Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.
The article references stock market report Story: Key Markets Focus - Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.

With all the unfolding shenanigans--from stock analysts pimping companies they know aren’t worth the ink and paper used to report trades on your brokerage statements to hedge funds and prime brokers getting to play by different sets of rules--the market continues to get more and more dicey for the average stock investor. The article references stock market report Story: Whose Market Is It? - With all the unfolding shenanigans--from stock analysts pimping companies they know aren’t worth the ink and paper used to report trades on your brokerage statements to hedge funds and prime brokers getting to play by different sets of rules--the market continues to get more and more dicey for the average stock investor.

Lately it seems the U.S. market has been hit with dour economic report after grim earnings report—but things are different in the Canadian market, which has remained resilient in the face of slowed growth elsewhere in the world. The article references stock market report Story: Oh Canada - Lately it seems the U.S. market has been hit with dour economic report after grim earnings report—but things are different in the Canadian market, which has remained resilient in the face of slowed growth elsewhere in the world.

With second quarter earnings mostly in, we wanted to highlight a few of the more significant reports, particularly when the report was immediately followed by a drop in the company’s stock price. There have been no cases in which an earnings report has suggested poorer long-term prospects for any of our recommendations, and those cases in which stocks reacted negatively to profit reports are superb buying opportunities. The article references stock market report Story: Earning Respect - With second quarter earnings mostly in, we wanted to highlight a few of the more significant reports, particularly when the report was immediately followed by a drop in the company’s stock price. There have been no cases in which an earnings report has suggested poorer long-term prospects for any of our recommendations, and those cases in which stocks reacted negatively to profit reports are superb buying opportunities.

Earnings season is a busy time for the stock market. And the January/February season--when most companies report fourth quarter results--is the busiest of them all. That's because companies typically offer a look at the year ahead, shedding some light on new themes to consider. The article references stock market report Story: No Easy Way - Earnings season is a busy time for the stock market. And the January/February season--when most companies report fourth quarter results--is the busiest of them all. That's because companies typically offer a look at the year ahead, shedding some light on new themes to consider.

Earnings are where the rubber meets the road in the stock market. In the near term, literally hundreds of factors send prices higher and lower. But business results are what ultimately determine investors’ profits. And there’s no better report card for performance than the operating and balance sheet numbers companies release each quarter. The article references stock market report Story: Waiting on the Numbers - Earnings are where the rubber meets the road in the stock market. In the near term, literally hundreds of factors send prices higher and lower. But business results are what ultimately determine investors’ profits. And there’s no better report card for performance than the operating and balance sheet numbers companies release each quarter.

Richard C. Young has written his Intelligence Report and its predecessors since 1977. Here are his latest comments. The article references stock market report Story: ROUNDUP: Intelligence Report - Richard C. Young has written his Intelligence Report and its predecessors since 1977. Here are his latest comments.

Earlier this week, I was invited on Canadian television to offer a real-time analysis of the latest weekly petroleum report from the US EIA. The Petroleum Status Report is...
The article references stock market report Story: The Trouble with Refining - Earlier this week, I was invited on Canadian television to offer a real-time analysis of the latest weekly petroleum report from the US EIA. The Petroleum Status Report is...

The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.
The article references stock market report Story: Buy Energy Stocks During Downturn - The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.

Our High-stakes recommendation NewPower Holdings (NYSE: NPW, 1.50) has been a loser during the past three months. The stock fell apart, trading below 1 at its lows, but it recently rebounded on an encouraging quarterly report. Here’s our take. The article references stock market report Story: Higher Stakes - Our High-stakes recommendation NewPower Holdings (NYSE: NPW, 1.50) has been a loser during the past three months. The stock fell apart, trading below 1 at its lows, but it recently rebounded on an encouraging quarterly report. Here’s our take.

In its much-anticipated October crop report, the US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) dramatically raised the US soybean crop size (from the September report) by a massive 111 million bushels, all the way up to a near record 2.967 billion bushels. The article references stock market report Story: Soy Low - In its much-anticipated October crop report, the US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) dramatically raised the US soybean crop size (from the September report) by a massive 111 million bushels, all the way up to a near record 2.967 billion bushels.

A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock The article references stock market report Story: Energy Decline's Silver Lining - A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock

Monsanto (NYSE: MON) announced a fourth quarter loss of $210 million during its earnings report this morning, which the company said is because of a $186 million research and development (R&D) charge related to its Delta and Pine Land acquisition as well as discontinued operations. Excluding those one time charges, the loss amounts to 18 cents per share, causing its stock price to take a hit since analysts only expected a 17 cent loss...
The article references stock market report Story: Intraday Market Update -
Monsanto (NYSE: MON) announced a fourth quarter loss of $210 million during its earnings report this morning, which the company said is because of a $186 million research and development (R&D) charge related to its Delta and Pine Land acquisition as well as discontinued operations. Excluding those one time charges, the loss amounts to 18 cents per share, causing its stock price to take a hit since analysts only expected a 17 cent loss...

It’s remarkable how two consecutive years in the stock market can look so much alike. 2004 and 2005 are too close for comparison when it comes to stock market action in the first six months of each year. The article references stock market report Story: Face Off - It’s remarkable how two consecutive years in the stock market can look so much alike. 2004 and 2005 are too close for comparison when it comes to stock market action in the first six months of each year.

Follow this link to an article in the influential professional publication Industry Week , which is a respected resource in the worldwide manufacturing community. Contributing Editor Tim Harper and members of his Cientifica team discuss the firm’s recent report on the present and future of n The article references stock market report Story: Cientifica Report Makes The Rounds - Follow this link to an article in the influential professional publication Industry Week , which is a respected resource in the worldwide manufacturing community. Contributing Editor Tim Harper and members of his Cientifica team discuss the firm’s recent report on the present and future of n

Last-minute earnings warnings forced the market lower last week. And since nobody expected companies to warn a week before they’re set to report, that has spooked the market. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - Last-minute earnings warnings forced the market lower last week. And since nobody expected companies to warn a week before they’re set to report, that has spooked the market.

You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.
The article references stock market report Story: Stock Market Success - You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.

The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m The article references stock market report Story: Some Conundrum - The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m

The crop report looks mildly bullish soybeans, but the market has generally traded in the red today... The article references stock market report Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - The crop report looks mildly bullish soybeans, but the market has generally traded in the red today...

January sales data for auto companies is due out on Tuesday, and many of the retailers will report on Thursday. Additionally, Friday brings the January employment report. And this week we’ll also see January monthly data for consumer spending, announced job cuts and both the manufacturing and service purchasing managers indices. Then there are the usual weekly reports on unemployment claims and mortgage refinancing applications. The article references stock market report Story: drgsadrga - January sales data for auto companies is due out on Tuesday, and many of the retailers will report on Thursday. Additionally, Friday brings the January employment report. And this week we’ll also see January monthly data for consumer spending, announced job cuts and both the manufacturing and service purchasing managers indices. Then there are the usual weekly reports on unemployment claims and mortgage refinancing applications.

US stocks fell on news that employers cut approximately 4,000 jobs in August, the Labor Dept’s weakest report in four years. The article references stock market report Story: Market Update - US stocks fell on news that employers cut approximately 4,000 jobs in August, the Labor Dept’s weakest report in four years.

There’s a new kind of investment out there that gives us the benefits of bonds with the ease of execution and pricing of the stock market. With many folks wanting to cash in on one of my favorite parts of the financial market--bonds--but having a devil of a time getting their brokers to buy them, I’ The article references stock market report Story: Half Bond, Half Stock - There’s a new kind of investment out there that gives us the benefits of bonds with the ease of execution and pricing of the stock market. With many folks wanting to cash in on one of my favorite parts of the financial market--bonds--but having a devil of a time getting their brokers to buy them, I’

Investors all too often make the mistake of assuming that when a company issues negative news, such as a weak earnings report, it’s bad news for that firm’s stock price. But that’s not necessarily to case. In fact, it’s often quite the opposite: The fundamental news tends to be most bullish near key tops and most bearish near major lows. The article references stock market report Story: Gems in the Rubble - Investors all too often make the mistake of assuming that when a company issues negative news, such as a weak earnings report, it’s bad news for that firm’s stock price. But that’s not necessarily to case. In fact, it’s often quite the opposite: The fundamental news tends to be most bullish near key tops and most bearish near major lows.

The stock market has experienced all sort of gyrations of late. As such, I think now is an appropriate time for a full rundown on my stock picks to see how they're holding up amid all this fluctuation. The article references stock market report Story: Hang in There - The stock market has experienced all sort of gyrations of late. As such, I think now is an appropriate time for a full rundown on my stock picks to see how they're holding up amid all this fluctuation.

Sell the put at the market [last trade just under 2 cents], we do not need it anymore now that the crop report is history. The article references stock market report Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - Sell the put at the market [last trade just under 2 cents], we do not need it anymore now that the crop report is history.

Although the majority of the S&P 500 have now reported, there are many retailers that are left to report this week. Retailer announcements are a market-moving phenomenon, because they show the level of confidence consumers are voting with their checkbooks. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - Although the majority of the S&P 500 have now reported, there are many retailers that are left to report this week. Retailer announcements are a market-moving phenomenon, because they show the level of confidence consumers are voting with their checkbooks.

We are unlikely to see dramatic action in the market before the employment report is released on Friday. It will be a week of re-evaluation, which has started on a negative note, but we’ll have to wait and see what the rest of the week will bring. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - We are unlikely to see dramatic action in the market before the employment report is released on Friday. It will be a week of re-evaluation, which has started on a negative note, but we’ll have to wait and see what the rest of the week will bring.

