Investing in Stocks

Higher wages obviously mean higher costs for companies. But the replacement cost of hiring a new employee averages a fifth of the previous worker’s salary. Read more

Despite the strengthening economy and rising employment, the past year hasn’t seen a fruitful market for the fashion accessories industry. Read more

Dow Theory holds that any rally to new highs in the Dow Jones Industrial Average must be accompanied by a new high in the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Read more

Beverage Marketing Corporation forecasts that bottled water will overtake soda and become the No. 1 packaged beverage sold in the U.S. by 2016. Read more

With summer just around the corner, it’s a good time to consider dividend-paying sports stocks that make big money from the great outdoors. Read more

A Lions Gate-Starz merger would be part of a long-term plan to transform Starz from HBO’s lesser-known rival into a valuable original content provider. Read more

Before your brain logs off for the summer, make sure you remember one simple investing rule to build and protect your wealth over the long term. Read more

U.S. auto sales have hit their highest rate since 2005, but key catalysts such as low gas prices, easy financing and pent-up demand won’t last forever. Read more

The maker of jazzy workout clothing reported first-quarter earnings that were strong but not stellar. Meanwhile, Lululemon stock looks rather expensive. Read more