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3 Ways to Play Coal & Natural Gas (At Once)

America’s two most abundant fuels -- coal and natural gas -- may seem at odds with one another, but investors can bet on both with these hot energy stocks.

The Beating Ain’t Done Yet: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Investors responded poorly to comments from The People's Bank of China and continued to let Fed statements fester Monday, continuing U.S. stocks' slide.

Tech Moves the Needle: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Sony was among several big-name tech stocks marching forward Tuesday, with the Japanese firm moving on news of an increased hedge fund stake.

Walter Energy: The Next Coal Casualty?

Walter Energy is stuck between a rock and a hard place -- specifically, a big load of high-interest debt and a crummy coal market.

May Insider Report: Buying Points to Coal Opportunity

A look at insider trading for the month of May points to a couple of potential potholes, as well as a buying opportunity in the coal sector.

Manufacturing Mires the Market — Monday’s IP Market Recap

All major indices ended in the red on Monday -- the first day of Q2 -- in the wake of weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data. Tech stocks in particular took a drubbing.

13 Must-See Charts for April

The stock market has been going up for months, but there still is an abundance of fresh trading ideas as we move into April -- especially in these sectors.

Hess the Latest Target of Increasingly Energy-Focused Activist Investors

Shareholder activism is booming in the energy sector -- just ask once-integrated energy firm Hess. Plus, the trend could mean solid returns for investors.

10 Top Stock Charts to Watch in March

Instead of waiting for a new high in the major indices, look to the technology, materials and retail sectors for trading opportunities.

Dow Shrugs Off Italian Shakeup — Monday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow got a boost Monday as Hewlett-Packard was jolted by possible Icahn interest and McDonald's posted strong same-store sales growth.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Energy Services, Energy Services, Semiconductor, Communications Equipment, and Technology Equipment sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Semiconductor, Communications Equipment, Metals and Mining, Marine, and Technology Equipment sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — NOK NAV ROVI and more

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an "F" ("strong sell") on Portfolio Grader. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq increased 17.1%, the Dow rose 9.2%, and the S&P has risen 13.9%.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — APKT NOK WLT and more

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an "F" ("strong sell") on Portfolio Grader. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 20.4%, the Dow is up 10.4%, and the S&P is up 15.4%.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Service, Metals and Mining, Communications Equipment, Marine, and Service sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — NOK WLT MCP and more

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an "F" ("strong sell") on Portfolio Grader. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq increased 18.8%, the Dow rose 9.8%, and the S&P is up 12.2%.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the Semiconductor, Metals and Mining, Communications Equipment, Marine, and Auto Parts sectors are at the bottom.

Head Fakes Galore From Mr. Market

U.S. markets are moving up and down based on domestic economic data and signals from Europe on its debt crises. Stay cautious but look for opportunities

Does Patriot’s Meltdown Signal ‘Blood in the Streets’ for Coal?

Patriot Coal's cash crunch has led to an across-the-board collapse for coal stocks. This may present a buying opportunity to pick up higher-quality coal names on further weakness. See which ones.