U.S. Investing

Learn the latest to help you profit from investing in U.S.-based assets, such as stocks, funds and options.

The Irrefutable Story of Financial Results

This week, I ran some numbers on the performance of some of the biggest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) here...

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This ‘One Word’ Will Lead You to Success on Wall Street

Too often investors panic and get so emotional they sell near the bottom of a bear market or...

Profiting from the Cybersecurity Pain Point

A new report purports that cyber attacks surged by 40% in 2014; the attackers are getting ever more...

How the Right Domestic Stocks Can Still Be Profitable

Leading up to Friday’s pronounced sell-off, a growing number of equity strategists have been recommending raising equity weightings...

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Sitting at the Intersection of Opportunity and Pain Lies Battery Life

Examples of disruptive technologies include some you are no doubt familiar with -- the Internet, mobility and social...

Execution is King in Choppy Markets

Today’s notable market participants and the media alike are fixated on a few central themes that have painted...

Mid-Cap Fund Could be a Portfolio Centerpiece

It is possible to strike a balance and choose companies that are not as risky as the smaller...

Are There Better Options than Annuities for Income Investors?

“When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I...

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How You Can Teach Yourself to Be a Better Investor

You’re probably an avid investor. Even if you aren’t, and you’re just trying to sharpen your skills, there...

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Why Large-Cap U.S. Stocks are Losing Momentum

During the first three months of the year, the S&P 500 Index has barely budged, providing zero upside...