Dan Burrows
Contributing Writer, Kiplinger.com
Dan Burrows is a veteran of MarketWatch, SmartMoney, CBS MoneyWatch and InvestorPlace, and and has written for The Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports and other publications. He focuses on value investing with an eye toward helping long-term investors. He holds no individual securities.
Stock Market Today: Stocks Step Back Amid Economic Gloom
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Step Back Amid Economic Gloom
The market gave up its early momentum to finish lower after a disappointing business report and the ongoing impasse in D.C.
September 23, 2020
13 Best Warren Buffett Growth Stocks
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13 Best Warren Buffett Growth Stocks
Warren Buffett might be known as a legendary value investor, but don't ignore his growth holdings. Here, we examine 13 of "the Oracle's" best growth s…
September 22, 2020
Hedge Funds' 25 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now
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Hedge Funds' 25 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now
Hedge funds historically have loaded up on blue-chip stocks, and that's still true today. Here, we examine the smart money's favorite stock picks and …
September 17, 2020
Buffett Makes Rare Bet on Blockbuster Snowflake IPO
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Buffett Makes Rare Bet on Blockbuster Snowflake IPO
Cloud infrastructure company Snowflake has pulled off the largest software IPO in history. Warren Buffett, who typically avoids IPOs, is onboard.
September 16, 2020
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25 Small Towns With Big Millionaire Populations
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25 Small Towns With Big Millionaire Populations
Large concentrations of high-net-worth households are found in surprising locales across the U.S. Check out the latest list of American small towns te…
September 15, 2020
50 Top Stock Picks That Billionaires Loved in Q2
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50 Top Stock Picks That Billionaires Loved in Q2
These 50 companies, of various shapes and sizes, were among billionaires', high-asset hedge funds' and other institutional investors' top stock picks …
September 4, 2020
50 Top Stock Picks That Billionaires Love
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50 Top Stock Picks That Billionaires Love
These 50 companies, of various shapes and sizes, are among the top stock picks held by billionaire investors or high-asset hedge funds.
September 4, 2020
Dow Stocks: The Pros' Third-Quarter Rankings
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Dow Stocks: The Pros' Third-Quarter Rankings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average just shook things up, adding three new blue-chip members. Here are the analysts' rankings of all 30 Dow stocks.
September 3, 2020
All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
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All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue chips that are tops in their industries. But some Dow stocks are better opportunities than othe…
September 3, 2020
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Stock Market Today 8/24/20: FDA Gives Stocks a Booster Shot
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Stock Market Today 8/24/20: FDA Gives Stocks a Booster Shot
The FDA's emergency-use green light of a COVID-19 treatment helped give the major indices a lift Monday, with the Dow leading the way.
August 24, 2020
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10 Things You Must Know About Bull Markets
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10 Things You Must Know About Bull Markets
It's easy to look smart when most stocks are gaining day after day, but how much do you really know about the workings of bull markets?
August 19, 2020
18 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Selling (And 6 He's Buying)
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18 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Selling (And 6 He's Buying)
Berkshire Hathaway's chief kicked a number of stocks to the curb, lightened up on others, made a surprising new investment and even bet big on himself…
August 15, 2020
Warren Buffett Stocks Ranked: The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio
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Warren Buffett Stocks Ranked: The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio
The Berkshire Hathaway portfolio is a diverse set of blue chips and, increasingly, lesser-known growth bets. Here's a look at every stock picked by Wa…
August 15, 2020
5 Best Mid-Cap Stocks for a Bounce Back
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5 Best Mid-Cap Stocks for a Bounce Back
JPMorgan Chase has pinpointed a number of mid-cap stocks that have been taken down too far. The rest of Wall Street is particularly high on these five…
August 13, 2020
The Tesla Stock Split: What You Need to Know
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The Tesla Stock Split: What You Need to Know
Tesla's 5-for-1 stock split in late August will make shares more accessible to retail investors. But it also could make owning TSLA a bumpier ride.
August 12, 2020
7 Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks Delivering 4%+
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7 Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks Delivering 4%+
These seven high-yield dividend stocks have sturdy foundations, according to the DIVCON dividend-health rating system and Wall Street experts.
August 11, 2020
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The Pros' Top 5 Industrial Stocks
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The Pros' Top 5 Industrial Stocks
The industrial sector is lagging badly this year, but anytime there's carnage, there is also opportunity, analysts say.
August 7, 2020
12 Cheapest Small Towns in America 2020
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12 Cheapest Small Towns in America 2020
Affordable small towns aren't necessarily the best places to live for everyone, but each cheap small town on our list has its charms.
August 6, 2020
Apple’s Stock Split Could Dampen the Dow
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Apple’s Stock Split Could Dampen the Dow
iPhone maker Apple (AAPL), currently the most important stock in the blue-chip average, will see its influence decline substantially after a 4-for-1 s…
July 31, 2020
U.S. Suffers Worst-Ever 32.9% Annualized GDP Decline in Q2
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U.S. Suffers Worst-Ever 32.9% Annualized GDP Decline in Q2
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented collapse in economic activity.
July 30, 2020
The 20 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S.
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The 20 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S.
From metro areas on both coasts to deep in the Alaskan interior, these are the priciest cities in the U.S. to call home.
July 29, 2020
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Bonds: 10 Things You Need to Know
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Bonds: 10 Things You Need to Know
Bonds can be more complex than stocks, but it's not hard to become a knowledgeable fixed-income investor.
July 22, 2020
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Closing Bell 7/17/20: Markets Close Mixed to End the Week
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Closing Bell 7/17/20: Markets Close Mixed to End the Week
The major indices went their different ways but were little changed Friday.
July 17, 2020
6 Dow Stocks With Yields of 4%+
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6 Dow Stocks With Yields of 4%+
Some high-yield Dow dividend stocks deserve a closer look, analysts say, but others aren't worth the trouble.
July 17, 2020
Closing Bell 7/16/20: Stocks Step Back
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Closing Bell 7/16/20: Stocks Step Back
Rising cases of coronavirus across the U.S. and elevated first-time unemployment claims weighed on the market.
July 16, 2020
91 Top Dividend Stocks From Around the World
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91 Top Dividend Stocks From Around the World
These 91 Dividend Aristocrats, from the U.S., Canada and Europe, are among the world's top dividend stocks for payout longevity and safety.
July 13, 2020
65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
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65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
These 65 Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of dividend stocks that have reliably increased their annual payouts every year for at least a quarte…
July 8, 2020