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

When does one plus one equal 3?  In the bizarre math of Wall Street, a corporate spin-off or split can be the fuel needed to fire up a stock.  Although these break ups have no impact on total earnings investors will often assign a higher valuation to a pure growth… 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