Why the Stock Market Looks Bullish for Fall (Time.com)
Time.com - The summer stock-market rally is a break with traditional seasonal patterns, and that bodes well as we head into the scariest season of all
SEC warns on broker-dealer pay incentives (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. regulators warned broker-dealer firms about creating incentives that may lead their brokers to engage in questionable conduct such as recommending unsuitable investment products, the Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday.
Oil drops nearly 4 percent on China economy fears (Reuters)
Reuters - Oil prices fell nearly 4 percent to below $70 a barrel on Monday as fear of a curb in Chinese bank lending dented optimism about the pace of economic recovery and a potential rebound in global energy demand.
SanDisk Rolls Out Improved Sansa Clip MP3 Player
SanDisk has upgraded its popular Sansa Clip MP3 player to make it ready to roll with Windows 7 when Microsoft introduces its new operating system in October.
Like its predecessor, the Sansa Clip+ sports a one-inch OLED screen that displays a simple user interface for choosing playlists or songs sorted by title, artist, album and genre. The new device also features an equalizer mode for fine-tuning the listening experience, a built-in microphone for recording audio notes, and an FM tuner with 40 radio station presets.
"We made a great product -- the Sansa Clip -- even better," said SanDisk Vice President Eric Bone. "It's the perfect player for travelers, busy moms, fitness buffs, or anyone looking to enjoy music without the hassle of loading songs from their computer or updating playlists."
With the Sansa Clip+, users will be able to play microSD cards loaded with their favorite music tracks, with up to 4,000 songs fitting on a single 16GB card. However, SanDisk also is targeting music fans with preprogrammed slotRadio and slotMusic cards that will offer users plug-and-play compilations of Billboard hits as well as music albums released in the microSD format.
With preloaded cards, there's no password to remember or need to wait for music to download, SanDisk said. Even better, an entire music album comfortably fits on a 1GB slotMusic card, with plenty of room left to spare.
"Our latest music survey shows that 30 percent of online adults regularly use an MP3 player, yet only 23 percent say they maintain a digital music collection on their PC," noted Forrester Research analyst David Card.
On the other hand, slotRadio and slotMusic cards also can be used in PCs, mobile phones and car stereos featuring built-in microSD card readers. "SanDisk thinks slotMusic will play with tech-averse grownups while appealing to...
Copper, oil sell off after drop in Chinese stocks (AP)
AP - Growing concerns about a potential falloff in Chinese demand for basic materials sent prices for copper, oil and soybeans tumbling Monday.
