While the broader market had a fairly typical year, several stock stories caught the financial press completely off guard. Here's a look at five big surprises. More
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Best of 2012 and 2013
What stocks torched a path to eye-popping gains in 2012? What mutual funds can you expect to carry your portfolio across 2013? InvestorPlace takes a look at the best, worst and otherwise notable news in the investing year that was — as well as what to look forward to once we flip the calendar to 2013.
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Can 2012′s Best Stocks Repeat in 2013?
Don't count on it. Spotting the leaders for next year means looking instead for names that are now beaten down. More
Gold In 2013: Things Look Just Right
I'll be frank: I'm not the biggest fan of gold, especially as a long-term investment. But the metal does look set to move higher in 2013 for three reasons. More
A Rewarding Year for Savvy Yield Hunters
2012 offered outsized returns for high-paying assets like REITs, BDCs that lend to small and midsize businesses, and nitrogen-based fertilizer MLPs. More
America’s Economic Outlook for 2013: Nothing to Scream About
Even if Washington manages to successfully navigate the fiscal cliff, the U.S. likely won't see anything more than lackluster growth in 2013. More
3 Key Sectors to Watch for 2013
Looking for a simple gauge of the market's health? Look at tech, consumer discretionary and financials -- if they don't kill it in 2013, upside will be hard to come by. More
The Top 5 IPOs of 2012
While the IPO market has its fair share of bloopers this year, these five newcomers burst onto the scene. In fact, all but one had over 100% returns. More
Will the Duds of 2012 Explode in 2013?
The worst-performing Dow stock in 2011 had a killer year in 2012. Could the same comeback story play out for other laggards? More
2013 Energy Outlook: Oil, Gas Prices Expected to Ease
If a double-whammy of higher global production amid sluggish economic growth continues, oil prices won't see much action to the upside in 2013. More
Best & Worst Mutual Funds of 2012
Mixed-cap, small-cap and biotech stocks were the places to be in mutual funds this year. But if you went for metals or were generally bearish, you lost out. More
A Nice Prop for Stocks in 2013: Buybacks
Like 'em or not, repurchases will at least keep a floor under stocks. And lots of big companies still have billions of dollars in authorizations laying fallow. More
5 IPOs to Watch For in 2013
After a so-so 2012, next year's offerings may be stronger. Here's a look at some of the top potential new offerings in the new year. More
