As U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan begin to scale back, a new wave of awards should help this government contractor beat back its detractors.

I'll be honest... the key to earning a lasting (and growing) stream of income isn't rocket science. I'd venture that you already know about this trick. But it's my experience that while most investors know how to create lasting dividend income, few actually follow through to make it a reality.

When investors 'short' a stock, they're betting its price will go down, much to the chagrin of 'longs,' who want it to go up. When a short seller is wrong, he has to cover his position before he loses his shirt. This week's Inside the Numbers shows investors how to help the shorts lose their shirts -- and get rich in the process.

Stocks with a high number of 'Buy' ratings are a dime a dozen. But these stocks are the absolute darlings of Wall Street. A quick run of the numbers shows some interesting (and potentially underpriced) candidates.

The Oracle of Omaha's annual shareholder letter has consistently offered an approach to investing that all but guarantees long-term success.

This insurer trades at a sharp discount to book value, and looks poised to benefit from an economic rebound.

A just-released report from the Census Bureau has some bad news for investors hoping we'll skirt another recession. But while the markets could fall, there is a safe spot where you can ride out all but the worst of storms.

One of the best companies capitalism has ever created is about to get better. The most pronounced and obvious worldwide trend will play right into this company's hand, making it a smart choice for an uncertain time.

The hot money has fled this stock, but a sum-of-the-parts analysis shows real value for investors.

These high-quality companies missed the 2009 rally. Smart investors can pick them up for a bargain.