? What would J.P. Morgan have said about regret expressed by Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein? History tells us the apology was a savvy investment

Stocks Fall after GDP Revision The economy's Q3 growth rate was revised lower to 2.8% from 3.5%. Traders Tuesday also weighed data on home prices and consumer confidence

Stock Picks: Hewlett-Packard, Analog Devices Plus Wall Street analyst opinions on Kinder Morgan Energy Partners and Brocade Communications

Hotels and Lodging With some early signs of economic recovery, we believe that hotel occupancy will improve in the fourth quarter of 2009 and in 2010.

Steel Industry The largest drivers of steel consumption have historically been the automotive and construction markets, which make up more than 50% of total steel consumption.

Big Pharma & Biotech The next five years are expected to reflect a significant imbalance between new product introductions and patent losses.

Alternative Energy Earlier this year, quite a few alternative energy companies were in the trough. These companies have recovered from their lows.

Aerospace & Defense Smaller niche companies may accelerate hiring as the United States garners resources to protect ground troops and strategic computer networks.