Stocks & Bonds

After 40 years of studying the stock market, the Princeton economist still finds that a low-cost indexing strategy beats active management.

Discover how a trusted friend and a diary can make you a better investor.

If you can't find your purchase date and price, check your old tax filings for clues.

Consider adding these big payers, all owned by Berkshire Hathaway, to your portfolio.

Ebbing inflation fears have created an opportunity for investors interested in long-term inflation protection for their portfolios.

All of our picks, including two automakers and a pair of retailers, cater to consumers in one way or another.

For the last four years, investors have braced for higher rates, only to be confounded by a fickle bond market. While most observers expect the Federal ...

Even with the recent run-up, yields remain ridiculously low, and the risks of owning bonds are huge.

Why the plunge in oil prices is roiling markets worldwide, and what it means for your pocketbook.

One of these days, inflation will tick up—and that's when having these commodity holdings will protect my investments.

If you want reliable income, focus on partnerships that move, process and store oil and gas.

Buying more shares makes sense when nothing about a company has changed except the price of its stock.

For Robinhood, the price is right but the wait is long.

Baron Discovery gets off to a fast start with a portfolio that is loaded with micro caps.

There's upheaval in the entertainment business, but Comcast, CBS and Time Warner should thrive no matter what happens.

Business prospects for these five companies look good, and their shares are attractively priced.

From oil prices to the Swiss franc, we explain why volatility is on the rise and what you should do now.

International bonds can offer diversification benefits and attractive yields.

Most U.S. stocks are overvalued today. Throw in concerns about weakening global economic growth, and the market looks vulnerable.

Don’t be tempted by the fat payouts—they may be in jeopardy. Ditto for the share prices.

Stock corrections are inevitable, but there are ways to minimize the impact.

Physics tells us that bodies in motion tend to stay in motion. Likewise, some winning stocks just keep on going. And the ones that have excelled through ...

The furniture maker is taking advantage of a growing economy.

Stock prices are reasonable relative to earnings and the returns from alternatives are meager. So, there's your upside potential.

China's domestic consumers are willing to spend, giving the economy a sounder footing.

Following big price run-ups, most income categories are no longer cheap. But neither are they overvalued.

Helped by energy-related partnerships, this young fund has delivered stellar results.

The Kiss frontman riffs on investing, saving and building a brand.

Reviewing past investing decisions, whether they've yielded good or bad results, will help you become a better investor.

Despite the big gains, prospects remain bright for most of the companies on the winners' list.

Not surprisingly, energy stocks dominate the list of the biggest stinkers.

It's not too late to trim your tax bill for 2014.

Americans are feeling more confident and are unlocking their wallets. That’s bullish for these companies.

The bond bubble has to burst someday. These five funds are your best bets for that eventuality.

These companies are survivors. Once the price of crude oil stops sliding, their shares will take off.

Although shares of the Chinese e-commerce leader look expensive, the company’s rapid growth may justify the price.

Google trades at a price-earnings ratio of 19, an attractive valuation for a great company.

As more Americans find jobs, they're willing to spend, priming the economy. Lower fuel and food prices are helping, too.

A conflicted bull market may be experiencing a late-life crisis, but it’s not headed for a total breakdown yet.

But she cautions that not having some global exposure could mean missed opportunities, particularly in Europe.

We pick companies that will grow no matter what happens to the economy.

Much of your portfolio's performance will depend on the kinds of bonds you own and their maturities, which should be a lot less than 10 years.

The men who run the Primecap funds are so under the radar we couldn’t even find their pictures. And that’s just the way they want it.

I was drawn to Acacia Research because my family is loaded with lawyers and engineers.

Bank of America has made great progress in cutting costs and settling legal claims for shoddy mortgage securities.

The bull market may have more room to run in 2015, but it will do so erratically. So while we still see gains for stocks, they won't be as across-the-board ...

All these companies face big changes in their industries. For some, a turnaround could come eventually. But for now, it's best to sell these stocks (or ...

Not enough attention has been paid to the Fed policy's negative effects on savers.

If Americans shop till they drop, these companies are bound to benefit.

Dividends in Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index have been increasing at double-digit percentage rates in recent years, rewarding income-hungry investors. ...