Stock Watch Archive
Starbucks: Cup Half-Empty or Half-Full?
The stock has stumbled recently, but the company appears to be doing just fine, and we expect a refill of stock value soon.
Practical Investing: Beware Overpaid Executives
No set amount automatically raises alarms, but several pay practices are red flags.
Facebook's IPO Status Update
The popular social network’s disappointing first-quarter earnings report suggest that its initial public offering may not be a sure thing.
5 Health Care Stock Picks on the Mend
No matter what the Supreme Court decides about health care reform, shares of some insurers should offer healthy returns.
No Bubble for Tech Stocks
Microsoft is a deal, but some social media firms will go bust.
4 Stock Picks to Cash in on Cars
As more Americans invest in their wheels, automakers, dealerships and manufacturers can do well for investors.
Kiplinger's Stock Market Update
We're raising our forecast for 2012 gains, but there are plenty of risks.
5 Credit Card Stocks Charging Ahead
The shares of these major credit-card companies have rebounded nicely after faltering through the financial crisis.
A Change in Business Strategy Proves Profitable for Macy's
The department store chain has thrived in a tough climate for retailers that cater to middle-income consumers.
4 Signs that It's Time to Sell Apple Stock
Both the company and the shares have continued their amazing run since the death of Steve Jobs. Watch for these factors that could take the shine off Apple in the future.
10 Stocks that Surged Since the Market Bottomed in 2009
On the third anniversary of the market's nadir, we look at the rags-to-riches companies whose shares have gained the most.
Election Years Bring Stock Gains
Or is it that stock market gains bring election wins?
4 Stocks That Mimic Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway
These Berkshire Hathaway look-alikes may deserve a spot in your portfolio.
Our Practical Investor Gets Performance Anxiety
I now find myself tempted to check my returns against my benchmark several times a day.
6 Stocks to Sell Now
Their businesses are deteriorating or their share prices are too high. If you own any of these stocks, sell before they cause you more grief.
16 Stock Picks for Risk-Averse Investors
Edward Jones' investment strategist is encouraging investors to diversify beyond the market's most stable sectors.
6 Tech Stocks for Dividends
These big-name companies are poised to perform well and pay dividends this year.
Buying Stocks on the Cheap
I like beaten-down stocks with solid dividends. But management counts, too.
A Cloudy Outlook for First Solar
An alternative-energy leader comes under pressure as government subsidies shrink.
5 Things Holding Down Apple's Stock -- And Why It Still Has Room to Run
Apple sports a high share price, but by most traditional measures of value, the stock is extraordinarily cheap.
Six Key Earnings Reports to Watch
Even with high market volatility, these companies will provide important clues about who's really in charge, the bulls or the bears.
Should Investors Climb Aboard Carnival’s Damaged Stock?
Intrepid investors can cash in on catastrophes like the Costa Concordia shipwreck, but Carnival's prospects remain unclear.
How an Individual Investor Picks Stocks
Our practical investor and columnist Kathy Kristof considers six factors when she picks stocks -- price versus earnings, growth, dividends, cash flow, industry trends and governance.
8 Dividend-Growth Stock Picks
Investing in companies that regularly raise their payouts means fatter returns ahead.
Breaking the Caffeine Habit
Even at half-price, Green Mountain's stock will give you the jitters.
Hard-Knock Lessons for Individual Investors
Our practical investor and columnist Kathy Kristof learned the hard way that smart investing requires discipline and patience.
8 Stock Picks for 2012
For the year ahead, we like these large, high-quality companies that pay dividends.
Global Stocks Look Cheap But Risky
Europe controls the fate of international markets in 2012.
Is Amazon.com's Stock in Bubble Territory?
Shades of '99. With a P/E ratio approaching triple digits, it's like déjà vu all over again for the giant Internet retailer.
Our Practical Investor Picks Her Stocks
Columnist Kathy Kristof launches her portfolio, putting her real money into the market so she can help you be a better investor.
8 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now
Shares of big, high-quality companies have been seriously neglected. These stocks are cheap and attractive.
4 Valuable Lessons for Investing in IPOs
Beware "hot" initial public offerings -- for small investors, they're often a sucker bet.
How to Be a Better Stock Investor
Improve your stock-investing skills by knowing how to buy and when to sell.
How Investing Is Like Cooking
Like a good recipe, a good portfolio is all about what you put in it. And our columnist, Kathy Kristof, is putting her money where her mouth is.
