10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — TVL LL CONN and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 10.7%, the Dow rose 13.2%, and the S&P is up 11.6%. More 

What to Do After Dollar General’s Double Top

Dollar General isn't exactly on the verge of an all-out collapse following Tuesday's haircut, but the short-term picture has become a bit rockier. More 

BP Adds More ‘Northern Exposure’

High royalty rates have kept E&P firms away from Alaska's abundant natural resources. But now that rates are falling, BP is jumping back in head-first. More 

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Momentum — FNBN NAV SGK LGCY VNR

This week, these five stocks have the worst ratings in Earnings Momentum, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader. More 

How to Short Stocks Using Options

During the past few years, I’ve run up against the problem of not being able to find shares to short. The solution? Deep-in-the-money puts. More 

All About the Cloud: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

This week's video: Consolidation begins in the cloud sector. Also, why General Motors' return to the S&P 500 isn't all it's cracked up to be. More 

22 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 22 Commercial Banking stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). More