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May 16, 2018 | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | PTEN
Stock of the Week

May 16, 2018 | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | PTEN

Daniel M. Miller | May 10, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week supplies high-quality equipment to an industry that’s been under pressure.

Small-Company Stocks Poised to Push Aside the Big Guys
Stocks

Small-Company Stocks Poised to Push Aside the Big Guys

Christopher Beck, CFA | May 10, 2018

By shifting your portfolio toward small-caps, you can soften the blow if the market turns sour without having to miss out if the bull market continues.

May 9, 2018 | Fiserv Inc. | FISV
Stock of the Week

May 9, 2018 | Fiserv Inc. | FISV

Randy Hare | May 7, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is a company that consumers interact with frequently, even if they don’t know it.

Secrets of Profiting from US Gold Coins
The Money Connoisseur

Secrets of Profiting from US Gold Coins

Scott A. Travers | May 7, 2018

Here’s how to make even more profit on US gold coins by knowing the metal content of specific coins, your dealer's markup, and when to buy and sell.

Why High Stock Dividend Yields Can Be Dangerous
Stocks

Why High Stock Dividend Yields Can Be Dangerous

Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA | May 2, 2018

When stock investors focus on dividend yield, they overlook the fact that very high yields are often a sign of distress.

May 2, 2018 | RSP Permian Inc. | RSPP
Stock of the Week

May 2, 2018 | RSP Permian Inc. | RSPP

Jack Newell | April 27, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is a very efficient player in a sector that’s been under pressure.

Stock Buybacks
Stocks

Stock Buybacks

David Fried | April 27, 2018

Some companies’ stock buybacks that are fueled by tax breaks may mask financial weakness—and danger for investors.

April 25, 2018 | Bank of America Corporation | BAC
Stocks

April 25, 2018 | Bank of America Corporation | BAC

Ryan C. Kelley, CFA | April 23, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is a giant in an undervalued industry.

April 18, 2018 | Lukoil PJSC | LUKOY
Stock of the Week

April 18, 2018 | Lukoil PJSC | LUKOY

Robert T. Lutts | April 16, 2018

The current political climate affecting Russia has hurt the price of this week’s Stock of the Week, which creates an opportunity for investors.

April 11, 2018 | OSI Systems Inc. | OSIS
Stocks

April 11, 2018 | OSI Systems Inc. | OSIS

William E. Costello, CFA | April 9, 2018

As airlines around the world upgrade their security systems, this week’s Stock of the Week stands to profit.

5 Portfolio Moves to Make Now
Portfolio Strategy

5 Portfolio Moves to Make Now

Wes Moss | April 2, 2018

After years of low inflation, interest rates and stock market volatility, investors have begun to face greater challenges on all those fronts.

April 4, 2018 | Shire Plc | SHPG
Stock of the Week

April 4, 2018 | Shire Plc | SHPG

John Buckingham | April 2, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is a solid biotech company that treats common and uncommon diseases.

March 28, 2018 | Commercial Metals Company | CMC
Stock of the Week

March 28, 2018 | Commercial Metals Company | CMC

Eric Marshall | March 26, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week stands to gain big as infrastructure projects ramp up.

Two Stocks That May Benefit from Being Takeover Targets
Stocks

Two Stocks That May Benefit from Being Takeover Targets

Bruce Kaser | March 19, 2018

Many companies are likely this year to become takeover targets of corporations that benefit from the new federal tax cuts.

March 21, 2018 | Gilead Sciences Inc. | GILD
Stock of the Week

March 21, 2018 | Gilead Sciences Inc. | GILD

Fraj Lazreg, CFM | March 16, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week has been hurt by its own success, but it’s ready for a rebound.