Investing in Stocks
‘Old Uncle MO’ Looks Like a Buy
With the bull market running for so long, I am starting to look for stocks that should hold up during any kind of correction. Altria Group fits that mold. Read more
McDonald’s Brand Takes Another Step Backward
McDonald’s recently announced that it will no longer report monthly sales data as it tries to execute a long-term turnaround plan. Read more
The Ultimate Buy-and-Hold Strategy
Investors are at the mercy of the market gods when it comes to long-term investing, but that doesn’t mean that a buy-and-hold strategy should be avoided. Read more
McDonald’s Turnaround Plan Takes a Page from Wendy’s Playbook
McDonald’s turnaround plan includes a strategy to streamline its menu and refranchise up to 3,500 stores. Read more
The Real Reason Behind the Rash of Semiconductor Consolidation
The recent industry-wide semiconductor consolidation is about more than just cost synergies. It’s a significant change for the hardware industry as a whole. Read more
3 Stock Picks for a Contracting US Economy
Last week we found out that gross domestic product contracted at an annual rate of 0.7%. That’s well below the 0.2% fall that economists were expecting. Read more
Do Not Buy Conn’s Stock Unless You Like Losing Money
You will be appalled when you see how bad Conn’s quarterly earnings were. Then you will shake your head as to why Conn’s stock is up. Read more
Mexican Equities to Benefit from Booming Auto Sector
Growing auto manufacturing prowess and a slew of foreign investments bodes well for future growth in the Mexican economy – and Mexican equities. Read more
J.M. Smucker’s Earnings Are Exactly What Investors Needed
J.M. Smucker’s earnings did not meet expectations – and management’s outlook disappointed – but investors shouldn’t be discouraged. Read more