We look back at the year that was and ahead to the year that will be in our “Best of 2015-16″ package, with features that highlight some of the best and worst performances in 2015, as well as some of the best stocks to buy and other opportunities that investors should eye for 2016.
Best of 2015-16
2016 Outlook: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Starbucks stock has been on a tear of late. Can the stock sustain that growth even as the company reaches a saturation point?
2016 Outlook: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)
Will Tesla stock stall or streak in 2016? There are die-hards on both sides of TSLA, but who will be right in the year ahead?
2016 Outlook: Twitter Inc. (TWTR)
With several of its 2015 problems now resolved, Twitter stock seems to have a bright future -- if things work out as management plans.
2016 Outlook: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
Alibaba (BABA) stock has finally shaken off its post-IPO volatility to become a real stock trading on real fundamentals. And they're pretty solid.
America’s 25 Best-Yielding Large-Cap Dividend Stocks
This list of dividend stocks should be handled with due diligence, as not every stock listed is a gem, but it is a great place to start the search for income.
2016 Outlook: Fitbit Inc (FIT)
Fitbit stock has been as volatile as the market since going public in June. But there are many reasons why you should buy FIT in 2016.
2016 Outlook: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL)
Google stock has been a big winner in 2015, but without a faster growth pace from Alphabet in 2016, valuation becomes an impasse.
2016 Outlook: GoPro Inc. (GPRO)
GoPro stock has mostly been a dud since going public 18 months ago. Will 2016 mark a turnaround for GPRO? Not likely.
2016 Outlook: What the New Year Has in Store for Gold Prices
The gold price pullback is nearing an end, but "not bearish" isn't quite the same as "bullish."
2016 Outlook: Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Apple stock won't tumble forever, but any strength in 2016 is apt to be tempered.
2016 Outlook: Walt Disney Co (DIS)
Disney stock has had an up-and-down 2015, but 2016's DIS catalysts look strong enough to carry the stock much higher.
2016 Outlook: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Amazon's stock price has soared more than 115% in 2015. It's a tough act to follow, but AMZN's utter dominance makes it a buy going into 2016.
