What's Hot on TheStreet

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What's Hot On TheStreet

The Most Overrated Job: CEO There are definitely some tough jobs in this country, but it's hard to argue that "senior corporate executive" is one of them. After all, consider the facts: 25 of the top 100 highest-paid CEOs actually made more money last year than their companies paid in taxes. And when they get canned, the top CEOs get tens of millions in severance payouts. Yes, being an executive in this country is a nice work if you can get it.

Italy's the Next Big Issue The domestic machinations in Slovakia will soon be resolved and passage of the EFSF reforms remains the high probability scenario. The bigger political risk may lay with Italy today.

Stock Up on Peanut Butter Before Prices Soar It's appropriate that Mr. Peanut wears a top hat and monocle, because peanuts look poised to become something of a luxury item.

What Occupy Wall Street Wants, in 30 Seconds If there's been one persistent criticism of the Occupy Wall Street protesters, it's a lack of clarity in their message. The protest started four weeks ago with more free-floating anger than specific grievances, and even now that the protesters have gotten down to brass tacks and started issuing demands, the democratic nature of the movement has made the message somewhat muddled.