Motley Fool Money: 08.12.2011

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices