Dan Burrows

Dan Burrows

InvestorPlace Feature Writer

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

Canadian Pacific Merger With CSX Would Be a Win-Win-Win

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

A deal between CSX (CSX) and Canadian Pacific (CP) would benefit both railroads as well as relieve congestion on an overcrowded route system.

Microchip Technology (MCHP) Could Be Warning of a Market Top

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Microchip Technology (MCHP), which issued a sales warning, is seen as a canary in the coal mine when it comes to big changes in the market.

Pricey PepsiCo Rides Snacks to a Beat-and-Raise Quarter (PEP)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Pepsico is having a solid, market-beating year, helped by beat-and-raise quarter like the one it just posted. Too bad PEP stock is overvalued.

Own FB Stock? Don’t Sweat the Teen Exodus

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Another study, another set of worries about teen Facebook users ... but like always, it shouldn't worry investors in FB stock.

5 Stocks to Buy If You Just HATE Risk

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Looking for safer stocks to buy? These five big, low-risk stocks still can beat the market and protect your portfolio in a crash.

Yum Brands a Buy Thanks to China Food Scandal

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Yum Brands missed estimates and cut its forecast, but shares should have upside once the scare in China has passed.

Costco Stock Not a Buy Despite Earnings Beat

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Costco earnings beat Wall Street estimate for the first time in a long time, but shares too expensive for new money to bother with.

Strong Alcoa Earnings to Kick Off Decent Season for S&P 500

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Like the broader market, Alcoa earnings will be driven by expanding margins and costs cuts more than top-line growth.

BHP Billiton a Sell Despite Booming Production

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

BHP Billiton stock looks far too pricey as the company ramps up production of iron ore in the face of tumbling prices.

Hewlett-Packard Split Great News for HPQ Stock, But It’s Not a Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Hewlett-Packard's split into two businesses was a long time coming, but HPQ stock isn't worth owning until after the divorce.

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