Small-Cap Selloff a Bad Omen for Stocks

The small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 has gone from relative-but-still-positive underperformance to an outright breakdown, causing worry about the broader market's stability. More 

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of seven Semiconductor stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell"). More 

Gold Miners Offer One Safe Place to Hide

It’s been a horrifying few days for gold, but there’s a small sliver of the mining industry that’s at least partially immune to the downturn: streamers. More 

Wednesday Apple Rumors: 63% of Music Downloads Via iTunes

Apple's iTunes accounts for 63% of paid music downloads; Chinese authorities criticize Apple again; and Berlin to get its first Apple Store in May. More 

Google Will Hit $1,000: The Ifs, Ands, & Buts…

After its ascent to $800 and beyond, Google stock seems poised to make a run at $1,000 -- here are the ifs, ands & buts of the issue. More 

Miners Have Bigger Issues Than Gold Prices

Gold mining investors need to worry about more than just the plunging price of gold. There’s a whole laundry list of issues to consider. More 

Squeeze Profits From Oil With Strangles

On the heels of the downturn in oil, implied volatility for United States Oil Fund options has risen to its highest levels of the year. Play this rich volatility with a short strangle. More