Stocks & Bonds

All those kids in their twenties and thirties who are living with their parents will eventually want their own homes.

Our eclectic picks share one common trait: Their profits are expanding faster than those of the overall market.

It's good to see a long-term stock market bear concede that stocks are not overpriced.

More than 200 of you wrote in response to my question about how I should handle dividends in my Practical Investing portfolio.

For steady, albeit modest, growth and above-average dividend yields, it's still hard to top utilities.

This year’s rally has left even the most seasoned fixed-income investors scratching their heads—and older investors in a challenging spot.

After many lean years, this fund posts healthy gains.

Stocks are overdue for a pullback. Here’s how to get ready.

When the unexpected happens, it deserves an explanation. Arguably, the biggest surprise in financial markets this year is the strong performance of bonds. ...

Even when rates finally do head up, they won't zoom out of control. A progressive series of stair steps is more like it.

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic," British author and futurist Sir Arthur Clarke once observed. If that's the case, ...

The contrarian managers of this go-anywhere Kiplinger 25 fund invest in Russia's Lukoil and two Hong Kong stocks, plus a battered U.S. aluminum maker.

J.P. Morgan Funds' David Kelly on where the market is headed.

Falling prices aren’t really good news if they mean wages drop, too.

The yellow metal has a mystique. But when all is said and done, it is just another commodity.

The bull market isn’t over. But expect a choppier ride.

As foreign economies struggle, some investors see opportunity.

Bonds are no riskier today than they were a year ago. If you own them for current income and diversification, stand firm.

These shares tend to outperform low-quality stocks and the broader market—especially during downturns.

If you really know a company's value, you can relax no matter how high the stock goes.

These market laggards have the potential to pay off big if investors' pessimism proves to be overblown.

There’s no good excuse for keeping America’s biggest company out of the iconic industrial average.

The market’s high fliers have hit a huge air pocket, but they still don’t look like bargains.

The field is clearly becoming more crowded, but Facebook's brand remains strong.

When it's time to sell shares, make sure you don't have to pay more tax than you need to.

It takes only a little seed money to become a smart, long-term investor.

Shares of these three eateries aren't cheap, but they have superior growth prospects.

Hint: It has nothing to do with the market, and everything to do with your personal circumstances.

This fund’s managers look for good, cheap stocks with share-price momentum.

Many preferred shares offer better current yields than junk bonds issued by companies with lower credit ratings.

Should our Practical Investor reinvest dividends or use the cash to buy new stocks?

Here are 14 ideas for generating income in seven broad categories—and none involves any common stocks. As always with investment decisions, consider ...

Investors dream of owning stocks that will make them rich—companies with game-changing technology, a miracle drug or a service that will prove so popular ...

If you own any of these names, this might be a good time to lighten up your positions.

The smart money sees powerful economic forces, which transcend the power of the Fed, pushing interest rates downward.

To help you sort out all the "it-depends" questions, first figure out what type of investor you are.

If you sell stock you inherited, the tax bill is keyed to its value at the time of the original owner’s death.

In the stock market, as in life, nothing is certain. The vast opportunities for creating wealth by investing come with plenty of risks. Mistakes? Investor, ...

Not only is the Oracle of Omaha as sharp as ever, his company, Berkshire Hathaway, is trading at a discount

Warren Buffett thinks he can do a better job managing his company’s cash than shareholders can.

These opposites are both attractive.

Behavior determines investment success or failure -- not knowledge or skill or luck.

USAA Tax Exempt Intermediate-Term takes on a little more risk to pick up extra yield.

If you crave income, you’ll love master limited partnerships. We tell you how to spot the winners.

Big businesses don't need to borrow much when they can easily tap their bulging cash coffers.

Keep a small stake but brace for a bumpy ride.

In the event of a crash, take the opportunity to trigger big capital losses and restructure your portfolio at the same time.

As people spend more, this exchange-traded fund's investments in retailers and other consumer-oriented companies should pay off.

We tell you the signs to look for and what they’re signaling now.

There are many different ways to calculate this popular stock market measure—how you define "earnings" is key.