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CoinStar Looks Poised for a Plunge

This momentum darling is about to experience some severe growing pains -- the expectations are just too high.

Don’t Fall Into the Netflix Trap

Netflix jumped on better-than-expected earnings last week, but the long-term prospects for the company still don't look promising. Here's why.

Why Rock Star CEOs Are WAY Overpaid

Coinstar got hit on news of CEO Paul Davis' decision to depart, but research suggests its decision to hire from within has a better chance than making a flashy outside hire.

Did Netflix’s Hastings Earn a Payday Doubler?

Reed Hastings' big-time pay hike isn't as outlandish in size as many critics might suggest ... but the timing sure is crappy.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for December

Income investors could do a lot worse than buying into these venerable blue chips, but some only have great yields thanks to a not-so-hot year.

Let the Easing Continue! — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

The Fed's announcement of continued quantitative easing wasn't enough to spark a widespread rally Wednesday.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Some of InvestorPlace's top stock picks in grocery, materials, consumer discretionary, insurance and meat stocks can be bundled into ETFs instead for a little portfolio protection.

CSTR: A Streaming Video Stock With an Edge

As the streaming video race heats up in your living room, one stock seems poised to heat up on Wall Street.

Handicapping the Horses in the Streaming Video Race

The line to take Netflix down is winding out the door -- on their own, each doesn't come close to matching NFLX, but collectively, they represent a huge threat.

Add Redbox Instant to Netflix’s Long Queue of Headaches

In a bubble, Redbox Instant is a threat to Netflix. Outside that bubble, Redbox Instant is one of many threats to Netflix.

4 Things to Know About Redbox’s New Streaming Video

Some details have leaked out concerning the new Redbox Instant streaming video service. Find out when it will launch and how much it will cost.

No Voice for Netflix Shareholders

The Netflix board's 'poison pill' plan doesn't change the math at this struggling streaming video company.

Netflix Can’t Win the Streaming Media War

In the battle for streaming content, Netflix doesn't have good odds. It lacks the cash, won't be purchased by Microsoft and has too much other competition.

Netflix Satisfaction is Back on Track With Customers

According to a survey conducted by Citigroup Netfix customer satisfaction ratings are up to 48%, a bump up from 45% earlier in the year, and the stock is moving

4 Comeback Kids for the Fourth Quarter

Not every stock has hitched a ride on the surging bull market of 2012 -- but there are four laggards worth believing in for the rest of the year.

Looking for Explosive Moves? Check the Short-Interest Table

Stocks with high short interest have made big moves in the past three months, indicating a fertile ground for trading ideas.

Housing, Oil Take Control — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rallied from a slow start as housing data improvements led to optimism in the sector, and oil prices fell to one-month lows.

When Stocks Are Real Nice, Can You Buy Them Twice?

If you think a stock might move higher but have a few reservations, you can use calls to add to your bullish position.

3 Buyout Rumors Worth a Once-Over

While speculation in buyout rumors usually is pointless, it does provide investors an opportunity to review their holdings. These three are worth examining.