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Sector Scan: Hospital Supply and Management

Health care stocks are ending on a strong note this year, a trend that will likely continue. Here's the best and worst in the hospital supply and management areas. More 

Keep a Short Leash on These ‘Parasite Stocks’

No one should put all their eggs in one basket, and that goes for companies, too. These stocks depend way too much on a single customer. More 

How to Play Consistently Low Pay

More than a quarter of the U.S. work force earns low wages -- and that isn't expected to drop in the next decade. But at least a few companies aren't crying. More 

Watch Out for the Dead-Cat Bounce

Be cautious about deeply-oversold stocks that seem poised for a turnaround -- dead-cat bounces are tricky, especially in today's uncertain market. More 

4 American Stocks That Need More Time

Several of our Real American Index picks that have struggled so far in 2012 still have plenty going for them -- and could rebound later this year. More 

Luxury Tumbles, Steel Surges — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Coach punctuated a lousy day for the markets, but Pfizer and U.S. Steel provided some of Tuesday's brighter points. More 

Insurance Stocks: In It for the Long Haul

Insurance companies haven't been very popular recently, which spells opportunity for investors looking for long-term picks. More