The market digested the Snap IPO quite well. Maybe the most important lesson is that only a healthy market treats a frothy IPO so kindly. We examine the frenzy over Snap and divine what it means for investors. Read More

Although Warren Buffett’s reputation as one of the all-time greatest stock market investors seems beyond reproach, in recent years there have been whispers on Wall Street that the “Oracle of Omaha” has lost his magic touch. Now 86 years old, Buffett adheres to a buy-and-hold approach to beating the stock… Read More

There’s a new world order for advertising and data is its king. Advertisers are hooked on any and all data regarding your TV viewing and web habits. I’ve been watching this trend, trying to unearth growth opportunities. TVision Insights, a technology startup based in New York, has found a way… Read More

The Trump rally continued its momentum in February with a wild and woolly climb to new all-time highs in the major indexes. And while the market is clearly in a strong uptrend, the State of the Union Address and the lack of tangible progress by Congress in implementing the Trump… Read More

To beat the stock market, you have to stay in the game. Even when it looks as if you’re badly losing. This month’s winning Super Bowl performance by the New England Patriots mimicked last year’s stock market behavior. After falling far behind in the first quarter, they both came roaring… Read More

February is among the unkindest winter months in the Northeast. When a nor’easter hits, the icy wind can feel like a slap across the face. And yet in past years, despite the daunting cold during the Presidents’ Day holiday, I’ve typically seen quite a few American flags hanging over doorsteps. Read More

You need to start thinking differently if you want to survive the next downturn. Since Donald Trump’s victory on Nov. 8, the stock market has signaled its approval by racking up a year’s worth of gains of 9.8% for the S&P 500. At the same time, its mid-cap cousin, the… Read More

Lots of investors were betting against Dexcom, and they all got a nasty Friday the 13th surprise when the stock surged 26% last week. On Friday Dexcom (NSDQ: DXCM) reported reimbursement approval for its glucose monitoring device from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for use of the company’s… Read More

Tails are wagging at VCA Antech, the animal hospital operator that was just acquired by privately held food conglomerate Mars. VCA’s stock, whose adorable ticker is WOOF, was bought for almost $91 per share Monday morning. The purchase threw shareholders a 28% bone overnight, and a one-year mouth watering gain… Read More

Only the bloated ‘Financials’ sector earns a lower average IDEAL score than healthcare stocks. Read More