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Lock and Load (Up) on Gun Stocks

Smith & Wesson and Sturm Ruger can't keep pace with demand. With their solid fundamentals and reasonable valuations, both are worth owning. More 

Obamacare Taxes Will Wreck the Economy and Your Portfolio

To pay for the Affordable Care Act, a slew of taxes will be enacted or raised. The result: More money will go to the government instead of toward growth. More 

The Real Unemployment Rate Is Nearly 15%

Reported unemployment is not the same as real unemployment. Here's what that means for investors. More 

Where’s the Line in the Sand for This Selloff?

The Select Sector Energy SPDR might be the most important security to help you determine how long this market correction can continue. More 

Where to Find Opportunities in the Summer Doldrums

Take a look at which sectors have outperformed in the summer months during the past 10 years, and which have lagged. The results might surprise you. More 

My Favorite Sector for Summer: Consumer Discretionary

It's going to be a hot, hot summer -- and these 5 stocks (plus one ETF) should benefit. More 

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Here are some excellent ETF alternatives to the luxury, retail, home improvement, banking and health care stocks that our writers discussed last week. More