Europe Stocks

Stocks in Europe

The whole European Union is the largest and wealthiest economy in the world. Yet, political unrest and poor fundamentals keep investors at bay. Since 1999, the eurozone, the main monetary union, has worked to effectively foster trade in the face of political flux and economic reform.  The European Central Bank, composed of a president and the leaders of the national central banks, is in charge of regulating the eurozone.

Investors interested in Europe stocks could do well to bottom fish during a debt crisis if they have time to hold those equities long enough to see recovery and growth.

Markets Slip, Slide on Greece — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Continued worries over Europe and slow earnings kept the markets lower Tuesday, though the indices picked themselves up a bit in the afternoon.

European Winds Shift to Calm — Monday’s IP Market Recap

The markets rallied by the end of Monday trading after initial negative reactions to European election results.

3 Things We Just Learned About the Carmakers

Among the mixed messages are these overall trends that all the companies are experiencing. But which one stock is the one to go with now?

Hang Up on These 6 Telecom Stocks

These six telecom stocks are not growing nearly enough to get earnings on track for a purchase recommendation. Instead, look to sell them from the portfolio

U.S. Market News Is Cautiously Optimistic For Investors

Economic news released last week isn't as bad as some might fear, and although European markets are in some turmoil, again all is not as grave as advertised

April Showers on Wall Street — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Stocks ended the day and the month down, as improved U.S. personal income and two big acquisitions did nothing to quell investor economic and European concerns.

Central Bank Stimulus: The End of the Pier Show

World-wide banks have expanded balance sheets in an effort to ease monetary policies and get economies through the slowdowns. What comes next?

Feel Safe Scooping Up Swiss Stocks

There's a lot to like about Switzerland as an investment haven. It's not a perfect environment, but a number of Swiss stocks look promising right now.

Gold, Silver Higher on Fed Stance, Eurozone Weakness

The metals are gaining on Thursday, thanks to broadly supportive forces, from the U.S. Fed, the eurozone and corporate earnings.

International Stocks Are Hot, But These Are the Only 2 Ways to Invest

If you're going to invest internationally -- and you should -- there are really only two practical ways to buy in.

Gold, Silver Fall Back Ahead of Fed Meet

The U.K.'s slide and falling U.S. durable-goods orders added to the uncertainty.

Caterpillar’s Breakthrough First Quarter

CAT just logged record earnings and has a record order backlog — and that's with a sluggish global economy.

The Superheroes of Central Banking

World-wide central bankers appear to be running behind on efforts to get out in front of monetary policy to fight inflation. Who will lead?

European Market is Back in the Headlines

Current events in France and the Netherlands have a big effect on the U.S. markets, and bear watching, but not necessarily any major move in your portfolio.

Dutch Debt ‘On Edge of Downgrade’ — European Market Update

Political and economic uncertainty is rising in the Netherlands as the government grapples with deficits and a collapsing political coalition.

First Solar Turns to Catch Shifting Rays

The company plans to focus on developing solar power plants and offering services to utilities rather than just selling solar panels.

Mixed Market Is Ideal for High-Yield Investing

Recent economic news suggests that the U.S. and European economies are not out of the woods on slow growth yet, suggesting that low rates in the U.S. will stay

Why Wall Street Can’t Escape the Eurozone

The Eurozone crises is real, with Spain in particular getting hit very hard. While the outlook is not very promising, there are ways to avoid the turmoil.

Why This Correction May Be Short-Lived

At worst, we're in a "mini-correction," and I'll tell you why.