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Top 6 Stocks to Buy for October

These stocks represent good values and could make major moves higher this month. See six to buy now.

Markets and Economy Move Ahead: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A revised GDP report combined with another piece of good news on the housing front help markets advance on Wednesday despite low volume.

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 3 Packaged Foods stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating.

Stocks Weather Another Mixed Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Broader indices muddle amid positive housing news, weak consumer confidence; Lexmark, Molycorp among day's biggest movers.

Should I Buy Campbell Soup? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Near a 52-week high, CPB has been providing some nice returns for its investors. Is it a stock still worth dipping into? Here is our verdict.

Heinz Sued Over Its Fast-Food Ketchup Packet

Inventor Scott White says the idea behind the 'Dip & Squeeze' condiment packets from H.J. Heinz was his.

3 Food Stocks Growing Sturdy Dividends

Some food stocks are getting hit by the drought -- but not all of them. Here are three that are somewhat shielded, and also offer investors some protection.

5 Real American Dividend Heroes

While the market is doing nothing until further notice, investors should park their cash in these five solid American dividend stocks.

The New Nifty Fifty

Long-term investors may find opportunities in this group of largely household names -- with steady earnings and often above-average dividends.

Should I Buy Coca-Cola? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

With another solid earnings report under its belt, Coca-Cola is looking good. But does that outweigh the difficulties it's facing? Check out the pros and cons.

New Alpha & Beta ETF Is All About Strategy

A new actively managed fund uses a swath of strategies to beat the S&P 500 and bonds. Two leveraged financial ETFs also recently came to market.

Big Short Plays Tied to Government Actions

Government action mandating benefit cuts is sure to affect the market, but how? It will mean less money in the economy -- and less spending on consumer staples.

Large-Cap Consumer Stocks: Right Now, Safety Will Cost You

Large-cap consumer stocks offer high yields, relative safety, and insulation from macroeconomic headwinds. But have the shares become too expensive?

10 Companies Increasing Dividends

This week’s batch of dividend divas includes a fashion icon, an agribusiness giant, a specialty chemical maker and one of the most famous food brands.

HPQ Survives, But Techs Tumble — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Hewlett-Packard shares gained on the day as an earnings beat overshadowed lower guidance, but other tech stocks weren't so lucky.

Dell Dumped, HPQ Hoisted — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Dell was obliterated Wednesday on disappointing earnings news, while Hewlett-Packard surged after the bell on a positive report.

Tough Market? Not for Defensive Stocks

The market has been hit hard since the start of April, but not all sectors have lost ground. Find out what has been working through this difficult tape.

Jump on the Exodus in JPMorgan

A $2 billion trading loss is a screaming headline, but the panic it induced in JPM investors was overblown -- and opened up a door for new positions.

10 Stock Charts to Watch for Opportunity

Technical opportunities abound across the market. Right now, traders might want to look for those opportunities in the charts of these 10 stocks.