Bear market

For-Profit Colleges Are Doomed

The real threat to the sector is that college educations may be the next big bubble.

3 Ways to Go Short Now

A Goldman Sachs analyst thinks the S&P 500 could drop about 5% or so. Here's how to play the trend.

The Real Unemployment Rate Is Nearly 15%

Reported unemployment is not the same as real unemployment. Here's what that means for investors.

4 Tips for Surviving Market Corrections

Stay away -- or at least make smaller bets, be selective and sell quickly on any uptick.

Utilities: From Hero to Villain?

Utilities, which have performed quite strongly in the last two months, goes from being a sector to hide behind to being one to flee from.

Will the ‘Mini-Correction’ Turn Major?

While the correction is likely not over, it also is likely not going to be deeper than it already has been.

The New Cracks in Sovereign Debt

European electoral changes have dramatically altered risk sentiment in global markets.

Is It Time to Short the Market?

Too many stocks are wildly overpriced given the weak underlying economic data.

Active Bear ETF: Insurance for Your Portfolio

Manager John Del Vecchio on why his Active Bear ETF isn't tied to an index -- and why it's a great hedge.

Technical Signs of a Slowdown

Europe's continued woes and heavier insider selling in the U.S. are some of the yellow flags, especially as the market's traditionally weak season approaches.

VIX and Other Indicators Signal a Stock Slide

With the S&P 500 in seriously overbought territory, a correction looks to be near. Here are 3 ETFs that let you play the VIX.

3 ETFs to Buy for Pullback Profits

The S&P 500 is trading right at technical-resistance levels. Here's how to profit from the correction that's likely to take hold in the near future.

Is a Major Stock Market Correction Coming?

A normal correction would bring buying opportunities, but defensive moves are in order if a brutal bear market is ahead.

Navigating a Bear Market

Economic conditions and stock trends point to a bear market. Here are strategies for dealing with the situation.

A 5-Step Plan for Dealing with the Looming Bear Market

Here are five specific steps to take to protect yourself from the looming bear market, preserve your sanity -- and even profit.

Luxury Names Will Thrive as the Double Dip Takes Hold

Consumers turn to well-made goods during recessions. Purchase call options on Polo (NYSE: RL), Tiffany (NYSE: TIF), Coach (NYSE: COH).

Use ETFs to Trade the Double Dip

Use ETFs to trade the coming double dip recession. Buy put options on Financial Select SPDR (NYSE: XLF) and SPDR S&P Homebuilders (NYSE: XHB).

Pair Up Option Trades for a Double Dip

Looming recession suggests option trades with paired firms. Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) looks weak. In medical, pair Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) with TEVA (NASDAQ: TEVA).

4 Mutual Funds for a Bear Market

Bear market mutual funds are hard to come by for many 401k investors, but here are 4 bearish fund investments to buy now.