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Blue-Chip Stocks
There are plenty of investing strategies and trends to choose from. But at the end of the day, nothing beats investing in a large company with a stellar reputation. Enter the blue-chip stocks. These stocks represent the market leaders and biggest household names in their respective industries. With rock-solid financials, well-established brands and often high-yielding dividends, the blue chips offer a relatively low-risk investment option. Read on to find out how you can profit from investing in blue-chip stocks.
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The edge that small-cap gurus used to enjoy has been deteriorating, so you're better off picking the stocks yourself instead of buying a managed fund.
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When 3M reports quarterly earnings Thursday, it won't get nearly the same attention as most of its Dow brethren. But it should.
Is the Russell 2000 Fund a Pointless ETF?
In recent years, the archetype iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF hasn’t shown any stronger returns than its large-cap counterpart, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF.
Goldman: Buy Large-Cap U.S. Banks for 2013
Goldman Sachs has been wrong on some of its annual "best ideas," but there's a lot to like in the investment bank's call for more outperformance in big banks.
Blue Chips Slow on European Woes
With the ECB now projecting a decline in the eurozone's 2013 GDP, investors might be better off targeting U.S. blue chips with more domestic revenue streams.
Will the Market Attack Its Old Highs?
Breadth was solid in favor of the bulls and group rotation has been steady.
Exxon Stock a Buy Despite Stumbling Before Record High
Exxon Mobil has pumped out strong returns in the past few months, but shares in this dependable dividend stock are still priced to buy.
2012 Won’t Be CAT’s Year. But Stick Around
Have patience: Caterpillar's bargain valuation still makes it a long-term buy, despite its admission that the nearer term is looking much glummer than expected.
Why It’s Time to Ditch the Dow
No Apple? No Google? Heck, even if the Dow Jones Industrial Average added them, the venerable blue-chip average still would be irrelevant.
Health Insurance in the Dow? Why Didn’t We Think of That?
UnitedHealth's inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average makes plenty of sense, but don't get giddy about a meaningful pop.
Moynihan’s Silence Is a Victory Cry for Bank of America Investors
Bank CEOs tend to go mum once troubles have passed, which makes Brian Moynihan's relative silence music to BAC investors' ears.
McDonald’s Sales Rebound; Should You Buy?
McDonald's August same-store sales might have disappointed, but the growth was still encouraging.
Are Small Caps Vulnerable to the Fiscal Cliff?
Small caps have outperformed in August, but the oncoming fiscal cliff could stop the rally in its tracks.
5 Bargain-Busting Blue-Chip Buys
Based on a number of metrics, these high-quality large caps look too undervalued to pass up. Here's why now may be the time to get in.
Buffett Still Can’t Find a Big Buyout Bargain
Are stocks really cheap if Berkshire is having this much trouble trying to suss out a large acquisition? It might be a sign that the big game aren't undervalued.
3 Longtime Mutual Fund Managers Earning Their Tenure
Sometimes, mutual fund managers come and go with the years. These three, though, have stayed at their funds for quite some time and more than earned their keep.
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Just because a company reaches a behemoth size doesn't mean it still doesn't have some untapped upside potential. These four mega-caps apply.
