Do you want to become a millionaire? This is obviously a rhetorical question… the majority of us would love it. But what’s your plan for achieving this goal? If your plan is to make this sort of wealth in the stock… Read More

Energy stocks are often wickedly volatile, especially now with all the uncertainty about the economy. Still, long-term returns may be enormous for those with enough patience to ride out the rough patches. A fine example of this is the stock of oil giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE:… Read More

Gold has been on a decade-long hot streak; that’s something everyone knows. But what is interesting is how great and sustained the increase has been. Since its inception at the end of 2004, the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE: GLD) has… Read More

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on our sister website, InvestingAnswers.com. Back in early June, the CEO of GM (NYSE: GM) suggested the United States should hike gasoline taxes by $1 a gallon. Predictably, conservatives and… Read More

Short sellers face two major risks when they bet against stocks, hoping they’ll sharply decline. First, their research needs to be right on the mark, correctly predicting negative future events will come to pass. Second, they hope and pray the broader market doesn’t rise… Read More

Since July 22, a global market rout has caused — almost daily — price swings of up to 300 basis points in the S&P 500. Such market volatility and fears of an imminent recession have triggered a… Read More

The year 1880 ushered in a new era of for America, setting the stage for technology leadership that would last for more than a century. That was the year that Wabash, Ind., became the first electrically lit city in the world, Thomas Edison conducted his first tests of an electric-power… Read More

With the proper focus, it’s sometimes possible to see a business headed for trouble long before it occurs. Last summer, I told readers wireless service provider Clearwire Corp. (Nasdaq: CLWR) was in deeper trouble than Wall Street analysts were publicly conceding. The analysts were carrying “buy” ratings, even when the… Read More

Stocks have been in a deep slump since July 22. Is it a coincidence that earnings season for most companies in the S&P 500 was winding down during this time? As corporate commentary grew quieter, there were fewer fresh positive data points coming… Read More

Gregg Engles is a very lucky man. The CEO of Dean Foods (NYSE: DF) is surrounded by a very friendly group of board members who want him to make lots of money, no matter how he performs. And frankly, his performance has been dismal. Read More