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The All-US Stock Portfolio
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The All-US Stock Portfolio

Kenneth G. Winans | August 26, 2016

Why This Adviser Shuns Foreign Stocks The tumultuous world is a scary place for investors nowadays. Yet many advisers still…

Turnaround Stocks
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Turnaround Stocks

George Putnam | August 22, 2016

At a time when the stock market has been setting records, are there any bargains left? There are—in companies that…

August 22, 2016 | Randgold Resources Ltd. | GOLD
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August 22, 2016 | Randgold Resources Ltd. | GOLD

Robert T. Lutts | August 22, 2016

In the realm of gold mining, it pays to be a low-cost producer, and that's what helps this gold miner…

8 Best Stocks for the Next 10 Years
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8 Best Stocks for the Next 10 Years

Mark ­Oelschlager, CFA | August 4, 2016

The stunning UK vote to exit the European Union sent shockwaves through much of the financial world—but it did not…

Five “Love ’Em or Hate ’Em” Stocks
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Five “Love ’Em or Hate ’Em” Stocks

Vahan Janjigian, PhD, CFA | July 18, 2016

Are They Right or Wrong for You? Amazon…Apple…IBM…Netflix…Tesla. These currently are some of the most loved—and at the same time…

The Stock Market Is Stuck
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The Stock Market Is Stuck

Allen Sinai, PhD | June 17, 2016

What to Do Now Midyear Forecast from Allen Sinai There’s plenty of caution and gloom on Wall Street this year.…

A Weaker Dollar
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A Weaker Dollar

Paul Hickey | May 24, 2016

Various US companies whose earnings were pummeled when the dollar’s strength was soaring are beginning to benefit from a reversal…

Avoid Big Mistakes as a Landlord
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Avoid Big Mistakes as a Landlord

Lucas Hall | May 18, 2016

A rental property can be a good source of income—or a source of many headaches if you make some common mistakes.…

Little-Known Stocks for the Trump Market
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Little-Known Stocks for the Trump Market

Craig Hodges | May 17, 2016

Is there room for the stock market to go even higher this year? Mutual fund manager Craig Hodges says yes,…

The Value Stock Comeback
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The Value Stock Comeback

John P. ­DeGulis | May 16, 2016

5 Likely Winners for Savvy Investors The past several years have not been easy for value-focused fund managers such as…

“Cloud” REITs
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“Cloud” REITs

Frederick W. Moran | May 9, 2016

As consumers and companies shift to the “cloud”—where documents, photos, videos, music and business information are stored and accessed via…

How President Trump Will Affect Your Stocks
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How President Trump Will Affect Your Stocks

Hilary Kramer | May 5, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump’s policies will have a profound influence on Wall Street, including small investors. That’s because a president’s policies can…

How the Next President Will Move the Market
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How the Next President Will Move the Market

Hilary Kramer | April 26, 2016

Likely Stock Winners…and Losers A president’s policies can help lift the stock prices of certain types of companies and depress shares…

Bear Market Stocks
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Bear Market Stocks

David Trainer | April 20, 2016

The dismal performance of the stock market early this year has caused some analysts to predict the end of the…

The Calmer Stock Portfolio
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The Calmer Stock Portfolio

Jay Kaufman, CFA | March 25, 2016

How to Reduce Volatility Without Giving Up Returns Many investors believe that there is a big downside to investing in…