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

Dish Network CEO Pay Slashed 92.5% (DISH, DTV, CMCSA, TWX)

By Jeff Reeves

A Wall Street Journal report shows top companies are paying their top leaders almost 1% less in 2009 than the previous year. Leading the drop was Dish Network (DISH), where founder and CEO Charles Ergen suffered the harshest drop in pay across the entire WSJ survey -- a drop of 92.5% to $623,100 a year in total compensation.

Honeywell HON Dividend Boost Likely This Month

By Jeff Reeves

Aerospace and defense stock Honeywell (HON) raised its guidance late Tuesday, driving shares up today even while the broader market has rolled back. The dividend stock now expects first-quarter profit to range from 45 to 49 cents per share, up from prior guidance for 40 to 45 cents. For the full year, HON expects profits to reach the top end of its prior $2.20 to $2.40 forecast.

Greece Debt Tragedy Upstaged by Ireland’s Bank Crisis

By Jeff Reeves

While Greece is stealing the spotlight as sovereign debt woes threaten to cripple the nation's public sector, Ireland's balance sheet has quietly been getting worse – and now its debt problems are so bad it could have the dubious honor of beating Greece to bankruptcy.

Android Takes Spotlight Away from iPhone

By Jeff Reeves

Google (GOOG) and its Android operating system are now the next big thing for smart phones, taking the spotlight from Apple Inc. (AAPL) and its iconic iPhone. And with these two smart phones as the leaders, future demand for Research in Motion (RIMM) BlackBerry devices is drying up.

Taco Bell and YUM Take Paneer and Potato Burritos to India

By Jeff Reeves

First, India goes wild over Domino's Pizza (DPZ). Now, Yum! Brands (YUM) is seeing runaway success in the region with its Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut chains. It seems like fast food companies from McDonald's (MCD) to Burger King (BKC) to Wendy's/Arby's (WEN) are eating up emerging markets.

Five Dividend Stocks That Are a Lock to Boost Payouts (MO, T, CTL, MRK, VZ)

By Jeff Reeves

Dividends, especially reliable dividends, are crucial to many investors. And five dividend stocks that are the most likely to maintain or boost payouts in 2010 are Altria (MO), AT&T (T), CenturyTel (CTL), Merck (MRK) and Verizon (VZ).

Nintendo’s 3D DS Could Change Video Game Industry

By Jeff Reeves

In late March, video game icon Nintendo (NTDOY) let the world know of its plans for a 3D-capable portable gaming device. And despite all the hullabaloo over 3D technology in the flat screen TV market, this could very well be the first real connection between 3D entertainment and a viable consumer market.

Systemax SYX Could Reopen Circuit City Stores

By Jeff Reeves

Systemax (SYX), owner of the online electronics clearinghouse Tiger Direct, is jumping into the brick-and-mortar retail game. That's a bit of a surprise, since this may not exactly be the economic environment to make a big push into any segment of retail. But the real shocker is that Systemax is making the move under two defunct big box brands: Circuit City and CompUSA.

How to Buy IPOs With ETFs and Mutual Funds

By Jeff Reeves

Everybody loves the romance of an IPO -- a company going public with the potential to deliver huge profits to those investors on the ground floor. But the reality of initial public offerings are very different than the storybook version some traders believe. Trying to research these tiny upstarts can give investors fits, and sometimes even a stock that looks good on paper can fall flat on its face right out of the gate.

Voice Over Broadband … on Smartphones?

By Jeff Reeves

The Apple (AAPL) App Store recently began offering Line2, a program that turns the iPhone into a dual-mode phone complete with a second number for just $1.Line2 can make and receive calls any time you're in a wireless hot spot, sending voice over Wi-Fi and not phone lines. The service costs just $15 a month, and is a hit among those who are frustrated by the spotty network of AT&T (T).

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