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

Dow 11,000: Expert Opinions on Whether the Market Will Surge, Stall or Fade

By Jeff Reeves

The Dow is closing in on 11,000 points for the first time since September of 2008. Investors everywhere are obviously glad to see the landmark index is still tacking on gains -- but they are conflicted about what the 11k mark means. Some are optimistic that Dow 11,000 is just another mark on the slow but steady road to recovery, and others are convinced that the benchmark will just be fleeting level achieved before the inevitable sell signal on an overbought market.

Deckers Outdoor and Uggs Shoe Brand Could Repeat Crocs Free-Fall

By Jeff Reeves

Outdoor clothing and footwear manufacturer Deckers Outdoor (DECK) has been a standout among beleaguered retail stocks. Shares are up nearly 250% since the March 2009 lows with no sign of slowing down. The secret to Deckers' success are trendy and durable Ugg brand boots that account for 87% of the company's revenue -- and consequently, the company's rapidly growing bottom line. But the 2007 collapse of Crocs (CROX) showed all too well that when it comes to cashing in on fashion, tastes change overnight.

March Video Game Sales May Pick Up (ATVI, ERTS, SNE, TTWO, NTDOY, MSFT)

By Jeff Reeves

After a disappointing February video game sales report, many analyst insiders are predicting a strong month in March for top video game makers Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Electronic Arts (ERTS), Sony (SNE) and Take Two Interactive (TTWO). Hardware makers like Nintendo (NTDOY) and Microsoft (MSFT), however, may still be feeling a bit of a crunch.

Best and Worst Dow Stocks of the First Quarter (BA, GE, BAC, AA, T, PFE)

By Jeff Reeves

The calendar has turned over to April and that means the first quarter has come to a close. The first three months of the year have been profitable for all the major indexes, with the Dow up 4.1%. Many component stocks like Boeing (BA), General Electric (GE) and Bank of America (BAC) performed significantly better -- but some like Alcoa (AA), AT&T (T) and Pfizer (PFE) fared significantly worse.

Denny’s Serves up $2 to $8 Value Menu (DENN, MCD, BKC, WEN, YUM, DIN, DRI, RT)

By Jeff Reeves

Denny's (DENN) is serving up a new "$2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu." That positions DENN in a sweet spot as the cheapest casual dining option and a higher quality restaurant for families with only a few bucks to spend that typcially go to McDonald's (MCD), Burger King (BKC), Wendy's/Arby's (WEN) or Yum! Restaurants (YUM) brands like Taco Bell and KFC. DineEquity (DIN) chain Applebees has also tried to play the low end of the price game with its Pick'N Pair lunch combos that start at $5.99.

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