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The fact of the matter is that people need heroes (and heroines) to put a face on an activity, and to show that it’s possible to excel.

The stock market can be a scary place to try and navigate on your own. That’s where we come in.

One conversation reminded me of a column I’d written a few years ago describing factors that hampered progress in this country.

Hibbett Sports, Inc. (HIBB) operates sporting goods stores in small and mid-sized markets predominantly in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest. The company operates 927 stores consisting of 910 Hibbett Sports stores and 17 smaller-format Sports. Hibbett’s merchandise assortment emphasizes team sports complemented by localized apparel,...

One yield-boosting strategy that’s increased in popularity is writing covered calls on dividend paying stocks.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but hedge funds and banks trade on insider information all the time.

Last week’s shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, once again highlighted the growing demand for surveillance video systems.

From Barclay’s Capital Equity Research DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc.’s (DFT) 4Q14 results and 2015 outlook suggest that data center fundamentals remain solid. That said, 2015 FFO/share guidance of ($2.27-$2.47) was below our estimate ($2.61) and consensus ($2.57). Light guidance was primarily driven by the announcement that a large tenant, Net Data...

Nobody will look out for your best interests better than you.

It’s my belief that anyone who makes an investment decision based solely on any single factor is probably going to lose money.

The S&P 500 has become overbought as measured by the 5 day RSI (arrow). This can be some sort of top, but it can also be a sign of strength. Stay tuned. and there was concern about Q1 earnings...

One in three Americans will run out of money in retirement. A good way to avoid that trap is to invest in retirement stocks.

In January of this year, KPMG estimated that 2015’s merger and acquisition activity would top the $1.62 trillion.

The stock market performance under Barack Obama is fourth-best of any U.S. President. If Donald Trump matches it, the Dow will reach 50,000 points by 2025.

I prefer to focus on stocks, but there are two big reasons to consider ETFs today. In my mind, these are the five best ETFs to buy.

Donald Trump’s vows to reduce regulations has been a boon for regional banks, and this financial stock has flourished as a result.

If you’re looking for a reason to invest in gold, a legendary pop star may have just given you one. But that doesn’t mean you should.

The highest paying dividend stocks are the best place to find regular income and lead a relatively secure life. Fortunately, we know where to find them.

Market volatility is at a 60-year low, as the Dow has spent the last six weeks in its tightest trading range since 1957. But a major breakout is coming.