5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five Machinery stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). 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 

Expect Disney to Keep Trimming the Fat

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger is reportedly about to take a much-needed axe to the media conglomerate’s bloated payroll, which has swelled in recent years following its $8 billion acquisition spree since 2009 that has added Marvel Entertainment and LucasFilms. Reports indicate that the layoffs are going to hit the movie studio — which… 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 

HP Chairman Quits After Surviving Near-Ouster

On Thursday, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) announced that Ray Lane is stepping aside as chairman of the company’s board of directors. The move comes after a shareholder campaign to unseat him and two other board members failed narrowly last month. Lane, who has served as HP chairman since 2010, will remain on the board, the Associated Press… More 

7 Companies Increasing Dividends

Discount retailer TJX Cos. and large regional bank PNC lead this week's list of seven companies making income investors just a little happier. More 

3 Dividend Stocks for Wannabe Landlords

Owning a rental property can be a great source of income ... but can also be a hassle. Instead, try one of the these high-yield REITs with a monthly payout. More