Investing Daily

The Fed Speaks and the Markets Quake

no@spam.com (Philip Springer) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The monetary support for stocks may shift, but it's not going away just yet.

The Holy Grail of Investing: Combining Value and Momentum

no@spam.com (Jim Fink) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Finding winning stocks that beat the market isn't easy, but academic research points to some stock characteristics that put investment outperformance firmly within your grasp.

3 Stocks for Memorial Day

no@spam.com (Chad Fraser) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Memorial Day is a time for remembering fallen war heroes and getting together with family and friends. Here are three stocks that reflect the holiday.

Don’t Count Japan Out

no@spam.com (Benjamin Shepherd) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Despite the recent nosedive of Japan’s stock market, the nation’s fortunes are improving and it remains a solid bet on global economic growth.

The Commodity Supercycle Decelerates

no@spam.com (Ari Charney) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Australia’s resource sector is showing more signs that its boom has abated.

13F Filings: Superstar Investor Buys and Sells

no@spam.com (Chad Fraser) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The quarterly 13F filing season lets us peek into the minds of top investors. Health care stocks were in during the quarter, while techs were out.

Stop Overpaying and Underinsuring

no@spam.com (Bob Carlson) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Successful Americans are paying too much for insurance yet don’t have enough coverage. The problems are easy to fix, yet successful people and their advisors frequently overlook key ways to increase coverage and reduce costs.

The Trend is Your Friend

no@spam.com (Bruce Vanderveen) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Here’s a look at the investments that make sense under today's trends—and those that decidedly don’t. Among those assets to avoid is gold.

Canadian Pipeline Companies: The Unlikely Cultural Ambassadors

no@spam.com (Ari Charney) — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Pipeline companies are accustomed to navigating the thicket of regulatory requirements, but now they’re also learning how to win the war of public relations.

Merck Hangs Tough

no@spam.com (Thomas Scarlett) — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

This blue chip pharmaceutical firm has taken it on the chin lately, but several new drugs in the pipeline should hold it in good stead.

Yahoo Uploads Tumblr: 4 Key Takeaways

no@spam.com (Chad Fraser) — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

CEO Marissa Mayer’s latest acquisition is her biggest yet. Here are some of the opportunities—and risks—it presents for the company.

Europe Lags in Telecom, Too

no@spam.com (David Dittman) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Investment in wireless and wireline network technology continues to rise all over the world--except in Europe. This trend might be about to change.

Game Over for OPEC?

no@spam.com (Igor Greenwald) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Booming US crude supply should dramatically reduce the power of the oil exporters’ cartel, despite the market’s current skepticism.

The BDC’s of Investing

no@spam.com (Steven Orlowski) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

An innovative entity designed to spark entrepreneurialism and business development also makes a good investment play.

Big Profits from (Almost) Free Insurance

no@spam.com (Benjamin Shepherd) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

This "Obamacare play" is poised to benefit from the government's expansion of the health care arena.

Heading Due North

no@spam.com (John Persinos) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

With a lock on lucrative and growing travel markets, Alaska Air Group is flying higher than its peers.

Mr. Pink’s New Script for Sony

no@spam.com (Igor Greenwald) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb’s billion-dollar new stake could pay off big even if the company spurns him.

The Deficit and the Stock Market

no@spam.com (Philip Springer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Forget the hype, half-truths, spin, and political ax-grinding: Here's what the US budget deficit really means for the markets.

Japan Redux

no@spam.com (Benjamin Shepherd) — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Stronger economic growth in the Land of the Rising Sun points to a rebirth for this beleaguered nation.

Managing Portfolios for Higher After-Tax Returns

no@spam.com (Bob Carlson) — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Taxes on investments increased for 2013, and there’s a good probability they’ll increase again, at least for some of you. Read on for Bob Carlson's thoughts on how reduce your liability.