Blue Chips

Will the Market Attack Its Old Highs?

Breadth was solid in favor of the bulls and group rotation has been steady.

Exxon Stock a Buy Despite Stumbling Before Record High

Exxon Mobil has pumped out strong returns in the past few months, but shares in this dependable dividend stock are still priced to buy.

2012 Won’t Be CAT’s Year. But Stick Around

Have patience: Caterpillar's bargain valuation still makes it a long-term buy, despite its admission that the nearer term is looking much glummer than expected.

Why It’s Time to Ditch the Dow

No Apple? No Google? Heck, even if the Dow Jones Industrial Average added them, the venerable blue-chip average still would be irrelevant.

Health Insurance in the Dow? Why Didn’t We Think of That?

UnitedHealth's inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average makes plenty of sense, but don't get giddy about a meaningful pop.

Moynihan’s Silence Is a Victory Cry for Bank of America Investors

Bank CEOs tend to go mum once troubles have passed, which makes Brian Moynihan's relative silence music to BAC investors' ears.

McDonald’s Sales Rebound; Should You Buy?

McDonald's August same-store sales might have disappointed, but the growth was still encouraging.

Are Small Caps Vulnerable to the Fiscal Cliff?

Small caps have outperformed in August, but the oncoming fiscal cliff could stop the rally in its tracks.

5 Bargain-Busting Blue-Chip Buys

Based on a number of metrics, these high-quality large caps look too undervalued to pass up. Here's why now may be the time to get in.

Buffett Still Can’t Find a Big Buyout Bargain

Are stocks really cheap if Berkshire is having this much trouble trying to suss out a large acquisition? It might be a sign that the big game aren't undervalued.

3 Longtime Mutual Fund Managers Earning Their Tenure

Sometimes, mutual fund managers come and go with the years. These three, though, have stayed at their funds for quite some time and more than earned their keep.

4 Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy Now

Just because a company reaches a behemoth size doesn't mean it still doesn't have some untapped upside potential. These four mega-caps apply.

Size Isn’t Everything: 3 Mega-Caps to Avoid

Mega-caps have enjoyed a fantastic run for almost two years and look like the safest bets in town. But a few stocks in the group aren't so iron-clad.

Bellwethers Paint a Mixed Economic Portrait

Earnings season shows a slowdown but no new recession. And while some companies are girding for the worst, others are positively brimming with optimism.

Caterpillar’s Dividend Hike Rewards Long-Term Investors

Raising or initiating a dividend often might seem desperate, but such a move from a dependable company like Caterpillar actually is good news.

Don’t Get Sucker-Punched by This Rally

Stocks have ample reason to get clobbered considering the formidable risks that remain. This summer is far from being out of harm's way.

5 Triply Tempting Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy

Strong earnings, dividend hikes and price surges make these five blue-chip stocks the belles of the ball.

Coke-Monster Is Bad News for Pepsi

Any partnership between the cola giant and the energy-drink leader will put Pepsi even further behind.

Where Will These 4 High-Flying Blue-Chip Stocks Go Next?

Apple, Chipotle, Lorillard and MasterCard have hit or are near all-time highs. But more importantly: Where do they go from here?