Pony Up for American Express

Stress test winner American Express has it all: Solid financial footing, growing revenues and profits, a newly raised dividend -- and an alluring valuation. More 

Staples Bulls See Long-Term Upside

Option players buy long-dated call options in hopes of a prolonged rally in Staples shares. More 

The Uphill Battle for VIX Bulls

The VIX continues to sit at annual lows, but trying to wager on upside is probably more difficult than you think. More 

Apple at the Center of the Large-Cap Forest

Large-cap growth stocks are significantly outperforming their value counterparts this year -- and Apple (AAPL) has had a pretty loud say in it. More 

Why Investors Needn’t Fear the ‘Patent Cliff’

Expiring drug patents can cost pharma stocks billions of dollars, but companies and investors alike can prepare themselves well in advance. More 

3 Oil Majors That Are Best Bets for Natural Gas

Exxon may be out front in terms of natural gas investments for the future, but Chevron and Shell are close behind. More 

Apple Dominates Market Headlines…Again

Apple continues to record stock price gains and dominate market buzz, with more coming as the new iPad tablet hits the store shelves. More