stocks to avoid

The stock market's recent bounce has a lot of folks looking for a piece of the action. And with retail stocks shooting up faster than average, but still cheaper than a year ago, some analysts say now's the time to buy them. They're wrong. Here's why:

In the wake of Eastman Kodak's bankruptcy filing, some speculators will be tempted in the coming days to nibble on the company's battered shares. But if you know what's good for your portfolio, you'll stay away.

Good news, Packers fans. This week only, you actually can own a piece of the Pack for the low, low price of just $250. Just don't plan on ever being able to sell your shares in the team for a profit.

Sometimes bad stocks happen to good companies. That's not a moral judgment; it's merely a reminder that shares and the corporations that issue them are not the same thing. After all, the best company in the world isn't worth buying into if its stock is too expensive -- and likely to fall. The...