Full Steam Ahead for RCL, Cruise Stocks

When I read that Royal Caribbean (RCL) was forced to cut one of its cruises short, it brought back memories, not very pleasant ones, of my last cruise when my family and I experienced a minor norovirus outbreak on a Carnival (CCL) ship before the largest cruiseship operator became notorious for it. Though it wasn’t… More 

Oil Stocks HAL, SLB & BHI Show That Going Global Is Key

Following the earnings reports of oil stocks HAL, SLB and BHI, the trend is becoming very clear -- international drilling is where the profits are. More 

Two Cheap Stocks With Big Growth Potential

Great fundamentals, low P/E ratios, high prospects -- what's not to like? More 

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Tim Cook Concedes Weak iPhone 5c Sales

Apple sold fewer iPhone 5c units than expected last quarter; Donald Trump says iPhone needs bigger screen; and Red Bull TV comes to Apple TV. More 

The Super Bowl Indicator Has Also Failed Recently

The Super Bowl Indicator has been around for decades, positing that markets rise if "old" NFC teams win, and down if an AFC team wins. It's nonsense; here's why More 

Closed-End Funds: 5 CEFs Yielding 5%-Plus

For investors looking for high income, often-ignored CEFs could be a great bet. Here are five high-yielding plays for your portfolio. More 

Pfizer Stock Floats on Financial Engineering, Not Growth

Revenue is going nowhere, and Pfizer stock needs more than cost cuts and share buybacks to stop lagging both its peer group and the broader market. More