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Valentine’s Day Stocks: Anything to Love?

Take a look at companies that make the holiday -- purveyors of chocolate, diamonds and flowers -- to see if you would do well to take a shine to them.

2 Great Ways to Bundle Foreign Stocks

Developed markets can be harnessed through the MSCI EAFE Index in a plethora of ways. Here are a couple great options to start with.

14,849% Profits in Red-Hot Penny Stocks! … Or Go Bankrupt

Penny stock investment scams and over-hyped newsletters dangle the prospect of profits, but these cheap stocks are nothing but risky speculations.

Swiss Bank Scandal’s Effect on Investors

Swiss National Bank Chairman Philipp Hildebrand resigned amid a scandal involving his wife. Now taking center spotlight: the Swiss franc and banking privacy.

Emerging Market Plays That Soared, or Not, in 2011

Most of my picks turned out well, but alas, not all. My big winners inlcuded Visa and Unilever, and the busts included P&G and Nestle.

Does It Still Make Sense to Diversify Internationally?

Yes, but you'll have to do so prudently and with patience. Overseas markets do offer opportunities for careful investors.

7 Safe Overseas Dividend Plays

Here's how to safely get some international diversification and dividend yield.

5 Ways to Invest in Europe as the Debt Dust Cloud Settles

From pink sheets to leveraged ETFs -- and some safer means in between -- there are numerous opportunities for investors to play Europe.