Stock market investing is often a game of follow the leader.  Large investors and institutions begin to purchase a particular stock or sector, creating a bullish upswing in price. In turn, this upward momentum attracts more investors who purchase shares, pushing the price even higher. This is the essence of… Read More

I have a chart that I want to show you. It’s nothing complex or hard to understand. In fact, I take pride in how simple it is to read. You’ll be surprised that the information shown in this chart is the result of just under four years of work; but… Read More

Things are turning around for one of the largest companies in the world… After falling 11% in the first half of September, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has rebounded from its monthly low of $450 a share. Before the rally, shares of Apple were down due to market concern that demand for… Read More

When you’re looking for key emerging trends, it’s always a smart idea to scrutinize the bi-monthly short-seller data.#-ad_banner-# When the short interest is rising among many stocks in any particular industry or sector, it should really get your attention. It’s a possible sign that the entire group is bound for… Read More

While we spend a lot of time at StreetAuthority researching large, well-established companies, the most robust growth opportunities are often being pursued by young and unknown companies.#-ad_banner-# From health care to energy to retail, new businesses emerge each year, with each hoping to eventually become an industry dominator. These firms… Read More

Value stocks are usually companies that have a long record of success.  Definitions vary, but value stocks typically trade at average or below-average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios and often pay dividends. Few companies start off as value stocks.  In a typical lifecycle, a stock might go from a hot IPO to… Read More

The biofuels industry is abuzz this week. Industry executives are taking a close look at a new contract in place between industry veteran Solazyme (Nasdaq: SZYM) and consumer goods giant Unilever (NYSE: UN). In a move to make cosmetics with sustainable ingredients, Unilever will buy at least 10,000 metric tons… Read More

When a publicly traded company makes money, who is the first to get paid? Imagine a line of people waiting in line on payday. They include the company’s creditors, employees, preferred shareholders and of course, the government. Like it or not, as a common shareholder, you’re the last in line.#-ad_banner-#… Read More

I couldn’t invent a better investment scenario than the one I am about to share with you. A monumental shift is about to take place… and it could mean big profits for smart investors. It all has to do with a little-known treaty signed decades ago. And while Barack Obama’s… Read More

Death and taxes aren’t the only sure bets in life. You can always count on: Kids looking for the newest, coolest fad to explore. Adults who want to be healthy but would rather take a shortcut for their clean bill. Companies looking to exploit both. Add a component of addiction… Read More