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A year ago, I unveiled my five contrarian stock market predictions for 2016. For fun and to hold myself accountable, let’s see how I did!

With the stock market regularly surging to record highs, it may seem like an unusual time to focus on valuation. After all, many stocks are remarkably expensive on traditional measures, and even somewhat lofty on non-traditional measures. But valuation still matters, especially if the market loses its current luster (assuming that is even possible)!

Hindenburg Research released a short report on Roblox (RBLX) stock that, while certainly well-researched, fails to see the forest for the trees.

Every three to six months, I will revisit some of the important themes and strategies used by Cabot Options Trader since I became the editor.

As expected, the market lost a little steam during the past few days, with buyers showing little interest after stocks ramped higher in previous weeks. Of course, the sellers aren’t showing much muscle, either, resulting in a short-term rotational, choppy environment. What about the long-term? Could the rally have already run its course? Sure, it’s always possible, especially given the stop-start environment since early 2011. But the evidence points to an intermediate-term (and longer-term) uptrend in the indexes and most stocks, so you should remain bullish. That doesn’t mean you can’t book a few partial profits on the way up, but you should also hold on to most of your best performers.

This week’s list has some different names, including a few that have recently strengthened after many months of idling. Our favorite of the week is Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), a former small-cap leader of 2010 and 2011 that consolidated for the better part of a year before breaking out last week.

Stock Name	Price	Buy Range	Loss Limit
Computer Sciences (CSC)	0.00	31.5-33	-
Concur Technologies (CNQR)	0.00	72-74.5	-
Google Inc. (GOOG)	0.00	710-730	-
HCA Healthcare (HCA)	137.60	31-32	-
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ)	0.00	54-58	-
Mellanox Technologies (MLNX)	92.00	104-108	-
MCO (MCO)	0.00	44-45	-
Phillips 66 (PSX)	0.00	45-47	-
Barrick Gold (GOLD)	27.20	114-119	-
Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)	129.66	90-95	-

This has been a busy week with earnings reports—the bulk of them on the positive side. China and other emerging and international companies seem to be posting good numbers but macro headwinds are weighing on markets for now.

The Hong Kong situation is one issue causing concern so this week we head back to Singapore for a high quality financial play on Asia

It’s easier than you think to build up a life-changing nest egg for your kids or grandkids; all it takes is saving and time. Here’s how.

Cybercrime could cost the world $6 trillion this year, putting cybersecurity at a premium. These five cyber stocks and ETFs should benefit.

After the recent massive cyberattack on the U.S. government, it’s time to invest in cybersecurity. Here are the two best ways to do it.

People will always need electricity, gas and water. And that’s what makes utility stocks so reliable. Here are three that I like right now.

Allibaba will go public on on Friday and will likely open at a price possibly as high as 75.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX 37.00) has garnered a lot of news lately. Valeant’s stock continues to rise after the company won approval from loan holders to amend terms of the company’s debt, granting the pharmaceutical company an additional month to file its annual report.

Stock market investing has always been an effective way to build wealth. In a world of low interest rates, it has become a necessity.

Cyclical stocks and sectors are poised to outperform in the year ahead due to the underreported economic boom that could translate to the strongest economy since the bull market began.

from 100% Letter For Microsoft (MSFT), 2002 to 2012 was a lost decade as the stock generated zero return, outside of dividends. The company had a virtual monopoly on PC software with Microsoft Windows, and a dominant enterprise software business. But in the middle of the last decade the competition raised...

As I mentioned here a few weeks ago, last year’s second-best-performing Top Picks stock was Allot Communications (ALLT), recommended by SmallCapInvestor PRO. (The best performer was acquired a couple months after being recommended.) I mention this again because the 2012 Top Picks included several stocks that could be the next Allot...

This week’s Friday Update includes our comments on earnings reports from four companies and more color on our initial review of another company that reported last week. If Hollywood makes a movie about this market cycle, perhaps it will be called “Revenge of the Moat.”

In my 35 years with Cabot, there have been five stocks that changed my life. Here they are - plus three more that I like today.