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June 4, 2013

Cash In on Your Faith in Undervalued Stocks

Faith-based investing is about finding companies that are currently faltering but that have a high likelihood of doing better.

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May 7, 2013

Betting on the Natural Gas Boom

There's no doubt natural gas usage will rise and so will employment to support production. How can an investor take advantage?

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April 5, 2013

Big Tech Stocks at Bargain Prices

The tech giants don't deserve to be ostracized, because they represent some of the best values in the stock market.

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March 5, 2013

Why I Love the Dow

Everyone knows the Dow. Not everyone understands it. Here's how it can make you money.

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February 5, 2013

The Art of Selling Stocks

You need to know what makes a business great to understand when it is no longer great. Then you'll know it's time to sell shares.

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January 2, 2013

How to Get a 4% Yield These Days

Investment-grade bonds, especially those issued by financial companies, are looking better.

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January 2013

James Glassman's 10 Stock Picks for 2013

Investors don't believe that Ford can sustain today's high profits. I think they're wrong.

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November 5, 2012

Pimco's Bill Gross Is Wrong About Stocks

Gross says that stocks "stink." But over the long-term, they'll prove to be the best investment.

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October 18, 2012

Are These Top-Performing Mutual Funds Worth Owning?

Recent winning returns alone shouldn't earn a fund a spot in your portfolio.

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September 11, 2012

Why Target-Date Funds Are Off-Target for Many Investors

Target-date funds might be a bigger gamble than you're willing to take. Folio Investing offers portfolios with different levels of risk.

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August 16, 2012

9 Companies With Good Cash Flow

Solid businesses to invest in will be able to show you the money.

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July 9, 2012

8 Stocks With Star Potential

Could one of these picks be the next Apple?

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May 8, 2012

5 Stock Picks Among Online Retailers

Amazon.com dominates the industry, but other Web-based stores are also worth a look.

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May 2012

5 Mutual Funds for Socially Responsible Investors

You don't have to give up performance to invest with your conscience.

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April 2012

Better Yields From 4 Top Junk Bond Funds

If you're searching for a decent yield, getting 6% or 7% on your money can be awfully satisfying.

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March 2012

Small Bank Stocks Worth Buying

The ones I favor don't extend loans to Greece and don't load up on fancy derivatives.

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February 2012

Alternative Investments for a Smoother Ride

Assets that are neither stocks nor bonds may dampen volatility in your portfolio, but they do come with their own risks.

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December 28, 2011

James Glassman's 10 Picks for 2012

These ten investing suggestions should do well for your portfolio in the New Year and beyond.

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December 2011

How to Invest in Housing

Home sales are improving, but they have a long way to go before they return to normal.

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November 21, 2011

8 Stocks to Cash In on Europe's Woes

The countries may be troubled, but many companies based in the European Union are in better shape.

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November 2011

Resist the Folly of Market Timing

The best stock-buying strategy is to find great companies to buy and hold.

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August 18, 2011

12 Magnificent Stocks for Rocky Markets

These 12 stocks have held strong through the economic turbulence of recent years. Start buying now.

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August 8, 2011

Best Bets in Health Care Stocks

In this uncertain market and economy, health stocks can serve as safe havens amid the turmoil.

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July 5, 2011

ETFs Can Do It All

Exchange-traded funds are easy to trade and offer you an affordable way to build a diversified portfolio.

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June 2011

Don't Bank on Bank Stocks

You can hunt for the few promising investments in this risky sector, but in general you should stay away from financial companies.

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May 2011

How to Find Attractive Value Stocks

These three strategies can help you pick up unloved stocks that wind up winning.

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April 2011

Buy Munis, But Carefully

By limiting your munis to maturities of three to six years, you'll reduce the risk of inflation eating away at the value of your bonds.

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March 2011

Buy Commodity Stocks

Diversifying your portfolio with commodities is a smart move, but buying stocks that are tied to them may be better.

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February 2011

Big Machinery Gears Up

These companies would not have recovered so briskly had they been relying solely on the U.S. market.

See More On: Economic Outlooks | Economic Outlooks | Stocks & Bonds

January 2011

James Glassman's 10 Stock Picks for 2011

My 2010 stock selections performed well. Here's a batch of promising picks for the New Year.

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December 2010

Get More Yield with Blue-Chip Stocks

Take advantage now while the Great Dividend Shift is offering stocks yielding more than bonds.

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November 2010

Shop for Stocks Among Clothing Retailers

Fashion trends can change overnight, so look for companies that have a keen sense of style.

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October 2010

6 Rules for Investing in Internet Stocks and 8 Promising Picks

Web stocks can be fun, but risky investments. Look for companies with big ideas and plenty of cash.

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September 2010

12 Latin Investments to Spice Up Your Portfolio

Despite the risks lurking in this part of the world, Latin America offers excellent prospects for investors.

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August 2010

Buy Homebuilders’ Stocks If You Dare

Housing could do better than people think. That's all that has to happen for building stocks to climb.

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August 2010

Gold Is Ready for a Fall

My advice is to wait for a correction in the price of gold and then buy mining stocks.

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July 2010

Micro Stocks' Big Payoff

The bulk of the benefits for small-cap stock investors come from buying the tiniest of the tiny.

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June 2010

How to Play Defense

Start building your own defensive position by investing in firms that benefit from military spending.

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May 2010

Everyone Needs Bonds

They offer a smoother ride to your investing goals -- and provide a little insurance.

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April 2010

Bet on Clean Energy

Consider these natural-gas stocks for the long term.

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March 2010

Emerging Markets Picks

Cash in by investing in companies that benefit from rising demand in their own domestic markets.

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February 2010

Spot Super Stocks

Start by looking at which ones performed the best over the past ten years. Here are 25.

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January 2010

My Best Bets for 2010

I've chosen these stocks because I expect them to outpace the market over the next 12 months.

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December 2009

Media’s Bright Spots

The big winner ten years from now will be a company that is tiny today or hasn't even been born yet.

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July 2009

How to Hedge Your Bets

Concerned about the market? Build yourself an insurance policy against future disaster.

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