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Value Investors Should Feel Like a ‘Kid in a Candy Store’

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
A glut of top-rate companies are available for a song right now. Here's what value investors should be grinning about.

5 Ways to Invest in Europe as the Debt Dust Cloud Settles

By Jeff Reeves
From pink sheets to leveraged ETFs -- and some safer means in between -- there are numerous opportunities for investors to play Europe.

Only Safe Way to Play the Rest of the Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Low volume, high volatility and conflicting technical indicators make this headline-driven market even more treacherous.

The Line the Bulls Need to Crack

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If this bearish resistance line gives way, the intermediate trend will change.

Expect a ‘Great Deal of Ruin,’ But Euro Zone Will Survive

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
As evidenced by the British Empire and the United States, even the strongest of nations must suffer along the way. The euro zone will struggle, but survive.

SAP Buys SuccessFactors — Who’s Next?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
SuccessFactors buyout puts the M&A spotlight on cloud companies again -- and this firm appears to be a likely candidate.

Will Europeans Steal Investors’ Christmas?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A Santa Rally is possible, but the EU has a habit of putting a damper on things.

Safe Plays in ‘Unsafe’ Oil and Gas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
To meet future demand, energy companies have turned to unconventional sources of production -- and investors who bet on these finds could be handsomely rewarded. Here are the best ways to do so safely.

3 Turning Points for the Euro Zone Debt Crisis

By Jeff Reeves
With markets willing to turn on every last bit of European news, investors should keep an eye out for these three developments.

An Investor’s Guide to Housing’s Courtroom Dramas

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lawsuits are joining jobs and the economy as a major weight on housing. Here are some key legal issues investors need to monitor.

Why Investors Should Be Wary of Consumer Confidence Numbers

By Dan Wiener
Consumer confidence numbers are poor indicators of anything other than how consumers say they feel at the moment.

The Bearish Signal Most Technicians Are Overlooking

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Don't overlook this bearish signal. It's a sign of overall weakness -- and is usually followed by more selling.

What’s Europe Got to Do With It?

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are three ways American investors can protect themselves from the debt crisis overseas.

Two Possible Signals From the VIX

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recend drop below 30 may be bearish for now -- but bullish for 2012 if it can stay there on the next market break.

Will the Buck Confirm a New Bull Market?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors should pay close attention to the U.S. dollar’s daily moves. It's key to the direction of the world's stock markets.

Automakers Flooring It to China

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Whether they're making cars in Detroit, Japan or Germany, the biggest automotive players are all banking on one place for future growth.

Wednesday’s Monster Gain Might Look Scarier Down the Road

By Richard Band
The monster rally might be short-lived, but investors aren't complaining. Don't like the volatility? Here's a mutual fund and a safe household name to buy.

How Long Can This Fragile Rally Last?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The extreme and unusually cooperative actions of the central banks reveal just how fragile this market is.

As Lenders Shun Euro Zone, Blue Chips Borrow for Next to Nothing

By Jeff Reeves
And you don't have to be AAA to get all the cash you want. But don't expect the companies to use this credit to expand and hire.
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