Jim Woods
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Editor-at-Large, The Wealth Shield

Jim Woods has covered the economy and stocks for nearly two decades. His varied experience as a financial journalist, stockbroker and money manager provides him with unique insights into the often complex world of investing.

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Recent Articles

Who the Heck Can Overtake Toyota?

Apr. 26, 2013, 6:19 am EDT – Japanese auto giant Toyota retained its No. 1 slot for global sales despite a worldwide slowdown and issues with China. But General Motors is hot on its heels. More 

Profit While Playing in Mattel (MAT)

Apr. 19, 2013, 7:49 am EDT – Wednesday's earnings showed that American Girl and Monster High dolls are big moneymakers for Mattel...and they could be for you too with 10%-15% upside in MAT over the next few months. More 

Laugh in the Face of Volatility with VXX

Apr. 18, 2013, 1:56 pm EDT – Volatility can make or break your trades...unless you go long volatility itself with VXX, an ETN that allows you to profit from investors' panic. More 

Is it Time to Bank on BAC?

Apr. 18, 2013, 11:52 am EDT – It's true that BAC has issues, but it’s also true the company has a strong balance sheet, plenty of cash on hand and healthy cash flow. More 

Do You Have the Stones to Buy Gold?

Apr. 17, 2013, 6:15 am EDT – If you are willing to conquer your fear of buying a sector while it has just undergone a freefall, then getting long gold here could make you a huge winner. More 

Background Checks No Match for High-Caliber Gun Stocks

Apr. 12, 2013, 2:30 pm EDT – Gun-makers Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger simply shrugged off a Senate vote to begin debating the main piece of federal gun legislation. More 

Vistaprint (VPRT), a Different Kind of Money Printing Trade

Apr. 12, 2013, 5:13 am EDT – I like the Fed-fueled trade just as much as the next guy, but here’s another kind of “printing” trade that I like as well—and this one has nothing to do with Bernanke. More 

3 High-Flying Small Caps With Plenty of Altitude Left

Apr. 10, 2013, 8:40 am EDT – These three small-cap stocks are basically Goldilocks in stature, meaning their size is just right for delivering big portfolio gains. More 

Can Silver add a Contrarian Shine?

Apr. 4, 2013, 12:43 pm EDT – Silver shorts are remarkably high -- so much that the chance of a continued decline is actually pretty slim. So don't follow the crowd; buy or play calls on SLV. More 

The Rare Earth Metal Meltdown in Molycorp

Mar. 28, 2013, 9:48 am EDT – Molycorp's plunge since 2011 has resembled something you'd see at an amusement park, but there's nothing fun about the fate that has befallen this rare earth stock. More