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5 Stock Picks Among Online Retailers
Amazon.com dominates the industry, but other Web-based stores are also worth a look.
5 Mutual Funds for Socially Responsible Investors
You don't have to give up performance to invest with your conscience.
Better Yields From 4 Top Junk Bond Funds
If you're searching for a decent yield, getting 6% or 7% on your money can be awfully satisfying.
Small Bank Stocks Worth Buying
The ones I favor don't extend loans to Greece and don't load up on fancy derivatives.
Alternative Investments for a Smoother Ride
Assets that are neither stocks nor bonds may dampen volatility in your portfolio, but they do come with their own risks.
James Glassman's 10 Picks for 2012
These ten investing suggestions should do well for your portfolio in the New Year and beyond.
8 Stocks to Cash In on Europe's Woes
The countries may be troubled, but many companies based in the European Union are in better shape.
Resist the Folly of Market Timing
The best stock-buying strategy is to find great companies to buy and hold.
12 Magnificent Stocks for Rocky Markets
These 12 stocks have held strong through the economic turbulence of recent years. Start buying now.
Best Bets in Health Care Stocks
In this uncertain market and economy, health stocks can serve as safe havens amid the turmoil.
ETFs Can Do It All
Exchange-traded funds are easy to trade and offer you an affordable way to build a diversified portfolio.
Don't Bank on Bank Stocks
You can hunt for the few promising investments in this risky sector, but in general you should stay away from financial companies.
How to Find Attractive Value Stocks
These three strategies can help you pick up unloved stocks that wind up winning.
Buy Munis, But Carefully
By limiting your munis to maturities of three to six years, you'll reduce the risk of inflation eating away at the value of your bonds.
Buy Commodity Stocks
Diversifying your portfolio with commodities is a smart move, but buying stocks that are tied to them may be better.
Big Machinery Gears Up
These companies would not have recovered so briskly had they been relying solely on the U.S. market.
James Glassman's 10 Stock Picks for 2011
My 2010 stock selections performed well. Here's a batch of promising picks for the New Year.
Get More Yield with Blue-Chip Stocks
Take advantage now while the Great Dividend Shift is offering stocks yielding more than bonds.
Shop for Stocks Among Clothing Retailers
Fashion trends can change overnight, so look for companies that have a keen sense of style.
6 Rules for Investing in Internet Stocks and 8 Promising Picks
Web stocks can be fun, but risky investments. Look for companies with big ideas and plenty of cash.
12 Latin Investments to Spice Up Your Portfolio
Despite the risks lurking in this part of the world, Latin America offers excellent prospects for investors.
Buy Homebuilders’ Stocks If You Dare
Housing could do better than people think. That's all that has to happen for building stocks to climb.
Gold Is Ready for a Fall
My advice is to wait for a correction in the price of gold and then buy mining stocks.
Micro Stocks' Big Payoff
The bulk of the benefits for small-cap stock investors come from buying the tiniest of the tiny.
How to Play Defense
Start building your own defensive position by investing in firms that benefit from military spending.
Everyone Needs Bonds
They offer a smoother ride to your investing goals -- and provide a little insurance.
Bet on Clean Energy
Consider these natural-gas stocks for the long term.
Emerging Markets Picks
Cash in by investing in companies that benefit from rising demand in their own domestic markets.
Spot Super Stocks
Start by looking at which ones performed the best over the past ten years. Here are 25.
My Best Bets for 2010
I've chosen these stocks because I expect them to outpace the market over the next 12 months.
Media’s Bright Spots
The big winner ten years from now will be a company that is tiny today or hasn't even been born yet.
Why a Car Fund Took Off
Uncle Sam gave the auto industry a boost that toy stores, microchip makers and others didn't get.
My New Take on Bonds
I recommend that investors hold less in stocks and more in cash and bonds than in the past.
Playing the China Card
Your retirement portfolio should hold shares of companies in this rapidly growing economy.
Today's Best Values
A company that pays out a lot of cash in proportion to its price is a good buy.
How to Hedge Your Bets
Concerned about the market? Build yourself an insurance policy against future disaster.
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