Editor's Note: Benjamin Shepherd has been called away to deal with a family emergency. In lieu of his weekly market insights and commentary, we've included a free preview of Bankable Profits, a paid report he recently penned with Peter Staas. Friday Market Wrapup will return to its regular format next week. We apologize for any inconvenience. The article references stock market report Story: Banks of Opportunity - Editor's Note: Benjamin Shepherd has been called away to deal with a family emergency. In lieu of his weekly market insights and commentary, we've included a free preview of Bankable Profits, a paid report he recently penned with Peter Staas. Friday Market Wrapup will return to its regular format next week. We apologize for any inconvenience.

With the leading indexes of the US stock market heading to one of the worst Junes since The Great Depression, it’s getting harder to bird-dog for stocks that won’t just come apart but will actually do something for us. The article references stock market report Story: Stock Market Blues: The Hunt for Stocks in Tough Times - With the leading indexes of the US stock market heading to one of the worst Junes since The Great Depression, it’s getting harder to bird-dog for stocks that won’t just come apart but will actually do something for us.

About 200 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week and half the Dow Jones Industrials components, including Intel, IBM and Microsoft, also reporting. It’s too early to tell exactly what will happen to the economy because of September’s skewed economic statistics. One thing is sure; the market will be very volatile until the end of October. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - About 200 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week and half the Dow Jones Industrials components, including Intel, IBM and Microsoft, also reporting. It’s too early to tell exactly what will happen to the economy because of September’s skewed economic statistics. One thing is sure; the market will be very volatile until the end of October.

The broad Mexican stock market generally tracks the movement of the Nasdaq, which means this year hasn’t started very well. Yet in the stock malaise north and south of the border, Mexican banks have soared. The article references stock market report Story: Bank on Mexico - The broad Mexican stock market generally tracks the movement of the Nasdaq, which means this year hasn’t started very well. Yet in the stock malaise north and south of the border, Mexican banks have soared.

Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 
The article references stock market report Story: Market Update - Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 

Ahead of the vote for Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin set forth plans for a robust macroeconomic financial policy, reigniting the stock market to 2,280--a 3 percent gain--crossing the 2,200 mark for the first time since January as investor confidence swelled. Putin’s primary goal: Reduce the tax burden on the oil sector to stimulate production and crude oil refining and lower inflation to single digits within the next few years. The article references stock market report Story: A Stealthy Stock Market You Shouldn't Ignore - Ahead of the vote for Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin set forth plans for a robust macroeconomic financial policy, reigniting the stock market to 2,280--a 3 percent gain--crossing the 2,200 mark for the first time since January as investor confidence swelled. Putin’s primary goal: Reduce the tax burden on the oil sector to stimulate production and crude oil refining and lower inflation to single digits within the next few years.

Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...
The article references stock market report Story: Market Update - Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...

Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago, The article references stock market report Story: Return To "Normal" - Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago,

The turnaround last Friday is very bullish. Unemployment numbers came in worse than they have in almost 10 years and the market started to sell off. That only makes sense when you’re on the fringe of recession and trailing indicators are telling you things are bad. But bad economic news, like the weak employment report, means that the Federal Reserve is again coming to the rescue. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - The turnaround last Friday is very bullish. Unemployment numbers came in worse than they have in almost 10 years and the market started to sell off. That only makes sense when you’re on the fringe of recession and trailing indicators are telling you things are bad. But bad economic news, like the weak employment report, means that the Federal Reserve is again coming to the rescue.

It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience. The article references stock market report Story: Spreads Widen - It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience.

You don’t have to be a professional analyst to perceive the panic in this market. Any company showing any vulnerability to a possible US recession is sold off. Any stock that sells off is at risk of a waterfall drop, as panicky investors leap out before they look to see what caused the selling. And on days when the public is especially pessimistic, virtually every stock takes a hit. The article references stock market report Story: Panic, Politics and Profits - You don’t have to be a professional analyst to perceive the panic in this market. Any company showing any vulnerability to a possible US recession is sold off. Any stock that sells off is at risk of a waterfall drop, as panicky investors leap out before they look to see what caused the selling. And on days when the public is especially pessimistic, virtually every stock takes a hit.

The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...
The article references stock market report Story: Market Update - The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...

B&G Foods is issuing new stock on the New York Stock Exchange, beyond its American Stock Exchange-traded Income Deposit Security... The article references stock market report Story: Growth Track - Breaking News - B&G Foods is issuing new stock on the New York Stock Exchange, beyond its American Stock Exchange-traded Income Deposit Security...

After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...
The article references stock market report Story: Market Update - After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...

My point is simple: The stock market tends to lead the economy, not the other way around. At the end of both 1937 and 1974 the economy and market looked bleak--perhaps even worse than today--yet the market managed to turn in a positive performance for the year. The article references stock market report Story: Tough (but Better) Times Ahead - My point is simple: The stock market tends to lead the economy, not the other way around. At the end of both 1937 and 1974 the economy and market looked bleak--perhaps even worse than today--yet the market managed to turn in a positive performance for the year.

High-Stakes recommendation Echo Bay Mining (AMEX: ECO, 1.28) used to be a pretty nice-sized mining company. Used to be, because the 20-year bear market in gold reduced it to a penny stock that almost went bankrupt. But the stock has bounced back strongly and if our forecast for the Midas metal on p. 1 proves right, it will likely see much better times. The article references stock market report Story: Echos of Good Times - High-Stakes recommendation Echo Bay Mining (AMEX: ECO, 1.28) used to be a pretty nice-sized mining company. Used to be, because the 20-year bear market in gold reduced it to a penny stock that almost went bankrupt. But the stock has bounced back strongly and if our forecast for the Midas metal on p. 1 proves right, it will likely see much better times.

NEW IDEA: BUY KAUPTHING BANK (OTC: KPBIF)

Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

The nexus of the troubles stemmed from a Fitch Ratings Agency re The article references stock market report Story: Trade From February 23, 2006 -
NEW IDEA: BUY KAUPTHING BANK (OTC: KPBIF)

Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

The nexus of the troubles stemmed from a Fitch Ratings Agency re

The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid. The article references stock market report Story: The Yin And Yang Of The Market - The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid.

With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower. The article references stock market report Story: weekly hotline - With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower.

We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market. The article references stock market report Story: weekly hotline - We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market.

This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.
The article references stock market report Story: Stocks Are Flat After Nine Years, But This Sector Is Scorching - This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.

Most of our stocks continue to report profits at or even above expectations. The article references stock market report Story: Omens - Most of our stocks continue to report profits at or even above expectations.

The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.
The article references stock market report Story: Bearing the Burden - The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.

Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?
The article references stock market report Story: Work the Problem - Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?

• Congress requires the District of Columbia to publish a report investigating the state and local tax burden for average families across the country. Although it’s odd that Congress rubs the taxed-but-unrepresented status of DC in its face, the report’s findings are useful if you’re considering a move or just want to know where you stand compared to other Americans. On average, A FAMILY OF FOUR WITH AN ANNUAL INCOME OF $150,000 PAID 9.3 PERCENT IN STATE AND LOCAL TAXES; that’s up from 9.2 percent in 2003. That average, however, masks huge differences among our biggest cities. The five most taxing US cities are New York (15.1 percent), Bridgeport, Conn. (14.2 percent), Philadelphia (12.7 percent), Los Angeles (12.7 percent) and Newark, NJ (12.5 percent). You’ll find the biggest breaks in Sioux Falls, ND (5.0 percent), Las Vegas (4.5 percent), Jacksonville, Fla. (4.5 percent), Anchorage, Ala. (3.8 percent), and Cheyenne, Wyo. (3.6 percent). The article references stock market report Story: Advisory - • Congress requires the District of Columbia to publish a report investigating the state and local tax burden for average families across the country. Although it’s odd that Congress rubs the taxed-but-unrepresented status of DC in its face, the report’s findings are useful if you’re considering a move or just want to know where you stand compared to other Americans. On average, A FAMILY OF FOUR WITH AN ANNUAL INCOME OF $150,000 PAID 9.3 PERCENT IN STATE AND LOCAL TAXES; that’s up from 9.2 percent in 2003. That average, however, masks huge differences among our biggest cities. The five most taxing US cities are New York (15.1 percent), Bridgeport, Conn. (14.2 percent), Philadelphia (12.7 percent), Los Angeles (12.7 percent) and Newark, NJ (12.5 percent). You’ll find the biggest breaks in Sioux Falls, ND (5.0 percent), Las Vegas (4.5 percent), Jacksonville, Fla. (4.5 percent), Anchorage, Ala. (3.8 percent), and Cheyenne, Wyo. (3.6 percent).

Nobody knows the pains of the mortgage business more keenly than shareholders in Thornburg Mortgage (NYSE: TMA). The company went through its last quarterly report, which wasn’t much of a surprise in the numbers but rather in how the company’s management continued to explain that the market for mortgages is far from settled.
The article references stock market report Story: Pay Me Weekly Commentary - Nobody knows the pains of the mortgage business more keenly than shareholders in Thornburg Mortgage (NYSE: TMA). The company went through its last quarterly report, which wasn’t much of a surprise in the numbers but rather in how the company’s management continued to explain that the market for mortgages is far from settled.

Here's more earnings report information on seven trusts. The article references stock market report Story: Flash Alert: August 11, 2005 - Here's more earnings report information on seven trusts.

By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your The article references stock market report Story: Another Preference - By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your

What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash? The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Market Commentary - What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash?

Back in 1896, Charles Dow—founder of the Dow Jones Company—created a series of market indexes designed to track the performance of the US stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Getting On Track - Back in 1896, Charles Dow—founder of the Dow Jones Company—created a series of market indexes designed to track the performance of the US stock market.

