If you have been following the markets for very long, then you have probably noticed all the flashy ads for foreign exchange trading, or “forex” for short. They seem to be everywhere, from the business TV channels and magazines to billboards and the… Read More

Last year, I sent a report to readers of my Top 10 Stocks advisory covering my “10 Best Stocks to Hold Forever.” It’s quickly becoming one of the most popular pieces of research in StreetAuthority’s history. Simply put, these are the 10 stocks that… Read More

In an ideal world, the entire basket of U.S. stocks would be arranged in terms of the value they represent. The most richly-valued stocks would be obvious sell candidates, and the most inexpensive stocks would all be bought up.  But that’s not how the… Read More

I know it’s tempting… But sometimes, as an income investor, when you see a stock yielding 10%, 11% or even more — it pays to hold off on pulling the trigger with that buy order. The good news is that sometimes all it takes is a little homework, including an… Read More

If you’re an income investor that’s ever wanted to lock in a high yield, then know this: sometimes you’ve got to reach for it.  Not every high yielder is going to be a world-dominating company with a pristine… Read More

During the past half decade, a revolution has taken place in our living rooms. Consumers have been discovering a range of choices at their disposal, making companies like Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Hulu household names. Yet there’s another next-generation media firm that is in the thick of the action, though… Read More

What a difference five months can make. Back in January, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) was trading at $102, thanks to 2011’s strong 34% rally, and more and more investors were excited to step into what looked like a well-established ride up.  Looks can be deceiving…  Not only did the rally not… Read More

He’s one of America’s greatest success stories. But despite being the world’s richest man during his time, J. Paul Getty is almost forgotten today. The wealth Getty amassed is almost unimaginable. At one time, his estimated worth was roughly 1/900th of the entire U.S. Read More

The Federal Reserve is gearing up for its once-every-six-week policy move on Wednesday afternoon, June 20. All eyes will be on Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Investors are increasingly expecting the Fed to provide more juice to the economy,… Read More