It’s no secret that summer is the year’s busiest driving season. School vacations and warmer weather inspire trips to the beach or mountains and longer journeys to relatives’ homes or tourist destinations. The AAA estimates that Americans drive an additional 440 miles each summer.And this summer will see a great… Read More
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Analyst Articles
For investors closely monitoring the stock market, the first Friday of every month is labor day – small “l”. On this day the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases its monthly non-farm payroll report.And last Friday was not a happy labor day. Last Friday the number came in at 38,000,… Read More
Initial public offerings (IPOs) can make good investments, but if you wait to jump in until after the stocks have already appreciated in price during their first year of trading, you are asking for trouble. Read More
Batteries may be the frontrunner, but there are a host of competing technologies. Read More
This alternative retailer hit the skids on a poor fashion cycle, but a healthy balance sheet and loyal fan base should pull the stock out of a headspin. Read More
China weakness is hurting the stock prices of mining and mining equipment stocks, but Joy Global should rebound quicker than most when the turnaround occurs. Read More
Avoid initial public offerings of companies saddled with debt, especially if the debt is caused by special-dividend payouts to private equity firms. Read More
Selling stock short can be hazardous to your wealth, even when a company's financials continue to struggle. The name of the game is not absolute financial performance, but the relationship of actual performance to investor expectations. Case in point: Strayer Education. Read More
Initial public offerings (IPOs) can be exciting growth investments, but sometimes investors are better off letting the IPO train leave the station without them. Read More
Animal health is a booming business. With M&A activity in the space heating up, companies like VCA and IDEXX are takeover candidates. Read More