Jeff Reeves

Jeff Reeves

Jeff Reeves is a financial commentator with almost two decades of newsroom and markets experience, including a stint as an editor for the New York Times Co. He has been lead writer and editor for InvestorPlace.com since the beginning of 2010.  

Jeff’s work has appeared in numerous finance publications and broadcast outlets, including The Wall Street Journal network, CNBC, TheStreet.com, Fox Business Channel, USA Today and a host of others.

View some of his TV appearances on YouTube, or check out his writing links below.

Jeff has also penned an eBook, The Frugal Investor’s Guide to Finding Great Stocks: 11 Free Resources to Help Beginners Identify Fantastic Investments.

Write Jeff at editor@investorplace.com, or follow him on Twitter @JeffReevesIP.

Recent Articles

Blockbuster BBI and Netflix NFLX Fight For Movie Gallery Market Share

By Jeff Reeves

Blockbuster (BBI) could benefit from the news that Movie Gallery will close all of its 2,415 U.S. stores and liquidate its inventory. Though Movie Gallery already declared bankruptcy, the movie rental chain had hoped to stay alive after some restructuring. Movie Gallery also operated locations under the Hollywood Video and Game Crazy brands, and all will be closed at an undetermined date. Netflix (NFLX) may also benefit.

Akamai AKAM Stock Driven by HD Content, Cloud Computing and Mobile Web

By Jeff Reeves

Akamai, the leading web content delivery company, grew revenues by almost 9% in 2009 despite the economic recession and expects to grow its revenues by mid double digits in 2010.

Mining Stocks Hit on Resource Tax Fears (BHP, RTP, VALE, AU, ABX, NEM)

By Jeff Reeves

According to news reports, Australia is considering the possible introduction of a 40% resources tax on companies. As the world's biggest exporter of iron ore, alumina and coal and one of the key gold miners in the world, the move could seriously curtail the mining business there – and hurt major mining stocks like BHP Billiton (BHP), Rio Tinto (RTP) and Vale SA (VALE) as well as Australia gold miners AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Barrick Gold (ABX) and Newmont Mining (NEM).

Activision ATVI Video Game Sales Could Send Stock Soaring

By Jeff Reeves

Last Thursday, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) announced a partnership with software studio Bungie. Formerly owned by Microsoft (MSFT), Bungie produced the wildly successful Halo series for the Xbox. Now with the Activision publishing deal, Bungie can roll out Halo-like games on other playforms like the Sony (SNE) Playstation and the Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii.

High Yield Dividend Stocks With +11% Payouts (FORTY, KCAP, WAC, WHX, IVR, RSO, CPLP, KSP, AMRR, GMR)

By Jeff Reeves

High yield dividend stocks were hard to come by in the recession, as some big blue chips slashed their payouts. But now, dividend growth appears to be back. According to Standard and Poor's, only 48 companies in the S&P 500 decreased their dividend payments during the first quarter of 2010, a vast improvement over the record 367 companies that slashed dividends during the same period in 2009 -- adding $6.4 billion in total dividends.

Starbucks SBUX to Stock Retail Shelves with More Than Coffee

By Jeff Reeves

That green Starbucks (SBUX) is making a push into the retail marketplace -- starting with its Via instant coffee sales a summer strategy that includes new ice cream flavors. SBUX stock has performed very well lately, and Starbucks is looking to keep its momentum of strong earnings and sales.

Saddle Up These 5 Picks for the Kentucky Derby

By Jeff Reeves

To get you in the mood for playing the ponies this weekend, here are five Kentucky Derby stocks that could surprise you with a winning streak: Churchill Downs (CHDN), Wynn Resorts (WYNN), Fortune Brands (FO), 1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS) and Yum! Brands (YUM).

Starbucks SBUX Frappucinos Could Heat Up Summer Profits (MCD, BKC, YUM)

By Jeff Reeves

Seattle coffee icon Starbucks (SBUX) has been on the resurgence in 2010 after consumers fled during the Great Recession. In order to keep the profits percolating, SBUX stock is looking to roll out a fresh new menu of Frappucinos and iced coffee for the hot summer months.

7 Dividend Growth Stocks – IBM, COST, IP, VMI, ESV, CBU, CE

By Jeff Reeves

It's been another busy week for dividend growth. A number of blue chip stocks saw dividend increases, including tech giant IBM (IBM) and retail stock Costco (COST). Forest products company International Paper (IP) also saw a quarterly dividend boost. Small cap stocks that raised dividend yields include metal products maker Valmont Industries (VMI), offshore oil driller Ensco (ESV), chemical stock Celanese (CE) and regional bank Community Bank System (CBU).

Radio Shack RSH Earnings Up on 4% Sales Jump

By Jeff Reeves

Radio Shack (RSH) earnings were reported after the bell today. RSH earnings for the first-quarter improved as Radio Shack sales rose 4%, topping Wall Street forecasts. Specifically, RadioShack earnings included first-quarter net income of $50.1 million or 39 cents a share, up 16% from $43.1 million, or 34 cents a share in the year ago period.

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