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4 Durable Goods Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four durable goods stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

BAC: The Big Banks Kick Off Earnings Season

Bank of America's earnings contained some good news and bad news, and the overall picture for the bank sector looks promising...but time will tell

Toll Brothers (TOL) Ready for a Rebound?

TOL has seen some weakness lately, but fundamental strength in the homebuilding area bodes well for the stock. Take advantage with call options.

China, M&A Spur a Rally: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Positive exports figures from China and a healthy slate of Monday M&A action helped spur the markets to another consecutive day in the black.

Build Your Profits With Hovnanian (HOV) Options

Though there's a lot of shorts in HOV, analyst estimates have been moving higher...a combination that makes the call options attractively priced.

Oil, Stocks Climb Higher: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rallied to avoid a third straight day of losses as energy stocks rose on continued Middle East concerns and rising oil prices.

Should I Buy PulteGroup? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

PulteGroup has soared back from its bottom of $5 per share in 2011, but can the company keep riding the housing rebound?

Real Estate Won’t Rule 2013’s Second Half

We've been enjoying one of the strongest real estate markets in years, but things will cool off in the final half of the year. Here's how to play that reality.

Housing Shepherds Stocks Higher — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Data drove the major stock indices Tuesday, with the Dow Jones returning from the Memorial Day weekend to advance to fresh all-time highs.

The Housing Boom Continues — But Which Homebuilders to Buy?

If you're looking to chase this trend, play the hot hand -- stick with the best players in the group.

Stocks Stall on Housing, CPI — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Mixed economic news that included a slowdown in the housing sector stalled the market Thursday, though Cisco provided a bright spot in the tech sector.

Tech, Banks Continue to Slide — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets fell broadly for a second straight day on the heels of unimpressive earnings reports, and a selloff in tech and bank stocks

Jobs Data Puts Stocks in Park — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Disappointing data in private payrolls and the service sector sent U.S. stocks hurtling back to the ground Wednesday.

Data Drives the Rally — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Investors got a double good-news whammy on the housing and manufacturing fronts, though homebuilders didn't join in the market's broad-based gains.

Late Stock Rally Pares Losses — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Continued concerns over Cyprus held stocks down most of the day, though a late rally cut back losses across the board and helped the Dow finish in the black.

Dow Hits a Five-Year High — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones reached a five-year high Wednesday and stocks soared across the board thanks to good news on the housing and corporate earnings fronts.

Housing Builds Up Wall Street — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Good news in the housing sector coupled with comments from Ben Bernanke defending Federal Reserve bond-buying helped stocks get off the mat Tuesday.

Good Day For Luxury, Lipstick — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Luxury names Michael Kors and Fossil headed higher on earnings news Tuesday, as did beauty products mainstay Avon.

Don’t Get Too Giddy Over Home Prices

Despite the optimism sparked by the recent S&P/Case-Shiller home price data, a number of factors could derail the real estate train in 2013.