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.

Don’t Write Off High-Dividend Stocks Yet

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Q1 2012 was a rough quarter for high-dividend ETFs. However, investors shouldn't expect a sequel in Q2.

Q2’s Eurozone Member to Watch: Spain

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
After the hemming and hawing of Greece dominated Q1, Spain and its debt problems are at the forefront of the eurozone's Q2 news.

Quarter Trends: The Bump Is at the Beginning

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The financial media have it exactly wrong when it comes to quarter-end trends.

Gold’s Ready to Shine in Q2, If …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
After a bustling two months, gold struggled in March but still finished up in Q1. Now, if gold can clear a few hurdles, it can reach this higher mark.

Ranking the 10 Best Stocks for 2012 — Through Q1

By InvestorPlace Staff
In three months, most of our 10 expert picks are in the black, half are outpacing the surging S&P 500 and one is up almost 70%. See how each pick is faring.

A Less Certain Second Quarter Ahead

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
After a roaring Q1, a sell-off or sideways trading is a likely prospect. The key, as always, is to be properly allocated for either risk-on or risk-off trading.

30 Blue Chips Increasing Dividends in Q1

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Income investors, rejoice: Dividend payouts could hit a record-breaking $263 billion this year.

2 Financial Stocks for the Second Quarter

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the state of the global financial system, the big banks aren't your best choice now. Try these two instead.

ETFs Deliver the Goods in the First Quarter

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The record-setting performance of the S&P 500 boosted ETF returns year-to-date. Let's look at some of the winning sectors and their star funds.

Be (Cautiously) Optimistic Going Into Q2

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
2011 and 2010 each saw promising first quarters, but were followed by volatility and lower prices. Will this year's rally hold up?

5 Stocks That Broke Out in Q1 2012

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Three months ago, several stocks near 52-week highs looked poised to break out. And boy, did they. Here's five of the best breakout performances from Q1 2012.

4 Biggest Flubs for the Quarter

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While much of the market did well in the first quarter, there were some implosions. Here’s a look at four notable ones.

5 Best Mutual Funds of the First Quarter

By Jeff Reeves
The first quarter's bull market jolted stocks, and a number of mutual funds followed suit. Here's a look at five of the best mutual funds, so far -- separated by investment class.

Options Plays for the Second Quarter

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get your portfolio ready for the new quarter with long calls and long puts.

A Hot Quarter for Energy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The first quarter of 2012 saw many big developments, especially in oil, and the second quarter will, too. Here's what's fueling the energy market.

6 Biggest Market Surprises of the First Quarter

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Six stories caught the market off guard in early 2012. Here's a review of those headlines that surprised investors over the last three months.
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