The last weekend of February was a tough one for me. I came across a news item that led me to think I made a big mistake. About a month ago, I recommended Citigroup (NYSE: C) as a pick in my $100,000 Real-Money Portfolio. Read More

A quick review of the stocks contained in my $100,000 Real-Money Portfolio may give the impression that I’m a big fan of turnaround plays. That’s actually not the case. Companies like Ford (NYSE: F) are doing very well, and simply… Read More

Beware the “sideways chart.” When a specific stock or the entire market stops rising in value and their charts “move sideways,” then there is often something else afoot. The change from a rising market to a flattening market signals that… Read More

Although it may seem that most fund managers are simply glorified stock pickers, their task is actually quite different. They don’t beat their benchmarks by simply cobbling together a set of compelling investments. They take a snapshot of the U.S. and global economies and then decide the best ways to… Read More

The U.S. consumer remains in a precarious state. Wages are rising at a slow pace, keeping many workers from boosting their earning — and spending — power on an inflation-adjusted basis. In fact, consumers may start to feel that they are losing ground if gasoline prices hit $4 a gallon… Read More

If there’s one thing I hate, it’s when Warren Buffett is right. He usually is, of course, and that’s one of the things that make the Oracle of Omaha worth listening to. A Buffett adage that very few people seem to take note of… Read More

Right now it’s a booming component of the energy sector, but I’d guess that you’ve probably never heard about it. It’s certainly not covered day-in and day-out by the major media outlets. #-ad_banner-#But just because this story isn’t making front-page headlines, don’t think it’s… Read More

Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) started as a single restaurant in 1993. Today, it is a burrito mega-chain, with nearly 1,100 restaurants across the United States. During this time, the company’s stock price has risen almost as spectacularly as its growth in store locations. In 2006,… Read More

Are you looking for stocks with great growth prospects? A good place to begin your search is with companies that are splitting their stock. When a company’s outlook is improving and the share price is climbing, management often uses stock splits to lower the price and make… Read More

#-ad_banner-#When President Obama’s armored limousine got stuck in Ireland this May as it exited the U.S. embassy, it was this towing company’s equipment that freed his vehicle, known affectionately as “The Beast.” Since receiving the president’s nod, Miller Industries (NYSE: MLR) — the world’s leading towing and… Read More