New research concludes that investors can benefit from the January Effect without dumpster diving in microcaps or companies with scary price declines. Jim offers some ideas. Read More

As “fiscal cliff” negotiations in Washington continue to generate uncertainty for investors, here’s a step-by-step plan to protect your portfolio against any nasty surprises. Read More

Investor optimism fueled by an ostensible deal over Greek debt may prove premature. Don’t get suckered into any ephemeral "relief rallies." Read More

Which mid-cap growth stocks are poised to be long-term winners? The answer may be in the portfolios of these market-beating mutual funds. Read More

Despite an anemic economy, retail sales have been surprisingly steady this year. But a number of factors could crimp consumer spending once the holidays are past. Read More

As oil supply struggles to meet rising demand, crude prices will be high relative to historic norms for many years to come. Read More

Although natural gas and NGL prices may be on the rebound, this midstream MLP is shrewdly diversifying its business mix into fee-based crude oil assets. Read More

Ignore the market turmoil and focus on what really matters: a company’s ability to support its dividend, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and investing in future growth. Read More

A look at some of the companies that make the foods Americans will be feasting on over the holiday weekend. Read More

All indications are that the federal government wants to approve recent takeover offers for Canadian energy companies by state-owned Asian giants. Read More