Quarterly Review & Outlook

Every quarter, we take a look back at the significant market trends and events of the past few months, as well as look ahead to what the next few months should bring. From the hottest stocks to the biggest flubs, here is what made (or will make) some of the biggest headlines.

3 Toxic Stocks to Short Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 26, 2014

Find out why these companies are the top stocks to short just in time for the market to start to turn down.

Gold Prices: Don’t Expect Much out of Q4

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 25, 2014

The outlook for gold prices in the fourth quarter -- not to mention silver prices -- leaves a lot to be desired.

5 Great Stocks to Buy for Q4 2014

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Sep 24, 2014

We're most of the way through 2014. Don't let your portfolio fall apart -- pick up these 5 great stocks to buy for Q4.

Here Are the WORST Calls of 2014

By Jeff Reeves Jul 3, 2014

Jeff Reeves owns up to some of his worst calls of 2014, including stubborn bearishness on Apple. He did get some big calls right, though...

Avoid These 3 Deadly Sins in the Second Half

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jul 3, 2014

Stocks are having a better-than-expected year, but there are still plenty of ways to blow it in the second half of 2014.

Midyear Review – The Best Mutual Funds of 2014

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 2, 2014

We look at some of the best mutual funds of 2014's first half, as well as what this performance tells us about market conditions going forward.

10 Best Stocks for 2014 Keep Soaring

By Jeff Reeves Jul 1, 2014

In 2014, our Best Stocks contest has have a handful of big standouts leading the pack and a runaway winner that is already up 134%. Here's a look.

5 Cool Gadgets Coming Out This Summer

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 30, 2014

From the Moto 360 to a Surface Pro 3 that costs more than a laptop, there are plenty of cool gadgets on tap for summer release

35 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts in Q2 2014

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Jun 30, 2014

We look at 35 big, blue-chip dividend stocks that pumped up their payouts this year. Check out the new payouts, dividend yields, dates and more.

Gold Outlook for Q3 – Don’t Trust the Rise in Gold Prices, GLD

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jun 30, 2014

Gold and silver prices, as well as GLD and SLV, heated up again in late June, but they're still not worth the risk.

The 10 Best Stocks in the S&P 500 Through Q2

By Jeff Reeves Jun 27, 2014

Energy and technology are well-represented in this list of the S&P 500's best stocks through 2014's midway point.

Stuck in Neutral: Real Estate’s Mixed Q2 Results

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 26, 2014

The real estate market was all over the place in Q2. And while the surface numbers seem okay, a closer look should make investors cautious.

5 Biggest Risks Facing the Rally in Q3

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jun 25, 2014

For stocks in the S&P 500, so far it’s been a very good year. But what will the biggest stories in Q3 be, and will they threaten the bull?

3 ‘A’ Stocks to Buy – Are They Still Buys for the Third Quarter?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jun 24, 2014

We check up on three stocks that earned 'A' grades just a few months ago and see whether they still belong on your list of stocks to buy.

The 5 Biggest Stories to Watch in Q2

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Mar 31, 2014

What catalysts and drivers will help determine this market's direction over the next few months? Here's a look at headlines to watch.

Can Real Estate Bounce Back This Spring?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2014

The real estate industry has been rocked by months of downright ugly headlines, but we keep hearing, "Hey, it's the weather." Will a spring thaw cure all?