Growth Stocks

Fund Companies: A Good Fit for Growth Investors

Asset managers that produce exchange-traded funds and mutual funds offer significant upside for growth investors.

Profiting from Megatrends and Innovators

You see, we're no longer able to simply buy stocks blindly; you have to know what you're buying and why you're buying it. The market is a cruel place for sloppy investors. It's hard enough if you're calculating.

The Real Killer App: Augmented Reality

Augmented reality apps are going to be huge because they're both revolutionary and evolutionary.

Investing in DNA Vaccines

DNA vaccines show promise and could make a compelling investment.

Statistics for a Spring Recovery

Railcar loadings data has broken out of a year-long range. The inescapable conclusion is that the economy is getting stronger.

Sour Grapes

Emotion is an ever-present enemy for investors. One way to control its pernicious influence is to identify a set of well established indicators or data points that you’re willing to follow consistently.

GDP Suggests Tech

We’ve been looking for this cycle to kick in for some time, and it’s one reason the IT sector is among my favorites; in fact, I just added a play on this trend in the most recent issue of Personal Finance.

Cybersecurity Now

With an increasing amount of sensitive business being conducted online, cybersecurity is becoming a necessity.

The European Supergrid

How technology is used makes for successful innovation.

The Choice Is Asia

Buying Asian equities is imperative for serious long-term investors.

Big Tech That Still Innovates

Big tech isn't the lumbering giant it used to be. Join us on a world tour of tech companies whose innovations, economies of scale and competitive positions in growth markets make their stocks attractive, long-term investments.

Mobile and Agile

Despite the apparent ubiquity of smartphones--everyone seems to be toting a Blackberry or iPhone these days--penetration rates are actually quite low. That spells significant opportunity for handset makers. But another group of companies will also benefit: application developers.

Welcome Back, Failure

Bank failures are expected to spike over the next two years. These bank stocks should go up as the competition goes under.

Seven-Year Rich

This fund manager recently celebrated his seventh year at the helm, marking another year of happy returns for investors. With a focus on low-debt, high-growth companies that trade at a discount, this fund should continue to perform over the long haul.

Singapore Telecom

Developing Asia drove the global economy before last year’s worldwide meltdown. Now it’s proving its resilience by perking up again despite continued weakness in the US and Europe. Few companies are as wired to Asian growth as Singapore Telecom (OTC: SGAPY).

The Real Wireless Revolution

Revenue from wireless data and advanced services will dwarf that from basic cellular service itself. Here are the winners.

Harvesting Profits

The fundamentals of food haven't changed.

Healthy Buying Opportunity

President Obama’s health care plan spooked the market. Although the sector is pricing in a worst-case scenario, the most radical elements aren’t likely to survive. Here’s how to profit.

A New Day for Nuclear Power

Carbon-free nuclear power is gaining fans in unlikely places, and the PF portfolios are positioned to profit.

Fertilize Your Portfolio

Growing populations, rising demand, declining fertilizer use: The fall harvest could be a difficult one. But this means opportunity in the agriculture sector.