4 reasons to invest in Europe. Really
As the US market loses strength, Europe’s economies are in the early stages of a recovery, and investors are just starting to catch on. That makes these stocks and funds compelling buys.
As the US market loses strength, Europe’s economies are in the early stages of a recovery, and investors are just starting to catch on. That makes these stocks and funds compelling buys.
Few stocks are cheap ahead of what looks like a risky period for the market. It might be best to trim positions to raise cash for later.
The Senate has approved a sweeping bill, though much work remains in the House. Here’s a look at how the law might impact key sectors — tech, hotel chains, restaurants, agriculture and more — and your stocks.
The Senate has approved a sweeping bill, though much work remains in the House. Here’s a look at how the law might impact key sectors — tech, hotel chains, restaurants, agriculture and more — and your stocks.
The market looks frothy after a string of new highs, but some areas have been left out thus far. Energy, in particular, has room for a big move up.
We rescued some of the nation’s largest banks, and soon they will return big money to shareholders in the form of stock buybacks and dividend hikes. Here are six stocks to own in your ‘payback portfolio.’
The bad taste left by a bungled IPO and persistent myths of corporate weakness are keeping the social-networking giant’s stock down. But a lot of experts see big gains ahead.
The stakes are high, and the effort to fend off hacker threats is still ramping up. These stocks stand to benefit.
One group of funds is trading for 10% to 15% below the value of the stocks they hold. That’s a bargain, particularly as stocks come back into favor.
There are signs that the economic embargo imposed by the US more than 50 years ago may soon end. Investors might consider getting in ahead of the changes.
From the debt ceiling to Iran to $2,200 gold, here are what are likely to be the key market-moving events of the coming year and how to play them.
Retail and tech companies want you to turn your cellphone into a credit card — and track what you buy so they can sell to you more effectively.
The success of upscale offerings from a celebrity chef has Taco Bell eating into the upstart’s business. That’s showing up in stock prices as once-hot Chipotle faces tough times.
While the emphasis is still on helping the victims, we’ll soon turn to rebuilding. Here are the companies that stand to profit — after Sandy, and from extreme weather events to come.
Stocks have risen sharply during the president’s first term, but experts say big banks and several other sectors will do even better if the challenger wins. Here’s where to place your bets.
News of economic struggle and protests has led many investors to turn their backs on European stocks. That means prices for Nestlé, Volvo and other big names are attractive.
Supercomputers now carry out half the stock trades in US markets, and they are costing everyday investors plenty. Here’s how they hit you — and how we can rein them in.
The social-networking giant and a long list of other young names in the sector could get bitten in coming months as new shares hit the market. Here’s how to play the pain.
With nearly two-thirds of the nation in a drought, corn prices are soaring, and food prices are bound to jump. How might the weather affect what’s in your portfolio?
The Home of the Whopper is clearly taking a page from the playbook of the bigger McDonald’s. But copying a menu doesn’t necessarily mean duplicating success.