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

New York Auto Show Winners and Losers

Mar. 28, 2013, 9:24 am EDT – It’s auto show time again, which means new vehicles are making their 2013 debut in New York City. Could any of the big automakers get a push from their new offerings? More 

Bet on this Breakout Gaming Stock

Mar. 28, 2013, 8:53 am EDT – No, you won't get any free drinks from this trade...but a gamble on Atlantic City stock Boyd Gaming (BYD) should pay you well since New Jersey legalized online gaming. More 

Make Netflix (NFLX) Volatility Work for You

Mar. 27, 2013, 6:34 am EDT – Is it crazy to trade a dramatically volatile stock like Netflix (NFLX)? Well, it might just be crazy profitable if the stock gains additional momentum from Andy Hargreaves' Outperform rating. More 

Dollar Stores’ 2013 Renaissance Continues

Mar. 26, 2013, 12:13 pm EDT – Dollar General has had an outstanding start to 2013, and similar improvement can be seen across other deep-discount retailers. More 

Shape Up and Ship Out Profits with Diana Shipping (DSX)

Mar. 22, 2013, 12:17 pm EDT – Increased global demand for grains and feed stock will be a key driver of revenue for dry ship stocks like Diana Shipping (DSX), and momentum is picking up. More 

Spread Your Trading Wings with Spreadtrum (SPRD)

Mar. 21, 2013, 12:04 pm EDT – This Chinese mobile computing chip stock is in the right place at the right time--and it could fly up 20%. Here's how to play it. More 

Charge on with a Visa (V) Trade

Mar. 19, 2013, 6:24 am EDT – Visa (V) is a great trade for increased retail spending, without the fickle fads that can make or break individual fashion retailers. More 

Gun Stocks Remain Locked, Loaded and Ready to Shoot Higher

Mar. 14, 2013, 12:00 pm EDT – Fear of new, stricter gun laws has sent consumers piling into gun stores to snatch up their share ... and is sending gun stocks higher as a result. More 

Trade the Samsung Craze on the U.S. Market

Mar. 13, 2013, 5:32 am EDT – Ordinarily, it's a hassle to own Samsung on the South Korean exchange--but this ETF trading on the NYSE is a great alternative ahead of the Galaxy S IV smartphone launch. More 

Bet Big on Online Gambling Stocks Zynga (ZNGA) and Shuffle (SHFL)

Mar. 11, 2013, 2:21 pm EDT – Now that online gambling is legal in three states, Lady Luck is smiling on these stocks, both leaders in the online gaming space. More