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.

10 Best S&P 500 Stocks of Q1

By Jeff Reeves
Here’s a look at the 10 best performers in the S&P 500, as well as some thoughts about why they have rallied and what’s in store for them for the rest of the year.

2013 Energy Outlook: Oil, Gas Prices Expected to Ease

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
If a double-whammy of higher global production amid sluggish economic growth continues, oil prices won't see much action to the upside in 2013.

America’s Economic Outlook for 2013: Nothing to Scream About

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Even if Washington manages to successfully navigate the fiscal cliff, the U.S. likely won't see anything more than lackluster growth in 2013.

Blue Chips Slow on European Woes

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With the ECB now projecting a decline in the eurozone's 2013 GDP, investors might be better off targeting U.S. blue chips with more domestic revenue streams.

Corporate Profit Streak Set to End

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Third-quarter earnings season promises to be a loser -- but it has been more than telegraphed and should be fully reflected in share prices.

Ranking InvestorPlace’s 10 Best Stocks for 2012 Through Q3

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Another quarter has passed, further shaking up our 10 expert picks and leaving six in the black. Here's how they rank heading into the final period.

40 Blue Chips Increasing Dividends in Q3 2012

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Hunting stability and yield? Check out these dividend-hiking heroes that rewarded shareholders during Q3.

23 Companies Disappointing Dividend Investors in Q3

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The third quarter was even worst than Q2 as far as companies disappointing on the dividend front -- with SuperValu and USA Mobility among the offenders.

Plenty of Fuel for Q3 M&A

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite a lagging economy, companies loaded with ready cash and the need to find growth lifted dealmaking, with health care, tech and media leading the way.

Q4 Economic Outlook: Weakness Everywhere

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Except for the achingly slow U.S. housing recovery, it's tough to find any upside -- all around the globe. Central banks are doing all the heavy lifting.

Get Ready For a Fourth-Quarter Sale on Energy Stocks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's the score in the energy sector after three quarters: Earnings wavered, M&A exploded and refiners might have begun ushering in a new golden age.

Is Real Estate Ready for a Nap?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors in homebuilders are either enjoying the start of a new uptrend, or being pulled into a great head fake before prices come crashing down again.

10 Hottest Small-Cap Stocks of 2012

By Jeff Reeves
These 10 small to midsize businesses have seen returns ranging from 210 to 670% in just nine months. See which sector makes up most of this high-flying crowd.

Europe: A Mess You Can Get Excited About

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Depending on political decisions made in the next few months, the eurozone could shatter or come out stronger. For now, the work being done is a bullish sign.

Banks: A Bright Spot Amid Earnings Gloom

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The financial sector is poised for double-digit profit growth in the third quarter amid a broader drop in corporate earnings. Here's why banks will be a bright spot.

10 Best S&P Stocks So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
We're three-quarters of the way through the year, and the S&P 500's top performers are dominated by the nation's homebuilders. Here's who made the top 10.

eBay More Than Doubles Earnings in Q2

By InvestorPlace Staff
eBay stock was headed higher after the bell Wednesday following the company's announcement that earnings more than doubled year-over-year.

Wall Street’s Biggest Winners & Losers of Q2

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
As a whole, energy stocks stunk up Wall Street for the past three months, while utilities smelled like roses. Here's a look at the individual best and worst.

40 Blue Chips Increasing Dividends in Q2

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Hunting for Wall Street's biggest names that are also juicing up their payouts? Start right here with a look at the second quarter's top movers.
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