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Don't miss these top stories: Institutional investors have been putting their money on single-family home rentals, investing in companies that buy foreclosures, fix them up and rent them out. But soon, the average investor may be able to get into the act as more of these companies consider becoming publicly traded real-estate investment trusts, or REITs. Read more about the development in today's Home Economics column. Plus, read about Hurricane Sandy's new danger: Scams involving fake contractors and bogus charities. And learn why Brett Arends thinks pundits should be required to bet on their election predictions.—Amy Hoak , assistant editorSingle-family homes are hot investments
Investing in single-family homes is becoming big business and a driving force stabilizing home values across the country, as institutional investors see value in foreclosures that can have new life as rental homes. Soon, average investors may be able to get into the act, too—without having to buy a house themselves.
Single-family homes are hot investments. New danger from Sandy: scams
After a storm or crisis, consumers often face a rash of scams, including fake contractors, bogus charities and price-gouging businesses.
New danger from Sandy: scams. Election pundits: Don't just talk, bet!
If only pundits were required by law to bet on their predictions. Voters, as well as investors, would be spared an enormous amount of misleading blather.
Election pundits: Don't just talk, bet! ECONOMY AND POLITICS
Consumer-confidence gauge highest since 2008
Led by brighter views on present employment and business conditions, a gauge of consumer confidence jumped in October to the highest level since February 2008, Conference Board data show.
Consumer-confidence gauge highest since 2008. Manufacturers grow a little faster in October
American manufacturers grew at slightly faster pace in October as orders showed marked improvement, according to a closely followed survey. Exports and hiring plans were softer, however.
Manufacturers grow a little faster in October. ADP: 158,000 private-sector jobs added in October
The U.S. added 158,000 private-sector jobs in October, payrolls processor ADP says in the first release since adopting a new way to measure employment.
ADP: 158,000 private-sector jobs added in October. U.S. productivity climbs 1.9% in third quarter
The productivity of U.S. workers and businesses rose 1.9% in the third quarter, with all of the improvement coming in the service sector, the government reported Thursday.
U.S. productivity climbs 1.9% in third quarter. U.S. requests for jobless benefits decline
The number of people who filed new applications last week for unemployment benefits fall slightly but remain stuck in a narrow range, U.S. data show.
U.S. requests for jobless benefits decline. China PMI surveys point to ongoing recovery
China's manufacturing activity rises to a multi-month high in October, according to rival business surveys released on Thursday, bolstering the view that the world's second largest economy has turned the corner.
China PMI surveys point to ongoing recovery. Economic news all points one way: Up, slightly
The slew of economic indicators released on Thursday all point in roughly the same direction: Up, slightly.
Economic news all points one way: Up, slightly. INVESTING
Surprising investing lesson from Sandy
Storms happen, both in the real world and in the financial markets. If you are prepared to ride them out in advance, then no matter how badly they hit where you live, you get to focus on what's really important, namely providing for your family and reaching your long-term goals.
Surprising investing lesson from Sandy. Muni-bond tax advantage at risk in deficit debate
Just as investors have shifted back into municipal bonds after an overdone default scare, along comes the threat that Washington may take away or reduce its tax-preferred status that has been an attraction for so long.
Muni-bond tax advantage at risk in deficit debate. Sandy may be windfall for insurance ETFs
Severe hurricanes have proved to be buying opportunities for property and casualty insurance industry stocks. The performance of the sector's ETFs on Wednesday suggests that Sandy will repeat the pattern, writes Conrad de Aenlle.
Sandy may be windfall for insurance ETFs. Is Apple starting to unravel without Jobs?
Apple's shares have fallen 15% since the "Maps fracas," and some investors may be getting more jittery about recent changes under CEO Tim Cook.
Is Apple starting to unravel without Jobs? Japan is in worse than a deflationary trap
Japan seems to have its lost its self-confidence along with its drive for economic leadership, writes Barry Wood.
Japan is in worse than a deflationary trap. 
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