An Italy debt spiral may be the catalyst for bringing the Economic Cycle Research Institute's U.S. recession call to fruition. Read More

Groupon, the daily-deal Internet company, has finally gone public. But the company is losing money and Jim thinks it's a stock investors should avoid. Read More

In corporate reorganizations, the best stock to invest in and the highest-growth stock are often two different things. Read More

It may be hard to believe, but Jim is convinced that Netflix still isn't a bargain after falling from $300 down to $80. Read More

Utilities can be a portfolio bulwark during market turmoil. Read More

In a low-yield world, preferred stocks may be just what the doctor ordered for income investors. Read More

Are junk bond investors smarter than stock investors? The evidence says no, but since both asset classes are going down simultaneously a U.S. recession remains likely. Read More

It's no coincidence that three huge merger deals announced today are all energy-related. Energy is a hot commodity moving higher. Read More

Australia is set to impose two new taxes on its energy and mining companies. But Jim argues that the Australian economy will be stronger for them. Read More

If Warren Buffett does something for the first time in 40 years, either he has grown senile or he has found a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity. I choose the latter explanation. Read More