How to Take Advantage of the M&A Boom
Mergers and acquisitions are becoming ever more popular, with activity up 24% in the first two months of this year -- after already growing 23% in 2010. Here's how your portfolio can benefit from this trend.
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How Your Portfolio Can Profit From Higher Oil Prices
Skyrocketing prices don't have to bring only pain. Investors can also find some relief with investments that can benefit from oil's recent -- and likely future -- increases. Here are some ETFs and mutual funds worth considering, based on performance, risk and cost.
Want to Become a Saver? Check These 10 Best Online Resources
If you wish you could become a saver and investor, but you don't know where to begin, the Alliance for Investor Education wants to help: As part of its America Saves Week, the AIE has released its list of the top 10 online resources to help consumers build up their savings.
Are Bullish Investors Signaling a Bear Market?
With analysts expecting the stock market to rally, investors are feeling bullish. But are they too bullish? High investor confidence has often signaled a market turn for the worse in the past. Other indicators also show cause for caution.
A Broker's Nightmare? An Educated Investor
Want to invest wisely? Understand your goals and determine whether increasing your risk is worth the upside. Advisers focus on other things like market predictions and stock picking. Why? An educated investor might not need them if they concentrated on what matters.
