Last week, the founder of the Magic Fingers Bed passed away at the age of 92. Interestingly, on the same day, Sealy provided a preview of earnings for the most recent quarter that was mostly positive for the company.

Many oil stocks have enjoyed tremendous gains in the first half of 2009. Some individual names in the sector are up 50% or more. That's not pocket-change, folks, especially in a time when big returns are hard to come by. As such, it makes sense to pocket our profits now. Here are five oil stocks to sell immediately.

The Direxion Large Cap Bear 3x is very speculative, but it could provide the leverage needed to offset a sharp pullback in stocks.

After reading an article on "7 Stocks for 7 Deadly Sins" and looking at the performance of these seven stocks, I wondered: Does it pay to be naughty or nice? That's why I thought it would be fun to compile a similar list -- this time using the Seven Heavenly Virtues as a guide. Here are seven "virtuous" stocks that just might prove that investing in virtue can ensure positive returns.

Purchasing ABX now and on any pullback could provide substantial reward.

I love it when management supports a stock with insider buying. Nothing aligns executive and shareholder interest better than having skin in the game. Without it, management is just playing with your money.

Will someone in the executive suite at Costco (COST) get a clue, please? With one of the greatest opportunities in decades to separate yourself from the competition, you are puking all over the place.

INTC is showing signs of a long-term change in trend.

If CHSI can close over the triple-top at $24, look for a trading run to about $30.

STJ has successfully broken out from its right triangle, and my target for the stock is $53.

Even though the previous breakout was false, it seems only a matter of time before DENN fulfills our expectations.

Celebrity endorsements can have a big impact on businesses. Just look at what happens when Oprah recommends a book on her show. But these days, Michelle Obama is giving Oprah a run for her money. For fun, let's take a look at five companies that might benefit from the "Michelle Obama effect."

It looks like AA is about to break out of a seven-month consolidation, and it could run to $15.

Chances favor another run for PWE.

Looking into June, the market should begin refocusing on upcoming earnings reports for evidence the economy is gaining momentum.

Stocks tied to the consumer have already left the station -- some are up double or triple from the lows set just two months ago. Economic growth, on the other hand, is expected to be anemic well into 2010 suggesting that the stock gains of late have more to do with short covering than any lasting positive growth trends. As such, now might be a good time to take some money off the table. Start with these five stocks.

For those who believe Treasury rates will continue to rise, TBT is an excellent way to play this move.

In the short-term, the government's bond auction is likely to be a key driver of stocks.

If consumers start to buying again, much of it will be online, which could be a boon to UPS.