Charley Blaine

Charley Blaine

Charley Blaine has been a financial writer and editor for nearly 40 years. He spent 13 years at MSN Money and, as one of the writers of the daily Market Dispatches column, covered the entirety of the 2008-09 market crash. He has also worked for USA Today and The Times-Picayune in New Orleans and has written for numerous publications including Forbes and 24/7 Wall St.

Recent Articles

General Electric Company: GE Stock a STRONG Buy for the Patient Investor

Since 2000, investors in GE stock have needed patience and a strong stomach. The stock has been a weak performer, especially compared to its fantastic run in the 1990s.

5 Reasons Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Could Collapse

Home Depot stock has been on a fantastic tear since coming out of the 2008-09 market crash -- up nearly 605%. It's time for a break in HD.

Petrobras: Avoid PBR Stock Unless You Can Tolerate a TON of Risk

Petrobras shares have fallen so low that some investors may find PBR tempting. But the risks the Brazilian oil giant faces remain serious.

SolarCity: Investors Slam SCTY Stock Over Earnings, Guidance

SolarCity has been showing revenue growth of 80% and more each year, but profits have yet to follow. The company is trimming the growth and cut costs.

Buy the Homebuilders in a Hurry! (LEN, DHI, PHM)

The homebuilding business looked just about dead in the depths of the recession. But the slow, steady growth in homebuilders should continue.