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Suncor Continues to Profit From the Oil Sands

Suncor's profits from the oil sands keep rising, and they will continue to do so as long as oil prices keep rising in 2012.

2 Metals to Hedge Against Inflation

If you’re a true inflation worrier, platinum and “poor man’s gold” may be just what your portfolio needs.

Superb Cash-Flow Pick in Health Care

Managed health care company Wellpoint will be able to take advantage of Obama’s new health care law and offer investors growing dividends.

Will a GM-Peugeot Alliance Pay Off for Shareholders?

A possible deal between General Motors and European automaker Peugeot could mean big savings for GM. And in the short term, GM could be a decent trade.

DirectTV Owns the Airwaves

One of the best moves DirecTV (NYSE:DTV) made when hiring CEO Mike White a couple of years back was drawing him from the ranks of…

Mattel Is Serious Fun for Investors

The No. 1 toymaker's stock keeps rolling -- and its dividend keeps rising -- as it continues to keep the hit toys coming in markets around the world.

Turkish Telecom on the Brink of a Big Move

A power struggle over Turkey's Turkcell could be near an end. When it does, expect the company's dividend to resume, and the stock to soar.

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Satisfy Your Inner Geek

These popular semiconductor stocks rank among the many tech stocks considered buys and strong buys.

Africa: The Next Great Energy Growth Story

Often ignored by investors, Africa is beginning to look like the next great energy breakout tale -- and a few companies are already primed to profit.

5 Tech and Gaming Stocks to Play With

Five tech and gaming companies reviewed and rated by fundamental and quantitative measures to help investors decide which stocks are best.

General Motors (GM) Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

After declaring bankruptcy in 2009, GM has undergone an extreme makeover. It's seeing results now, but what does the future hold?

5 Top Biotech Stocks Providing Healthy Returns

The fundamental and quantitative results from analyzing these five biotech stocks are impressive.

As Oil Prices Rally, Time to Buy Energy?

A host of factors are causing gas prices to skyrocket. Investors may find a silver lining in these two names.

Apple: How to Play the World’s Hottest Stock

Here are tips for both aggressive and conservative investors who are waiting for an Apple pullback to buy.

How to Play the Potential of LNG Exports

The U.S. is set to capitalize on a growing thirst for liquefied natural gas. Here's a couple stocks that could benefit from the trend.

Credit Stocks Needn’t Fear the CFPB

Public companies in subprime credit and debt collection already follow state and federal laws, so they -- and their investors -- have little to fear.

3 Buys to Escape the Agony of Low Treasury Yields

These picks -- one mutual fund and two stocks -- can protect your portfolio from a Fed-fueled rally.

Ranking the 10 Best Stocks for 2012

Two months into 2012, eight of our 10 experts' picks for the best buy-and-hold stocks for 2012 are showing gains in double digits.

Why Illumina’s Future Remains Bright

Rejection of Roche's takeover bid has cooled ILMN shares, but many expect Roche to step up its advances. If not, Illumina still has great growth prospects.