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Don’t Forget About Poor Ol’ Google

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 31, 2012

The media loves to shower Apple with praise and pile insults on Facebook, but Google is worth your attention -- and investment dollars -- too.

Apple Soars, Markets Snore — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Aug 27, 2012

Apple once again set new all-time highs Monday as the stock rose on late Friday's news of a patent win against Samsung. Meanwhile, the broader markets listed.

3 Buyout Rumors Worth a Once-Over

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 23, 2012

While speculation in buyout rumors usually is pointless, it does provide investors an opportunity to review their holdings. These three are worth examining.

Fed Minutes Spark Hope of QE3 — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Aug 22, 2012

Markets rallied after the release of the FOMC minutes hinted toward the possibility of QE3. Dell shrank on earnings, while American Eagle and Toll Brothers gained.

5 Solid Funds to Play Tech

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 7, 2012

Several high-profile tech firms have crashed and burned this year, but tech remains a long-term growth play. These five funds offer different ways to attack it.

5 Earnings Busting Money-Doubling Trades

By Traders Reserve Aug 6, 2012

Earnings season continues this week and with it are opportunities to play options ahead of earnings. Here are 5 that could make you money on the bet.

5 More Facebook-Like Wild Price Swings

By Traders Reserve Jul 31, 2012

Facebook and Zynga are just two stocks with wild price after earnings, and here are 5 more plays for investors to look at heading into their earnings releases

Waiting for Fed and ECB — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 30, 2012

Stocks trade in a narrow range ahead of key policy meetings in Washington and Frankfurt.

4 Stocks to Short Ahead of Earnings

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2012

The Q2 earnings season has been a celebration of the shorts, but the party's far from over. These four stocks could go south this week after reporting.

Stop Trading When You Lose Control of Your Emotions

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Jul 28, 2012

Getting on Facebook and finding out you hate Zynga is not a reason to trade in either stock, but it's a reason investors make bad choices

The Q2 Earnings Season Shooting Gallery

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 27, 2012

Quick-draw investors have had little patience for disappointing earnings, and have been turning several high-expectation stocks into Swiss cheese.

24 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jul 27, 2012

Baxter, CBS, Motorola and Simon Group are just a few names that are increasing dividends. Find what other companies are upping their payouts.

Markets Rally on Draghi’s Vow: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 26, 2012

An ECB promise to protect the euro started the ball rolling on what turned into a solid, broad-based gain on Wall Street.

Earnings in the Driver’s Seat — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 25, 2012

Apple's earnings weighed on techs and the Nasdaq on Wednesday, while Boeing and Caterpillar helped lift the Dow Jones. After hours, Zynga was getting crushed.

Spain Is an Early Drain: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 23, 2012

Stocks managed to find their footing after a very tough start due to concerns over Spain's ability to avoid default problems.

Zynga Appoints First Female Board Member

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 20, 2012

Ellen Siminoff, president and CEO of Shmoop University and former Yahoo executive, joins Zynga's board of directors and will serve on its audit committee.