The stock market closes a volatile week on a positive note.  Retailers report stronger-than-expected numbers for July.  Bank of America attempts to reassure investors. Warren Buffett issues a AAAA rating for the U.S. economy.  And European regulators temporarily ban short-selling.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks about some stocks on his radar and weighs in on the market madness.

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