More often than not, a successful investment usually involves a good, basic business that sells a lot of something everybody needs. It’s a path that guys like Warren Buffett have taken time and time again to score huge long-term returns. This should also be the kind of… Read More

Investors have been loading up on dividend stocks for good reason: These stocks are trouncing the puny 2% yield on Treasuries. In fact, more than 200 stocks in the S&P 500… Read More

My car was totaled last year when another driver’s brakes failed. This story had two silver linings. No one was hurt. And I made money on the accident. Before I bought that car in early 2008, I hunted around for the best deal. I spent weeks looking… Read More

In late 2000, BARRX Medical, a medical-device manufacturing company had a great idea… As one of the leading companies working to treat Barrett’s disease, a condition known to cause certain types of esophageal cancer, BARRX developed a breakthrough treatment device known as the Haloflex ablation system. Read More

With April 15 just around the corner, if you’re like me, you’re looking for ways to permanently reduce your tax bill. The good news is that there are investments that not only cut your taxes, but also deliver high yields. Some of these are small niche investment vehicles and not… Read More

With all of the media buzz that surrounds next-generation smartphones and their new apps, it’s hard for investors to get too excited about good old-fashioned telecoms these days. That’s a shame, since these companies can be a rich source of dividends for income investors. Many pay 5% yields, and some… Read More

The story was picked up by the major news sources as a “cute” human interest feature. You might have seen the headlines like “How a Secretary Made and Gave Away $7 Million.” But for me, this wasn’t some light news piece. This was a story that resonated… Read More

A few months ago, 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… Read More

When it comes to income stocks, most investors know they won’t become millionaires overnight. These types of stocks usually grow slowly, and it may take several years for investors to see substantial profits. This means only the most patient investors will actually see these stocks reaching their full potential over… Read More

Investors can very easily get caught up in quarterly earnings reports, rejoicing when their stocks report good results and second-guessing their picks when things go awry. It’s important to remember, though, that investing is a long-term endeavor and that quarterly outcomes are far less… Read More