Gold Rises as Fed Tapering Speculation Grows

Gold moved up modestly in weak trading on Monday as investors tried to guess when the Federal Reserve would begin tapering stimulus. More 

2 Stong Oil-Patch MLPs to Add to Your Portfolio

Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) are a tax-advantaged way to play the market, and these two oil-patch MLPs are great opportunities to profit today More 

Teen Retailers: Trouble in Paradise?

Share prices of the major teen retailers are tumbling as teens begin shopping elsewhere. Despite that, some may still be worth owning. Here's why. More 

Monday Apple Rumors: China Mobile to Take iPhone Pre-Orders on Dec. 12

China Mobile to accept iPhone preorders on Thursday; Apple lists and then pulls 4K monitors; and Apple Stores host free coding classes on Wednesday. More 

Should I Buy HPQ Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

HPQ earnings looked better than expected and the cost-cutting focus is an admirable one, but Whitman still has an uphill climb. More 

5 Stocks Quietly Profiting From the U.S. Energy Boom

With hydraulic fracturing taking over, energy production in North America is booming to say the least. From the Bakken to the Marcellus, energy stocks like Range Resources (RRC) to Whiting Petroleum (WLL) have realized plenty of profits as they have begun to tap our abundant shale resources. Energy stock investors have reaped the rewards as… More 

Economic Data Flashes Mostly “Green” Signals for Investors

A slew of economic data last week leads me to believe that we won't see the Fed "taper" anytime soon. Here's why... More