Every stock investor has heard about the importance of diversification. In fact, I have emphasized... Read More

Every stock investor has heard about the importance of diversification. In fact, I have emphasized many times in my articles just how critical being properly diversified is when managing a successful... Read More

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have revolutionized the way investors approach the financial markets. No longer are multiple accounts required to access the majority of indexes, currencies… Read More

As any trader knows, investing in the stock market can be tricky. Many investors study past price charts and imagine how much money could… Read More

Consumers have an insatiable appetite for new and better products and services, and they tend to... Read More

Consumers have an insatiable appetite for new and better products and services, and they tend to reward the companies that fulfill their desires. However, shifting consumer preferences can erode... Read More

On May 4, more than 30,000 investors descended upon downtown Omaha, Neb., to join the “Oracle... Read More

On May 4, more than 30,000 investors descended upon downtown Omaha, Neb., to join the “Oracle of Omaha” at the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. Like a rock concert mixed... Read More

There’s a disaster just waiting to happen in America. No, I am not talking about a natural disaster, government collapse or anything like that. In fact, this is a subtle, slow-moving type of disaster that will catch many off guard. Even more will choose… Read More

We all know the ancient Greek legend of the phoenix, a giant and beautiful bird that rises from its ashes, renewed and stronger than ever. A few high-tech companies have experienced this same phenomenon. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) immediately comes to mind. Innovations like the iPhone and iPad transformed Apple from… Read More

Successful investors are a naturally curious breed, and the search for profit-producing investments can be a great outlet for high curiosity levels. Unfortunately, many investors are stymied by a one-track mindset, often because of past success in a particular area. For instance, I know… Read More

Banks have taken a beating since the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble. These financial institutions quickly became mere shadows of their past selves as unfettered lending practices, fueled by speculation and out-of-control greed, knocked the once-mighty companies to their knees.#-ad_banner-# The… Read More

My friend’s grandfather dabbled in real estate and land speculation nearly his entire life. He left a substantial amount of farmland to his heirs, but this land never appreciated much, wasn’t great for farming and didn’t produce… Read More