Investing in Stocks
A Colossal Company Split to Keep Your Eye On
The age of the conglomerate may officially be over. Companies are spinning off business units at a pace averaging one a week. And investors are loving it. Read more
Lessons From My Latest 10-Bagger
All-star mutual fund manager Peter Lynch coined the term “10-bagger” to describe investments that generate a tenfold return. Read more
Very Little to Like About Yahoo Stock Charts
Since peaking in November, Yahoo stock has been in a downward sloped trend channel that has seen the price of the stock fall over 30% at its low. Read more
The Quickly Shifting Grocery Industry Landscape
The Albertsons IPO is the latest development in what’s the biggest period of upheaval in the grocery industry since the 1940s. Read more
The Construction Sector Is Still Rallying
The U.S. construction and housing market has officially moved from recovery mode to growth mode. And many construction sector stocks are rallying. Read more
The Best Way to Play the Auto Industry
The downward trend in U.S. auto stocks is puzzling when you consider the fact that the auto industry is seeing its best sales in close to a decade. Read more
3 Gaming Stocks That Are Still Winners
Commercial gambling is now legal in 21 U.S. states, which has paved the way for smaller gaming stocks to take market share from the Vegas casinos. Read more
Philip Morris Earnings Are Smoking Hot
Philip Morris earnings for the second quarter beat expectations, despite stiff currency headwinds. Read more
The Unique Utility Stock That Spins Sea Water Into Cash
Water is everywhere, and thanks to this utility stock there will be quite a few more drops to drink. Read more