Is Apple's Earnings Miss a Reason to Worry?
Don't count on Apple falling victim to the cockroach effect.
6 Stock Ideas from Value Investing Pros
Leading bargain hunters share their thoughts on stock picks to buy, short or avoid.
6 Signs of a Bear Market Bottom
These indicators can help tell us whether stocks have further to fall or may be headed up.
Your Investing Guide to This Earnings Season
Third-quarter results of these 14 companies will go a long way in helping you determine which way the stock market is headed.
7 Stocks to Benefit from the Shale Boom
If you're willing to take on the risks of investing in the controversial commodity, consider adding these stock picks to your portfolio.
13 Turnaround Stock Picks Selling Near or Below Their March 2009 Lows
Pick up shares of these quality companies while they're relatively cheap.
Why Apple Without Steve Jobs Is Still a Buy
Even after the visionary's passing, the stock is extraordinarily cheap for a company that has produced such dazzling results.
5 Companies with Stocks that Pay More than Their Bonds
A great strategy for coping in today's rocky market is to buy high-yielding stocks.
Investors, Keep Calm and Carry On
Don't panic in volatile markets. Continue your long-term investing strategy, and maintain a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.
8 Foreign Stocks with Generous Yields
To stay steady in volatile markets, add some solid dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio.
The Eclectic Strategy of a Winning Fund Manager
Steve Romick, manager of FPA Crescent, shares his approach to investing, top stock picks, thoughts on the economy and more.
What Investors Can Learn From the Recent Earnings Season
Here's why the stock market tumbled despite upbeat earnings news for the second quarter of 2011.
Can Buffett Rescue Bank of America?
The Oracle's $5 billion investment initially pumped up the big bank's stock, but the company still faces headwinds.
Amazing Apple
The company continues its rapid growth, but its shares remain relatively cheap.
Can Two Tech Titans Get Off the Mat?
Once considered a couple of the hottest companies around, Microsoft and Cisco Systems offer cheap, but long-languishing, stocks.
Cash in on Cloud Computing
These stocks have performed well over the past five years and have gone on sale with the recent market rout.
6 Stocks On Sale
The latest market selloff affords you an opportunity to pick up relatively cheap shares of these high-quality companies.
Your Guide to Investing in This Uncertain Market
The downgrading of U.S. debt has stirred markets. Here's how investors are reacting and our advice on what to do next.
After the Vote: Your Investing Guide to the Federal Debt Deal
The politicians raised the debt ceiling just in time, but investors may still be struggling with their portfolios. Here’s our advice.
6 Cash-Rich Stocks to Buy Now
These six companies are loaded, giving them flexibility and staying power.
5 Stocks for a Summer Cookout
These companies' products can help you celebrate this summer, and their shares may brighten your portfolio.
How to Disaster-Proof Your Portfolio In Case of U.S. Debt Default
Investors need to diversify broadly and plan for long-term goals, no matter what the politicians do about the debt ceiling.
Should You Buy Shares of a Scandal-Tainted Company?
News Corp. shares may be a bargain now, but let the dust settle on the company's phone-hacking scandal before buying them.
Earnings Reports That Matter Most This Season
The results of these 14 companies will help forecast the big picture for key industries and sectors.
I (Heart) the Dow
There’s a lot to love about the often-maligned but impossible-to-ignore Dow Jones industrial average.
Investing in IPOs Can Be Risky Business
"Lightly used" stocks may be the better bet. Here are three recent initial public offerings to consider buying now.
Trendy Teen Retailers Make Totally Hot Stocks
A trip to the mall reveals which shops the cool kids think are worth investing in now.
4 Solid Value Stocks
Finding that perfect blend of a great business that sells at a low price is the pot of gold investors seek. Here are four stocks that fit that mold.
Where to Invest for the Rest of 2011
Take advantage of these opportunities now.
Japan's Nuclear Fallout Creates Opportunities for Utility Stocks
Shares of Exelon, the nation's largest producer of nuclear energy, appear poised for a comeback.
2011 Midyear Investing Outlook: Stocks and the Economy Face Off
Can the U.S. stock market overcome an increasingly shaky economy?
7 Stocks That Let You Sleep Tight
If you’re worried about a market meltdown, curl up with huge companies that generate steady profits.
