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The 10 Best Stock Funds for 2019
Mutual Funds & ETFs

The 10 Best Stock Funds for 2019

Janet M. Brown | January 1, 2019

The best stock funds for 2019 can meet the challenges of rising interest rates, slower global economic growth and greater volatility.

January 2, 2019 | The Mosaic Company | MOS
Stock of the Week

January 2, 2019 | The Mosaic Company | MOS

Peter W. Tuz, CFA, CFP | January 1, 2019

This week’s Stock of the Week is growing and cutting at the same time.

There’s a New Kind of Socially Conscious ETF, and It’s Outperforming the Market
Mutual Funds & ETFs

There’s a New Kind of Socially Conscious ETF, and It’s Outperforming the Market

Neena Mishra, CFA | January 1, 2019

This type of stock fund pays attention to “ESG”—environmental, social and corporate governance standards.

Don’t Fall For This Tempting Annuity
Investing

Don’t Fall For This Tempting Annuity

Scott Witt | January 1, 2019

These annuities guarantee against market losses but have big drawbacks.

December 26, 2018 | Herc Holdings Inc. | HRI
Stock of the Week

December 26, 2018 | Herc Holdings Inc. | HRI

Daniel M. Miller | December 20, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is overcoming some difficulties and prospering due to infrastructure projects.

December 19, 2018 | LKQ Corporation | LKQ
Stock of the Week

December 19, 2018 | LKQ Corporation | LKQ

St. Denis J. “Sandy” Villere III | December 17, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is the best at what it does and is working hard to stay that way.

A Savvy Investor’s Guide to the New Congress
Stocks

A Savvy Investor’s Guide to the New Congress

Ben Phillips, CFA | December 15, 2018

The shift to a Democrat-controlled House of Representatives opens up opportunities for savvy investors. Here’s what’s ahead for the stock market.

Energize Your Portfolio with These 7 Oil Stocks
Stocks

Energize Your Portfolio with These 7 Oil Stocks

Todd Rosenbluth | December 10, 2018

Whether you're an aggressive or conservative investor, there are bargains now among oil companies as oil prices rise.

Don’t Abandon Stocks in 2019—But Get More Cautious
The Economy

Don’t Abandon Stocks in 2019—But Get More Cautious

Allen Sinai, PhD | December 10, 2018

Without a recession or unreasonably high interest rates, it’s doubtful a bear market will emerge in 2019, according to top economist Allen Sinai.

December 12, 2018 | Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | BLMN
Stock of the Week

December 12, 2018 | Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | BLMN

William E. Costello, CFA | December 10, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is getting smaller and stronger.

December 5, 2018 | TransDigm Group Inc. | TDG
Stock of the Week

December 5, 2018 | TransDigm Group Inc. | TDG

Michael Ciarmoli | December 3, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week supplies important parts to an enormous industry.

An Easier Way to Buy Bonds

An Easier Way to Buy Bonds

Lawrence Meyers | November 26, 2018

So-called baby bonds are sold in smaller increments than traditional bonds and pay higher yields.

10 Great Stocks Under $10
Stocks

10 Great Stocks Under $10

Hilary Kramer | November 26, 2018

An expert stock picker spots bargains under $10 a share.

November 28, 2018 | CarMax, Inc. | KMX
Stock of the Week

November 28, 2018 | CarMax, Inc. | KMX

David S. Rainey | November 26, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is selling cars in a new and appealing way.

November 21, 2018 | The Boeing Company | BA
Stock of the Week

November 21, 2018 | The Boeing Company | BA

Kevin Miller | November 19, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week may be the biggest company in its field, but it’s not sitting still.