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Forget Cyber Monday: Buy These 17 Blue Chips Instead

Here's a list of 17 Blue Chip stocks we believe can sustain strong top and bottom line growth into the New Year, and rate a "Buy" for investors

Snag Dominion Resources for Dividends AND Growth

Utility stock investors can have their cake and eat it too now that Dominion Resources is adding growth potential atop its sturdy dividend.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for September

These stocks should weather the storms of political and economic instability.

3 Battered ETFs. 1 Fund Worth Saving.

Three big-name defensive sectors have been lagging the market in a big way for months, but one is worth picking up off the ground right now.

Utility Stocks Are a Trap for Retirement Investors

Utility stocks have traditionally been seen as safe investments by retirees looking for high current income through dividends, but be careful in the sector.

75 Stock Ratings to Stay Ahead of the Eight Ball

Many investors take a break from the market during the summer. By doing so, they miss out on important trends. Here are 75 stock ratings to get you started.

Looking for Retirement Income? Stay Away From Utes Right Now

The popular defensive sector -- high dividends and all -- still isn't appealing enough to justify its high price right now.

What To Make Of Tuesday’s Surprising Market Move

Wall Street clearly made up for the shortened trading week with a broad rally on Tuesday. Here's our new research on 50 stocks in Portfolio Grader

Divdend Stocks: 3 Safe Bets and 3 Adventurous Plays

Investors desperately seeking yield usually fall into two camps -- those looking for "Old Reliable," and those looking for a hot headline number. Here are a few picks for each.

Utilities Burn Bright as Market Outlook Dims

An improving U.S. economy and the coldest March in recent memory have the utility sector putting up electrifying returns so far this year. Their defensive nature will help maintain that run in months ahead.

3 Hot Nuclear Power Stocks, Plus 3 That Are Too Hot to Handle

Nuclear power has staged a comeback since the Fukushima nuclear disaster nearly two years ago, but some stocks are a better bet than others.

4 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of four Diversified Utilities stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four Diversified Utilities stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Piedmont Natural Gas a Dividend Paying Natural

Piedmont Natural gas has been paying dividends for 37 consecutive years and that streak shows no sign of letting up, a great reason to buy into this stock

16 Ultimate Dependable Dividend Payers

A Citigroup screen for creditworthy dividend-payers results in a fine list of dependable, high-yielding stocks.

4 Dividend ETFs to Gird You for Taxmageddon

Even if taxes on dividends jump in 2013, you've got lots of options for ensuring that you can continue reaping the highest returns from payout players.

5 Funds That Should Fly on QE3

A rising QE3 tide might not lift all boats, but it'll lift a few. From utilities to commodities, investors can ride Bernanke's wave atop these five funds.

How to Get Dividend Investment Ideas

Taking stock of everyday use of equipment and products will give investors plenty to think about as they research the companies that make those products

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for August

This month’s picks are based on proven performance with above-average dividend yields.