3 Long-Term Picks That Look Great Despite Iffy Yields

None of these three stocks are yielding more than 2%, nor are they hot small-cap companies you can expect to double in a year. But they still offer an attractive mix of growth potential and a little income. More 

This Bull Market Has Taken an Unusual Turn

Lower quality stocks seldom lead the market higher, but that's what appears to be happening now. More 

Egypt’s Troubles Turn the Street: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Reports that Egypt might be on the brink of military intervention sparked a midday selloff after a morning buoyed by encouraging auto sales and manufacturing data. More 

Gold Retreats as U.S. Dollar Climbs

Gold fell back in Tuesday trading ahead of the Friday release of the U.S. employment report for June as the U.S. dollar strengthened against other currencies. More 

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the S&P 500

Sprint is being removed from the S&P 500 for reasons that might surprise you. Find out more about why -- and also a few other things you probably didn't know about the index. More 

Sell Shares of These 3 American Icons

Even though 2013 has been the year of the U.S. equity, these three iconic American companies don't make the greatest of investments right now. More 

4 Stocks to Play Coal’s Short-Term Comeback

While King Coal’s long-term prognosis in the U.S. is grim, short-term investment opportunities remain -- just not among coal producers. More