Will the takeover offer for power generator Dynegy go above $5.50 per share? Good traders don't care because they've already made their money from Dynegy's proxy battle. Read More
Stocks to Watch
Energy-focused MLPs are a great investment. But non-energy MLPs focusing on private equity, real estate, macadamia nuts, and cemeteries are a different story. Read More
As the end of 2010 approaches, a boatload of companies are rushing to pay out special dividends to shareholders. Find out why and how to profit. Read More
Gold isn't really an investment, but it is much more than a rank speculation. Think of it more as insurance against currency debasement; a preserver of purchasing power. Learn about the important role it can play in your investment portfolio and when it makes sense to go hog wild over the shiny metal. Read More
Thanksgiving is Jim's favorite holiday. Warning: reading this article will make you very hungry. Read More
Looking for stocks that have recently raised their dividend is a good way to find stocks with sustainable dividend yields. And they tend to outperform the market too. Read More
Halloween is a very profitable holiday. Nothing scary about that. Read More
Public utility Exelon focuses on low-cost nuclear power, which makes it a good long-term investment. Don't let short-term bumps in the road convince you otherwise. And it's environmentally-friendly to boot! (except for the nuclear waste). Read More
The Social Network, a new movie about the founding of Facebook, is not only extremely entertaining but it teaches us a lot about successful entrepreneurship. Jump on the Facebook IPO when it happens. Read More
The new Wall Street movie has its moments, but isn't as good or focused as the 1987 original. The one constant is the fascinating Gordon Gekko. Read More