F. Ross Johnson's missteps ran Nabisco into the ground 30 years ago, yet the lessons in this book remain strikingly relevant in today's financial climate. More
Mighty Casey’s Has Struck Out (Again)
It’s also important to read the conference call transcripts, though, because there are things one might not consider about the business at first glance. It isn’t just about servicing customers with a dominant local brand. They sell stuff like coffee and cheese and that means they are exposed to the commodity markets. More
10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — PAY NG EXK and more
This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an "F" ("strong sell") on Portfolio Grader. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 10.9%, the Dow is up 13.2%, and the S&P is up 12.1%. More
3 Great Income ETFs to Buy During This Correction
Taking the time to hunt out bargain-priced income opportunities will have a profound impact on how you inevitably emerge from the correction. More
Gold’s Collapse Is Not Done
The yellow metal's been eviscerated lately, but the charts suggest the pain isn't over for gold fans. Look for a continued plunge toward $1,200. More
Stock Showdown: DirecTV vs. Dish Network
DirecTV's rumored buy of Hulu appears to widen the gap between it and fellow satellite player Dish Network. But is it the better stock? More
2 Dividend Sectors I Wouldn’t Recommend to My Worst Enemy
Thanks to "taper" talk, the time is right to treat both REITs and utilities as a pariah in your quest for profits ... despite their outsized yields. More