The software giant is struggling to gain traction in the hardware business. But its innovative new products and an improving U.S. economy should give it a boost. Read More

As the November elections approach, political passions should push these gun maker stocks to new highs. Read More

As demand for air transport emerges from the doldrums, Rockwell Collins will provide the avionics that keep aircraft in the air. Read More

As the nascent recovery in the housing market gains momentum, it will boost demand for utilities, which will flow through to their rate base--and eventually their stocks. Read More

Looser monetary policies in the US and Europe are boosting inflation expectations, which in turn are lifting stocks and commodity prices. However, investors should remain defensive in the face of continued weakness in the global economy. Read More

We surveyed the stocks most commonly held by some of the best boutique mutual funds to see which small- and mid-cap names potentially merit greater attention. Read More

While Vietnam has enjoyed a period of prosperity and rapid growth spanning nearly three decades, the country has hit a bump in the road as it deals with a banking scandal. Read More

The company’s aggressive overseas expansion and new product launches are starting to pay off. Read More

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a perfect tool for asset allocation. But be careful; ETFs are often labeled similarly but can be very different in terms of holdings, fees, and liquidity. Read More

Home builder stocks registered big gains following the announcement of QE3 by the Federal Reserve. However, there’s little reason to think that the Fed’s latest stimulus will provide a long-term lift for this sector. Read More