The BRICs are priced for an economic meltdown… BRIC is a grouping acronym that refers to Brazil, Russia, India and China. These 4 countries represent the largest and most influential economies in the developing world.  In the past 10 years, the BRIC countries have increased their contributions to global economic… Read More

There is one clear risk when looking at companies that may be “in play.” Even when companies are in the acquisition cross-hairs, a huge amount of patience is still required: a company may be actively holding discussions to sell itself, but any actual agreement… Read More

Biotech investing is the most exciting, highest-reward investment an investor can make. Not only is there the potential for huge gains, but the direct involvement with companies that may have a pivotal role in saving lives is icing on the cake for biotech investors.  But as in every investment, high… Read More

It’s abundant, it’s cheap, and it’s found just about everywhere… It accounts for about 40% of the planet’s electricity usage — more than natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar and geothermal combined. It’s the world’s most preferred fuel for electricity generation, and people hate it…… Read More

The U.S. consumer has been in a funk for several years now. European consumers feel even more pinched. Even the go-go economies of China and Brazil are seeing the signs of weakening consumer sentiment. Still, credit card giants Visa (NYSE: V) and MasterCard (NYSE:… Read More

Unless you have been living off the grid for the past several years, you may have noticed a change in consumer behavior.  Even with the slight improvement in the economic numbers, many consumers remain shell-shocked from the real estate downturn and unemployment situation.  #-ad_banner-#While… Read More

This could be one of the greatest investing setups I have ever seen… Back in November, I added shares of a popular athletic footwear and clothing company to my Stock of the Month portfolio. #-ad_banner-#At the time, I only bought half of my intended… Read More

When Patriot Coal (NYSE: PCX) announced plans to file for bankruptcy, investors should not have been surprised. After all, shares had fallen from $20 to $2 in the past year, signaling potential financial distress in the days and weeks ahead. In fact, expectations that… Read More

It’s rare to find a double-digit yield from a preferred stock. It’s especially rare to find this sort of yield from one of the world’s largest companies. Here in the United States, you’d be lucky to get… Read More