If you’re bullish on a stock you own but also concerned that it’s price could drop in the near term, you should consider a collar option. That’s because a collar option offers outstanding protection against market volatility with very limited risk. The downside: you could also limit your return. However,… Read More

After years of climbing, Tencent stock has taken it on the chin. Will this online gaming and social networking behemoth bounce back, or is it game over? Read More

One plus one equals three. That’s the math Wall Street often applies to mergers or spin-offs. Does this magical arithmetic apply to HP (NYSE: HPQ)? The giant personal computer (PC) maker is the product of a complex spin-off that continues to entice — but also confound — investors. Let’s find… Read More

One stock that garners a lot of splashy news headlines, both positive and negative, is Broadcom (NSDQ: AVGO). What’s relevant and what’s hyperbole? Below, we sift through the Broadcom drama to determine the key takeaways for investors. Read More

How would you like to protect yourself against a possible downturn in a stock that you own? If so, then you should consider a protective put. In a nutshell, a protective put is an insurance policy. It gives you the opportunity for unlimited gain while limiting your loss. The only downside to a protective put is that you’ll have to spend money when you purchase it. Read More

Here’s a primer on dividend investing—the surest way to steadily build wealth. Read More

A top dividend stock does not need to choose between income and growth since it will generate enough cash flow to pay a dividend while investing money back into the business. Here are three of our favorite dividend stocks for 2019. Read More

What makes a company that isn’t publicly traded worth talking about? It’s because Publix is a widely respected, much-discussed company that could very well go public in 2019. Rumors continually swirl on Wall Street that Publix might soon launch an initial public offering (IPO). Read More

Is Apple's decision to eliminate unit sales disclosures a turning point for the stock? Bears often look for these markers, which can indicate a shift in fortune. Read More

Groupon continually disappoints expectations, but the stock’s adherents refuse to throw in the towel. So which is it? Is Groupon a value play or a value trap? Read More