In corporate reorganizations, the best stock to invest in and the highest-growth stock are often two different things. Read More
Stocks to Watch
It may be hard to believe, but Jim is convinced that Netflix still isn't a bargain after falling from $300 down to $80. Read More
Utilities can be a portfolio bulwark during market turmoil. Read More
In a low-yield world, preferred stocks may be just what the doctor ordered for income investors. Read More
Are junk bond investors smarter than stock investors? The evidence says no, but since both asset classes are going down simultaneously a U.S. recession remains likely. Read More
It's no coincidence that three huge merger deals announced today are all energy-related. Energy is a hot commodity moving higher. Read More
Australia is set to impose two new taxes on its energy and mining companies. But Jim argues that the Australian economy will be stronger for them. Read More
If Warren Buffett does something for the first time in 40 years, either he has grown senile or he has found a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity. I choose the latter explanation. Read More
Selling stocks short can serve as an important hedge to long-only investment strategies. But investors must acquaint themselves with the risks inherent in this practice before deciding whether it’s suitable for their goals. Read More
If you think that buying high-beta stocks is the best way to recoup your losses in the recent stock market decline, recent academic research suggests that you think again. Read More