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Markets were ugly Tuesday and just barely closed in the green Wednesday, but what does the future hold for stocks? Sadly, more of the same. So, here are three steps to prepare your portfolio.

Monsanto’s Earnings Explode, Boosting Index

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 29, 2011

Monsanto NYSE:MON stock is flying high after earnings, and Bank of America NYSE:BAC is rallying too to list the Real America Stock Index.

Nike Keeps Running as Real America Index Hoofs Higher

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 28, 2011

Nike, Wynn, Stillwater Mining post strong gains for Real America Index, but Ford, Goldman, Altria dragging.

Monster Gobbles Up Gains, Nike Outrunning Market

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 28, 2011

Monster, Nike, First Solar make strong gains as S&P 500 nudges forward; cigarette stocks Altria, Lorillard slip.

8 Things That May Brighten Wall Street’s Sour Mood

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jun 23, 2011

The news and stocks have been decidedly negative lately, but there are more positives out there than you might realize.

11 Reasons Stocks Will Surge Back Soon

By Jeff Reeves Jun 15, 2011

Yes, the market has had a bad six weeks. But that has created a big opportunity before equities blast off again.

3 Dividend Stocks Smoking the S&P 500

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jun 7, 2011

Big money has been migrating toward the safety of dividend stocks, and this should continue if we see more downside.

5 Mutual Funds for a Slowing Economy

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 6, 2011

Over the past few months, mutual fund investors have been painfully aware the U.S. economy is losing momentum. Here's how 401k and IRA investors can protect themselves.