At this point, only blather suggests that the deal with Apple will prove disappointing for Verizon and its shareholders. Read More

Strong fundamentals suggest further upside for US equities. Investors waiting for the market to pull back should consider the three financial names in the Growth Portfolio, all of which trade at attractive valuations. Read More

A firm’s strongest earnings growth and most impressive stock returns often occur in its first few years as a publicly traded company. Read More

Original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket parts retailers are the way to profits in the car industry. Read More

Regional and community banks face headwinds, but continued consolidation within the industry offers ample opportunity for investors with longer time horizons. Read More

The EU credit mess isn’t over; Portugal and Spain may still need aid. But the market has moved on. Europe’s fiscal health is unlikely to precipitate another major selloff. Read More

Focus on the bigger picture instead of trying to time the next correction in the broader market. Read More

US stocks fell on a disappointing jobs report. Read More

All investors and analysts are wrong from time to time; the key is how you recover from your past missteps. Read More

Most investors and consumers have still never heard of metals like neodymium and terbium, but without rare earth elemnts there could be no iPods, hybrid electric vehicles or color televisions. Read More