Vanguard Total Stock Market Index’s AUM Passed Pimco’s Long Ago

A recent article stated that assets under management at Vanguard's Total Stock Market Index Fund surpassed Pimco's similar fund, but the 'news' is both wrong and wrong-headed. More 

Ignore Whiny Wine Headlines — Put Your Money Into the Hard Stuff!

Wine shortage or not, investors' potential options in the space are limited. There are better investments to be made in spirits -- specifically, Diageo (DEO). More 

Paper Trading – Draft Your Fantasy Portfolio

If you want to practice picking stocks, paper trading is a great way to start without the risk of losing actual money. More 

Investing’s ‘Magic Formula’ Points to AAPL, Gun Stocks

What's on Joel Greenblatt's market-beating "Magic Formula" screen? Try iPhones, purses and guns. More 

DIRECTV Earnings Growth Isn’t What it Seems – DTV

DIRECTV announced a big bump in earning growth in the last quarter, and yet the stock price is falling. Let's discuss the reason and our recommendation More 

GTAT Stock Soars on AAPL Deal

Shares of GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) opened 25% higher this morning on news of a sapphire supply deal with Apple (AAPL). More 

3 Doomed Investments to Avoid in 2014

Avoiding bad investments can be as important as picking good ones. Investors should stay clear from these doomed investments in 2014. More