Sep 28, 2013 by Bob CiuraThese 3 Stocks' Dividend Growth Trounces InflationIf you're tired of seeing your savings erode from inflation, consider these highly profitable dividend-growing stocks.
Sep 28, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy This Health Care Giant Can Be a Core HoldingJohnson & Johnson delivers for its investors with amazing regularity. Read on to find out what separates the health care giant from its big pharma peers.
Sep 28, 2013 by Bob CiuraThree Key Reasons Altria Stands OutAltria isn't like other tobacco companies, and that's a good thing. Here's three unique features to owning Altria that set it apart.
Sep 27, 2013 by Bob CiuraMerger Activity Brings This Health Care Industry Into FocusNews that Stryker is buying surgical robot company MAKO Surgical brings the high-growth industry under the spotlight. Does the deal make sense?
Sep 27, 2013 by Bob Ciura2 Utilities to Buy and 1 to AvoidUtilities are dependable sources of income, but not all are created equal. Here's two utilities that are thriving, and one that has lost its way.
Sep 25, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy Grand Theft Auto May Not Make Take-Two Take OffIn the wake of Grand Theft Auto V becoming the fastest entertainment product to reach $1 billion in sales, investors may be expecting shares of Take Two Interactive to skyrocket. Here's why that may not happen.
Sep 25, 2013 by Bob CiuraSurprise, Apple Isn't Dead After AllInvestors were no doubt relieved to see Apple's new iPhones selling extremely well. Here's why the buying opportunity in Apple shares may not last long.
Sep 25, 2013 by Bob CiuraIs McDonald's Dividend Increase a Disappointment?McDonald's recently raised its dividend, but only by 5%. Is this a red flag that should concern investors?
Sep 24, 2013 by Bob CiuraAn Important Decision Awaits BlackBerry's ShareholdersBlackBerry was offered a lifeline, in the form of a $4.7 billion buyout. However, the deal is far from a guarantee, and investors should weigh their options carefully.
Sep 23, 2013 by Bob CiuraShould Investors Be Patient With Oracle?Tech stock Oracle is muddling through this year. Here's two tech stocks for frustrated shareholders to consider instead.
Sep 20, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy Income Investors Should Consider These Smaller StocksDividends aren't just for large caps: These smaller stocks offer compelling payouts and long histories of rewarding their investors with dividends.
Sep 20, 2013 by Bob CiuraDid the Federal Reserve Just Give Stocks the Green Light?The Fed's decision to keep buying $85 billion in bonds every month means these corners of the stock market stand to do particularly well in the short term.
Sep 20, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy You Should Buy Individual Stocks Instead of Dividend ETFsDividend-focused exchange-traded funds are extremely popular and have some undeniable qualities. At the same time, Foolish investors can do even better. Here's how.
Sep 19, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy These Fast Food Chains Have Plenty of Momentum LeftDespite the saturated U.S. fast food industry, these fast food restaurants have plenty of avenues for growth.
Sep 17, 2013 by Bob CiuraIs Microsoft's Dividend Raise Reason to Buy?Microsoft announced a huge dividend increase and share buyback authorization, yet shares didn't rally to the extent one would expect. That's likely because the company still has important questions to answer.
Sep 17, 2013 by Bob CiuraPepsiCo: Why Strategy MattersPepsi is now a pure soda company in name only, and its strategy of a diverse product portfolio is likely to pay off for its investors.
Sep 17, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy International Growth Separates the 2 Major Toy MakersThe U.S. toy market is extremely mature, making international growth critical for toy stocks. And while Mattel and Hasbro might seem identical, in terms of their international performance, clear differences exist.
Sep 17, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy You Should Get to Know the Kinder Morgan FamilyKinder Morgan has a confusing structure, but energy investors with an eye for growth and income should seriously consider its four publicly traded entities.
Sep 16, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy The Future is Bright For These Offshore DrillersAs global energy demand ramps up and new resources become increasingly hard to find, these offshore service providers stand to benefit.
Sep 13, 2013 by Bob CiuraThis Tech Stock Really Is a "No-Brainer"The market took a big bite out of Apple after its disappointing iPhone announcement. It didn't take long for a famous hedge fund manager to step in and give Apple a vote of confidence. Is he right?
