My 2 Favorite Stocks for This Week

These two small caps -- in biotech and microelectronics -- have cutting-edge technology and would make great takeover targets. More 

Payday Lending Still Ruled By the Lenders

Larger banks are getting into the payday lending game, but the biggest players remain the original lenders -- who also are diversifying their own businesses. More 

Advance in Bonds a Sucker’s Rally?

Trade potential weakness in the bond market with an intermediate-term bear call spread. More 

Important Charts to Watch This Week

The S&P 500 and Intel are among some of the charts that investors should keep an eye on for technical hints this week. More 

Telecoms: Add a Second Dividend Line

There's nothing new about Verizon -- it's a great income play, through and through. But partner Vodafone offers income with some potential for growth. More 

Daily Oil News: American Gas Hits $3.93

The price of fuel sold in the United States continues to climb -- with market factors portending further escalation. More 

The Internet: What Could Possibly Be Next?

Around 2005, I remember wondering what sort of idiot would want to look at videos on a tiny cellphone screen. Less than a decade later, I’m one of the people I heaped scorn upon. The growth in online video is one of the many ways that the Internet has changed the world in the dawn… More