Bad Debts Make for Very Good Business

Debt collection, when done right, is a cash cow. That's why Portfolio Recovery Associates is a great stock for your portfolio. More 

4 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Oil and Gas stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating. More 

Don’t Chase Visa or MasterCard Any Higher

The growth in credit cards is impressive and the profit margins are so high as to be absurd, but it's still not worth overpaying for V and MA given the rate of change in this space. More 

7 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, seven stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade. More 

Friday Apple Rumors: App Store Nears 50 Billionth Download

The App Store will soon see its 50 billionth app download; U.S. Cellular says it will carry the iPhone this year; and an Apple-1 auction could fetch $392,000. More 

Do Bond Buyers Know Something Stock Traders Don’t?

Despite hordes of positive economic news, bonds continue to yield less and less. I recommend holding onto TLT a little longer if you own it in this environment. More 

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of five Internet and Web Service stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell"). More