Low Rates Lock in Preferred Shares’ Allure

Investors looking for income should be able to comfortably hide out in preferreds for a good long while. More 

Microsoft Will Survive Its ‘New Coke’ Moment

Why do I love Microsoft? Because it can absorb a massive fundamental screw-up like its Windows 8 mea culpa and still keep plugging along. More 

Dow Theory Generates a Buy Signal … Again

The Dow Industrials triggered another buy signal, and transports have responded in kind. Use the opportunity to capitalize on a low-risk entry point in this railroad stock. More 

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the Metals and Mining, Computer and Personal Electronics, Oil and Gas, Energy Services, and Semiconductor sectors are at the bottom. More 

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone Nearly 40% of U.S. Smartphones

Apple now holds 39% of the U.S. smartphone market; a German court strikes down Apple's privacy policy; and iPad Mini Retina screen production starts next month. More 

5 Stocks With Ugly Earnings Growth — WTSL KWK GNK SOL CRK

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

5 Mutual Fund Safe Havens for Summer

Don't sell in May and walk away completely -- instead, pile some of your newfound cash into these five funds that should perform even during the summer's lull. More