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.

45 Blue-Chip Stocks Increasing Dividends in Q3 2013

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
These 45 blue chips pleased income investors during Q3 by announcing bigger quarterly dividends -- and some of them have yet to go ex-dividend.

ETF Leaders and Laggards for Q3 2013

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The third quarter is in the books, and ETFs tell the tale of some of Q3's best stories. For instance, social media was hot ... but gold mining was not.

The S&P’s 7 Worst Stocks of 2013 Through Q3

By Jeff Reeves
Whether it's by business trend or because of individual blunders, these S&P 500 companies find themselves among the index's worst stocks through 3 quarters.

Mutual Funds: Winners and Losers for Q3

By Bill Wysor
The third quarter of 2013 saw some big moves in mutual funds, spurred by small-cap success, among other factors. Of course, it also saw some duds.

Gold & Silver’s Weak Q3 Should Improve in Q4

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
What will happen to gold and silver in the fourth quarter of 2013? The way things took shape in the third quarter has a lot to do with it.

The 10 Best Stocks of 2013 Through Q3

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Another quarter has shaken up our expert picks and left six in the black. Here's how the 10 Best Stocks of 2013 rank heading into the final period.

The S&P’s 10 Best Stocks of 2013 Through Q3

By Jeff Reeves
2013's best stocks through three quarters include turnaround plays, innovative companies ... and some companies just in the right place at the right time.

7 Top M&A Highlights of Q3

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Global M&A activity jumped 13% year-over-year, helped by blockbuster deals from Verizon, Amgen and Microsoft, among other M&A deals.

The S&P 500’s 10 Best Stocks So Far in 2013

By Jeff Reeves
Stocks have roared to life on renewed optimism this year, including these 10 best-performing stocks from the S&P 500.

InvestorPlace’s 10 Best Stocks of 2013: Mid-Year Standings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Halfway through our stock-picking contest, our leaders are neck-in-neck ... and the bottom three entries are downright ugly. Take a look.

First-Half Sector Winners Offer a Hint of What’s to Come

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Financials, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks are sheltered from both China's economic weakness and rising bond yields, which bodes well for their second-half outlook.

Will Gold’s Miserable First Half of 2013 Linger Into the Second Half?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold spent the first half of 2013 diving from the $1,700 level to around $1,200. But will the yellow metal continue its a downward spiral for the next six months?

The Best & Worst ETFs in 2013’s First Half

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Some of the market's biggest headlines -- as well as a couple hidden stories -- are reflected in this list of the best and worst ETFs so far in 2013.

How to Play a Shaky Energy Sector in the Second Half

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy prices and stocks got beaten down in recent months and the coming quarter may not provide any relief. Still, uncertainty could mean a buying opportunity.

The Best and Worst Mutual Funds at 2013’s Midway Point

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The biggest trends so far in 2013 include gains in U.S. and Japanese stocks and pain in emerging markets and gold. These mutual funds benefited -- or suffered -- the most from these trends.

Second-Half Outlook: Our Experts Weigh In

By Eric Harding, InvestorPlace Managing Editor
As June winds to a close, it's natural to wonder what the second half of the year will bring for investors. Our panel of market experts offers you several perspectives of what to watch for ... and how to profit.

Halftime Report for Global Markets: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Worried about the S&P 500's recent volatility? Well, if you look at the prospects of the rest of the world's stock markets, America might be the 'least bad' option.

Waiting for Apple: The Tech Industry’s Second-Half Outlook

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
The second half of 2013 is going to be a big one for the tech industry -- with new game consoles, Ultra HDTVs and a new iPhone, expect a lot of stock movement.

2 Regional Banks Ready to Rocket in 2013

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
A few factors have lined up in regional banks' favor, making the sector -- and these two improving companies in particular -- poised for a strong second half.
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