Sep 6, 2013 by Bob CiuraShould Investors Follow Bill Ackman Into This Dividend Payer?Noted hedge fund investor Bill Ackman has set his sights on an industrial-materials giant. Here's why investors should pay attention.
Sep 6, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy Investing in Natural Gas Should Pay off for These MLPsThe natural-gas boom in the United States means big planned projects (and likely profits) for many of the nation's largest operators of oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities.
Sep 5, 2013 by Bob CiuraDoes the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Still Haunt these Stocks?The harsh financial penalties imposed after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill are still being felt by BP and Transocean. Should investors avoid both stocks as a result?
Sep 4, 2013 by Bob CiuraAs Potash Prices Plummet, Should You Avoid These Stocks?Global potash producers are being hammered by the prospect of collapsing potash prices. Should investors avoid the entire industry, or is there an opportunity in the midst of the chaos?
Sep 4, 2013 by Bob CiuraEuropean Oil Stocks Are a Haven For Income SeekersWhile most domestic large-cap energy stocks have modest payouts, dividend yields are much larger from these European majors.
Sep 3, 2013 by Bob CiuraThese Stocks Will Reward Investors for YearsThese great stocks have rewarded their investors for decades on end. Here's why they'll continue to do so for many decades to come.
Sep 3, 2013 by Bob CiuraAre Homebuilders Ripe for Investment?Home building stocks have seen profits surge on the back of a strong housing market. Will rising mortgage rates derail the housing recovery?
Sep 2, 2013 by Bob CiuraWill These Oil Majors Regret Investing in Natural Gas?The unfriendly U.S. natural gas market has dealt a blow to Exxon Mobil. Four years after its huge purchase of XTO Energy, did Exxon commit a lapse in judgment?
Aug 30, 2013 by Bob CiuraAre Bonds Too Cheap?Fixed-income securities of all types suffered mightily in August due to fear of higher interest rates. Has the sell-off gone too far, and are bonds now a good opportunity?
Aug 30, 2013 by Bob CiuraAre Emerging Markets Cheap?Once vaulted for their strong growth prospects, emerging-market ETFs have lagged behind the S&P 500 this year due to rising geopolitical concerns. Are international stock markets now too cheap to ignore?
Aug 29, 2013 by Bob CiuraAs Steve Ballmer Exits Microsoft, Should Investors Really Rejoice?Investors were clearly pleased to learn that Steve Ballmer would be leaving Microsoft. Is their joy premature?
Aug 29, 2013 by Bob CiuraIs a New Console Reason Enough to Buy Microsoft?Shares of Microsoft are up in 2013, handily beating the overall market. Enthusiasm swirls around the release of the new Xbox console, but will the new video game system truly be a moneymaker for Microsoft?
Aug 28, 2013 by Bob CiuraHow This Slow-and-Steady Stock Can Make You RichAltria's ability to grow profits and dividend payments year in and year out, despite calls for tobacco's demise, make it an ideal long-term holding.
Aug 27, 2013 by Bob CiuraCan You Unearth Gains From These Stocks?Prices of precious metals have dropped significantly in recent weeks, taking stock prices of global miners down to levels not seen in years. Is now the time to buy?
Aug 27, 2013 by Bob CiuraAre Any Coal Stocks Worth Your Money?Coal is getting crushed by the push toward alternative energy sources, such as natural gas. Is this game over for coal? Or is there a coal company still firing on all cylinders?
Aug 23, 2013 by Bob CiuraWill an Analyst Upgrade Cure What Ails This Tech Stock?Intel got a shot in the arm in the form of an analyst upgrade. Should investors follow, and be bullish on the technology giant?
Aug 23, 2013 by Bob CiuraThese Casual Restaurants Offer a Delicious OpportunityConsumer spending has held up despite the many headwinds facing the U.S. consumer. These sit-down restaurants stand to take advantage.
Aug 22, 2013 by Bob CiuraAre These Corporate Turnarounds For Real?These three stocks crashed and burned last year, but are rising from the ashes to begin 2013. Are their comeback stories believable?
Aug 21, 2013 by Bob CiuraWill Higher Interest Rates Doom Utilities?Utility stocks are in distress on fears of Fed tapering and rising interest rates, but it's largely business as usual for the nation's power providers.
