Dan Burrows

Dan Burrows

Dan Burrows is a veteran of CBS MoneyWatch, DailyFinance, SmartMoney and Dow Jones MarketWatch, and has written for The Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports and other publications. He favors value investing and writes about asset prices and macroeconomic trends for the long-term investor. He holds no individual securities.

Recent Articles

10 Stocks That Every Investor Should Own

These bedrock stocks are the must-have mega-cap buys that belong in every serious long-term portfolio.

Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Will Be a Buy Again Soon

Nothing is wrong with Twilio stock. TWLO had an amazing run capped by a secondary offering -- a typical recipe for a short-term setback.

No One Else Wants Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock. Why Do You?

Twitter stock is getting hammered on Monday as all bets for a buyout bid seem to be off. If you're still long TWTR, it's time to search your soul.

Alcoa Inc (AA) Stock Earnings Will Set the Tone for Life After the Split

Alcoa (AA) needs better-than-expected earnings and a decent outlook if Alcoa stock is to break out of its rangebound ways.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Stock Is a Prize (If You’re Patient)

Walmart stock is drooping after a lackluster forecast. But is it that surprising given the long-term goals of WMT's turnaround strategy?

5 Top Stocks to Buy for October

Looking to beat the market this month? These are five of the top stocks to buy thanks to favorable headlines, positive charts and strong seasonality.

Yum! Brands, Inc. Earnings in Focus Ahead of the China Spinoff (YUM)

Shares in Yum Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) have been rising on financial engineering related to its coming spinoff more than fundamental strength.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s Strong Earnings Don’t Make DRI a Buy

Darden Restaurants (DRI) posted better-than-expected profits but lackluster sales and subdued sentiment don't make it particularly compelling.

Accenture Plc (ACN) Gets an Upgrade, But It’s Not a Buy

Business is good at Accenture plc, but ACN stock looks like it has gotten ahead of itself in terms of valuation.

Cabelas Inc’s (CAB) $5.5 Billion Deal Is a Welcome Outcome for Investors

The Cabela's (CAB) acquisition by Bass Pro Shops is an acceptable exit for a sluggish business and underperforming stock.