Financials Pay It Back: 16 Companies Increasing Dividends

American Express and Capital One are among 16 companies that helped out investors by ratcheting up their dividend-paying efforts this week. More 

16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of 16 Oil and Gas stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell"). More 

Expect a Short Shelf Life for Kraft Foods Rally

Kraft Foods has been on a crazy run since its spin-off, but you should still stay away. Why? Because its climb has nothing to do with future growth prospects. More 

5 Stocks to Buy Ahead of Hurricane Season

Experts say that a wild hurricane season is on the way. While that's hardly good news, it could be good for these five companies. More 

Send These 2 Gold Miners Packing

Gold mining stocks as a whole are struggling to reduce costs and have made a strategic error of overspending on new exploration and mining operations during the bull market. More 

Bad Debts Make for Very Good Business

Debt collection, when done right, is a cash cow. That's why Portfolio Recovery Associates is a great stock for your portfolio. More 

4 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Oil and Gas 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