13 Companies Increasing Dividends

Big names like Coca-Cola and Walmart were among companies hiking their payouts during this holiday-shortened week. More 

4 Chemicals Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Chemicals stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). More 

Buck the Trend and Buy These 3 Mutual Funds

Investors are increasingly turning to ETFs for broad exposure and low fees, but these three funds will make you forget all about their exchange-traded counterparts. More 

Generation Y’s Real Retirement Problem: Few Opportunities

Younger workers aren't lazy or shortsighted when it comes to retirement — many just aren't offered 401(k)s or are merely trying to stay afloat. More 

6 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

This week, six Oil and Gas stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). More 

Linn Energy’s Buying, and You Should Be Too

Linn Energy remains the king of the upstream MLP hill, especially following its recent purchase of Berry Petroleum -- the company's largest acquisition to date. More 

3 Ways to Improve Your Bond Picture

Treasury prices have been falling for months, and 10-year bonds are now yielding steadily above 2%. How to play in this changing environment. More