Ken's Stocks Blog September 2005 Archive

In another article, I discussed the value of stop loss orders as insurance for the market moving against your stock. Trailing stops, a form of stop loss orders, can also ... Read More

Should you invest in companies that carry large amounts of debt? That is a question every investor should ask when evaluating stocks. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as easy as “yes ... Read More

With interest rates on the rise, you may want to pay more attention to debt when evaluating a stock for investment. Companies that a carry heavy debt load may be ... Read More

Before you buy a particular stock, you may want to find out whether existing large shareholders are buying more or selling off their shares.

Cash flow is one of the most important measurements used by investors in valuing a company. You will hear the term used in the context of understanding how much a ... Read More

Government spending to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina promises to drive up the deficit. The question is will this be a "good" deficit or a "bad" deficit for stock investors?

The price/sales ratio is one of the most important tools you can use to determine if the market is under or over valuing a stock’s price.

Two weeks after the worst natural disaster in U.S. history and the stock market is up for two weeks in a row and not just a little. What is the ... Read More

Although some are already using the “R” word (recession), it seems way too early for that type of panic. However, stock investors should be prepared for some real problems. Hurricane ... Read More

Investing in stocks is a risky business. There are some risks you have some control over and others that you can only guard against. Thoughtful investment selections that meet your goals ... Read More