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Another day of optimism about a fiscal cliff deal sent stocks flying, with Big Tech especially on the rise. Meanwhile, gun-related stocks continued to fall off.

A Nice Prop for Stocks in 2013: Buybacks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 18, 2012

Like 'em or not, repurchases will at least keep a floor under stocks. And lots of big companies still have billions of dollars in authorizations laying fallow.

Can 2012’s Best Stocks Repeat in 2013?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 18, 2012

Don't count on it. Spotting the leaders for next year means looking instead for names that are now beaten down.

Rising Tide Lifts Banks, Homebuilders — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 17, 2012

Optimism over Republicans' latest fiscal cliff offer helped to broadly lift markets, with financial and housing-related stocks among the day's best performers.

Monday Apple Rumors: 2M iPhone 5s Sold in China in 72 Hours

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 17, 2012

Apple sells 2 million iPhones in China debut; ITC clears Apple, HP and Intel of patent infringment; and survey finds iPad Mini attracting new iPad customers.

Will the Duds of 2012 Explode in 2013?

By Jeff Reeves Dec 17, 2012

The worst-performing Dow stock in 2011 had a killer year in 2012. Could the same comeback story play out for other laggards?

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for December

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 14, 2012

Income investors could do a lot worse than buying into these venerable blue chips, but some only have great yields thanks to a not-so-hot year.

Print Me Some DDD Stock for Christmas

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 12, 2012

3D printing is a rapidly growing industry used in all sorts of product designs -- from race car engines to shoes -- and 3D Systems is at the forefront.

Early ‘January Effect’ Boosts Tech Stocks

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Dec 11, 2012

Looks like the January Effect has come early this year -- and it's highlighting a recovery in personal computer stocks like DELL and HPQ.

6 Stocks to Sell in December

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Dec 10, 2012

These stocks are overbought -- or seeing heavy insider selling. Toss these out of your portfolio now.

Dow Shrugs Off Italian Shakeup — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 10, 2012

The Dow got a boost Monday as Hewlett-Packard was jolted by possible Icahn interest and McDonald's posted strong same-store sales growth.

One Smashing Success Doesn’t Change the Rules of Retirement

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 7, 2012

Once in a blue moon, you might actually find that once-in-a-lifetime investment, but the road is littered with nest eggs of people who went all-in on that hope.

Bottom-Fishers, Beware the Window Dressing

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 7, 2012

The year-end window-dressing effect could weigh on the worst performers as 2012 fades away. Here are eight stocks that are most vulnerable.

Dump Your Losers for a Winning Cause

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 6, 2012

Gifting losing stock positions in long-held stocks is a great way for retirement investors to clean house for long-term planning -- and help during the holidays