It was probably one of the last industries anybody was expecting great things from as we headed into and out of the 2008 recession.  But numbers don’t lie.  #-ad_banner-#This industry has proven to be practically bulletproof in terms of… Read More

In February of 2009, President Obama signed one of his signature pieces of legislation into law… the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), generally referred to as the “stimulus package.” I don’t want to get into the politics, but this measure had far reaching implications… especially for investors. Let me… Read More

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