Many people deny global warming, even in the face of mega-storms such as Harvey. But no one can deny the booming growth of environmental remediation. Here are two plays on the trend. Read More

The president’s address this week on Afghanistan underscores the lasting momentum of aerospace/defense stocks. Here’s a focused way to tap this unstoppable trend. Read More

The bulls are denying reality at their peril. Here’s a clear-eyed look at the risks ahead, with specific guidelines for portfolio protection. Read More

As geopolitical anxieties worsen and financial vulnerabilities come to the fore, here’s your practical guide for investment survival. Read More

Trump’s infrastructure plan is in danger, but the spending already is happening in ways few analysts have noticed. Here are three ways to profit. Read More

The emergence of social media has changed the world, and it has opened up some tantalizing new investment opportunities for investors. However, before buying into the hype, it's important to keep in mind that ultimately Wall Street will demand to see growth and profits. Read More

Several weeks ago we looked at United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL), whose business seemed immune to bad publicity. This week we review the case of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) to see whether the restaurant chain will likely recover from the latest health scare. Read More

In an ironic twist, Sears (NYSE: SHLD) agreed to sell its Kenmore appliance products on Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN). The initial market reaction toward Sears was very positive, but does the deal mean you should buy some Sears stock now? Read More

When it comes to companies struck by bad PR incidents, investors should carefully evaluate industry dynamics and customer behaviors to determine whether the bad publicity will have any lasting effect on a company's top and bottom lines. Read More

Neither miner nor ETF, Franco-Nevada offers the attractive qualities of both. Read More