Daily Blogwatch: Is the Real-Estate Boom Back?

Some of the best reads for investors from around the Web:

Who are the rising young hedge fund stars?
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Is Microsoft (MSFT) really failing?
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Beating Buffett takes a look at Cheesecake Factory (CAKE).
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Here's some fascinating stuff about how momentum stocks perform.
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John Paulson, famous for betting against housing, is now buying all the land he can find.
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For "Lost" fans: the Dharma Initiative alarm clock.
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Why did Oppenheimer upgrade online jobs company Monster (MWW)? Does this mean the jobs market is back?
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It looks like the real estate market is back. A $72 million home has been sold.
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Not only do they have wedding ceremonies, but folks in Japan also have divorce ceremonies.