Archive for the ‘Stocks’ Category:

5 Low-Risk Investments That Offer High Returns

{ Posted on Feb 07 2012 by Mark Cussen }
Conservative investors have been frustrated in recent years because low interest rates have left guaranteed instruments yielding virtually nothing. And while rates will undoubtedly rise again at some point, guaranteed instruments will never outpace inflation. This creates a dilemma for ...Read More »

Tech Stocks to Watch: Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM), Guidewire Software

{ Posted on Jan 23 2012 by Kerri Shannon }
Research in Motion Ltd. (Nasdaq: RIMM), Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), and a software company's IPO round out the biggest headline-making tech stocks this week - but not all are "Buys." Major change for RIM: Research in Motion, the ...Read More »

How to Invest in Stocks with Little Money

{ Posted on Jan 23 2012 by Z }
Many people want to start investing but don’t know how. Many more want to start planning, but don’t know how to invest in stocks with little money. It’s unfortunate that investing requires money to make money. The only way to ...Read More »

What Is an ETF – Exchange Traded Funds Definition, Types, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Jan 23 2012 by Jason Van Steenwyk }
If you’re a buy and hold, long-term investor looking to build a portfolio, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth a look. They have a number of advantages over mutual funds, and you can buy ETFs that focus on nearly any market you can ...Read More »

The Best "Buy" of the New Dividend Aristocrats

{ Posted on Jan 23 2012 by Kerri Shannon }
If you are looking for a steady stream of safe dividends in today's troubled markets, the list of "Dividend Aristocrats" is a good place to start. Compiled and tracked by Standard & Poor's, Dividend Aristocrats are companies ...Read More »

What Is a Mutual Fund – Definition, Types, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Jan 20 2012 by Kalen Smith }
Many investors want to diversify their holdings in order to limit their exposure to risk. However, most individual investors cannot afford the fees and commissions necessary to take large positions in a number of individual securities. Fortunately, they can take ...Read More »

The Next Eastman Kodak Co. (NYSE: EK): Companies Headed for Bankruptcy in 2012

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Kerri Shannon }
Eastman Kodak Co. (NYSE: EK) filed Chapter 11 early this morning (Thursday), becoming one of the first to file among the staggering number of U.S. companies headed for bankruptcy this year. The Rochester, NY-based company, ...Read More »

What Is Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock – Definition, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Mark Cussen }
Preferred stock is one of the two types of stock issued by corporations seeking to bring in capital. As with common stocks or bonds, the money that is received from the sale of these shares goes into the company coffers ...Read More »

How to Invest in Oil Wells & Gas – Investment Opportunities

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Jason Van Steenwyk }
Oil makes the world go round, and there’s no sign of that changing any time soon. Petroleum remains in high demand, as it is an efficient way to generate both BTUs (British Thermal Units, a measure of energy) and kilowatt hours. ...Read More »

How to Invest in Oil Wells & Gas – Investment Opportunities

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Jason Van Steenwyk }
Oil makes the world go round, and there’s no sign of that changing any time soon. Petroleum remains in high demand, as it is an efficient way to generate both BTUs (British Thermal Units, a measure of energy) and kilowatt hours. ...Read More »