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Each one of this sporting trio of stocks is riding high. The question is whether one or more of them can keep the surge going. We'll look at the pros and cons of Lululemon, Under Armour and Nike, and let you decide for yourself which ones are most likely to score for your portfolio.
Martin Zweig%u2019s unique, earnings-oriented approach to stock picking has produced consistently outstanding returns over a 15-year period, writes John Reese, who explains the growth and value components of Zweig%u2019s strategy and reviews some of his current holdings.
The 10 U.S. Companies That Will Be Most Profitable in 2012
8:30AM 1/19/2012
Investing, Earnings, JP Morgan Chase, IBM, Exxon Mobil, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, AT&T, Wal-Mart Stores, Stock Picks, Wells Fargo & Co, Procter & Gamble, Chevron
Each January, 24/7 Wall St. makes its predictions about which publicly traded U.S. companies it feels will have the highest profits in the year ahead. Read on, and find out which of the Fortune 500 will rake in the biggest fortunes.
3 Top Dividend Stocks for 2012
11:20AM 1/18/2012
Just because the economy is growing does not mean investors should abandon high-paying dividend stocks in favor of growth names, says Oliver Pursche, co-portfolio manager of GMG Defensive Beta Fund. Here are three that he recommends.
The 5 Dow Stocks Every Dividend Lover Should Own
7:00AM 1/14/2012
Investing, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola Company, AT&T, McDonald's, Stock Picks, Procter & Gamble
Millions of investors have discovered how profitable dividend stocks can be, and it's not hard to find great companies for your dividend portfolio. Here are the five Dow stocks that best combine high dividends with a consistent track record of gains.
Bonds Beat Stocks in 2011 -- But Don't Expect That to Repeat
1:00PM 1/12/2012
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Economy, Stock Picks, Investing Basics, Stocks in the News, Market News
For the first time in several decades, the 30-year annualized returns of Treasury bonds surpassed the dividend adjusted gains of the S&P 500 in 2011. Take a picture if you want -- because this won't last.
In 2011, the S&P 500 Index went nowhere. In fact, it lost a little. But you don't have to suffer just because stock prices stay flat -- if you buy companies that pay strong dividends, like these 4 options in the defense sector.
2 Stock Plays to Take Advantage of Korean Upheaval
10:30AM 1/03/2012
Two weeks ago, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il died and his son, Kim Jong-Un, took power. South Korea's stocks and currency fell sharply on the news -- which creates opportunities for long-term investors.
3 Hot Technology Trends to Watch in 2012
9:20AM 12/30/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Technology, Ford Motor Co, Microsoft, Nokia, Apple, Stock Picks, Amazon.com, Toyota, Yahoo, Stocks in the News
If you think 2011 was a wild year for technology, just wait until you see what 2012 has in store for you. Here are three tech trends that will undoubtedly grow in relevance -- and investor profitability -- in the year ahead.
How to Make Up for Social Security's Meager Raise
9:15AM 12/28/2011
By Chuck Saletta, The Motley Fool
Retirement, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Pepsico, Stock Picks, Chevron
For the first time since 2009, Social Security recipients will get a COLA increase in their checks in 2012. But that 3.6% bump probably isn't going to cover the real rise in your expenses. So where should you invest to find that extra income?
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