HP (HPQ)

Its problems are well known, and CEO Otellini's surprise resignation isn't helping. Look beyond its current woes, however, and you'll see plenty to bet on.

Put on Your Rally Caps! — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 19, 2012

Shares of Apple surged up over 6% on the day, and combined with optimism over the fiscal cliff discussions and housing news, markets rose broadly on the day

3 Tech Stocks Facing the Blue Screen of Death

By Jeff Reeves Nov 15, 2012

While PCs aren't going to just suddenly disappear, that pie is shrinking -- and that'll leave these three tech stocks hungry.

Cisco’s Climbing, But It’s Not Out of the Woods

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 14, 2012

Cisco stock jumped Wednesday on a positive fiscal Q1 earnings report, but its slowing core businesses and other weaknesses should give bandwagon jumpers pause.

3 Companies Needing a Buyer Badly

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 13, 2012

These three names are struggling with failing business models and slumping stocks. Do they have anything that could interest a would-be rescuer?

Intel a Case in Point For Value and Dividend Investors

By Richard Band Nov 8, 2012

Intel is a prime example of a stock that should provide investors with solid returns and dividends long term despite taking a beating short term. Buy it!

Dow Delights on Election Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 6, 2012

Hewlett-Packard and Boeing helped lead the Dow to strong gains Tuesday, while the other major indices mostly followed suit.

What Happens if Windows 8 Sucks?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 25, 2012

Microsoft isn't the only company hanging on every Windows 8 review. The rest of the PC world desperately needs it to succeed.

The Dow Jones Is Uniquely Screwed

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 25, 2012

Most of the Dow Jones' biggest weightings are in no position to provide more upside, and even the technicals look ugly -- making for a dour near-term outlook.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for October

By Jeff Reeves Oct 19, 2012

Income investors could do a lot worse than buying into these venerable blue chips, but watch out -- one of these plays is looking pretty risky.

IBM Exposes Tech’s Weakness

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 17, 2012

IBM's latest earnings report is a sector-wide warning for investors: Sluggish global growth is taking a toll even on tech's biggest, most solid operators.

IBM and Intel Earnings Could Ding the Dow

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 16, 2012

Both giant tech companies reported mixed results Tuesday after-hours, and Big Blue's big weighting in the index could have an outsize impact.

20 Stocks That Could Be Vulnerable to Year-End Selling

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 16, 2012

Underperforming stocks tend to lag even more in October thanks to tax-loss selling by mutual funds. Does this signal opportunity in November, or is it a trap?

The (Risky) Case for Betting on Intel

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2012

Its problems cannot be minimized, and the stock is priced for nothing good ahead. Still, a good trade is possible with earnings coming up soon.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Will Apple Make a TV Remote Control?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2012

A Barclays analyst says Apple could make a TV remote control; Apple gets a sales ban delayed in South Korea; and Macs increase their PC market share.

As Android Tablets Surge, Panic for Apple?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 10, 2012

Nope. Not being No. 1 in this booming category is no disaster. Android may soon rule as a platform, but Apple will long be the top tablet manufacturer.