We've got another quarter under our belt. Here's our report card on the markets and how our picks panned out. The article references stock market report Story: Hang It Up or Hold On? - We've got another quarter under our belt. Here's our report card on the markets and how our picks panned out.

Nobody knows the pains of the mortgage business more keenly than shareholders in Thornburg Mortgage (NYSE: TMA). The company went through its last quarterly report, which wasn’t much of a surprise in the numbers but rather in how the company’s management continued to explain that the market for mortgages is far from settled. The article references stock market report Story: An Eternity - Nobody knows the pains of the mortgage business more keenly than shareholders in Thornburg Mortgage (NYSE: TMA). The company went through its last quarterly report, which wasn’t much of a surprise in the numbers but rather in how the company’s management continued to explain that the market for mortgages is far from settled.

Stock options are designed to benefit shareholders and corporate executives when the company’s stock price rises. However, some companies have been virtually guaranteeing executives’ profits by backdating the date when options are awarded, in some cases to the day the stock traded at the lowest prices for the year.   The article references stock market report Story: The Devil’s In Dating Details - Stock options are designed to benefit shareholders and corporate executives when the company’s stock price rises. However, some companies have been virtually guaranteeing executives’ profits by backdating the date when options are awarded, in some cases to the day the stock traded at the lowest prices for the year.  

Our special report on Cross-border Taxation Issues is now available. The article references stock market report Story: Flash Alert: September 24, 2004 - Our special report on Cross-border Taxation Issues is now available.

Last week, the whole thing started again: “Bonds are bad for your financial health. And even worse, they’re going to even destroy the stock market.” The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Last week, the whole thing started again: “Bonds are bad for your financial health. And even worse, they’re going to even destroy the stock market.”

Just because the stock market is a downer doesn't mean you have to be. The article references stock market report Story: Marketwatch - Just because the stock market is a downer doesn't mean you have to be.

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Over the past several days, our collection of bond investment companies has been much more volatile than normal. With many seeking out alternatives to last month's generally lousy stock market conditions in the US, bond investing is catching on. This is good, as we all would like the stock investors to figure out that bonds can be much more profitable than just clipping coupons. At the same time, in any market with novices involved, it can make for some challenging market conditions.

The trouble: Most stock investors aren't well versed in the bond market. As such, they’ll often make for easy fodder by the more experienced at the bond trading desks. This shouldn't scare you off from bonds; but when conditions become too heady for our own recommended portfolio holdings, we have to be ready to act.

The Morgan Stanley Global Opportunity Fund (US: MGB) has been a great performer over the past few years. With a solid management team that’s been buying and holding a great mix of US and international bonds, our portfolio has been generating an impressive stream of dividends while cashing in on the ongoing positive bond market conditions to grow our capital value.

It’s been doing far too well, actually. The problem: Over the past many days, the fund's stock price has been running up significantly and then was followed by some harrowing up and down days in the trading of the fund’s stock. This would be great if we were traders, but that isn't the point of our Cash Cows.

So while the underlying investments are in great shape, stock investors are buying and selling the fund’s stock and they’re creating troubles for us. As I've mentioned in By George, the company has been moving to disclose its holdings more frequently and with more detail. This is good; but that’s been delayed, only fueling the speculative trading frenzy in the bond fund’s stock.

After being in repeated contact with the company directly, we’re assured there’s nothing wrong with the investment company. Rather, it’s being traded up and down--even shorted and covered with abandon over these past several days. That’s been making for some wild pricing. Wild pricing isn't what we’re interested in when it comes to this company.

So for now, if you haven't already, take a good look at your own holdings and only hold it if you’re watching it daily. For most, it would make sense to take the profits and stand aside for now. We’ll have further information and a final portfolio recommendation shortly, so stay tuned to the Web site, the next mailed issue of Personal Finance and By George. To sign up for By George, go to www.bygeorge.biz.

Neil George,
Editor, Personal Finance and By George. The article references stock market report Story: February 8, 2005 - Net Asset Value

Over the past several days, our collection of bond investment companies has been much more volatile than normal. With many seeking out alternatives to last month's generally lousy stock market conditions in the US, bond investing is catching on. This is good, as we all would like the stock investors to figure out that bonds can be much more profitable than just clipping coupons. At the same time, in any market with novices involved, it can make for some challenging market conditions.

The trouble: Most stock investors aren't well versed in the bond market. As such, they’ll often make for easy fodder by the more experienced at the bond trading desks. This shouldn't scare you off from bonds; but when conditions become too heady for our own recommended portfolio holdings, we have to be ready to act.

The Morgan Stanley Global Opportunity Fund (US: MGB) has been a great performer over the past few years. With a solid management team that’s been buying and holding a great mix of US and international bonds, our portfolio has been generating an impressive stream of dividends while cashing in on the ongoing positive bond market conditions to grow our capital value.

It’s been doing far too well, actually. The problem: Over the past many days, the fund's stock price has been running up significantly and then was followed by some harrowing up and down days in the trading of the fund’s stock. This would be great if we were traders, but that isn't the point of our Cash Cows.

So while the underlying investments are in great shape, stock investors are buying and selling the fund’s stock and they’re creating troubles for us. As I've mentioned in By George, the company has been moving to disclose its holdings more frequently and with more detail. This is good; but that’s been delayed, only fueling the speculative trading frenzy in the bond fund’s stock.

After being in repeated contact with the company directly, we’re assured there’s nothing wrong with the investment company. Rather, it’s being traded up and down--even shorted and covered with abandon over these past several days. That’s been making for some wild pricing. Wild pricing isn't what we’re interested in when it comes to this company.

So for now, if you haven't already, take a good look at your own holdings and only hold it if you’re watching it daily. For most, it would make sense to take the profits and stand aside for now. We’ll have further information and a final portfolio recommendation shortly, so stay tuned to the Web site, the next mailed issue of Personal Finance and By George. To sign up for By George, go to www.bygeorge.biz.

Neil George,
Editor, Personal Finance and By George.

Sixteen years ago, I was fortunate to work on what I still consider to be one of the best guides to understanding the stock market for US investors: Market Timing for the Nineties by Stephen Leeb. At first glance, this book is dated automatically by its title. Its basic premise, however, applies to any decade. The article references stock market report Story: Big Declines Are Bullish - Sixteen years ago, I was fortunate to work on what I still consider to be one of the best guides to understanding the stock market for US investors: Market Timing for the Nineties by Stephen Leeb. At first glance, this book is dated automatically by its title. Its basic premise, however, applies to any decade.

July 19, 2004 Troubling The stock market isn't having a good summer. This may sound troubling, but that's the view more and more folks are taking toward the market. Today isn't showing major change in that stance, either, as one of the biggies of the The article references stock market report Story: Troubling - July 19, 2004 Troubling The stock market isn't having a good summer. This may sound troubling, but that's the view more and more folks are taking toward the market. Today isn't showing major change in that stance, either, as one of the biggies of the

Kennedy Gammage was bullish throughout the 1990s, but he’s been a consistently bearish voice since just before the March 2000 top. The technical style of his semimonthly newsletter, The Richland Report, differs radically from our own fundamentals approach. One of his key tools is the “McClellan Oscillator,” which forecasts the market by combining price and volume trends. We don’t share his pessimism, but we can’t argue with his success. The article references stock market report Story: RoundUp: Kennedy Gammage - Kennedy Gammage was bullish throughout the 1990s, but he’s been a consistently bearish voice since just before the March 2000 top. The technical style of his semimonthly newsletter, The Richland Report, differs radically from our own fundamentals approach. One of his key tools is the “McClellan Oscillator,” which forecasts the market by combining price and volume trends. We don’t share his pessimism, but we can’t argue with his success.

Maybe it’s Sarbanes-Oxley’s onerous regulations. But some companies are sure taking their time to report earnings. The article references stock market report Story: UF Portfolios: A Long Season - Maybe it’s Sarbanes-Oxley’s onerous regulations. But some companies are sure taking their time to report earnings.

Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market.

The stock market may be out of the woods for the moment. The article references stock market report Story: Credit Concerns - The stock market may be out of the woods for the moment.

The economy and stock market are both on surer ground now. The article references stock market report Story: MARKETWATCH - The economy and stock market are both on surer ground now.

“Do as we say, not as we do” seems to be the way of the leading companies in the US stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Just Pay Me - “Do as we say, not as we do” seems to be the way of the leading companies in the US stock market.

Cashing in on China isn’t just about a few hot tips in the stock market—it’s all about understanding how that market is driving bigger revenues for a host of companies around the world. And the good news is that we’ve owned the best for some time now. The article references stock market report Story: Cashing In On China - Cashing in on China isn’t just about a few hot tips in the stock market—it’s all about understanding how that market is driving bigger revenues for a host of companies around the world. And the good news is that we’ve owned the best for some time now.

Always look forward when it comes to your stocks. It doesn’t matter what a stock did last month or last year; is it the best stock for your money now? The article references stock market report Story: Marketwatch - Always look forward when it comes to your stocks. It doesn’t matter what a stock did last month or last year; is it the best stock for your money now?

Continued declines in the stock market have left many investors with significantly diminished retirement portfolios. While you might not want to look at those statements, there are tax benefits that can be reaped by making adjustments to even the most tattered retirement portfolios. The article references stock market report Story: Bear Market Roth Conversions - Continued declines in the stock market have left many investors with significantly diminished retirement portfolios. While you might not want to look at those statements, there are tax benefits that can be reaped by making adjustments to even the most tattered retirement portfolios.

