The Russell 2000 small-cap index has already entered into a bear market and the near-term prognosis for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq is also bearish based on technicals and geo-political risk, but the longer-term outlook for equities looks bright based on extremely bearish investor sentiment and a resumption of corporate earnings growth after the terrible earnings drop of 2015. A global economic recession would change everything, however, and that is the risk investors fear most from China's current woes. Stock selection in such a perilous market environment is more important than ever. Focus on Roadrunner recommendations with high safety ratings. Read More

To kick-start profits, the doughnut icon is taking greater advantage of core strengths. Read More

The health information provider has quietly crushed the market but still has room to run. Read More

After a disappointing 2015, the beaten-down shares of this energy-efficient homebuilder are set to rebound. Read More

Regional banks like Access National offer investors an attractive, lower-risk alternative to the money-center banks that continue to invest in black-box derivative products. Read More

The small-stock resurgence has just begun with the best month of the calendar year for small-cap outperformance -- mid December to mid January -- right around the corner. Read More

The beaten down rent-to-own leader is ramping up for a strong comeback. Read More

The small airline’s stock is up three-fold despite sketchy financial performance. Here’s why. Read More

It’s too soon to give up on this standout organic foods supplier. Read More

The extremely strong stock-market rebound off of the August/September lows has turned the market forecast virtually overnight from bearish to bullish, with a time-tested indicator suggesting that small-cap stocks are on the verge of major outperformance. Read More

Dominance of the nonprofit market positions this software company for double-digit profit growth. Read More

Initial public offerings (IPOs) can make good investments, but if you wait to jump in until after the stocks have already appreciated in price during their first year of trading, you are asking for trouble. Read More

With the U.S. economy strengthening and the shining star of the global economy, domestic small-cap stocks are weathering the economic weakness in China and Europe much better than their large-cap counterparts. Still, all of the major stock market indices have dropped below their 10-month moving averages which is a technical concern. Read More

This alternative retailer hit the skids on a poor fashion cycle, but a healthy balance sheet and loyal fan base should pull the stock out of a headspin. Read More

China weakness is hurting the stock prices of mining and mining equipment stocks, but Joy Global should rebound quicker than most when the turnaround occurs. Read More

Avoid initial public offerings of companies saddled with debt, especially if the debt is caused by special-dividend payouts to private equity firms. Read More

Selling stock short can be hazardous to your wealth, even when a company's financials continue to struggle. The name of the game is not absolute financial performance, but the relationship of actual performance to investor expectations. Case in point: Strayer Education. Read More

China's economic weakness and currency devaluation may cause the Federal Reserve to delay its first interest-rate hike, which could spur a short-term rally into September. A subsequent washout low in October would set up the next bull run for small caps into 2016. Stay in momentum stocks until the smoke clears. Read More

Initial public offerings (IPOs) can be exciting growth investments, but sometimes investors are better off letting the IPO train leave the station without them. Read More

Animal health is a booming business. With M&A activity in the space heating up, companies like VCA and IDEXX are takeover candidates. Read More