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 is up 4.6%, the Dow increased 9.3%, and the S&P has increased 7.4%. More
Stumbling Small Caps Suggest Market Weakness Ahead
Investors appear to be jumping from riskier small caps to more defensive stocks -- a good sign that the market's risk appetite is waning. More
Wednesday Apple Rumors: iRing to Command Apple iTV This Year
Apple will release a ring-controlled iTV this year; Apple will begin iPhone 5S production this quarter; and a court says digital download re-sales are illegal. More
4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now
The grades of four Packaged Foods stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). More
3 ETF Winners for Retirement
Worried about a potential market retreat eating into your big stock gains? Consider reallocating with diversification and protection in mind via these three exchange-traded funds. More
Walmart Is Learning the Hard Way That Service Matters
Don't think out-of-touch management, labor unrest, restocking headaches and ridiculously long checkout lines won't catch up to Walmart? Think again. More
Help! I Have a Serious Spending Addiction
I have a serious spending addiction as any time I have some extra cash on hand, I end up spending it. The good news is I like to spend it on dividend stocks. More
