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

Microsoft Isn’t the Disaster Everyone Thinks

Microsoft earnings fell in line with analyst estimates, and despite some slower growth the company keeps churning out earnings and is still a buy under $30

Buy JPMorgan Chase on It’s Strong Earnings Performance

JPMorgan released tremendous earnings and revenues last week, and the stock is a strong buy for long term investors. Oh, and look for a dividend increase soon.

Stock Market Optimism is Becoming Contagious

With earnings coming in a nice levels, an increase in the Ford dividend, and some momentum, the markets look like a nice to place to be once again

Don’t Buy the Fiscal Cliff Hype Quite Yet

The Fiscal Cliff is not quite the disaster waiting to happen moment it's cracked up to be, but some common sense and talking would certainly help

A Look at Earnings from Oracle and Bed, Bath & Beyond

Oracle and Bed Bath & Beyond released earnings last week with a mixed bag: Oracle hit it out of the park but BBBY was a little bit more muted.

Don’t Fall for the Fiscal Cliff Hype

Markets are not really reacting to the gloom and doom of the fiscal cliff discussions, and I believe the situation will be resolved allowing markets to move up

Hang in There, Markets Are Going to Get Better, Soon

The recent market swoon is actually not even as bad as the one in June, and signs are starting to point in the right direction for patient investors

AFLAC Is a Strong Buy Based on Fundamentals

AFLAC's recent earnings release shows a company growing well, and its increased dividend, though it was not as much as expected, continues a strong history.

A Rally Is Coming … Just You Wait and See

Several market factors and charts point to a rally however it may take time to get there. In the meantime invest in steady market leaders while waiting it out

The Big Problem With Coca-Cola Stock

Investors continue to bid up this stock -- but why?