I have an insatiable curiosity about things.  This is particularly true when it comes to the stock market and investing. There is little I love more than discovering unique, off-the-beaten-track… Read More

A major surge in any given stock can help pump up a portfolio’s returns, and for many investors, holding tight on a winning stock pick seems like the right thing to do. After all, the news has been good (perhaps in the form of… Read More

All industries are dominated by the biggest and most successful companies. In technology, there is Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) and Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN). In energy, companies such as ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Conoco Phillips (NYSE: COP) reign supreme. But every once in a while, a new guy comes along and shakes… Read More

After a long fallow period out of the investor spotlight, solar-power stocks are back — with a vengeance.  On April 9, shares of First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), the industry’s largest player with a… Read More

In light of a slow economy in recent years, it’s remarkable when you can find a company that has delivered strong dividends and impressive returns. It’s even more impressive when that company is building on a winning streak of more than… Read More

I am always on the hunt for “forever” stocks. These are stocks that can weather the storm and grow even during the market‘s darkest days. In fact, StreetAuthority co-founder Paul Tracy has built a very successful portfolio… Read More

“I just made $12,000 in the stock market today!” my friend exclaimed after a particularly difficult day in the markets for myself and most investors. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 80 points, the S&P 500… Read More

Although the major indexes have moved steadily higher during the past six months, a few dozen companies have missed the boat.  Of the 1,500 stocks in the S&P 400, 500 and 600, 33 slid more than 30% during the past six months. A… Read More

When most of us think of IRAs, we think index funds or ETFs, maybe even bonds.  But that’s not all you can keep in… Read More

With each passing year, the United States has lost its edge, a new report suggests. Whether it’s national education scores, health care efficiency, environmental stewardship or a host of other measures, the country has slipped down from the top of the leaderboard. But by… Read More