Our Practical Investor Fights Inflation with These 6 Investments
Kathy Kristof invests her real money to help you be a better investor. Her latest buys protect her portfolio from rising prices.
The Good News in Earnings Season
Corporate earnings reports flash a bright spot in an uncertain economy.
Sell in May and Go Away?
Not quite. Here's what Jim Stack, a top market prognosticator, says investors should do right now.
Reap Profits On Food Stocks
As the world's appetite expands, share prices are up, but opportunities remain.
5 Great Bargain-Priced Stock Picks
Top pros at the West Coast Value Investing Congress share their bleak outlooks and bright ideas.
Would You Be Guilty of Insider Trading?
All investors rely on trading tips from others, but you need to be sure you’re not crossing into illegal activities.
3 Companies That Will Benefit From Women's Growing Purchasing Power
Investors, take note: Women held up better than men through the recession and are better-positioned to help drive the economic rebound.
14 Energy Stock Picks to Power Your Portfolio
These compelling buys in oil, gas, coal, nuclear and renewables offer sizzling opportunities for investors.
School Stocks That Make the Grade
For-profit colleges have been beaten up, but some may continue to stand strong.
Kiplinger's Stock Market Madness 2011: The Road to the Finals
See how Apple and Amazon made it to the championship round of our tournament and pick the winner by voting on Facebook.
8 Outrageous Executive Perks
Should you invest in a company that throws such lavish bonuses at its top personnel?
6 Cult Stocks to Buy and Sell
Do these fan favorites still deserve their huge followings and your investing dollars?
What the Crisis in Japan Means for Investors
We answer seven questions on the minds of many investors to help you protect your portfolio through these disastrous events.
Kiplinger's Stock Market Madness 2011
Which of these sweet 16 stocks do you think will earn your portfolio more over the next three years? Cast your votes to crown the winner of our bracket.
The Bull Market's Best- and Worst-Performing Stocks
The leaders and the laggards of the past two years... and what's next.
6 Companies That Warren Buffett -- And You -- Should Love
Berkshire Hathaway is flush with cash and the wizard is ready to spend it. Here are the stocks we think best fit his investing philosophies now.
12 Stocks to Get Dividends Every Month
We found a dozen great stocks with a payment schedule that will line your pockets with cash all year.
Can Small-Company Stocks Continue Their Big Rally Up?
The little guys have been outrunning blue chips, and still have a lot going in their favor.
Internet and Telecom Companies Top Today's IPO Market
Scoop up the initial offerings of such hot investments as LinkedIn and Skype, if you can.
Can This Remarkable Bull Market Continue?
Keep charging ahead with the bull by investing in stocks of large, blue-chip companies.
Apple: The Core of Every Portfolio?
Even without Steve Jobs, the earnings outlook is terrific for at least two more years, and the stock looks cheap.
Does the Super Bowl Help Boost Advertisers' Stock Prices?
Investing in the shares of advertisers works because companies shelling out big bucks for air time are generally confident about their futures.
4 Great Tech Stocks
You've Never Heard Of
Technology stocks are poised to do well this year, and these small, lesser-known companies offer promising value.
6 Stocks to Sell Now?
These companies, including a muni-bond insurer and the retailer launching the "Kardashian Kollection," have one thing in common -- their stocks look ripe for a fall.
The Smart Investor's Guide to Profiting from Earnings Season
Closely studying important earnings reports can help you gauge where the market’s heading and what stocks present buying opportunities.
Charles Schwab's Investment Strategist Shares Her Outlook for 2011
Liz Ann Sonders warns that too much optimism may adversely affect the market in the short term, but remains positive for the long term.
How to Buy Into Facebook Before It Goes Public
You can invest in the social-networking giant (and other private companies) through two Web sites offering secondary-market services. But should you?
The World's 10 Best Stocks
We scoured the globe for high-quality companies selling at fair prices.
Big Dividends From Telecom Stocks
You'll find some of the market's juiciest yields from Verizon, AT&T and Windstream.
David Einhorn Spots Financial-Reform Problems and Blue-Chip Bargains
The hedge-fund manager who called the falls of Allied Capital and Lehman Brothers shares his views on the shortcomings of financial reform and five stocks he likes.
11 Stocks Poised for Gains in 2011 and Beyond
Our picks include familiar names, but most will surprise you.
5 Stocks Kids Would Love for the Holidays
Shares of these kid-friendly companies would be great stocking stuffers for investors of all ages.
