The markets still are largely digesting the big post-election sell-off, but it’s not so much the reelection of President Barack Obama that’s got everyone on Wall Street nervous. Rather, the biggest source of tensions fraying the nerves of traders is the potentially disastrous… Read More
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
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ (Nasdaq: GMCR) shares have dropped from atmospheric heights over $100 in 2011 to finally stabilize at the $20 level, which the stock has not seen since 2009. As of this writing, Green Mountain is trading around… Read More
4 High-Growth IPOs to Own in 2013
November 15, 2012
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are legendary for producing big gains for early investors. Stories about technology and pharma IPOs surging higher permeate the Street, enticing many investors to dip their toes into the volatile waters of a newly-listed security. #-ad_banner-#But the reality is that you don’t have to be a… Read More
Tax-Selling Season Could Make You 50% on This Struggling Stock
November 15, 2012
Despite the recent market weakness, many traders and fund managers have enjoyed big gains this year. Even after the election week sell-off, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes are up more than 10% since the start of the year.#-ad_banner-# For tax purposes, some… Read More
10 Countries Drowning In Government Debt
November 15, 2012
Greece’s economic woes have drawn the eyes of a jittery world lately, with many observers fearing that the nation’s debt crisis could throw the world economy back into a serious tailspin. Things are so bad in Greece that some in their country… Read More
Since the real estate bubble burst in 2007, many people have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. As a result, banks and financial firms have seen profits decline as short sales and foreclosures pile up. Read More
Amid talk of a “fiscal cliff,” there is at least one bright spot on the U.S. economic horizon: Consumer spending. In October, consumer spending saw its largest gain in half a year, rising 0.8% from the previous month, while income growth notched up… Read More
The Biggest and Best of this Exclusive Industry
November 15, 2012
The ten best-performing BDCs, reviewed. Read More
The presidential election is over, but another day of reckoning approaches. A “fiscal cliff” consisting of major tax increases and spending cuts is quickly approaching. And with it, a broad swath of investments ranging from stocks and… Read More
Buy these 3 Stocks For a Lot Less than What Insiders Paid
November 14, 2012
Profiting from insider moves can be quite tricky. This is because insider transactions tend to affect the stock price quickly — first from insider buying and then from follow-on purchases of investors as they try to ride along with these insiders. It’s rarely wise to hop on board if the… Read More