‘Reckless Endangerment’ Reveals Roots of Financial Crisis — Summer Reading

The housing crisis actually started well back in the 1990s -- and the madness and ethos that got it started are still with us today. Forewarned is forearmed. More 

SeaWorld Jumps In: 7 Companies Increasing Dividends

Recent IPO SeaWorld initiated a dividend starting this quarter, joining six other companies rewarding shareholders by redistributing more of their cash. More 

16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 16 Oil and Gas stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell"). More 

Microsoft’s Mini-Stores: Same Old Same Old

Microsoft is jumping on the mini-store train with 500 planned Best Buy locations, and just like Samsung, Microsoft has plenty to gain. Best Buy, not so much. More 

Why Higher Rates Ain’t Here to Stay

Rates are rising on market fears that the Fed will reduce its stimulus program, but tightening will only happen when the economy is ready. Spoiler: It's not. More 

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Pharmaceutical stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating. More 

3 Energizing Small-Cap Picks

Major energy producers might get more attention, but small-cap E&P firms have the potential for much more explosive returns. Here are three picks in the space. More