Don't Get Burned By Cheap Stocks
Value traps can ensnare even the most adept investing pros. But they don't need to wreck your portfolio.
Is General Motors a Good Buy?
The Detroit auto giant's initial public offering drove up a lot of hype. But if you look under the hood, you'll find some worrying problems.
A Constructive Earnings Season
The parade of positive 2010 third-quarter financial reports should reassure you that the stock market won’t do anything scary as 2011 approaches.
How -- and Why -- to Invest in Brazil
Look beyond the multinational giants and follow the Brazilians to where they spend their rapidly increasing paychecks.
Why Timberland REITs are a Buy
Money grows on trees with the stocks of timberland real estate investment trusts.
Flying High with Airline Stocks
The notoriously cyclical sector is booming, but the record shows it can’t stand prosperity.
Value Investment Picks From the Pros
Bargain-hunting investors need to look a little harder for deals after the market's recent run.
Bad News on Earnings? Be More Skeptical
In something of a surprise, a study shows positive earnings forecasts from companies are more reliable.
Snub Stocks at Your Peril
Nervous investors are voting with their feet. We think you should sit tight.
Lessons from the May 6 Flash Crash
The official report clarifies the cause of the market mayhem, but the solution for preventing another episode is still a mystery.
Apple, Google and Microsoft:
Buy or Avoid?
Milllions use their products. And the shares of two of these three tech titans look attractive to investors as well.
Tap Into Global Growth Through Emerging Markets
Invest in the developing world and the domestic companies that sell to them.
Last 4 Triple-A Stocks Standing
Only these four publicly traded companies retain the highest possible credit rating. And each is a bargain at today’s prices.
4 Green Stock Picks that Can Bloom in a Perilous Sector
Renewable-energy stocks suffer due to big-picture uncertainties, but prospects are better than they seem.
Why Not to Quit Stocks Altogether
Millions of investors are pulling their money out of this market, but that doesn't mean you should follow the crowd. Stocks are still right for many portfolios.
7 Bargain Stocks You Can Feel Good About Now
These high-quality names offer potential gains plus a nice margin of safety.
BlackRock: A Rock-Solid Stock Pick
BlackRock's heady growth has fueled the stock's terrific performance.
Deflation-Proof Your Portfolio
Falling prices may seem like a good thing, but they can be dangerous to your wealth. Here’s how to protect your portfolio.
Your Guide to Investing in This Uncertain Market
The downgrading of U.S. debt has stirred already rocky markets. Here's how you're reacting and our advice on what to do next.
Profit By Betting Against the Crowd
Investor-sentiment measures can tip you to rallies and corrections. Here are the ones to watch and how to exploit them.
7 Reasons Why Stocks Still Matter
After suffering through a wild ride the past several years, many ordinary investors have thrown up their hands in disgust. But stocks belong in many portfolios, and you shouldn’t banish them entirely and forever.
What Investors Should Know About Financial Reform
The measure is a mixed bag. But new regulations aim to assist investors by adding transparency and preventing sudden panics on Wall Street.
Energy Gems on the Gulf Coast
Despite—or because of—BP, these four energy “stocks under rocks” look like diamonds in the rough.
2010 Midyear IPO Outlook: A Buyer's Market for IPOs
Get in on the ground floor with the initial stock offerings of young, growing companies.
15 Stock Picks from Top Mutual-Fund Managers
Borrow these ideas from the pros and take advantage of relatively low prices.
6 Stocks That Should Profit From BP's Oil Spill
The Deepwater Horizon disaster will change the energy sector for good and these companies are poised to benefit.
What's Special About Special Dividends?
Cash-rich companies are likely to make big one-time payouts this year. But the rewards for investors might not be so special.
5 Stocks Dad Will Love
Companies with dad-friendly products also make good investments.
Stocks That Will Get a Kick From the World Cup
The 2010 soccer championship should help shares of these four companies score some points.
Investors, Ride Out This Market's Waves
Brace for more short-term pain en route to long-term gains, says one of Kiplinger's favorite gurus in an exclusive interview.
6 High-Priced Stocks Worth the Cost
Don’t confuse a stock’s price with its value. You could end up rejecting many smart plays in today’s tumultuous market.
5 Stocks to Consider Selling Now
With fear, uncertainty and doubt running high, this is an especially good time to cull the turkeys from your investment portfolio.
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