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

Trade Mellanox (MLNX), Not Apple (AAPL) for Cloud Computing Profits

Mar. 8, 2013, 7:31 am EDT – Lesser-known names like Mellanox (MLNX) are great trading vehicles for quick profits in tech stocks breaking through technical resistance or surging on positive news. More 

Tesla Delays 10-K, But It’s OK

Mar. 4, 2013, 2:01 pm EDT – Tesla Motors indicated mistakes in its capital expenditure accounting, but it won't have an impact on Tesla's previously reported numbers -- or the stock's momentum. More 

The Auto Affordability Roadblock

Mar. 4, 2013, 6:00 am EDT – Despite jumps in sales for most auto companies, the average auto price sits far above the median income of most cities. More 

Play Abenomics with an Inverse ETF

Feb. 28, 2013, 9:18 am EDT – The ProShares UltraShort Yen ETF (YCS) delivers twice the inverse of the dollar/yen trade, and it's a good pick to play Abe's plan to devalue yen while increasing the Bank of Japan's inflation targets. More 

Is This the Beginning of Another Leg Higher for Housing Stocks?

Feb. 26, 2013, 12:41 pm EDT – A bumpy 2013 for homebuilders and housing-related stocks might finally be ready to smooth out into another run higher. More 

A Vitamin Stock to Make Your Trading Portfolio Healthy

Feb. 25, 2013, 1:52 pm EDT – Here's a pre-earnings play to jump on today. More 

Ruth’s Hospitality Group (RUTH): a Red Meat Trade

Feb. 22, 2013, 9:40 am EDT – RUTH has jumped 50% in the past year, and it's no fluke. Strong fundamentals mean this company is a meat-and-potatoes trade. More 

The Street Unplugs Tesla; Now, Buy the Stock

Feb. 22, 2013, 8:10 am EDT – An earnings miss, bad pub from The New York Times and a sharp selloff spell a buying opportunity in Tesla Motors. More 

Cadillac Steals Crown as New Limo King

Feb. 20, 2013, 7:00 am EDT – There's a new limousine in town, courtesy of General Motors. The company's Cadillac XTS livery line looks set to replace Ford's Lincoln Town Car. More 

Make Boatloads of Cash in MarineMax (HZO)

Feb. 19, 2013, 12:25 pm EDT – Well-heeled consumers are still buying up $500,000 toys--and MarineMax (HZO) stock should see a bump up after a favorable review in Boating Magazine. More