John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

Recent Articles

Pension Plans Are Fleeing Commodities. Should You?

As big-name funds like Calpers pull out, consider your exposure to the sector. As a diversification tool, this asset class is losing its usefulness.

Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term

Some companies are thrilled to see Obama return, others not so much. Here are the healthcare, finance, defense and gun stocks that will react and why.

CSTR: A Streaming Video Stock With an Edge

As the streaming video race heats up in your living room, one stock seems poised to heat up on Wall Street.

Special Dividends, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Primacy of Trend

The smartest thing you can do after a special dividend is announced isn't to pile in or chase the yield -- look for opportunities to take advantage of price dislocation within a broader trend around the ex-date.

Obama Delivers a Windfall to Gun Stocks

Even if tightened gun control legislation never happens, Sturm, Ruger and other gun-makers should head higher on fear of it alone.

Building a Bullish Case for Hovnanian

Investors might consider HOV as though it were a call option on the homebuilder sector.

Intel Stock: Value or Value Trap?

Intel beat earnings, but the company isn't doing so hot in the post-PC world, and shares are at a 52-week low. But is the bearishness warranted?

Index 101: The Vexing VIX

Learn about the VIX’s contango and divergences -- and why current VIX trends mean you should expect short-term bearishness.

Your Best Post-PC Stock Isn’t AAPL

Despite the snazzy new iPads, Amazon's Kindle could have some big advantages in a key market. Watch AMZN earnings for a buy signal or options opportunity.

Tapping BofA’s Upside Potential

Bank of America calls are a great way to take advantage of positive earnings from big-name banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.