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5 Solid Funds to Play Tech

Several high-profile tech firms have crashed and burned this year, but tech remains a long-term growth play. These five funds offer different ways to attack it.

Monsanto Awarded a Whopping $1 Billion in DuPont Trial

A jury came to the conclusion that DuPont, along with its agricultural crop subsidiary, violated a 2002 licensing agreement with Monsanto.

The Booming Business of Boycotting Businesses

Chick-fil-a is just the latest company to face boycott calls because of gay rights issues. Find out who else has faced similar calls for different reasons.

At Monsanto, Seeds Be Sproutin’

This ag-related stock has a bumper crop of signals showing strong of growth ahead. And this call spread trade could help you harvest profits.

Don’t Like Alcoa? Don’t Worry, XLB!

Does Alcoa's crappy second-quarter earnings have you skittish about materials as a whole? Don't let it get to you, especially if you own XLB.

What Lies Ahead for U.S. Markets?

With the start of earnings season comes the hope for better results that might lead to a solid rally based on corporate earnings and not economic ups and downs

4 ETFs to Guard Against Market Volatility

Worried about the market's current uncertainty? A good defensive play right now is low-risk, low-beta ETFs. Here are four of the best.

A Stronger Dollar Is a Double-Edged Sword

With the dollar strengthening against the flagging euro, investors should remember to check company statements to find exposure to currency risk.

Europe’s Woes Slam the U.S.: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

U.S. markets were roiled from the start of the day by political and economic turbulence in Europe, as stocks traded down from the opening bell through the day.

8 Chemical Stocks to Cook Up in Your Lab

These 8 stocks in the chemical industry grade out well in the search for better performing companies in your portfolio

6 Chemical Stocks to Buy

Chemical stocks are an important part of your portfolio, not to mention an important part of day to day life through their products.

Wait for Monsanto to Slide

The stock has much to recommend it -- except its inflated valuation. Here's why you should wait to buy in.

Post-earnings rally not likely for Monsanto

Three bearish option strategies to consider surrounding Monsanto’s earnings report.

Who Suffers If U.S. Exports to China Falter?

U.S. exports to China broke the $100B mark in 2011, but a "hard landing" could snuff the party. Here's a look at companies that could get hit if exports decline.

Stocks to Buy Before the Zombie Apocalypse

More than 3 million people are preparing for the end of civil society and the conveniences we all take for granted. Here's how to profit from that trend.

Latest iShares Commodity Suite Doesn’t Break New Ground

iShares' five new commodity-related ETFs have an uphill climb against similar established funds.

Investors Should Buy Alcoa — Through XLB

If you are interested in preserving capital, think twice about investing in a single stock -- instead choose a basket of stocks in the same sector.

The Big Secret Monsanto’s Earnings Reveal

Monsanto's most recent earnings are more than just good numbers -- they're a good sign for chemical and agrichemical business as a whole. Here's why.

3 Forgotten Stocks Worth Reconnecting With

These stocks are well off their recent highs, but because they've maintained quality fundamentals, they now present bargain opportunities.