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.

There's nothing quite like getting money for free. This company gets plenty and makes sure investors take home more than their fair share.

After years of fighting for a massive Air Force contract, one company bows out and hands the business to its rival.

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.

Some companies worry they will run out of customers. But that's not an issue for this company, whose customer base has grown more than ten times as fast as the overall population. Find out how...

Despite lackluster demand in the recession, this company still made huge profits. Now, as economies recover in the months and years ahead, this company is positioned for a nice windfall.

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.