An ideal portfolio contains a nice blend of mature, established companies and younger, fast-growing businesses. To round out your exposure, why not also load up on young upstart companies that are still not ready to go public? When they do, the initial… Read More
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As Washington struggles in finding a solution for the debt ceiling debate and the eurozone still battles with the devaluation of the euro, the safe havens of precious metals can mean serious profit opportunities for investors. Read More
July 27 marked a major shift in one of the largest and most watched markets in the world. Let me explain… A few weeks ago, I told readers we were near a tipping point. I was speaking about the June 30 end of the… Read More
When investors think about “swinging for the fences,” they usually need to seek out risky small companies that are undiscovered and poised to take Wall Street by surprise. Yet there’s another way to find a “home-run stock” — by looking for large, well-established companies that have moved deeply out of… Read More
By the end of 2011, the world’s population should reach 7 billion. Through 2050, it is estimated to grow by 150,000 people daily and reach 9 billion. As a result, there will be billions more mouths to feed. It will also be even more crucial than ever to lessen the… Read More
The relationship between risk and reward never changes. If you’re seeking great riches — in the form of juicy dividends — then you’re likely pursuing very speculative investments. On the flip side, seeking “safe” dividend payers likely means you’re going to get a paltry… Read More
Commodities are on a tear. Whether we’re talking about precious metals or energy futures, commodities have posted strong gains during the past 10 years. Take silver for example. It’s up 127% this year alone. Oil touched $100 per barrel on July… Read More
If you sat in the corner office at Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) a few years ago, you’d have ample reason to gloat. The company’s key rival in microprocessors, AMD (NYSE: AMD), was headed for oblivion, choking under $5 billion in debt and a weakening product lineup. All Intel had to do… Read More
If you’re in the market for an auto stock, chances are Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) is among the companies you’re considering. And why not? Toyota is one of the best names in motor vehicle manufacturing. Plus, shares are expected to rebound in the… Read More
We’re finally hitting the heart of the earnings season. Many large cap stocks have already reported results, the mid-caps are set to weigh in soon, and we’ll hear from the bulk of small caps in a few weeks. With all of… Read More