May 15, 2015 by Jordan WathenImpairment: What You Need to KnowHow does an impairment affect a company's earnings? Here's a case in how a $6.2 billion goodwill impairment ended Microsoft's 26-year streak of quarterly profitability.
May 15, 2015 by Jordan WathenProspect Capital Corp.: A First-Ever Look at One of Its Largest InvestmentsProspect Capital gave investors a rare glimpse into one of its largest portfolio companies for the first time. Here's a look into First Tower, one of its subprime consumer lenders.
May 13, 2015 by Jordan WathenTop Private Equity Firms You Can Buy Right NowHere are the top 3 private equity firms that you can invest in.
May 6, 2015 by Jordan WathenBond Duration: 3 Things to Know Before Buying Bonds or Bond FundsHere's how to use bond duration to understand how interest rates will affect bonds and bond funds.
May 6, 2015 by Jordan WathenInflation-Linked Bonds: 3 Things You Should KnowDo inflation-linked bonds make sense for your portfolio?
May 5, 2015 by Jordan WathenSafety Insurance Group Reports a Net Loss from Winter StormsWinter snowfall in the Safety Insurance Group's core market of Massachusetts led to large insurance losses in the first quarter, driving the company to a net loss.
May 5, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. Stock Dropped More Than 20% TodayShares of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. plummeted by more than 20% as earnings failed to match Wall Street's expectations.
May 4, 2015 by Jordan WathenIs a DWS Mutual Fund Right for You?A DWS mutual fund may fit your retirement needs, but is there a better option? Here's some of the best and worst DWS mutual funds.
May 1, 2015 by Jordan WathenBerkshire Hathaway Inc. Reports a Solid 20% Increase in Operating Income in the First QuarterWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reports a solid quarter, with operating income jumping 20% year over year.
May 1, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy Ocwen Financial Corp. Shares Jumped TodayHere's why Ocwen Financial Corp. shares roared more than 20% higher today.
May 1, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhat Is an Open-End Fund?An open-end fund is the most common type of fund investment. See how open- and closed-end funds differ and why it matters to investors.
Apr 30, 2015 by Jordan WathenBond Pricing: How to Value a BondLearn how bond pricing works by learning how to value a bond in just 10 minutes.
Apr 29, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy Genworth Financial, Inc. Shares Jumped 11% TodayShares of Genworth Financial, Inc. are trading higher by about 11% after the company trounced earnings expectations and suggested that it's making progress in its long-term care insurance lines.
Apr 29, 2015 by Jordan Wathen3 Things to Watch in Fifth Street Finance Corp.’s EarningsHere are 3 things Fifth Street Finance shareholders should watch carefully when it reports earnings on May 11, 2015.
Apr 27, 2015 by Jordan Wathen3 Things to Watch in Main Street Capital Corporation's EarningsHere's what investors should watch when Main Street Capital Corporation reports earnings.
Apr 26, 2015 by Jordan Wathen3 of the Best Short-Term InvestmentsHere are the best short-term investments for money you can't afford to risk in the stock market.
Apr 25, 2015 by Jordan Wathen3 of the Best Hedge FundsHere are three of the best hedge funds based on their long-run performance and influence in the stock market today.
Apr 24, 2015 by Jordan Wathen3 Top Oakmark FundsOakmark Funds have consistently beaten their benchmark, and the market as a whole. Here are three of the very best Oakmark Funds.
Apr 23, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy Shares of Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. Surged TodayShares of Altisource rose throughout the trading day to gain more than 24% on Thursday. Here's why.
Apr 23, 2015 by Jordan WathenA Bubble in High Dividend Stocks?Is there a bubble in high-yield stocks? Here's how to look for signs of a bubbly market in two high-yield corners of the stock market today.
