One of the key characteristics of a good trader is the ability to recognize stocks and/or sectors that are at inflection points. I am constantly searching for stocks and sectors making new highs, or for those surging after consistently underperforming the broad… Read More

As the presidential election cycle heats up, everyone starts paying more attention to the economy‘s overall health. And according to recent nationwide USA Today/Gallup polls, most voters say their finances haven’t improved during the past four years. The truth is most families are still… Read More

Something doesn’t feel right about this market rally. The S&P 500 is up 11% since the beginning of the June… but why? Europe’s debt crisis is still in full force, the United States has made no progress with its deficit problems and China is on the brink… Read More

While working on the road this week, I brought along my two-year-old GPS device to help navigate unfamiliar roads. Trouble is, the darn thing repeatedly gave me directions that landed me at dead-ends or blocked-off roads. Maybe it’s because the software is out of date.#-ad_banner-# I decided to use my… Read More

A company that posts disappointing earnings results can present a good buying opportunity for income investors. The reason for this is that companies miss analyst earnings estimates for all kinds of reasons, many of which unrelated to the fundamentals of the… Read More

They’re some of the most reliable dividend-paying stocks in the world… Each one has a national reputation for quality, reliability and the ability to operate profitably in both good times and bad.#-ad_banner-# With economic growth stalling, job growth in the United States slowing and… Read More

Here’s a trivia question courtesy of High-Yield International’s Chief Strategist, Paul Tracy: What’s the world’s most popular brand of beer? Budweiser? Close, but no cigar. Belgium-based (yes, Belgium) Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) is the worlds’ largest brewer. And its top brand isn’t Budweiser, but Bud Light. Even so, Bud Light… Read More

After someone turns a couple hundred million dollars into billions in a few short years, it seems worthwhile to pay attention to what they do in the future. John Paulson is best known for betting against the housing market in 2006. His… Read More

Individual traders can succeed in the markets if they know their edge. That edge should include knowing what time frame to trade and which indicator to use. Some simple trading strategies can deliver reliable returns and could help you retire early, if you can avoid emotional responses to… Read More