Yesterday, Wildcatters Portfolio holding Dresser-Rand (NYSE: DRC) cut its third quarter and full-year operating income guidance, and the stock sold off around 10 percent on the session. I’ve been rating the stock as a hold in the Portfolio, and I recommended taking partial profits on the stock during the summer. The article references stock market report Story: Flash Alert: Buying the Dip - Yesterday, Wildcatters Portfolio holding Dresser-Rand (NYSE: DRC) cut its third quarter and full-year operating income guidance, and the stock sold off around 10 percent on the session. I’ve been rating the stock as a hold in the Portfolio, and I recommended taking partial profits on the stock during the summer.

The second quarter was clearly more respectable than the first in the US stock market, where the S&P 500 gained 6.3 percent. The article references stock market report Story: Stick To What Works - The second quarter was clearly more respectable than the first in the US stock market, where the S&P 500 gained 6.3 percent.

As we expected the USDA lowered the soybean carryover supply to 185 million bushels on today's report. The article references stock market report Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - As we expected the USDA lowered the soybean carryover supply to 185 million bushels on today's report.

Expect rumors to drive the market this week, unless the bombs start dropping. It’s going to be a wild ride for sure. The one thing to watch is oil prices. They’re down today and gold is rallying. Now isn’t the time to be a hero--at least in the stock market. Sit tight, ignore the rumors and wait for the dust to settle. The article references stock market report Story: weekly hotline - Expect rumors to drive the market this week, unless the bombs start dropping. It’s going to be a wild ride for sure. The one thing to watch is oil prices. They’re down today and gold is rallying. Now isn’t the time to be a hero--at least in the stock market. Sit tight, ignore the rumors and wait for the dust to settle.

The rally in emerging market equities has been broad based, though the Chinese market has led the way. But next year country and stock selection will become increasingly important to the asset allocation process. Expect “sustainable growth” to become next year’s buzz phrase. The article references stock market report Story: The Long and Short of It - The rally in emerging market equities has been broad based, though the Chinese market has led the way. But next year country and stock selection will become increasingly important to the asset allocation process. Expect “sustainable growth” to become next year’s buzz phrase.

It’s been tough to make money investing in the general stock market. With the broad market indexes on their way south, most investors keep seeing red on their quarterly statements while wondering if there’s another place to stow cash that won’t erase net worth, and perhaps even build some. The article references stock market report Story: Be Open to Closed-End Funds - It’s been tough to make money investing in the general stock market. With the broad market indexes on their way south, most investors keep seeing red on their quarterly statements while wondering if there’s another place to stow cash that won’t erase net worth, and perhaps even build some.

Bond futures rallied after last Friday’s jobs report because the data was considered “soft.” The article references stock market report Story: Profiting From Higher Interest Rates - Bond futures rallied after last Friday’s jobs report because the data was considered “soft.”

There’s no doubt that natural resources are in a multi-year bull market. Commodities and their respective producers have been massively outperforming the major stock market averages since 2001. This is where investors have made big money during the last five years, and it’s where investors will continue to make big money during the next five. The article references stock market report Story: It’s Overdue - There’s no doubt that natural resources are in a multi-year bull market. Commodities and their respective producers have been massively outperforming the major stock market averages since 2001. This is where investors have made big money during the last five years, and it’s where investors will continue to make big money during the next five.

The crop report looks mildly bullish soybeans, with the carryover supply estimate 27 million bushels smaller than expected. The article references stock market report Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - The crop report looks mildly bullish soybeans, with the carryover supply estimate 27 million bushels smaller than expected.

You'll find a new special report--How to Buy Canadian Trusts--in the Special Reports section. The article references stock market report Story: Flash Alert: August 12, 2004 - You'll find a new special report--How to Buy Canadian Trusts--in the Special Reports section.

The most difficult decision facing any investor isn’t knowing when to buy a stock, it’s knowing when to sell. Psychologically, it’s particularly difficult to sell a stock that’s performed well—no one wants to give up on a stock or sector that’s been working and miss out on more profits. The article references stock market report Story: When To Hold, When To Fold - The most difficult decision facing any investor isn’t knowing when to buy a stock, it’s knowing when to sell. Psychologically, it’s particularly difficult to sell a stock that’s performed well—no one wants to give up on a stock or sector that’s been working and miss out on more profits.

The Chinese financial authorities continue to try everything possible in their efforts to cool down the local stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Tactical Considerations - The Chinese financial authorities continue to try everything possible in their efforts to cool down the local stock market.

For the second year in a row, utilities have started on the upside. But growing companies—either in unregulated businesses or comebacks—far outpaced the average. That trend’s been accelerating since the second half of 2004. The article references stock market report Story: UF Portfolios: Report Card - For the second year in a row, utilities have started on the upside. But growing companies—either in unregulated businesses or comebacks—far outpaced the average. That trend’s been accelerating since the second half of 2004.

Investors once again are flocking to investments that promise stock-like returns without the risk of stocks. This is not new. After the technology stock bubble broke in 2000-2002, investors poured money into equity-indexed annuities. Investors still want stock-like returns without the risk, but they don’t have confidence in the financial soundness of many insurers. So, investor dollars are flowing into bank-issued versions of the same investments. They have the advantages of equity-indexed annuities plus they are backed by FDIC insurance. The article references stock market report Story: The Latest on Stock-Like Returns Without Risk - Investors once again are flocking to investments that promise stock-like returns without the risk of stocks. This is not new. After the technology stock bubble broke in 2000-2002, investors poured money into equity-indexed annuities. Investors still want stock-like returns without the risk, but they don’t have confidence in the financial soundness of many insurers. So, investor dollars are flowing into bank-issued versions of the same investments. They have the advantages of equity-indexed annuities plus they are backed by FDIC insurance.

Most financial markets were closed today. However, despite the break in trading, we have plenty of news to report. US stocks seesawed from red to green throughout the week, but ultimately posted their largest gains in seven weeks on the strength of a reduction to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s excess capital requirements and the Federal Reserve’s decision to slash the federal funds rate from 3.00 percent to 2.25 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 3.4 percent, the S&P 500 rose 3.2 percent and the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.1 percent.
The article references stock market report Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 03.21.08 - Most financial markets were closed today. However, despite the break in trading, we have plenty of news to report. US stocks seesawed from red to green throughout the week, but ultimately posted their largest gains in seven weeks on the strength of a reduction to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s excess capital requirements and the Federal Reserve’s decision to slash the federal funds rate from 3.00 percent to 2.25 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 3.4 percent, the S&P 500 rose 3.2 percent and the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.1 percent.

With gold hitting the magic $500 level for the first time in 18 years I thought worthwhile to prepare a special report and outlook. The article references stock market report Story: The Case For Gold - With gold hitting the magic $500 level for the first time in 18 years I thought worthwhile to prepare a special report and outlook.

The stock market just ain’t cutting it. Investors following the herd by holding the stocks leading the S&P 500 are barely even this year (see graph “Slumping S&P”). The article references stock market report Story: Now What? - The stock market just ain’t cutting it. Investors following the herd by holding the stocks leading the S&P 500 are barely even this year (see graph “Slumping S&P”).

Value is always in the eye of the beholder. The trick in the stock market is distinguishing lasting appeal from temporary dalliance. The article references stock market report Story: UF Portfolios: Cheap and Dear - Value is always in the eye of the beholder. The trick in the stock market is distinguishing lasting appeal from temporary dalliance.

You can never stop kicking the tires when it comes to investing. Sure, you did it when you bought the stock. You might have even pored through the financials and picked through its business and market conditions. The article references stock market report Story: Know What You Own - You can never stop kicking the tires when it comes to investing. Sure, you did it when you bought the stock. You might have even pored through the financials and picked through its business and market conditions.

You don’t need me to tell you, it’s tough out there. And with yet another quarter behind us, the stock market hasn’t been an easy place to make a buck—it’s been flat out near impossible. The article references stock market report Story: Marketwatch - You don’t need me to tell you, it’s tough out there. And with yet another quarter behind us, the stock market hasn’t been an easy place to make a buck—it’s been flat out near impossible.

Sometimes, even when you’re certain about an economic or sociological trend, it can still be tricky to figure out how to play it correctly in the stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Heavy Decisions - Sometimes, even when you’re certain about an economic or sociological trend, it can still be tricky to figure out how to play it correctly in the stock market.

We’re always evaluating our recommendations inside Personal Finance. The one fact we know above all else is that nothing stays the same for any stock, industry, market—or economy. The article references stock market report Story: Marketwatch - We’re always evaluating our recommendations inside Personal Finance. The one fact we know above all else is that nothing stays the same for any stock, industry, market—or economy.

Economic slowdown? Stock market woes? Sounds like a job for our favorite bond funds. So why are they being treated like trash rather than treasure?
The article references stock market report Story: Nothing But Net - Economic slowdown? Stock market woes? Sounds like a job for our favorite bond funds. So why are they being treated like trash rather than treasure?

Dominion Resources has sold a portion of its offshore oil and gas operations to Italy’s ENI for $4.8 billion. The article references stock market report Story: Income Report - Breaking News - Dominion Resources has sold a portion of its offshore oil and gas operations to Italy’s ENI for $4.8 billion.

Employment data is set to dominate the financial news column this week, with most significant companies now having reported earnings and outlooks. The February employment report is due out Friday The article references stock market report Story: hoy dia - Employment data is set to dominate the financial news column this week, with most significant companies now having reported earnings and outlooks. The February employment report is due out Friday

The crop report this morning is clearly bullish for our cotton and our Minneapolis wheat, it is also very bullish soybeans and bearish corn. The article references stock market report Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - The crop report this morning is clearly bullish for our cotton and our Minneapolis wheat, it is also very bullish soybeans and bearish corn.

When the US stock market has issues and the S&P 500 does its usual slip and slide, the financial media types come up with all sorts of rationales for why the markets did what they did. The article references stock market report Story: Marketwatch - When the US stock market has issues and the S&P 500 does its usual slip and slide, the financial media types come up with all sorts of rationales for why the markets did what they did.

