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Now is the Best Time to Short These Stocks

There's one huge risk in investing on the short side of a heavily-shorted stock. If short sellers are forced to cover their positions by buying back borrowed shares , then they unwittingly


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Are We Headed for QE3? How to Protect Yourself (and Profit)

The U.S.economy has seemingly turned the corner, thanks to a string of positive reports since the start of the year. Yet a surprising number of economists simply aren't buying it. ... Read >>

The ONLY Dry-Bulk Shipping Stock You Should Own

Here are two numbers to consider: 25% and -60%. These numbers should be moving in tandem, so there's a really good chance the positive number will be sucked back down by the negative number. ... Read >>

Why I'm STILL Holding on to This Stock

It was bound to happen. When I first began looking at stocks to add to my $100,000 Real-Money Portfolio , I knew I'd eventually come to a crossroads where I might have a holding that didn't... Read >>

After a 40% Surge, This Stock Could Give it all Back

Last summer, when Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX ) was messing with its pricing plans, alienating its customers in the process, I spotted a clear opening for rival Coinstar (Nasdaq: CSTR ... Read >>

These Stocks Look Ripe for a Pullback

As the market has crawled ever higher during the past three years, a clear theme has emerged: When the market slumps, investor pessimism gets carried to extremes; and when the market posts a... Read >>

Investing Basics

Getting Started In Stocks

So you've decided to invest in the stock market. Congratulations! In his 2005 book "The Future for Investors," Jeremy Siegel showed that, in the long run, investing in stocks has handily... Read >>

The NASDAQ Dozen

Do you suffer from analysis paralysis? Do you have a stock you are interested in buying but you don't have the foggiest idea of where to even start a proper analysis? We can help... Read >>

The 10 Commandments Of Investing

The biblical Ten Commandments were intended to act as a driver's manual for the road of life. "Thou shalt not kill." "Thou shalt not lie." These are life's version of the stop-at-the... Read >>

The Lowdown On Penny Stocks

Successful companies aren't born, they're made. They have to work through the ranks like everyone else. Unfortunately, some investors believe that finding the next "big thing" means scouring...
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Start Investing With Only $1,000

So you have a $1,000 set aside, and you're ready to enter the world of investing. But before you jump head first into the world of stocks and bonds, there are a few things you need to consider... Read >>

How to Select an Online Broker

One of the most important investment decisions you'll make has nothing to do with stocks, bonds or mutual funds. This crucial decision is picking a broker. There are dozens of companies... Read >>


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