Sluggish Mega-Caps Are Weighing on Tech

Capitalization-weighted tech funds have been lagging the S&P 500 in this rally, but the underperformance is largely concentrated in the sector's mega-cap stocks. More 

Is It Time to Buy Gold and Silver?

With everyone bearish on precious metals, it could mean there is no one left to sell. More 

Oil & Gas LP Could Yield a Total Annual Return of 20%-Plus

With a price objective in the low $40s and a projected distribution rate at over 7%, Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (NASDAQ:CLMT) is a buy. More 

Data Drives the Rally — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Investors got a double good-news whammy on the housing and manufacturing fronts, though homebuilders didn't join in the market's broad-based gains. More 

Gold Drops for Third Consecutive Session

Gold slipped in Tuesday trading after reports showed rising U.S. home prices and durable goods orders, while the financial crisis in Cyprus appeared to cool. More 

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Metals and Mining, Computer and Personal Electronics, Energy Services, Oil and Gas, and Semiconductor sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database. More 

3 Dow Jones Stocks to Sell

Focusing on the very best stocks can help even conservative blue-chip investors improve their portfolio, but it's just as important to avoid the losers. More