You’d think it was all over. Since the early days of May, all we’ve heard and read about is how much trouble the stock market is in. And nearly everyone has some imperfect theory to explain away how in a matter of weeks we’ve gone from “all is well” to “woe is us.” The article references stock market report Story: Buy What Works - You’d think it was all over. Since the early days of May, all we’ve heard and read about is how much trouble the stock market is in. And nearly everyone has some imperfect theory to explain away how in a matter of weeks we’ve gone from “all is well” to “woe is us.”

As the stock market recovers, so does Altairnano, which gives you a good chance to buy back in as it moves up to its old trading range. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly--August 22, 2007 - As the stock market recovers, so does Altairnano, which gives you a good chance to buy back in as it moves up to its old trading range.

Whipsaw: Selling a stock during a downturn, only to watch it pop back up shortly after when fears are quieted. That’s pretty much what happened to those who unloaded Consolidated Water. The article references stock market report Story: Great Profit Opportunity from Beaten Down Stock - Whipsaw: Selling a stock during a downturn, only to watch it pop back up shortly after when fears are quieted. That’s pretty much what happened to those who unloaded Consolidated Water.

Summer is in full swing—it’s a great time to get outside and patch up those bare spots in the lawn, scrape some peeling paint or repair that broken stock in your portfolio. The article references stock market report Story: Stock Repairs - Summer is in full swing—it’s a great time to get outside and patch up those bare spots in the lawn, scrape some peeling paint or repair that broken stock in your portfolio.

When disaster strikes, utilities face the cost of rebuilding the damaged power lines, cellular towers, gas and water mains, pipelines and other assets. And sales suffer. The article references stock market report Story: UF Portfolios: Damage Report - When disaster strikes, utilities face the cost of rebuilding the damaged power lines, cellular towers, gas and water mains, pipelines and other assets. And sales suffer.

“We Want to Bore You to Cheers” announces Puget Sound P&L’s annual report. After three years of all too many surprises, it’s not surprising companies are again stressing their roots as regulated and reliable dividend-payers to woo back investors. The article references stock market report Story: Boring is Better - “We Want to Bore You to Cheers” announces Puget Sound P&L’s annual report. After three years of all too many surprises, it’s not surprising companies are again stressing their roots as regulated and reliable dividend-payers to woo back investors.

GDP is a backward-looking indicator. But Friday's report largely backs what I’ve been saying for months: The US recession is easing and will likely end later this quarter or early in the fourth quarter. The article references stock market report Story: Safe Houses - GDP is a backward-looking indicator. But Friday's report largely backs what I’ve been saying for months: The US recession is easing and will likely end later this quarter or early in the fourth quarter.

A lot of things have been thrown at the stock market during the past couple of years, and it’s managed to perform impressively given the circumstances. The article references stock market report Story: Holding Back The Tide - A lot of things have been thrown at the stock market during the past couple of years, and it’s managed to perform impressively given the circumstances.

Short term, the stock market is a popularity contest. Ultimately it’s a weighing machine: No company sells for more than its worth for long. The article references stock market report Story: Catching Up - Short term, the stock market is a popularity contest. Ultimately it’s a weighing machine: No company sells for more than its worth for long.

Altairnano stock has done well through much of the turbulence that has roiled the market. It’s back in the upper 3s and, aside from a few days in the mid-3s, seems to be forming a base here. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly--August 8, 2007 - Altairnano stock has done well through much of the turbulence that has roiled the market. It’s back in the upper 3s and, aside from a few days in the mid-3s, seems to be forming a base here.

The recent better than expected economic news, the ongoing torrid growth in money supply, the strength in car sales, the recent sharp drop in the bond market, the resurgent stock market—they all point to the same conclusion: An economic recovery will arrive sooner rather than later. For investors, the only question is whether the recovery will be good or bad for stocks. The article references stock market report Story: Capsules - The recent better than expected economic news, the ongoing torrid growth in money supply, the strength in car sales, the recent sharp drop in the bond market, the resurgent stock market—they all point to the same conclusion: An economic recovery will arrive sooner rather than later. For investors, the only question is whether the recovery will be good or bad for stocks.

For those who want quick, easy access to the news they crave, RSS feeds allow you to check you favorite Web sites and blogs in a one-stop shopping style, without having to go site to site. And I have a special new report that tells you all about it.
The article references stock market report Story: Get Your RSS On - For those who want quick, easy access to the news they crave, RSS feeds allow you to check you favorite Web sites and blogs in a one-stop shopping style, without having to go site to site. And I have a special new report that tells you all about it.

Everyone loves a hot stock tip. For many, successful trading means buying a hotly tipped small cap stock that doubles overnight. It’s only human nature to think about trading this way. The article references stock market report Story: Playing the Hedge - Everyone loves a hot stock tip. For many, successful trading means buying a hotly tipped small cap stock that doubles overnight. It’s only human nature to think about trading this way.

A bearish (negative) chart pattern has developed in the stock market indexes during this past month. Let's call it a red flag. The article references stock market report Story: Timeless Timing Tool - A bearish (negative) chart pattern has developed in the stock market indexes during this past month. Let's call it a red flag.

Last week, the whole thing started again: “Bonds are bad for your financial health. And even worse, they’re going to even destroy the stock market.” The article references stock market report Story: Checks Coming In - Last week, the whole thing started again: “Bonds are bad for your financial health. And even worse, they’re going to even destroy the stock market.”

Aircraft leaser Babcock & Brown Air (NYSE: FLY) debuted on the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 27 as a publicly traded partnership (PTP). The article references stock market report Story: Market Update - Aircraft leaser Babcock & Brown Air (NYSE: FLY) debuted on the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 27 as a publicly traded partnership (PTP).

Editor’s note: With many individual investors swearing off the stock market Ivan looks at a low volatility approach to get back in the game.—SL The article references stock market report Story: Keep Your Balance - Editor’s note: With many individual investors swearing off the stock market Ivan looks at a low volatility approach to get back in the game.—SL

Frontier holding AutoZone has been on a tear. Earnings growth has accelerated and the stock price has been sharply bucking a weak market. The article references stock market report Story: High Performance - Frontier holding AutoZone has been on a tear. Earnings growth has accelerated and the stock price has been sharply bucking a weak market.

We’re all getting a little older and we’re slowing down—even the economy. Gangbuster growth isn’t happening for the first quarter, and it won’t likely return for the next several. This isn’t surprising to anyone. But it will weigh on the stock market’s usual suspects. The article references stock market report Story: Marketwatch - We’re all getting a little older and we’re slowing down—even the economy. Gangbuster growth isn’t happening for the first quarter, and it won’t likely return for the next several. This isn’t surprising to anyone. But it will weigh on the stock market’s usual suspects.

Buying battered regulated utilities and holding on until they recover: You’d be hard pressed to find a more reliable strategy for big gains in the stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Up from the Ashes - Buying battered regulated utilities and holding on until they recover: You’d be hard pressed to find a more reliable strategy for big gains in the stock market.

Buying battered regulated utilities and holding on until they recover: You’d be hard pressed to find a more reliable strategy for big gains in the stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Up from the Ashes - Buying battered regulated utilities and holding on until they recover: You’d be hard pressed to find a more reliable strategy for big gains in the stock market.

With the stock market continuing its slide—apart from bonds and cash—very few of our funds are in positive territory. But we’re still beating the major indexes by a nice margin. The article references stock market report Story: Hanging In There - With the stock market continuing its slide—apart from bonds and cash—very few of our funds are in positive territory. But we’re still beating the major indexes by a nice margin.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous McLean, Va--I’m quite excited about the new theme I’m exploring in my upcoming issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly (GIQ). The report will be hitting your computers as soon as it’s ready. The latest tremor in the markets is the purported increase in inflation The article references stock market report Story: Debating - By Yiannis G. Mostrous McLean, Va--I’m quite excited about the new theme I’m exploring in my upcoming issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly (GIQ). The report will be hitting your computers as soon as it’s ready. The latest tremor in the markets is the purported increase in inflation

Despite a steady stream of bad news on both the macro- and microeconomic levels this week, the markets held up reasonably well compared to past performances. We even managed to pull out a mid-day rally today despite a much worse than expected jobs report. The article references stock market report Story: Banknotes in Bottles? - Despite a steady stream of bad news on both the macro- and microeconomic levels this week, the markets held up reasonably well compared to past performances. We even managed to pull out a mid-day rally today despite a much worse than expected jobs report.

Few companies are more closely associated with the dot-com bubble than Amazon.com. Its stock went public in 1997 and then proceeded almost straight up for two years, generating near hundredfold gains. While the stock plummeted after the 2000 crash, it’s one of the few dot-coms that’s actually survived and become a profitable business. The article references stock market report Story: Retail Two-Step - Few companies are more closely associated with the dot-com bubble than Amazon.com. Its stock went public in 1997 and then proceeded almost straight up for two years, generating near hundredfold gains. While the stock plummeted after the 2000 crash, it’s one of the few dot-coms that’s actually survived and become a profitable business.

Today’s the last day of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) trading for Long Hauler Bayer AG (NYSE: BAY), and it will resume trading via the over-the-counter (OTC) market tomorrow. Going forward, you’ll be able to pull quote information using the new ticker BAYRY...
The article references stock market report Story: Intraday Market Update - Today’s the last day of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) trading for Long Hauler Bayer AG (NYSE: BAY), and it will resume trading via the over-the-counter (OTC) market tomorrow. Going forward, you’ll be able to pull quote information using the new ticker BAYRY...

