Jim Woods has covered the economy and stocks for nearly two decades. His varied experience as a financial journalist, stockbroker and money manager provides him with unique insights into the often complex world of investing. He is the co-author of Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution. Jim holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a former U.S. Army paratrooper. He celebrates the virtue of making money from his home on the California coast.

Analyst Articles

Vivendi Group: Ugly and Undervalued

David Goodboy
December 19, 2012

Technical analysis is the study of stock prices in an attempt to forecast future price movements. The discipline teaches that all relevant fundamental information is already embedded in the price, therefore, by following price charts, one can increase the odds of a successful… Read More

American Insider Trades: March 29 to April 5

David Sterman
December 18, 2012

It’s inevitable and undeniable that Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) growth is slowing. In fact, a few years from now, sales of iPhones, iPads and other hardware could slow to single digits. Apple’s amazing growth   Fiscal year ends September Consider that Apple’s sales have… Read More

Ron Johnson – Fired from JCP

Jay Peroni
December 18, 2012

Have you ever been traveling somewhere and opted for a scenic route to make your trip more enjoyable? Many of the world’s savviest investors also travel a different path in an effort to avoid a lackluster performance in their investments.#-ad_banner-# Because… Read More

Auto Stocks – Deceptively Risky

David Goodboy
December 18, 2012

There are two primary techniques investors use to make profitable stock picks: fundamental and technical analysis.#-ad_banner-# One of the most time-tested methods is the technical analysis, which studies the stock price itself in an attempt to forecast future price moves. Technical analysts… Read More