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

Hertz, Avis Stock Rev for More Gains in 2014

HTZ stock jumped 69% this year, while CAR stock more than doubled -- and both Hertz stock and Avis stock look good for more gains in 2014.

Dogs of the Dow Won’t Hunt in 2014

Don't go barking after the dogs of the Dow -- the high dividend yields won't make up for lagging share-price performance.

December Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

Yields on savings accounts and CDs finally rose, but they hardly kept pace with rising mortgage rates

MA Stock vs. V Stock – Will MasterCard or Visa Charge Ahead in 2014?

MA stock and V stock clobbered the broader market in 2013, but one of these credit card companies is better positioned for more outsized gains next year.

FedEx Profit Miss Doesn’t Mean FDX Stock Is Off Course

Don't fret over a FedEx earnings miss. FDX stock still is well positioned for outperformance once the global economy picks up.

Buy Icahn Enterprises to Play Apple Stock with Less Risk

For a low-risk way to play a bounce back in Apple stock, let Carl Icahn and a bet on Icahn Enterprises stock lead the way.

The 3 Most Exciting Stocks of 2013

In an unusually dramatic year for stocks -- from epic turnarounds to near-bankruptcies -- Herbalife (HLF), Tesla Motors (TSLA) and JCPenney (JCP) stood out.

Zynga Stock 2013 Timeline – ZNGA Gets Back In the Game

Zynga stock suffered no shortage of drama in a year of tumbling users amid a turnaround story, but ZNGA still managed to tack on a 74% gain.

GOOG vs. YHOO – Which Is a Better Bet In Your Search for Profits?

GOOG stock is up more than 50% for the year-to-date, while YHOO stock has more than doubled. Can Yahoo beat Google again in 2014?

Penny Stocks – 3 Top Penny Stocks of 2013

Top penny stocks of 2013 put up gains more than 20,000%, but a lack of liquidity means you still wouldn't be a millionaire even if you bet right.