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

US Air, Delta and Other Airline Stocks Fly High in May (LCC, DAL, ALK, JBLU, UAUA)

It was a rough market in May, with many stocks taking a plunge along with the broader market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down about -10% and the S and P 500 index shed about 11% in May. But not all stocks were battered – and as a group, airline stocks stand out as one of the few sectors that did well in May, with regional carriers like Alaska Air Group (ALK) and JetBlue Airways (JBLU) both posting double-digit gains on the month, and with major carriers U.S. Airways (LCC) and Delta Airlines (DAL) doing even better.

Kellogg Criticized for Misleading Cereal Ads (K, GIS, KFT)

Kellogg Co. (K) has had a difficult go of things in the wake of the recession, lagging rival packaged foods companies in the industries as it struggled to connect with consumers. Things may be getting worse as Kellogg is under fire from the Federal Trade Commission for misleading consumers about the health benefits for Rice Krispies and Frosted Mini-Wheats cereals.

Walgreen Co. to Restart Alcohol Sales (WAG, CVS, RAD, SWY, KR)

Walgreen Co. (WAG), the nation's largest retail drugstore by store count, is ending its 15-year prohibition on alcohol sales and will begin restocking shelves with beer and wine at about 3,100 locations nationwide. Rivals CVS Caremark (CVS) and Rite Aid Corp. (RAD) already sell booze themselves, so the move by Walgreens will put the retail chain on equal footing with its competitors on the alcohol sales front.

6 Dividend Stocks Boosting Yields (HNZ, LOW, MCK, NX, RYAAY, WSM)

If your investment strategy involves buying stocks with a high dividend yield, you may want to look carefully before you buy and bet on the income. Many dividend stocks with high yields have calculated their income payout based on previous dividends that are annualized out. This means that you're buying based on past dividend investment trends, not on the future. A safer bet is to buy stocks raising their dividends and boosting yields like H.J. Heinz (HNZ), Lowe's (LOW) and McKesson (MCK) have of late – among others.

3D Porn Sales Will Be Watched by Panasonic and Sony (SNE, PC, MIELY, SHCAY)

When you think 3D TV, there possibilities are limitless. That game-winning touchdown pass spiraling out of your flat screen, alien invaders flying ships through the screen ... and yes, even naked chicks strutting their stuff in your living room. It is this latter and controversial content that is fueling the 3D business in Japan right now, where a pair of porn stars are leading the charge in developing three-dimensional entertainment that is compatible with Sony (SNE) and Panasonic (PC) televisions.