Stocks
Risk Of European Contagion Exaggerated?
It’s no secret Europe is struggling with a severe sovereign debt and banking crisis. The story has been a news media staple since late 2009. You probably remember seeing more than a few articles about Europe’s PIIGS over the past couple of years. Until recently, it looked like Europe was having success in containing the […]
Positive Clinical Trial Results Equal Big Profits!
No area of the market captures investors’ imagination like the biotech sector. These fascinating companies are pushing the frontiers of technology and medicine on a daily basis. Every one of them is searching for a better treatment or an outright cure for horrible diseases. And a good number of them have made their shareholders big […]
Water Scarcity: Profit From A Multi-Generational Trend…
Do you sometimes feel a bit… shall I say… crowded? I know I do. Having grown up in a small rural Montana town, I’m used to a small smattering of people and a lot of wide-open spaces. In fact, the town I grew up in only has around 800 people who call it home. And […]
Why You Should Stay Away From Buying Harley Davidson Stock
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the driveway watching my kids play. When, all of a sudden I heard a loud screeching noise. I turned just in time to see my neighbor’s truck speeding around the corner. As he whipped into his garage, I ran over to find out what was wrong. It […]
Time To Sell HPQ!
A few months back, I explained why Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) could become the next great dividend growth stock. At the time, HPQ’s former CEO, Leo Apotheker, had just announced the tech giant was exiting the personal computer business. Apotheker said HPQ planned to spin off their PC portfolio within 18 months. The plan was pretty straightforward… […]
How To Profit From Apple’s iPhone!
Semiconductor stocks have had a tough year. After a strong end of year rally in 2010, chip stocks peaked in late February 2011. And it’s been all downhill ever since. As you can see, semiconductor stocks have been on a downhill slide for most of the year. And they really fell off a cliff during […]
Cloud Computing Is The Next Big Growth Driver
One day, investors think it’s safe to invest, and stocks soar. The next day, they think just the opposite… the markets are suddenly too risky, and stocks plunge. It’s enough to make your head spin! Here’s the thing… No matter how much the market gyrates from one day to the next, stocks are still the […]
Don’t Make This Critical Investing Mistake!
I’m one of the lucky ones… I learned an important lesson early in my trading career. It’s a lesson I’ve drawn upon frequently over the years. And it saved me tens of thousands of dollars. You see, I was making a big mistake every investor makes from time to time. One that can be incredibly […]
How You Can Protect Your Stock Market Gains
The markets have been on fire over the last couple of weeks. Since the route ended last month, the Dow and S&P 500 have climbed over 9%. And the NASDAQ is up a massive 11%! But despite the market’s strong performance, it may not yet be out of the woods. If the EU fails to […]
AAPL Earnings Will Fuel The Markets Next Move
Are you ready for Apple’s (AAPL) earnings? You better be… The consumer electronics heavyweight will report fiscal fourth quarter earnings today after the markets close. The consensus estimate is for a cool $7.31 per share. But there are whispers of earnings coming in as high as $8.42 per share! I know it sounds crazy… but […]
