Ed Elfenbein
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Editor of Crossing Wall Street

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Recent Articles

The Market’s Leadership Has Changed

May. 3, 2013, 10:21 am EDT – Technology and defensive stocks are taking the lead in the recent stock market rally as commodities, energy and materials have lagged. More 

Microsoft’s Earnings Should Trigger a “Buy”

Apr. 21, 2013, 10:00 am EDT – Microsoft's latest quarterly earning came in with a beat against Wall Street estimates, and while some segments still lag, the company is a buy for investors More 

Is the Market Making Fools of Us All?

Apr. 13, 2013, 10:00 am EDT – It seems that no matter the obstacle the market continues to move ahead. That's the good news, but remember to stay cautious and stick with solid stocks More 

Investors Are Starting to Look Defensive

Apr. 6, 2013, 10:00 am EDT – Markets are reacting to economic news released on Friday, but in the long term investors must be patient. Look for defensive plays including XLU, XLV and XLP More 

Bed Bath & Beyond Looks Like a Value Winner

Mar. 17, 2013, 9:00 am EDT – With little competition and room to grow both top and bottom lines, BBBY is a stock I like alot, as does Barron's. I'm issuing a buy recommendation for prices up to $62 per share. More 

The Golden Age of Investing in Financial Stocks

Mar. 10, 2013, 9:18 am EDT – The banking and finance sector is running strong on low interest rates and improvements in the economy and housing. Now is a good time to get into that sector More 

Apple Is a Strong Buy But Keep an Eye on The Price

Mar. 9, 2013, 9:07 am EDT – Apple's fall from grace happens because its a non-correlated stock that doesn't behave in step with the greater markets. Now may be a good time to get back in. More 

Raucous Week on Wall Street: Europe, Bernanke Lead the Way

Mar. 2, 2013, 9:00 am EDT – February saw a rise in the major indexes however they have a lot of work to do for the remainder of the year, and here are some factors to consider on the way More 

Think Before You Act on QE Comments!

Feb. 24, 2013, 10:00 am EDT – The Fed minutes suggesting and easing of the QE program led investors to pull out of the market, but most were just looking for a reason anyway, so stay tuned. More 

This Market’s Trend is Looking Better Every Day

Feb. 18, 2013, 9:00 am EDT – Volatility on the major markets is diminishing, as price variations are slim. The economic picture is also brighter, making for some solid buys. More