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Investors Are Making This Classic Mistake -- Again

davidsterman@streetauthority.com (dsterman) — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:00 Z

Few would mistake the currentmarket action with what we saw back in 2000, but it's increasingly clear that investors have become conditioned to ever-risingstock prices. The S&P 500

Don't Invest In Mutual Funds Without Reading This First

dsgoodboy@gmail.com (David Goodboy) — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:00 Z

A well-diversified portfolio should consist of actively managed investments as well as passive investments. As StreetAuthority readers, you understand the importance of carefully choosing

Warning: This Sector Could Be The Next Bubble To Pop

info@efficientalpha.com (Joseph Hogue) — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:00:00 Z

Despite first-quarter growth slightly below expectations, I recently encouraged investors to relax and enjoy the market for at least another year until we see any real weakness in stock prices.

The Deficit Is Shrinking -- But Your Portfolio Doesn't Have To

davidsterman@streetauthority.com (dsterman) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:30:00 Z

There isn't a lot of good economic news to go around these days. In the final year of President George W. Bush's second term and in the first two years of President Barack Obama's first term,

The Deficit Is Shrinking -- But Your Portfolio Doesn't Have To

David Sterman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:00 Z

There isn't alot of good economic news to go around these days. In the finalyear of President George W. Bush's second term and in the first two years of President Barack Obama's first term, the

The S&P's Most Bearish Indicator Is Flashing Red

mike-vodicka@streetauthority.com (Michael Vodicka) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:30:00 Z

From moving averages and Bollinger Bands to the "golden cross," the market is littered with technical indicators. But there is one indicator that stands alone in its accuracy

Expecting A Market Slump? Here's Your Second-Quarter Playbook

davidsterman@streetauthority.com (dsterman) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:00:00 Z

The stock market rarely moves in a straight line. That's why many investors grew anxious in recent months as the S&P 500 managed to rise in 10 out of past 11 months. So it should come

Expecting A Market Slump? Here's Your Second-Quarter Playbook

David Sterman — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:00:00 Z

Thestock market rarely moves in a straight line. That's why many investors grew anxious in recent months as the S&P 500 managed to rise in 10 out of past 11 months. So it should come as

Billion-Dollar Fund Managers Swear By This Investing Method

dsgoodboy@gmail.com (David Goodboy) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:30:00 Z

Michael Marcus turned an $30,000 investment into $80 million. He loves the technique I'm about to share with you. And he's not alone. Bruce Kovner manages a $4 billion fund. He swears

Are The Best Performing Stocks On The Market Still Worth Owning?

davidsterman@streetauthority.com (dsterman) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:00:00 Z

A major surge in any given stock can help pump up a portfolio's returns, and for many investors, holding tight on a winning stock pick seems like the right thing to do. After all, the news has

Are The Best Performing Stocks On The Market Still Worth Owning?

David Sterman — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:00:00 Z

A major surge in any givenstock can help pump up a portfolio's returns, and for many investors, holding tight on a winning stock pick seems like the right thing to do. After all, the news has

2 Stocks You Should Short Right Now

dsgoodboy@gmail.com (David Goodboy) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:00:00 Z

"I just made $12,000 in the stock market today!" my friend exclaimed after a particularly difficult day in the markets. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 80 points, the

These Companies' Bets On R&D May Pay Off Big For Your Portfolio

davidsterman@streetauthority.com (dsterman) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:30:00 Z

With each passing year, the United States has lost its edge, a new report suggests. Whether it's national education scores, health care efficiency, environmental stewardship or a host of other

These Companies' Bets On R&D May Pay Off Big For Your Portfolio

David Sterman — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:30:00 Z

With each passingyear , the United States has lost its edge, a new report suggests. Whether it's national education scores, health care efficiency, environmental stewardship or a host of other

Forget Earnings Season -- These Economic Trends Will Move The Markets Instead

davidsterman@streetauthority.com (dsterman) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:00:00 Z

As investors gear up for another earnings season, all signs point to decent quarterly results. Analysts steadily lowered their first-quarter profit forecasts during the past few months, and in