Which stocks are primed to do best in 2011? Technical analysis can help narrow down your list of potential buy candidates. But never buy stocks without performing some fundamental analysis as well. Read More

People often think that gold bullion and gold mining stocks are the same type of investment. They're not. Read More

The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) is heating up and 2010 has seen some huge IPO winners. But don't get too excited. Most IPOs are losers, so you must either be very selective or buy an IPO ETF. Read More

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

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

Ever since the BP (NYSE: BP) oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, interest in unconventional oil fields has picked up steam. 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

Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) acquisition of Bucyrus International (NSDQ: BUCY) is just the tip of the iceberg. Here's a preview of my top takeover targets in the energy sector. Read More