AT&T is a market leader, but this company beats the telecom giant in five important categories and is clearly the best in its class.

These securities have beaten the S&P during the past 5, 10 and 15 years and hardly anyone is talking about them. Do you have them in your portfolio?

If you're one of the millions of Americans who own these leveraged funds, then it's time to get out.  They're coming under fire from financial authorities, and regulators say they're no longer suitable for individual investors.  Don't get caught holding these ETFs.

The SEC has laid out new rules for short-selling. Investors may own the popular short and ultrashort ETFs and these securities may be affected.

In an unstable market period, it's crucial to be a diverse investor. Most people know the importance of investing across industries, but not everyone is comfortable with more sophisticated investing strategies, like short-selling. ProShares, a leader in "short" and "ultrashort" shares has a solution -- let someone else do it for you.

Palm Harbor Homes manufactures factory-built homes. Palm's stock has lagged behind its competitors, and as the recovery appears, sales will increase. The stock is attractively priced and presents a long-term opportunity to join the homebuilding comeback.

Semiconductor giant, Intel, released its second quarter earnings after the June 14th bell. The California-based company exceeded expectations and investors responded by boosting the stock nearly 8% in after-hours trading.

The discount retailer is now part of one of the world's largest marketplaces. It faces stiff competition from neighborhood oriented business. Wal-Mart officials have seen an encouraging start as consumers rush into their newest expansion.

Michael Jackson was commonly known as the king of pop. He should also be crowned the king of pop ownership. The eccentric music legend owns the rights to songs by the Beatles, Elvis, and Hank Williams.

Politicians want you to think that the proposed limitations on oil future traders will change the market. They are merely a posturing act done by politicians and market naysayers. Read the proposal carefully, the futures market won't change.