Spruce Up Your Trading With Calls on Pier 1 Imports (PIR)

PIR nearly toppled in the recession, but it built itself up again as the housing market improved. Call options are a good bet going into earnings. More 

This Demographic Creates Bulletproof Stocks

Don't worry about Lululemon, Starbucks, Williams-Sonoma, Michael Kors, and others in the same vein ... they've got enough customers to last a long time. More 

VIDEO: Getting Started in Technical Analysis

Jon Markman, editor of the Trader's Advantage newsletter, explains the "why" and "how" of analyzing charts for young investors interested in technical analysis. More 

Has Greece Turned the Corner?

Greece isn't out of the woods yet, but its budget is in primary surplus and the economy is contracting at the slowest rate in two years. More 

How to Play Gold Right Now

Strong cases can be made for both owning and avoiding gold. Here's the best strategy for playing the volatile metal. More 

Trade of the Day: Oracle (ORCL)

Though this company is trying to make up ground with strategic alliances, it's unlikely the earnings report will bring good news. More 

4 ‘Preferred’ Ways to Get Big Yield for Retirement

Investing in preferred stocks is a great way to find yield, but avoid the hassle of singling out specific shares and invest in funds instead. More