Even with the hype of a possible flu pandemic, the markets managed to remain positive through the week. Mexico will take the lead as we make the next critical move next week.

“Global Demand for Oil to Plummet,” screams a recent Financial Times headline.   Huh?  No it won’t.  Who are they trying to kid?

Pack your bags, folks – “There’s no more Wall Street.” That’s the damning verdict from Alan Greenberg, former CEO of The Bear Stearns Cos. Speaking on Bloomberg TV’s “Money and Politics” show, Greenberg declared that the existing Wall Street investment-banking model is dead.

Obama’s infrastructure plan is still vague. But we know it will be big. And we know there will be great investment opportunities. Martin Denholm picks out the best stock plays in construction, engineering, utilities and raw materials.

Mexico’s Cemex (NYSE: CX) has lost 75% of its value in one year. But emerging markets expert Irwin Greenstein says the company is like the IBM of cement. And a new public-works stimulus package from the government should breath new life into business activities. Irwin says Cemex is approaching the bottom… and could soon become a great contrarian buy

Target Misses the Mark; General Dynamics Broadens Horizons; Chavez Bounces Cemex; Manchester United Scores with Saudi Deal; Lacker Lobbies for Rate Hike; Carlyle Group Chair Steps Down; Hedge Fund Fraud Judgment; Quiznos Overseas Expansion