Averaging Down on Decling Stock: Good Move or Bad Gamble?
Tuesday January 31, 2006
Two American industrial icons, General Motors and Ford, are on the ropes. Both are trading near 52-week lows and way below historical averages. If you believe they can make a ... Read More
Is there Life after Greenspan?
Monday January 30, 2006
Can there be stable life in the financial and stock markets without Alan Greenspan?
Using the Tools of Fundamental Stock Analysis
Friday January 27, 2006
Fundamental analysis is the process of looking at a business at the basic or fundamental financial level. This type of analysis examines key ratios of a business to determine its ... Read More
Never Buy a Great Stock
Thursday January 26, 2006
Doesn't every investor want to buy great stocks? Sure, but your friend or co-worker is probably not the best source of investing advice. Their "sure things" often turn into just ... Read More
The Difference Between Growth and Value Stocks
Wednesday January 25, 2006
How would you define a “growth” stock or a “value” stock? You hear these terms associated with value and growth investing, but maybe you’re not clear on exactly what they ... Read More
Small Cap Stocks can Pop
Tuesday January 24, 2006
While the market giants struggle through this earnings season, small cap stocks may go unnoticed by many investors. Although not for everyone, they are worth a look if you're up ... Read More
Stock Price and Value not the Same
Monday January 23, 2006
The market just went down (or up) X points and here’s why … blah, blah, blah. If this sounds like something you heard today or yesterday, it will also sound ... Read More
How to Spot the Next Big Thing in Stocks
Friday January 20, 2006
Investors dream of finding the “next big thing” before anyone else and getting in before the market bids the price up. The key is knowing the difference between the “next ... Read More
How to Spot Market Trends
Thursday January 19, 2006
The market will send signals about which way it is trending if you know where to look. There are two important numbers you need to follow.
Stocks Spooked by Earnings Reports
Wednesday January 18, 2006
Some worse than expected bad news from industry leaders and some unexpected bad news from oil prices sent stocks lower Tuesday. Earnings reports from IBM and Yahoo! that fell below ... Read More
Are Stock Buybacks a Good Deal for Investors?
Tuesday January 17, 2006
When a company announces a stock buyback or repurchase, it’s time to take a close look at what’s behind the action.
Find a Stock Investing Strategy that Works for You
Sunday January 15, 2006
Investing in stocks can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. The important part of that sentence is the personal pronoun “you.”
Markets Back Off in Profit Taking
Friday January 13, 2006
After an aggressive run, the markets gave up some of their gains Thursday to profit taking, which was not unexpected. The retreat was broad with decliners leading advancers by 2 ... Read More
How to Find Money to Invest in Stock Market
Thursday January 12, 2006
The Nasdaq is on a seven-session roll, while the Dow and the S&P 500 hit 4 1/2 year highs at the close Wednesday. Are you sitting on the sidelines because ... Read More
'This Stock is Going Up Forever'
Wednesday January 11, 2006
Investors can jump to the conclusion that a rapidly rising stock will continue in that direction or that a stock that has suffered a setback will continue to fall. This ... Read More
Dow Breaks 11,000 - What Does it Mean?
Tuesday January 10, 2006
The Dow closed over 11,000 Monday for the first time since before 9/11/01. Despite a dismal 2005, the Dow has made impressive gains the first trading days of 2006. Other ... Read More
Buy High, Sell Low
Monday January 9, 2006
The market has started off 2006 with a bang. Investors may be tempted to jump on some of the rising stock stars, but that may not be a good idea. ... Read More
Are Stock Splits Good for Investors?
Friday January 6, 2006
Stock splits may seem like a gift to some investors, but there is little evidence that you benefit in any meaningful way when a company splits its stock. What do ... Read More
Feds Signal End to Rate Hikes - Time to Look at Market Leaders
Wednesday January 4, 2006
The Fed notes from their last meeting indicate rate hikes may be nearing an end. That news started the trading year off with a bang. This is a good time ... Read More
How to Evaluate Stocks for Debt
Monday January 2, 2006
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