BP Outlines Strategy For 2010 And BeyondBP plans to achieve 1-2% oil and gas production growth through 2015 - can it follow through on this plan?
FactSet Valuation Still LoftyFactSet is fantastically profitable and has robust growth potential; unfortunately most of this is already reflected in the share price.
High Tech DividendsAfter a banner year in 2009, many tech investors are worried about their holdings. Instead of selling, investors should take a look at some of few dividend plays in sector.
How Stable Is The Homebuilding Market?Though the economy will likely improve from here on, don't expect fast results in the homebuilder market.
Online Retail: Blogging For ProfitsOnly 44 out of the top 100 internet retailers maintain a blog. Here's why that's a mistake.
Discover Reserves An Earnings MissDiscover took a loan loss provision which contributed to a losing net income and an earnings miss in the quarter just reported.
Regional Banks With Great DividendsAlthough the big banks have been leading the share price gains, these regional banks offer appreciation and a dividend.
The Best Long Term Dividend RecordsNot many companies have the discipline and earnings to raise dividends every year for half a century, but these three do.
4 Stocks With Smoking-Hot DividendsCigarettes may be bad for your health, but they're great for your portoflio.
Solar's Prospects Growing DimThese stocks were once the darlings of the green energy movement, but solar energy's future is no longer as bright.
Pepsi's Repurchase And Dividend Increase Is Bad For ShareholdersFind out why there are far bettter moves for management to make, and how Pepsi's latest announcement is bad for its shareholders.
Will La-Z-Boy Stock Continue Its Run?La-Z-Boy stock has been on a breathtaking run in the last year. What happened to cause this, and will it continue?
Stocks Seeing Recent ActionThese stocks have seen increased investor activity lately - but what does that really mean?
Companies Poised To Profit From The ReboundIn this piece I discuss companies that can profit from the domestic economic rebound and discuss BBBY's upcoming quarterly results, which are due out on the 5th of April.
Betting On Boston ScientificThe BSX recall has caused the stock to sell off, but this might be an opportunity to buy at a great price.
Oil Sands Pumping AgainAfter slumping last year, activity in the oil sands is heating up again.
Brookfield Properties Understands Value CreationOver the years, Brookfield Properties has demonstrated a strict discipline to opportunistic buying during down markets.
A Different Kind Of Shipping CompanyThe shipping industry has been hit hard by the recession, creating a value buy in its premuim stocks.
3D Television Reality CheckPanasonic and Samsung are gung-ho about 3D television, but is the average consumer? Investors shouldn't get too excited just yet.
Costco's Loyal Shareholder BaseCostco shareholders virtually ignored the company's Q2 earnings miss, showing their loyalty to this company's long-term prospects.
Fertilizer Wars Come To An EndThe silver lining for investors is that all the merger mania suggests that the fertilizer industry is due for a nice rebound.
Big Dividends In UtilitiesUtilities stocks have long been considered a safe haven in recessionary times, particularly when they pay solid dividends.
4 Oil & Gas Companies With Momentum And Great DividendsThese companies are investments that will reward you with healthy dividends to match promising earnings outlooks.
Investing South Of The BorderBrazil may get all the action, but Mexico may be the key to Latin American profits.
IBM A Better Buy Than HPFor the long-term, IBM looks to be a better buy than HP, at current share price levels.
Setting The Medical Records StraightThere are an estimated 300-400 companies selling electronic medical records systems in the U.S. Most are small businesses.
Higher Taxes? No Sweat With MunisMunicipal bonds are a great way to shield your portfolio from a growing tax burden.
Don't Forget The DiscountersThe recovery might be helping all retailers, but discount retailers are still on top.
The Energy Industry Shifts Away From Natural Gas?The exploration and production industry is starting to shift away from natural gas, and more to oil.
The Buckle Remains UnlovedThe Buckle continued its long stretch of sales and profit growth during its fourth quarter.
Montana Bakken Moves ForwardBakken Shale development will start to ramp up on the Montana side of the border, as exploration and production companies start developing properties here in 2010.
Oil Service Costs To Move HigherFourth quarter of 2009 earnings reports provide further evidence of an increase in oil service costs in 2010. This may hurt natural gas more than oil.
Is Best Buy Still The Better Buy In Electronics?Best Buy is set to release ufourth quarter results on the 25th. Here's why the stock is worth a look.
Terex Reshapes For The FutureThese divestitures have given Terex ample liquidity to ride the current economic hurricane the company is navigating.
Tech's 10-Year TurnaroundTech has went from an overvalued bubble to one of the most undervalued sectors in the last ten years.
Four Stocks With Low P/Es And Great DividendsThese four are selling for cheap and paying out big.
Pharmaceutical Profits That Aren't For The DogsMerck and Sanofi-Aventis recently combined their animal health businesses, lending further evidence to the notion that this industry just keeps getting bigger.
3 Retail Rocket StocksThis sector is outperforming the broad market by a moonshot.
Hedging With Emerging Market TelecomsThe emerging market rally is getting long in the tooth. Investors should hedge their holdings with telecom providers.
Anadarko Petroleum Analyst Meeting ReviewAnadarko Petroleum held its annual analyst meeting and outlined the company's strategy to achieve its production and reserve goals.
Sandridge Energy Shifts Towards OilSandridge Energy held an analyst meeting and reiterated its shift towards more oil in its production and reserve base.
Where Third Avenue Sees ValueThird Avenue's focus on value principles is possibly the soundest approach to investment management.
The Bear Market Bottom - One Year laterThe huge return for some stocks bought at the bear market bottom proves that patient and rational investing is a rewarding endeavor.
Strong Dividends Worth A LookDividend stocks could give you the steady stream of income whilt the market begins the turn around.
Jo-Ann Stores Sews Up Big ProfitsCraft and specialty retailer Jo-Ann Stores had a dynamite quarter and a good year. The stock is near a 52-week high, and the company's prospects are good emerging from recession.
America's Biggest Companies Look Reasonably PricedThese giants offer investors a reasonable dividend and strong, dependable earnings.
E & P Industry Chokes BackThe exploration and production industry is experimenting with reduced choke size on new wells in an effort to boost productivity.
Sam Adams Brewing Growth In The U.S.Boston Beer is one of the few growing domestic beer operators and boasts it is the "country's largest-selling craft beer family."
What Was Cisco Thinking?Cisco's much-lauded unveiling of its new 100G router was a bust all around, particularly for investors. Here's why.
5 Reasons To Love Greenlight Capital ReDavid Einhorn, noted investor, is Chairman and largest shareholder of this Cayman Island reinsurance company.
