Blue Chips

5 Blue Chips Not Giving Up on Europe

Despite Europe's debt debacles, a few American blue chips still see growth potential across the Atlantic. Here's a look at who's expanding.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: AAPL Market Cap Tops $500 Billion

Apple's market value exceeds $500 billion on the news of the iPad 3's release, and Bloomberg predicts an AAPL dividend.

3 ‘Triple Threat’ Blue Chips to Snap Up

You can fill your portfolio with a bunch of role players, but these three superstars offer the whole enchilada -- dividends, growth and momentum.

Apple Rumors Special: iPad 3 Debuts March 7

Apple announced it will unveil the iPad 3 March 7. The tablet will feature broad product renovation- including processing augmentation and graphical overhaul.

Monday Apple Rumors: Leaks Hint at March iPad 3 Launch

Chinese shipping manifests hint at an early March release for the iPad 3, with March 7 looking like the most likely launch date.

Add Intel to the Growing List of Earnings Warnings

The odds of a slowing worldwide economy that will depress earnings seem to be growing. Cue three major companies' recent negative earnings announcements.

It’s Time to Bail on These 10 Blue-Chip Financial Stocks

It should be no surprise that financial stocks are one of the most volatile sectors in the market today. Here are 10 of the sector's most notable victims.

As Lenders Shun Euro Zone, Blue Chips Borrow for Next to Nothing

And you don't have to be AAA to get all the cash you want. But don't expect the companies to use this credit to expand and hire.

Ride Caterpillar: A Blue-Chip Contrarian Play

With mainstream investors now shunning the materials sector, this smells like a good against-the-grain opportunity. Buy this stock on any pullback.

Pepsi, JP Morgan and UNH Report Predictable Earnings

Many blue chip companies provided positive earnings reports while others missed the mark, contributing to the market's downtrend. Here's a recap of Pepsi, JP Morgan and United Health earnings.

IBM Call Options a Buy in Front of Monday’s Earnings

Big Blue doesn’t often miss an estimate, and beating this time around shouldn't be an issue.

3 Winners to Expect This Earnings Season

Earnings season has begun -- and these three highly-rated stocks are expected to hit it out of the park.

6 Big-Name Blue Chips Rated ‘Strong Buy’

In this volatile market, blue-chip stocks are some of the only places investors can turn to. The following seven big large-cap stocks still are standing tall.

5 Things Every Investor Needs to Know About This Market

From the Greek debt crisis to weak U.S. economic reports, here are five important points for investors trying to navigate the current market.

After Apple … the 3 Next-Best Blue-Chips

Many investors agree that AAPL is simply the best stock out there, but these three companies are close seconds.

5 Bargain Blue Chips to Buy After the Pullback

These behemoths can withstand troubled times and offer decent dividends, making them smart choices for building a sturdy portfolio.

Blue Chips Now Yield More Than Treasuries

Last week's panic was exciting, but relatively meaningless in the long term -- making this latest dip an attractive setting for high-quality big-cap stocks.

Don’t Run With the Herd: Sell Your Gold, Avoid Treasuries

It's scary out there, but you can use the current hysteria to your advantage. Here's how to navigate the chaos and take a bold, contrarian stand.

3 Bulletproof Blue-Chip Stocks

In a turbulent economy, shareholders need security. Find that -- and some profits -- with these "A"-rated blue-chip stocks.