Investing in Stocks
Will Activists Lift This Low-Flying Airline Stock?
Shares of this airline stock are down 30% over the last year, but activist pressure could provide a much-needed tailwind. Read more
Should Google Investors Worry About the Trillion-Dollar Curse?
With Alphabet – street name Google – eclipsing Apple as the world’s biggest company, talk has turned to that elusive goal: the trillion-dollar market cap. Read more
IPO Watch: The Top 5 Companies Likely to Go Public in 2016
2015 was a slow year for initial public offerings, but these five companies should be on your IPO watch list during 2016. Read more
Boeing Stock and Its Line in the Sand
Boeing stock has toed the $115 mark five times in the last two years, but hasn’t fallen beneath it. Read more
Will J&J Take M&A Action in 2016?
With its huge cash pile and low debt, Johnson & Johnson is poised to take significant M&A action in 2016, most likely in its pharmaceutical division. Read more
Should You Buy European Stocks on Stimulus Hopes?
If you trust European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s stated commitment to economic stimulus, you may want to take a closer look at European stocks. Read more
A New Index or Nothing New?
Never underestimate the power of financial institutions to come up with a new index to generate sales. Read more
Dover Dividend: A Bright Spot in a Cyclical Business
Dover Corp. is in a cyclical downturn, but investors may find bright spots, including a cheap stock price and the reliable Dover dividend. Read more
Amazon Earnings News Batters Stock
Investors were distinctly underwhelmed with the fourth-quarter Amazon earnings report. The stock sank sharply after the news. Read more