Buyouts can be one of the quickest ways for investors to score a big profit. Buyout companies are almost always purchased at a premium that can give shareholders a nice pop. And with the S&P 500 sitting on record… Read More

A year ago, oil and gas production in the United States was well into its bloom, thanks to the twin technologies of fracking and horizontal drilling. Shale regions across the country were giving up more oil and gas than ever… Read More

On May 4, more than 30,000 investors descended upon downtown Omaha, Neb., to join the “Oracle of Omaha” at the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. Like a rock concert mixed with the evangelical zeal of true believers, this meeting has earned its label as the “Woodstock of capitalism.” Not bad for an event that started in 1982 with just 15 investors in an insurance company lunch room. Not only has the annual meeting expanded, but Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) has grown exponentially to become the most expensive… Read More

On May 4, more than 30,000 investors descended upon downtown Omaha, Neb., to join the “Oracle of Omaha” at the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. Like a rock concert mixed with the evangelical zeal of true believers, this meeting has earned its label as the “Woodstock of capitalism.” Not bad for an event that started in 1982 with just 15 investors in an insurance company lunch room. Not only has the annual meeting expanded, but Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) has grown exponentially to become the most expensive stock in the United States at more than $167,000 a share. Not to mention, the book value per share has increased an astounding nearly 600,000% over the history of the insurance conglomerate‘s lifetime. As Carla Pasternak, Chief Strategist of our High-Yield Investing newsletter, recently pointed out, Berkshire Hathaway shares don’t yield a dividend, even though the company’s holdings paid out $1.35 billion in dividends in the past… Read More

Editor’s Note: This article is brought to you by Sean Hyman, editor of Newsmax’s advisory service The Ultimate Wealth Report. The “Oracle of Omaha” and “America’s Greatest Investor” are well-earned nicknames for the renowned Warren Buffett. Through a… Read More

There’s a disaster just waiting to happen in America. No, I am not talking about a natural disaster, government collapse or anything like that. In fact, this is a subtle, slow-moving type of disaster that will catch many off guard. Even more will choose… Read More

Everyone loves a good turnaround story. This is especially true for investors when it comes to turnaround stocks. These often-scorned investments can prove a host of doubters wrong and deliver stunning… Read More

Billionaires such as hedge fund manager John Paulson have found a neat way to slip the tax man. It’s also one you can take advantage of. Paulson, you may remember, made a fortune betting against subprime mortgages in 2007. Last… Read More

This is not a good time to be running a tech company. Major corporate clients continue to withhold capital spending funds, investing only in areas that promise rapid paybacks or can… Read More

When was the last time you saw anyone use cash to pay for something? Everywhere you go — the gas station, the grocery store or even a ride in a cab — consumers are passing on cash and using… Read More

When I first recommended this innovative automaker in November, its stock was trading around $31. Over the past seven months, it has soared past my initial price target, potentially rewarding investors with more… Read More