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Time to Re-Think Role of Stocks in Retirement
Conventional wisdom was to lower your percentage of stocks and increase bonds as you approached retirement. With people living longer and the possibility of inflation, that may not be the best strategy.
Weak U.S. Dollar May Mean Higher Interest Rates
The U.S. dollar is near all-time record lows against major foreign currencies - what does this mean for investors and consumers?
Investing in Stock Market Leaders
Investing in companies that dominate their industry is a good, long-term stock investment strategy.
Short Selling Stocks- Not for the Faint Hearted
Selling short involves selling stock you don't own that you believe is about to drop in price. If you are right, there are good profits, however, your loses can be staggering if wrong.
Ride Out the Stock Market - It's the Better Move
In most cases, you are better off not trying to time the down turns and recoveries of the stock market.
Too much Money in Stock Market?
When everyone is buying stocks, it may be a sign that the market is over-bought and about to correct itself.
Beware of Stock's Witching Hour
Four times a year, four speculative derivatives expire on the same Friday and the chaos of traders covering their positions can make the stock market crazy.
Use a Buy Case to Justify Stock Purchase
A buy case is a simple explanation of why you believe this stock would be a good addition to your portfolio. It includes research to back up your conclusion.
Five Steps for Investors to Prepare for 2007
These five steps will help you prepare your stock portfolio for the coming new year.
Google Shares Surprise to Some
Overlooked by many, the news that Google has two classes of stock is now beginning to surface.
Understanding IPOs
IPOs or initial public offerings are how companies offer stock for sale to the public the first time. Often the subject of wild speculation and excitement, IPOs can be a very profitable buy or a disaster.
How to Spot Stock Market Trends
The stock market is driven by obvious forces of supply and demand. You can watch those forces drive the market and see which where the market is headed.
Stocks that Go Up May Stay Up or Not
Just because a stock moves up or down doesn't mean it is fixed on that course forever.
Don't Let Emotions Get in the Way of Investing Success
Emotions play an influential role in investing success. Watch them closely or they'll derail your investing strategy.
Keep your Stock Portfolio Balanced
In an up or down market it is easy for your portfolio to get out of balance. Watch out for these danger signs and take steps to correct the imbalance.
Market in the Dumps? Go Shopping for Discounted Stocks
When the market is depressed you might consider a shopping spree for discounted stocks.
Why Investing Goals Should Change over Time
It is important to understand what your goal is when investing in stocks and why it will change over time.
Can there be a Good Deficit for Stock Investors?
Is there such a thing as a "good" deficit for stock investors or are all deficits bad because they raise interest rates?
Google Issuing More Stock - Buy Why?
Google is issuing 14,159,265 shares of Class A stock. What does that mean to investors?
The Investor’s Dilemma
You can't know the future, but stock prices are based in large part on the anticipation of future earnings. This is where earnings estimates come in handy.
If You Love a Stock, Consider Selling It
If a stock has done well for you in the past, you may feel an emotional attachment to it, which can be a dangerous thing.
How to Pick Winning Stocks
You know more about the companies that are or will become stock market winners than you think. They make the products and services that you use everyday at work or home.
Add Some Giant Stocks to Your Portfolio
Mega-cap stocks may provide you a measure of stability when inflation and interest rates start going up.
Buying Winning Stocks
It makes good sense to look at the list of stocks closing at their 52-week high for investing ideas.
When to Buy an Expensive Stock
Don't fall for the trap that it is never good to buy an "over-priced" stock, when a "cheaper" stock is available.