By Yiannis G. Mostrous MYKONOS, Greece --I’m currently tucked away on a small but vibrant island in the Aegean Sea. Markets, wars and the other chaos that make up our daily lives seem quite distant. I hope you found the last issue of SRI , a Geopolitics & Investing Special Report, as The article references stock market report Story: Look Out Below - By Yiannis G. Mostrous MYKONOS, Greece --I’m currently tucked away on a small but vibrant island in the Aegean Sea. Markets, wars and the other chaos that make up our daily lives seem quite distant. I hope you found the last issue of SRI , a Geopolitics & Investing Special Report, as

The US stock market is full of winners and losers from the past year. But what’s important for a successful investor is knowing where we’re headed and how to avoid potholes along the way. The article references stock market report Story: Sizzling and Fizzling - The US stock market is full of winners and losers from the past year. But what’s important for a successful investor is knowing where we’re headed and how to avoid potholes along the way.

The stock market (measured by the S&P) has lost 9 percent year to date. If it continues at this pace, it will be worth nothing in six months.
The article references stock market report Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - The stock market (measured by the S&P) has lost 9 percent year to date. If it continues at this pace, it will be worth nothing in six months.

The raw numbers are impressive: A report by the US Geological Survey (USGS) found that 25 areas inside the Arctic Circle contain about a fifth of the world’s undiscovered but recoverable oil and natural gas reserves. The article references stock market report Story: Announcement: Arctic Oil Won't Eliminate Our Energy Needs! - The raw numbers are impressive: A report by the US Geological Survey (USGS) found that 25 areas inside the Arctic Circle contain about a fifth of the world’s undiscovered but recoverable oil and natural gas reserves.

Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks. The article references stock market report Story: Lowering The Bar - Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks.

The graying of America is one of the most often advertised demographic trends in the stock market. The longer people live and the more money they have, the more they spend on healthcare as they grow older. The article references stock market report Story: The Long-Term Bet - The graying of America is one of the most often advertised demographic trends in the stock market. The longer people live and the more money they have, the more they spend on healthcare as they grow older.

An improving economy doesn’t guarantee that the stock market is ready for more lofty heights. A little penance is in order to help us redeem our portfolios and take us to the promised land of profits. The article references stock market report Story: Sin & Redemption - An improving economy doesn’t guarantee that the stock market is ready for more lofty heights. A little penance is in order to help us redeem our portfolios and take us to the promised land of profits.

The stock market hasn’t been an easy place to make money recently. But there are still plenty of companies that can justify your hard-earned cash. Don’t tune out, buy in. The article references stock market report Story: The Bigger Picture - The stock market hasn’t been an easy place to make money recently. But there are still plenty of companies that can justify your hard-earned cash. Don’t tune out, buy in.

With the economy and stock market teetering between a major rally and a major rout, now isn’t the time for big bets on one outcome. The article references stock market report Story: MarketWatch - With the economy and stock market teetering between a major rally and a major rout, now isn’t the time for big bets on one outcome.

Not since the Great Depression has the stock market taken this kind of a beating. But bonds and fixed income have fared well. The article references stock market report Story: Fixed Picks - Not since the Great Depression has the stock market taken this kind of a beating. But bonds and fixed income have fared well.

Advantage Portfolio holding Target  lately has been much like watching paint dry—the stock has traded in a narrow, four-point range since late November. But we remain confident that the stock’s ultimate resolution of that tight range will be to the upside. The article references stock market report Story: The Consumer - Advantage Portfolio holding Target  lately has been much like watching paint dry—the stock has traded in a narrow, four-point range since late November. But we remain confident that the stock’s ultimate resolution of that tight range will be to the upside.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous FALLS CHURCH, Va.-- Today I’m taking a quick look at the results reported so far by companies in the SRI Portfolio. Those recommendations not covered below have either been discussed in previous issues or have yet to report third quarter results. Singapore Telecom The article references stock market report Story: Earnings - By Yiannis G. Mostrous FALLS CHURCH, Va.-- Today I’m taking a quick look at the results reported so far by companies in the SRI Portfolio. Those recommendations not covered below have either been discussed in previous issues or have yet to report third quarter results. Singapore Telecom

The first important economic report of ’03 reflected strong improvement in the manufacturing sector. Stocks rallied on the news and unlike many reflex rallies in response to economic events, this one makes sense. The article references stock market report Story: Capsule Advisory - The first important economic report of ’03 reflected strong improvement in the manufacturing sector. Stocks rallied on the news and unlike many reflex rallies in response to economic events, this one makes sense.

Cash crunch is the best way to see what’s hurting many of the stock prices of several of our Cash Cow holdings, especially in the petrol businesses. This includes...
The article references stock market report Story: Market Update - Cash crunch is the best way to see what’s hurting many of the stock prices of several of our Cash Cow holdings, especially in the petrol businesses. This includes...

The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when The article references stock market report Story: Nanotech In China - The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when

With the US stock market in a tough spot, we could just create some diversions, deflecting your attention from the reality of the rapidly falling S&P 500, and give you some entertaining stories of whiz-bang stocks. The article references stock market report Story: The Preferred Way - With the US stock market in a tough spot, we could just create some diversions, deflecting your attention from the reality of the rapidly falling S&P 500, and give you some entertaining stories of whiz-bang stocks.

For a while, the economy is going to look a lot like it did in the late 1990s. The stock market, occasional short-term dips notwithstanding, will gain momentum, buttressed by the near certainty that Republicans will do anything to keep growth going. The article references stock market report Story: Limited Resources - For a while, the economy is going to look a lot like it did in the late 1990s. The stock market, occasional short-term dips notwithstanding, will gain momentum, buttressed by the near certainty that Republicans will do anything to keep growth going.

With the war in Iraq looking like one of the most one-sided in history, the stock market is off to the races. This week, things will likely continue as they have been for the past several weeks--with war news dominating the headlines and the market's direction. The article references stock market report Story: weekly hotline - With the war in Iraq looking like one of the most one-sided in history, the stock market is off to the races. This week, things will likely continue as they have been for the past several weeks--with war news dominating the headlines and the market's direction.

With all the noise (random activity) out there, it’s not always easy to know what the prevailing long-term trend is, but I’m going to help you identify it. The article references stock market report Story: How To Succeed In The Stock Market - With all the noise (random activity) out there, it’s not always easy to know what the prevailing long-term trend is, but I’m going to help you identify it.

Just weeks after they appeared to be headed sky-high, interest rates have dipped again. Following a lackluster employment report—which heightened fears that lofty oil prices are slowing the economy—the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield slipped to the 4.25 percent range. The article references stock market report Story: What’s Rate Sensitive? - Just weeks after they appeared to be headed sky-high, interest rates have dipped again. Following a lackluster employment report—which heightened fears that lofty oil prices are slowing the economy—the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield slipped to the 4.25 percent range.

The market closed in a mixed bag today but couldn’t gain enough for an end-of-the-week rally. American Express bolstered the Blue Chips with a 3.2 percent rise in its stock following a less-than-anticipated profit drop during the first quarter. All three of the major indexes posted gains for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.4 percent; the S&P 500 swelled 0.5 percent; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.8 percent.
The article references stock market report Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 04.25.08 - The market closed in a mixed bag today but couldn’t gain enough for an end-of-the-week rally. American Express bolstered the Blue Chips with a 3.2 percent rise in its stock following a less-than-anticipated profit drop during the first quarter. All three of the major indexes posted gains for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.4 percent; the S&P 500 swelled 0.5 percent; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.8 percent.

We can debate all we want about whether the US stock market is in jeopardy and whether the US dollar is doomed. We can also argue over why gold is still the last investment I’d be buying right now--agriculture, energy and industrial commodities have so much more going for them. The article references stock market report Story: Resolved: Panic Equals Opportunity - We can debate all we want about whether the US stock market is in jeopardy and whether the US dollar is doomed. We can also argue over why gold is still the last investment I’d be buying right now--agriculture, energy and industrial commodities have so much more going for them.

Surveying the stock market feels like walking over a frozen lake. I can hear the cracks, but there’s been no break in the ice yet. The relative performance of the Nasdaq over the S&P 500 has clearly rolled over, however, there still hasn't been a broad correction. This is the fourth year in The article references stock market report Story: H20 - Surveying the stock market feels like walking over a frozen lake. I can hear the cracks, but there’s been no break in the ice yet. The relative performance of the Nasdaq over the S&P 500 has clearly rolled over, however, there still hasn't been a broad correction. This is the fourth year in

“According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. entered a recession in March. If the past is any guide, this could prove to be highly bullish for the stock market,” asserts Dan Sullivan.1 The article references stock market report Story: Roundup - “According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. entered a recession in March. If the past is any guide, this could prove to be highly bullish for the stock market,” asserts Dan Sullivan.1

Every point down now is worth two points up later. That’s my forecast for the stock market during the next couple of months. In fact, I don’t know of any time since I’ve been in the business where the positives have so outweighed the negatives. My Master Key is about as bullish as it’s ever been, at 11 percent. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - Every point down now is worth two points up later. That’s my forecast for the stock market during the next couple of months. In fact, I don’t know of any time since I’ve been in the business where the positives have so outweighed the negatives. My Master Key is about as bullish as it’s ever been, at 11 percent.

My outlook for the stock market remains upbeat, with the Master Key at a bullish 2.95 percent. So while stocks are stuck in summer doldrums, I’m confident that they’ll find the strength to muster a rally. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - My outlook for the stock market remains upbeat, with the Master Key at a bullish 2.95 percent. So while stocks are stuck in summer doldrums, I’m confident that they’ll find the strength to muster a rally.

The five companies reviewed below should experience solid earnings growth for a substantial amount of time. They remain cheaper than the market, and sooner or later stock prices will reflect their true value. The article references stock market report Story: Fundamentally Changed - The five companies reviewed below should experience solid earnings growth for a substantial amount of time. They remain cheaper than the market, and sooner or later stock prices will reflect their true value.

