Ed Elfenbein

Ed Elfenbein

Ed Elfenbein runs the financial blog CrossingWallStreet.com, where he gives individual investors his free and unbiased view of the market, analyzing dozens of companies every week. He has several years of experience in the financial newsletter industry and has edited some of the industry’s most prominent investment advisories. Money Magazine recently named Ed the “Best Buy-and-Hold Blogger.” Ed holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington College and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut.

Recent Articles

The Market’s Leadership Has Changed

Technology and defensive stocks are taking the lead in the recent stock market rally as commodities, energy and materials have lagged.

Microsoft’s Earnings Should Trigger a “Buy”

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

Investors Are Starting to Look Defensive

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

Bed Bath & Beyond Looks Like a Value Winner

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.

The Golden Age of Investing in Financial Stocks

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

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

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.

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

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

Think Before You Act on QE Comments!

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.

This Market’s Trend is Looking Better Every Day

Volatility on the major markets is diminishing, as price variations are slim. The economic picture is also brighter, making for some solid buys.

AFLAC Is Still a Solid Long Term Buy

AFLAC remains a solid dividend player despite some possible forward earnings weakness due to currency exchange issues in its Japanese operations