Intermediate-Term Treasury Bonds on the Brink

We're near an important inflection point in fixed-income -- keep a close eye on bond prices. More 

3 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three Oil and Gas stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). More 

A Breakout Looms in Western Refining

The stock is poised for a breakout after months of consolidation -- here are two options strategies to take advantage of the coming move. More 

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Machinery stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). More 

After a Few Missteps, GE Is Back on Track

After selling GE shares back in 2009, I bought back in last year -- and so far GE's ability to execute on CEO Jeff Immelt's long-term plan is paying off. More 

5 Stocks With Poor Analyst Earnings Revisions — BONT VRTX PSEM TRNX UEC

This week, these five stocks have the worst ratings in Analyst Earnings Revisions, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader. More 

Are You Missing the Boat on Share Buybacks?

While dividend-paying stocks have received the most attention in recent years, investors are missing the stronger returns of companies executing share buybacks. More