5 Ways to Stay Financially Fit in 2014

If your New Year's resolution was to shape up financially, here are 5 key tips that can help you keep the resolution and get financially fit in 2014 More 

3 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three insurance 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 

5 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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

IBM Stock – IBM Layoffs Coming in Q1

Faced with poor Q4 earnings and a poor overall year for IBM stock, IBM is laying off thousands of workers and will take an estimated $1 billion in charges. More 

4 Auto Parts Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four auto parts 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 

How Big Are Emerging Markets?

When investing in emerging markets, you need to keep perspective. Most are still very small and illiquid, which is a source of both risk and opportunity. More 

Mining Stocks Are Dangerous, Sweet Valuations or Not

Mining stocks feature low valuations, improving earnings and strong recent performance, but the potential for bad news out of China remains a major risk. More