Thursday Apple Rumors: iPad Shipment Estimates Slashed

Apple is cut its the number of iPads it expects to ship this year; Apple's streaming service delayed by royalty haggling; and Apple device thefts on the rise. More 

Exxon’s Short on Production, But You Should Still Go Long

Exxon Mobile has been struggling with production declines and will continue to in the near future. Still, the company is a great long-term buy. Here's why. More 

Soap and Toothpaste Are Crushing the Market

Colgate's recent announcement of a 2-for-1 stock split amid all-time highs is just the latest show from the hard-charging consumer staples sector. More 

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four Software stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell"). More 

Keep It Simple: Avoid Annuities

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Annuities grow faster than taxable funds -- but income taxes upon withdrawal can take away a lot of their juice. More 

Moxy Hotels: Ikea’s the Spice, But Marriott Is the Substance

Marriott is teaming with Ikea's property division to launch a budget hotel brand. But investors should know MAR has come short on branded launches before ... and that Ikea's just a name. More 

Can Kuroda’s New Round of “Easy Money” Finally Revive Japan?

Take stock of what's on the horizon in the U.S. More