“The best technical indicator of all has flashed one of its super signals,” asserts Don Hays.1 In his view, “advancers versus decliners divided by their respective volumes has signaled a bottom in the stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Round Up - “The best technical indicator of all has flashed one of its super signals,” asserts Don Hays.1 In his view, “advancers versus decliners divided by their respective volumes has signaled a bottom in the stock market.

Shares of Long Hauler Macquarie Bank (Australia: MBL, OTC: MQBKY) fell 10.7 percent overnight in trading on its home Australian Stock Exchange. The drop was...
The article references stock market report Story: Intraday Market Update - Shares of Long Hauler Macquarie Bank (Australia: MBL, OTC: MQBKY) fell 10.7 percent overnight in trading on its home Australian Stock Exchange. The drop was...

The revised first quarter GDP report continues to shore up the notion that the economy may be turning a corner, with the preliminary GDP estimates showing a decline of 5.7 percent versus an previous estimate of a 6.1 percent decline. The article references stock market report Story: Green Shoots - The revised first quarter GDP report continues to shore up the notion that the economy may be turning a corner, with the preliminary GDP estimates showing a decline of 5.7 percent versus an previous estimate of a 6.1 percent decline.

No company and its stock ever follow a straight line up. Even the best company in a prime market with skilled managers and eager customers will experience volatility. The article references stock market report Story: The Long And Short Of It - No company and its stock ever follow a straight line up. Even the best company in a prime market with skilled managers and eager customers will experience volatility.

“Put on a smile, the green tide is rolling in again,” asserts Richard Band.1 As he points out, “whenever the money supply has expanded as fast as now, the stock market has responded with a brisk rally, followed by an upturn in the economy.” The article references stock market report Story: RoundUp - “Put on a smile, the green tide is rolling in again,” asserts Richard Band.1 As he points out, “whenever the money supply has expanded as fast as now, the stock market has responded with a brisk rally, followed by an upturn in the economy.”

Do you get excited when your better-performing companies' stocks go up? Or do you lament that too many investors are piling in, driving the prices extremely high? That's the difference between a shareholder and a trader in the stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Friends or Enemies: Shareholders vs. Traders - Do you get excited when your better-performing companies' stocks go up? Or do you lament that too many investors are piling in, driving the prices extremely high? That's the difference between a shareholder and a trader in the stock market.

The economic recovery and accompanying stock market rally in 2003 were among the most dramatic in history. The odd couple of technology and precious metals were the most dramatic performers. The article references stock market report Story: A Good Year - The economic recovery and accompanying stock market rally in 2003 were among the most dramatic in history. The odd couple of technology and precious metals were the most dramatic performers.

In recent years, pension problems have grown much worse throughout the country. The stock market crash in 2001 caused many pensions to be severely underfunded. The article references stock market report Story: Pension Headaches - In recent years, pension problems have grown much worse throughout the country. The stock market crash in 2001 caused many pensions to be severely underfunded.

2006 was yet another positive year for investors in the PF Mutual Fund Portfolio. The straight average of our stock-only funds was up 11.9 percent, underperforming the S&P 500 investable benchmark—the Vanguard 500 Index Fund—which was up 15.6 percent. Our funds on average didn’t beat the market, but they did well and have beaten the market consistently since the Portfolio’s last major overhaul in 2000. The article references stock market report Story: Another Up Year - 2006 was yet another positive year for investors in the PF Mutual Fund Portfolio. The straight average of our stock-only funds was up 11.9 percent, underperforming the S&P 500 investable benchmark—the Vanguard 500 Index Fund—which was up 15.6 percent. Our funds on average didn’t beat the market, but they did well and have beaten the market consistently since the Portfolio’s last major overhaul in 2000.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous Recently Marc Faber, of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report fame, observed that investors are bullish about everything: I regard the current investment scene as most unusual, in the sense that everybody is very positive about one or other asset class. Equity fund managers aro The article references stock market report Story: The Butterfly Effect - McLean, VA - By Yiannis G. Mostrous Recently Marc Faber, of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report fame, observed that investors are bullish about everything: I regard the current investment scene as most unusual, in the sense that everybody is very positive about one or other asset class. Equity fund managers aro

“We believe” affirmed Governor Mark Carney during a press conference last week to discuss the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) quarterly Monetary Policy Report, “the economy will grow this quarter.” The article references stock market report Story: The Recession Is Over - “We believe” affirmed Governor Mark Carney during a press conference last week to discuss the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) quarterly Monetary Policy Report, “the economy will grow this quarter.”

Make no mistake about it: The stock market is in a precarious position right now. There are legitimate fears that our credit and financial systems will go from clogged to downright frozen and that more large US companies will end up bankrupt.
The article references stock market report Story: Energy Opportunities Amid Crisis - Make no mistake about it: The stock market is in a precarious position right now. There are legitimate fears that our credit and financial systems will go from clogged to downright frozen and that more large US companies will end up bankrupt.

Major stock market indexes were basically flat for the first quarter. The most widely followed benchmark, the S&P 500, was up 0.64 percent; the cheapest index fund mirrored that performance, returning 0.6 percent. The article references stock market report Story: Same Old Story - Major stock market indexes were basically flat for the first quarter. The most widely followed benchmark, the S&P 500, was up 0.64 percent; the cheapest index fund mirrored that performance, returning 0.6 percent.

There’s no better discounting mechanism than the stock market, which for communications is already pricing in the bad news and none of the good. That’s a formula for investor profits and a reason to buy, not head for the hills. The article references stock market report Story: Genachowski's Gambit - There’s no better discounting mechanism than the stock market, which for communications is already pricing in the bad news and none of the good. That’s a formula for investor profits and a reason to buy, not head for the hills.

Editor's Note: Coming this week, one of our favorite guys in the investment newsletter business, Steven Halpern, will roll out his 24th Annual Top Picks Report. Steven runs TheStockAdvisors.com ( www.thestockadvisors.com ), a great site for investors. He also does a gig with AOL’s Money and F The article references stock market report Story: Oil And Gas - Editor's Note: Coming this week, one of our favorite guys in the investment newsletter business, Steven Halpern, will roll out his 24th Annual Top Picks Report. Steven runs TheStockAdvisors.com ( www.thestockadvisors.com ), a great site for investors. He also does a gig with AOL’s Money and F

The price of gold reached $680 per ounce yesterday, while silver closed well above $14. The catalyst was a surprisingly strong Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which this time revealed boosts in the healthcare and food components. The often recalculated CPI average has been doctored so many times The article references stock market report Story: The Price Of Acceptance - The price of gold reached $680 per ounce yesterday, while silver closed well above $14. The catalyst was a surprisingly strong Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which this time revealed boosts in the healthcare and food components. The often recalculated CPI average has been doctored so many times

I don’t take my job of picking stocks, bonds and funds lightly. But to hear some of my subscribers tell it, you’d think sometimes I’d grabbed some darts and tossed them at the stock tables in the papers. The article references stock market report Story: How to Pick Stocks: Stock, Bond, & Fund Analysis - I don’t take my job of picking stocks, bonds and funds lightly. But to hear some of my subscribers tell it, you’d think sometimes I’d grabbed some darts and tossed them at the stock tables in the papers.

In 1978, with utilities in the depths of a crushing bear market, the Three Mile Island nuclear plant went critical. The long-suffering stock of owner Metropolitan Edison went into a death spiral, sinking to little more than $3 per share. The article references stock market report Story: Why They'll Recover - In 1978, with utilities in the depths of a crushing bear market, the Three Mile Island nuclear plant went critical. The long-suffering stock of owner Metropolitan Edison went into a death spiral, sinking to little more than $3 per share.

A sizzling stock market, robust economic growth, soaring bond yields and plunging oil prices: Those were all Wall Street consensus forecasts this time last year. The article references stock market report Story: Dangerous Forecasts - A sizzling stock market, robust economic growth, soaring bond yields and plunging oil prices: Those were all Wall Street consensus forecasts this time last year.

Who would believe it? After all the grousing about sky-high stock valuations in the 1990s, and just three years after the market’s historic peak, one of the strongest arguments for stocks today is that they’re cheap. The article references stock market report Story: The Dividends of Cash Flow - Who would believe it? After all the grousing about sky-high stock valuations in the 1990s, and just three years after the market’s historic peak, one of the strongest arguments for stocks today is that they’re cheap.

Earnings are where the rubber meets the road in the stock market. Happily, the fourth quarter numbers for the Personal Finance Income Portfolio stocks were a smooth experience. The article references stock market report Story: Watch the Numbers - Earnings are where the rubber meets the road in the stock market. Happily, the fourth quarter numbers for the Personal Finance Income Portfolio stocks were a smooth experience.

June 15, 2004 Defibrillator The markets got a positive shock this morning--enough to get even the most deadbeat skeptics to put a few more bucks into the market. The result so far has been to propel stock indexes modestly higher. And to the surprise of oth The article references stock market report Story: Defibrillator - June 15, 2004 Defibrillator The markets got a positive shock this morning--enough to get even the most deadbeat skeptics to put a few more bucks into the market. The result so far has been to propel stock indexes modestly higher. And to the surprise of oth

China’s Finance Ministry announced May 30 that it was tripling the stamp tax on securities transactions from 0.1 percent to 0.3 percent in an effort to cool the booming Chinese stock market. The article references stock market report Story: Capsule Advisory - China’s Finance Ministry announced May 30 that it was tripling the stamp tax on securities transactions from 0.1 percent to 0.3 percent in an effort to cool the booming Chinese stock market.

