Stocks

Bonds Add Balance in Falling Stock Market
The old saying that “in foxholes there are no atheists” has a counterpart in the world of stock investors: “When the market tanks, everyone believes in bonds.”...

Do We Need Three Domestic Automakers?
Should taxpayers save the Big Three automakers? If so, why? What does saving (or not saving) GM, Ford, and Chrysler mean for the economy and stock investors? These are difficult questions and...

Are there Signs of Stock Market's Bottom?
Are the credit markets easing or becoming tighter? The answer to that question is important because there can be no recovery without a functioning credit market. Here is a handy indicator that...

Investors: Afraid to Stay In and Afraid to Be Left Behind
While no one knows exactly what propelled the Dow from a 316 point drop to close up 552 points Thursday, one idea makes some sense. Although some pundits said it was...

Stock Market in Deep Do-Do, But It's Not Dead
The Dow has lost more than 660 points in the past two days, including a 400 plus drop on Wednesday. You can cite almost any factor behind the drop and probably...

Prepare Now to Avoid Yearend Tax Problems
Who should be worrying about capital gains taxes when selling stock in a down market? You should, that’s who....

Two Steps to Solving Financial Crisis
If the government wants to get the economy moving again, there are two things it must do: Help homeowners in trouble Create (or save) jobs There are other problems, but until these two...

Use P/E Wisely When Considering Stock Purchase
When markets are in chaos, it is more important than ever to carefully study each stock before you make a buying decision. The Price Earnings Ratio in one of the more...

Take a Hard Look at Stocks Poised to Grow
The election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States was a historic moment by any definition. While he may be successful in instilling a sense of optimism,...

Poll Favors Obama as Best for Stock Market, Economy
As the real polls closed, our unofficial Web poll showed investors believe Obama will be better for stock markets and the economy. The most significant number may be the 6 percent...