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Stock Picks – Pullback Could Offer Second Chance to Buy SPDR Gold Trust-GLD

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) has the potential to make a major advance, and a pullback following last week's reversals could give investors a chance to buy under $100.

5 Hot Stocks for Boomer Consumers

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Baby boomers have more spending power than any other generation. These five hot stocks allow investors to take advantage of the influence of baby boomers on the markets.

Vonage (VG) Gets Boost from Approval of VoIP Aps for the iPhone

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Vonage (VG) stock rallied hard today in the wake of the news that AT&T is now allowing Voice over IP (VoIP) applications on the iPhone. But does Vonage have what it takes to thrive over the long term?

5 China Stocks for Smart Investors

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
China stocks are hot lately. It's no wonder the smart money is heading to the Far East. And while triple-digit returns are certainly possible, you still need to be selective in which China stocks you buy. Here are five of the best.

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Bank on This Rally Lasting

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
With a severe financial and economic crisis on our hands, there are plenty of things to rant about, but here are my top five.

Will Hewlett-Packard or Oracle Acquire Brocade?

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Brocade (BRCD) is rumored to be on the block, and Hewlett Packard (HPQ) and Oracle (ORCL) are expected to be buyers. Is the network equipment maker a good tech stock acquisition candidate?

Investing Quiz – Should Investors Be Worried About October?

By Adam Warner
Throughout stock market history, October has often been a month of crashes, investor freak-outs and market meltdowns. Take our quiz to see if you're prepared.

Immucor (BLUD) Beats the Street

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Immucor (BLUD) reported better-than-expected earnings today. Here's what lies ahead for the health care stock.

Twitter Worth $1 Billion? Hardly

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Twitter raised $100 million in venture capital this week, based on a valuation of $1 billion. But without a Twitter stock symbol to look up and a measurable way to value the company, it's anybody's guess whether Twitter is worth it.

5 Hot Stocks That Prove Capitalism Is Great

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Hot stocks don't have to be little-known penny stocks or IPOs. Some of the hottest stocks to buy now are big-name companies, such as Apple, Wal-Mart, and Amazon. These stocks are capitalist icons -- shining examples of what makes our free market system so great.

China Ritar Power Hits 52-Week High

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
China Ritar Power (CRTP) stock has reached a 52-week high in early trading today. Here is why CRTP has the potential for big gains ahead.

Death of Blockbuster Not Greatly Exaggerated

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Blockbuster (BBI) has not had a great year. Now BBI may have to close 1,000 stores. Can Blockbuster survive or will competitor Netflix (NFLX) become the new leader in the movie rental buisness?

10 Expensive Stocks That Are Worth Every Penny

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Cheap stocks have been plentiful in this recession. And there's no shortage of investors for cheap stocks. But a bargain isn't a bargain unless it pays off. Here are some of my top stocks to buy now that aren't at cheap prices, but they are bargains.

5 Ways to Survive the Rest of the Year

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Follow these strategies and you can beat the so-called 'smart' money -- no matter what the stock market does next.

Nokia — You, Sir, Are No Apple

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Nokia (NOK) is the world's largest cell phone handset maker. Yet Apple (APPL) and RIM (RIMM) stocks are performing far better. Why?

Will the Fed Bring Down the Market?

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The conundrum facing Wall Street right now is whether the Fed pulling back credit support is a good thing or a bad thing for stocks.

Microsoft-Yahoo Deal — Who Was the Big Winner?

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
The Microsoft (MSFT) Yahoo (YHOO) deal was much discussed. Some analysts thought Yahoo should have gotten paid more money up front. But Yahoo is benefitting, and Microsoft may need Yahoo less than analysts once thought.

McClatchy, Gannett and NYT Stocks Soar

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Newspaper stocks like Gannett (GCI), New York Times (NYT) and McClatchy (MNI) are soaring lately on the expectation that the industry has reached the bottom in advertising sales. But is that true? And more importantly, are newspaper stocks worth investing in now?

Oracle Earnings Disappoint

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
When Oracle (ORCL) released first quarter 2010 earnings yesterday, I hoped it would beat the Street's estimate. It did not. What does that mean for the stock going forward?
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