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Investment strategies for a new decade? Here are five.

If you're wondering how financial planner Charles Failla sees the next decade of investing and beyond, consider this: Both his 3-year-old son and 18-month-old daughter are studying Mandarin. "That gives you some idea about my conviction on emerging markets," says Mr. Failla, principal at Sovereign Financial Group in New York. While the "jury is still out on the US – which has a lot of problems to fix – I am very optimistic about China and India over the next 20 years." There's plenty of advice about what investors should do for 2011. But where do financial pros suggest you put your money through 2020? Here are five themes for the new decade:
Top 10 investment trends to watch in 2011

The bull market is entering its third year, historically a time when investors grow wary. They’ll have good reason for caution in 2011, given the potential for higher interest rates, federal budget struggles, a surge in commodity prices, and the challenges corporations may find in churning out higher and higher profits. These stresses won’t necessarily end the party on Wall Street, just change it. Here are 10 investment trends to watch for in 2011:

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Dow Jones hits highest mark since 2007

The fastest growth in US manufacturing in 10 months gave stocks a lift Tuesday and pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest close in more than four years.
Apple stock losses drag down the Nasdaq

Apple stock has propelled the Nasdaq composite index forward for most of the year. But in the past few days, Apple stock has done just the opposite.
Stocks fall, but Nasdaq sees 3000

The Nasdaq index briefly touched 3000 Wednesday for the first time in over a decade, but the stock market fell for the day. The Dow lost 53 points to close at 12952
Stocks fall as Greek debt talks drag

The Dow fell 17 points to close at 12845 as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh cost-cutting package required for the country to get more bailout loans.
Stocks drift higher on yet another slow trading day

The Dow crept up 33 points to close at 12393 as traders waited for quarterly financial results from Alcoa Corp. that might offer clues about the economic recovery.
Stock market's Happy New Year: Dow up 179

The Dow rose 179 points to close at 12397 on the first day of trading in 2012.
Dow surges 337 on Europe, housing report

The Dow jumped 337 points to close at 12103 as good news from Europe combined with a surprisingly strong report on US housing sent stocks soaring through their best day of the month
Stocks end lower after Wednesday's huge gains

The Dow fell 25 points to close at 12020 after soaring nearly 500 points on Wednesday.
Debt 'super committee': the Grinch that stole the Christmas stock rally

The apparent inability of the 'super committee' to reach a deal, along with European economic woes, is causing angst on Wall Street. The Dow is down 300 points.
Stock market's message: Maybe things aren’t so bad after all?

Stock market powered forward Thursday with the Dow rising nearly 340 points. By one measure, October could be the Dow's best month ever. Behind the stock market optimism is there a sign of economic hope?
A long, steep drop for Americans' standard of living

Not since at least 1960 has the US standard of living fallen so fast for so long. The average American has $1,315 less in annual disposable income now than at the onset of the Great Recession.
Wall Street calm ahead of Federal Reserve 'twist' to tweak economy

Indications that Greece might not default on its debt, as well as reports that the Federal Reserve has a new plan to stimulate the economy, prompted a solid day on Wall Street.
Stocks close higher after late rally

The Dow rose 68.91 points to close at 11,061.12 in September's second gain
Stocks plunge as worries about Europe intensify

The Dow fell 303.68 points to close at 10,992.13. The S&P lost 31.67 points to 1,154.23, and the Nasdaq dropped 61.15 points to end the day at 2,467.99.
Stocks rebound after week of losses

Stocks rise sharply after last week's 4 percent loss on the Dow. But traders caution that the bounce in stocks may not last.
Why the stock market took a pounding Thursday

The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 419.63 points to close at 10,990.58. News from Europe and unfavorable economic reports in the US appear to be factors.
Role reversal as Wall Street blames Washington for economic woes

A number of economists and financial managers say Washington is making the volatility on Wall Street worse, when it should be acting as a calming influence.
Dow takes another dive: what is making investors worried

Obama, Bernanke, and Geithner meet as investors worry that political leaders – in the United States and Europe – and central banks can't do much more to support a weak economy.
Dow plunges 512 points: Here's what's bothering the stock market

The Dow suffered its worst day since December 2008, when the US was sliding into recession. The flight to bonds was so extreme that stock market investors were paying the US to hold their money.
Debt ceiling: How would investors react to a default?

As the Aug. 2 debt deadline approaches, investors can envision everything from the stock market dropping like a rock to the economy shrinking as government vendors lay off thousands of workers.
How exposed is US economy to the Greece debt crisis?

Because of concerns about Greece, the US stock market has fallen about 7 percent, dropping for six weeks. Although it broke the losing streak last week, there is still uncertainty among investors.
Stocks end sharply lower on global concerns

The Dow fell about 130 points, with rising concern that European debt problems are worsening
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Reality check for the big bounce

Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index has doubled the fastest it has since the Great Depression. The market is rallying, but will it last?
Why the Dow Jones average finally closed above 12000

The Dow Jones average closed at 12040.16 Tuesday. Crossing the 12000 level might encourage investors to spend more money.
Investment strategies for a new decade? Here are five.

If you're wondering how financial planner Charles Failla sees the next decade of investing and beyond, consider this: Both his 3-year-old son and 18-month-old daughter are studying Mandarin. "That gives you some idea about my conviction on emerging markets," says Mr. Failla, principal at Sovereign Financial Group in New York. While the "jury is still out on the US – which has a lot of problems to fix – I am very optimistic about China and India over the next 20 years." There's plenty of advice about what investors should do for 2011. But where do financial pros suggest you put your money through 2020? Here are five themes for the new decade: