Stock Trek: 7 Companies that Behave Like 'Star Trek' Aliens
Whether your investing personality is aggressively "warp speed" or a more conservative "raise shields," here are seven stocks we like that resemble the aliens of "Star Trek."
Cisco Systems
Dow 14,000 Is Back ... But Does That Really Mean Anything?
On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 14,075, its highest close in the past five years, and within 90 points of its all-time high: 14,164, reached on Oct. 9, 2007. But what does that really mean for you, or the economy as a whole?
How to Pick the Best Stocks: CEO Candor Predicts Performance
When smart investors consider a stock, they look at profit margins, revenue growth, and a raft of ratios to decide if it's a good buy. But beyond those measurements, here's a subtle and simple guideline that can give you real insight about a company's prospects: How honest is its management?
13 Dividend Stocks for a Richer 2013
One smart way to get both growth potential and dependable income from your investments is to buy dividend stocks, which generally have outperformed non-dividend counterparts over the long haul. As 2013 begins, we offer these 13 stocks for your consideration.
5 Things to Watch This Week: Drugstores, E-tailers, Cisco, Cintas, and Breadsticks
Here are some items that will shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street. Drug stores, Darden Restaurants, and uniform seller Cintas all report earnings -- each a bellwether in its own way; Cisco looks to sell Linksys; and holiday shoppers hit the home stretch.
Wall Street Watch: Cisco Earnings Indicate an Economy En Route to Growth
Tech bellwether Cisco posted better than expected quarterly results after Tuesday's market close. That's good news for more than just Cisco shareholders, because if Cisco is holding up well it means that companies are feeling comfortable enough to upgrade their networking equipment.
Stock Upgrades: Sherwin-Williams Set to Paint the Town Red
If the fifth lightest trading volume of 2012 was like watching paint dry, you won't find Sherwin-Williams complaining. The stock climbed 5.84% in its best showing for 14 months, and scored an analyst upgrade this morning.
Facebook Insiders' Stock Gets Unlocked, and Its Share Price Unloads
After three months of lethargic trading, many longtime Facebook stakeholders can begin unloading their shares on Thursday, when lock-up restrictions end. That could mean another plunge in the price. But how many of those early investors will be changing their status to "selling"?
Computer Giant Cisco to Lay Off 1,300 Employees in Latest Cutback
Cisco Systems is preparing to lay off about 1,300 workers, just a few months after the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment warned that growing economic uncertainty is making it tougher to close sales.
Sane Investing Stratagies for This Insane Market
Talk about volatility: Since Oct. 1, there has been only one trading day where the market hasn't swung by at least 1% between its low and high points. This sort of market leads many investors to make big mistakes, but we have some time-tested tactics that will help you avoid the pitfalls.
Investors 'Unfriend' the Facebook IPO
Are you hungry for a piece of the Facebook IPO? If so, then pull up a chair. There's plenty of room at the table ... because the other guests are fleeing. After months when all we've heard is that this (eventual) stock sale will be the hottest thing since Google, the hype trend has reversed.
A Stock Pick That's Ready To Pop: Harmonic
Video services company Harmonic, a competitor for much larger providers Motorola and Cisco, is poised to grow at a rate of 15% over the next five years, making it a very promising long-term stock pick.
Tech Takeovers: Nine Good Bets for 2011 Stock Gains
Even after a round of acquisitions in 2010, some big tech companies are still rolling in cash -- and 2011 looks like another promising year for tech mergers. Here's columnist Peter Cohan's list of top tech acquisition targets for 2011.
Four Stocks to Buy After CEOs Meet With Obama
The CEOs of 20 companies are visiting the White House Wednesday, and those executives will try to get something in return for the political cover they're giving President Obama. That could mean higher earnings for their shareholders down the road -- so which ones should you have in your 2011 portfolio?
Cisco Systems Plunges on Outlook Fears
Shares of networking equipment maker Cisco Systems plunged more than 16% Thursday as the company's forecast and comments from CEO John Chambers spooked investors.