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Dividend Stocks
Many investors overlook the importance of steady income. No matter your investment profile, dividends provide stable growth with consistent payments that accrue and compound over time. If you plan to retire wealthy, you need stocks that will pay you to own them. Our investment analysts highlight the stocks with the highest yields, uncover those increasing their payouts and evaluate the highly regarded Dividend Aristocrats, plus much more. Read on to find out how you can profit from investing in dividend stocks.

3 Stocks Set to Soar if the Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September
The anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting have put several stocks to buy in the spotlight.

7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Hold Onto for Dear Life in 2024
These seven recession-resistant stocks offer stability and potential growth even in challenging economic conditions.

7 Growth Stocks to Buy on Encouraging Earnings Results
Positive earnings reports show some of the top growth stocks to buy that can deliver exceptional long-term returns for investors.
Recent Dividend Stocks Articles
2 High-Yielding Energy Plays
As prices in the petroleum complex bump along sideways, I suggest a cautious approach to the sector. Focus on investments that throw off a generous cash income here and now. At the head of my energy shopping list are publicly traded MLPs that operate pipelines and related infrastructure. Here are my top two picks.
Cash Is Safe, Isn’t It?
Folks have grown accustomed to viewing money market funds as "cash equivalents," but not all money funds are created equal. Some, in an effort to show a higher yield, have occasionally purchased IOUs that aren't quite as safe as you might like. Click here to find out how to protect yourself and to learn the best places to squirrel your cash away.
3 Conservative Mutual Funds on Sale
I've been a fan of closed-end funds for a long time. But what are these strange critters, anyway -- and what's so great about them? Find out here, plus get details on three of my current favorites.
2 Stocks Cashing In On High Food Costs
In 2009, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food is expected to increase 3.5% to 4.5%, as the high costs of commodities and energy are passed on to consumers. So what does this mean to us as investors? It means that now is the time to invest in consumer staples companies, and the following companies are two of the best opportunities to take advantage of higher food costs.
How to Prepare for the Obama Tax Trap
The financial media just isn't telling you about the massive tax trap that's coming your way and its potentially devastating impact. This tax trap could cost investors billions, which is why it's critical that you reposition your assets now. Let me help get you started with several stocks and mutual funds you should sell now.
How to Profit Despite the Gyrating Dow
Nowadays, you need investments other than stocks to nudge your portfolio ahead -- investments that don't depend on a rising Dow for their success. Discover four ways to make money (and cushion your portfolio) without shackling yourself to a gyrating Dow.
How to Spot a Market Bottom
I'm not yet convinced this bear market is about to end. Chances are, the blue chip stock indexes will revisit recent lows sometime in the spring of 2009, perhaps before. How will we know when we've hit bottom? There is no official proclamation when it happens, but here are some of the key ingredients to look for. Plus, what you should be doing now to minimize risk and maximize profits.
Will China Destroy the U.S.?
China's shift from sweet to sour is one of the most dangerous developments of the last year. The media treats it as a sideshow, but in fact it's one of the leading causes of the destruction of value in U.S. markets. To put it bluntly: Any U.S. company that has drunk from the poisoned well of China faces a horrible future. This is the real story of 2009. Learn more here.
Bonds: Safety in the Bargain Bin
One curious result of the ongoing credit crunch is that many conservative income investments have been thrown out with the junk. This is a rare opportunity to boost your yield without taking much (if any) additional risk. Let me tell you about an authentic bargain that we haven't seen in six years.
Is This the End of Money?
Freddie, Fannie? AIG, American Express? Citigroup, General Motors? What we really face is much worse: The end of money. Tax hikes, massive spending programs and a stifled economic revival lie dead ahead. And the biggest mistake you can make now is: wait. Prosperity is within your grasp, but you have to reach out for it. Here's how to get started.
Funds to Buy and Sell in These Tricky Times
It's been a disastrous year for many mutual fund managers. Even some of the greats have stumbled. And that's precisely what makes it tricky to decide which funds you should hang on to during this year-end tax-selling season, and which you should cut loose. So, let's talk about one top fund that makes the grade and the names of several mismanaged funds to sell now.
Making Sense of This Crazy Market
A market collapse of the magnitude we've recently experienced raises serious questions: How long will it last? And what exactly should you be doing now? Read on for my take on where this market is headed and two recommendations you can jump on now for short- and long-term gains.
How to Keep Your Money Out of Harm’s Way
Giant banks, brokers and insurers are swaying in a financial hurricane, and some are blowing right over. Now more than ever, it's essential to know who the strongest, healthiest providers are. Only these folks deserve to be the stewards of your money. So, of the guarantees floating around today, which ones can you trust? Keep reading to find out.
Profit from the Market Meltdown
Without a doubt, investors were left shaking their heads with more questions than answers. Has the market finally bottomed? Are my investments safe? What is the proper portfolio balance for my portfolio in today's shaky financial times? All good question investors need answers to in these uncertain times!
Tactical Stock Market Tips
We're at a strange, uncomfortable point in the stock market cycle. The old downtrend is far advanced, but the new uptrend is questionable. How are we supposed to handle this volatile environment? Maintaining adequate cash reserves certainly helps. But there's more you can do to squeeze a real financial benefit from this sinking market. The best stock market tip I can give you is to think tactically.
Global Revolt Melts Down U.S. Financials
Freddie, Fannie? Lehman, Merrill? Citigroup, General Motors? The biggest mistake you can make now is: wait. Wait for the market to come back, for the credit crisis to resolve. And worst of all: wait for the election. Prosperity is within your grasp, but you do have to reach out for it. Get details here on how to successfully navigate the upcoming shocks of the economy and profit.
China’s Bullish Market
Investors have wondered where to invest outside the United States. And many have looked to China, but there are many more attractive emerging markets to invest in than China. Some other countries of interest are Vietnam, Argentina, and Colombia.
Is a Dollar Comeback in the Works?
Is a dollar comeback in the works? Impossible! That's the conventional wisdom these days. But after seven years of declining almost nonstop against the euro, the bruised-and-battered greenback has begun to stir in recent weeks. It may be too soon to tell if the trend has changed, but whether the dollar weakens or gains strength, there's plenty of room to profit!
There’s Safety in Technology Stocks!
Back in the late 1990s, no price was too high to pay for a young, dynamic company with boundless growth potential. That dream crashed and burned, of course, in the bear market of 2000-2002. But believe it or not, some of yesterday's tech darlings have returned!