Editor's Note: Welcome to the first issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly . Your feedback is extremely important to us. Please click here to complete a quick, two question survey after you read the report or visit http://www.kci-com.com/gipsurvey . For your convenience, the link will The article references stock market report Story: Geopolitics & Investing: February 2006 - Editor's Note: Welcome to the first issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly . Your feedback is extremely important to us. Please click here to complete a quick, two question survey after you read the report or visit http://www.kci-com.com/gipsurvey . For your convenience, the link will

It’s still possible interest rates will back off in the coming weeks. But with utility stock averages down more than 10 percent from their highs—and many companies still near record-high valuations, yielding less than 4 percent—more damage appears likely. The article references stock market report Story: Buying A Bad Market - It’s still possible interest rates will back off in the coming weeks. But with utility stock averages down more than 10 percent from their highs—and many companies still near record-high valuations, yielding less than 4 percent—more damage appears likely.

SAFRAN HAS A NEW TICKER

Whether it’s us or it’s synchronicity, SAFRAN stock has received a new ticker on the OTC and is trading a little easier now.

The new symbol is: SAFRF, and the stock is currently trading around US$20.50.

Because of euro/dollar dynamics—i.e The article references stock market report Story: Trade Update--June 21, 2005 -

SAFRAN HAS A NEW TICKER

Whether it’s us or it’s synchronicity, SAFRAN stock has received a new ticker on the OTC and is trading a little easier now.

The new symbol is: SAFRF, and the stock is currently trading around US$20.50.

Because of euro/dollar dynamics—i.e

With most media and political attention directed toward Iraq, don’t forget about the rest of the world, the likely location of some of your biggest winners and, if you’re not careful, biggest losers. The article references stock market report Story: The Intel Report - With most media and political attention directed toward Iraq, don’t forget about the rest of the world, the likely location of some of your biggest winners and, if you’re not careful, biggest losers.

UPDATE: MORE ON HOW TO SHORT STOCKS

Yesterday, we just recommended shorting FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (NSDQ: FITB) first thing this morning--December 30--after the stock went ex-dividend.

For some of you, shorting a stock isn't something you regularly do, or have done.

Below, we The article references stock market report Story: Short Primer--December 30, 2005 - UPDATE: MORE ON HOW TO SHORT STOCKS

Yesterday, we just recommended shorting FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (NSDQ: FITB) first thing this morning--December 30--after the stock went ex-dividend.

For some of you, shorting a stock isn't something you regularly do, or have done.

Below, we

What’s the key to making money in the stock market over time? The answer is simple--just don’t lose money during the down periods. The article references stock market report Story: You Never Go Broke By Taking A Profit - What’s the key to making money in the stock market over time? The answer is simple--just don’t lose money during the down periods.

In the short term, the stock market is often a popularity contest. Big money sloshes around by outperforming other big money. The article references stock market report Story: Portfolios - In the short term, the stock market is often a popularity contest. Big money sloshes around by outperforming other big money.

By Neil George Don't like stocks these days? You're not alone. The S&P 500 hasn’t been the place to be for traders--or investors--unless they're short. What’s been working in the US stock market index since the fall of the early May peak has been longer-term US bonds. Unlike the US st The article references stock market report Story: Don't Like Stocks? - By Neil George Don't like stocks these days? You're not alone. The S&P 500 hasn’t been the place to be for traders--or investors--unless they're short. What’s been working in the US stock market index since the fall of the early May peak has been longer-term US bonds. Unlike the US st

I’m on vacation and will therefore be very brief. It appears that the lack of meaningful geopolitical news and the absence of weak retail sales during the Christmas shopping season will allow the US stock market to cruise right into the end of the year without much trouble. Housing remains a con The article references stock market report Story: On Vacation - I’m on vacation and will therefore be very brief. It appears that the lack of meaningful geopolitical news and the absence of weak retail sales during the Christmas shopping season will allow the US stock market to cruise right into the end of the year without much trouble. Housing remains a con

Even under the best of conditions, September is a generally tough month for the stock market. Given the uncertainty and fear this time around, I expect more than the usual volatility. But despite today’s sharp downside action, the jury’s still very much out on where we’ll end the month. The article references stock market report Story: weekly hotline - Even under the best of conditions, September is a generally tough month for the stock market. Given the uncertainty and fear this time around, I expect more than the usual volatility. But despite today’s sharp downside action, the jury’s still very much out on where we’ll end the month.

Even under the best of conditions, September is a generally tough month for the stock market. Given the uncertainty and fear this time around, I expect more than the usual volatility. But despite today’s sharp downside action, the jury’s still very much out on where we’ll end the month. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - Even under the best of conditions, September is a generally tough month for the stock market. Given the uncertainty and fear this time around, I expect more than the usual volatility. But despite today’s sharp downside action, the jury’s still very much out on where we’ll end the month.

Nothing has changed my optimistic view of what’s going to unfold during the next quarter. You have the Federal Reserve, Congress and the president (could it be an election year?) all on the same page: The stock market’s recovery is part and parcel to a U.S. economic recovery. The article references stock market report Story: Weekly Hotline - Nothing has changed my optimistic view of what’s going to unfold during the next quarter. You have the Federal Reserve, Congress and the president (could it be an election year?) all on the same page: The stock market’s recovery is part and parcel to a U.S. economic recovery.

Market history never repeats exactly, but occasionally, it comes awfully close. The graph “Taking a Hit” compares utility stock performance during the past six months with the last credit crunch: the Asian contagion of 1997-98. The article references stock market report Story: Taking a Hit - Market history never repeats exactly, but occasionally, it comes awfully close. The graph “Taking a Hit” compares utility stock performance during the past six months with the last credit crunch: the Asian contagion of 1997-98.

No way is anybody happy about the markets. With a barrel of oil still up around 40 bucks or more, stocks--even of great companies--aren't getting the respect or notice that they deserve. And while the oil and stock markets roll with news of terror attacks in the Middle East, bonds are still locked up in a near-term struggle between being a safe haven and an armageddon for investors. The article references stock market report Story: LOCK, STOCK & BARREL - No way is anybody happy about the markets. With a barrel of oil still up around 40 bucks or more, stocks--even of great companies--aren't getting the respect or notice that they deserve. And while the oil and stock markets roll with news of terror attacks in the Middle East, bonds are still locked up in a near-term struggle between being a safe haven and an armageddon for investors.

By Neil George Editor’s Note: Before we jump into today’s issue, I wanted to draw your attention to one of my favorite guys in the investment newsletter business, Steven Halpern’s 24th Annual Top Picks Report , which will roll out this week. Steven runs The StockAdvisors (http://www.thestock The article references stock market report Story: Merry Christmas - By Neil George Editor’s Note: Before we jump into today’s issue, I wanted to draw your attention to one of my favorite guys in the investment newsletter business, Steven Halpern’s 24th Annual Top Picks Report , which will roll out this week. Steven runs The StockAdvisors (http://www.thestock

Everyone has been talking about gold and gold stocks this year. And with good reason—gold shares have been hot despite low inflation and a strong stock market, both factors that are normally associated with falling metals prices. The article references stock market report Story: The Silver Lining - Everyone has been talking about gold and gold stocks this year. And with good reason—gold shares have been hot despite low inflation and a strong stock market, both factors that are normally associated with falling metals prices.

Moderating inflation and steady economic growth: It’s the ideal combination for any stock market. And this one has responded by continuing to move upward and onward. The article references stock market report Story: Upward And Onward - Moderating inflation and steady economic growth: It’s the ideal combination for any stock market. And this one has responded by continuing to move upward and onward.

One choice currently confronting investors says a lot about the market and the economy. Should you put your spare cash in a short-term CD, which is earning about 2 percent, or invest in a CD issuer’s stock, such as Growth Portfolio holding J.P. Morgan Chase, which is yielding about 3.5 percent? The article references stock market report Story: Fiscally Fit - One choice currently confronting investors says a lot about the market and the economy. Should you put your spare cash in a short-term CD, which is earning about 2 percent, or invest in a CD issuer’s stock, such as Growth Portfolio holding J.P. Morgan Chase, which is yielding about 3.5 percent?

Defense companies have been underperforming a weak stock market. Our two recommendations in this area, Northrop Grumman and CACI, have outperformed their peers but still haven’t managed to buck the poor trend in defense issues. The article references stock market report Story: Defending Growth - Defense companies have been underperforming a weak stock market. Our two recommendations in this area, Northrop Grumman and CACI, have outperformed their peers but still haven’t managed to buck the poor trend in defense issues.

Another slow week for earnings reports is upon us. While some companies have yet to report fourth quarter earnings for 2003, the focus this week will be on the beginning of first quarter announcements for this year. The headliner this week is Oracle on Thursday.  The article references stock market report Story: march9 - Another slow week for earnings reports is upon us. While some companies have yet to report fourth quarter earnings for 2003, the focus this week will be on the beginning of first quarter announcements for this year. The headliner this week is Oracle on Thursday. 

When times are good, there’s nothing like a rising stream of dividends to fill your pocket. They’re also good protection when interest rates and the general stock market are volatile and uncertain. The article references stock market report Story: Growing Dividends - When times are good, there’s nothing like a rising stream of dividends to fill your pocket. They’re also good protection when interest rates and the general stock market are volatile and uncertain.

The message from Wednesday’s big bang in the stock market is that rate hikes are officially over. The Federal Reserve had been talking tough and staying pat for a while, but with the mortgage meltdown and signs of tightening credit conditions at US banks for the first time in long while, the Fed is The article references stock market report Story: Bullish On The Gold Price - The message from Wednesday’s big bang in the stock market is that rate hikes are officially over. The Federal Reserve had been talking tough and staying pat for a while, but with the mortgage meltdown and signs of tightening credit conditions at US banks for the first time in long while, the Fed is