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Want to invest like Warren Buffett? Here are seven guidelines to get you started in the right direction.

“OYO Geospace Corp. (OYOG) fell on oil’s recent weakness. Trading at 13.4-times trailing earnings, and with [over 25%] revenue growth projected, but slightly lower earnings growth, OYO Geospace is a buy. The company [has a unique] position in the seismic instrument industry. It does everything from design and...

Last week, I was on vacation in Amsterdam. The weather was bad--cold and rainy--but it was still a great trip. One of the highlights was our visit to the Van Gogh Museum, which owns the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, as well as many pieces by...

The tech industry isn’t usually the first place investors look when seeking income-generating investments. But as the industry grows up, a growing number of tech companies are finding themselves with cash to spare--and choosing to distribute it to their shareholders. Apple (AAPL) is, of course, the latest and most famous...

Quick, what are the three most populous countries in the world? If you thought China, India and the U.S., you’re right. Most people, I think, would be able to tell you that, and probably get the order right too. (China and India are way out in front with 1.3 billion and 1.2...

In today’s Stock Market Crash Course, we hear from The National Investor‘s Chris Temple, Clif Droke of Momentum Strategies Report, Richard Rhodes of The Rhodes Report, Todd Market Forecast‘s Stephen Todd and Investors Intelligence‘s John Gray. They consult their indicators -- including the VIX, the put-call ratio and moving averages...

Since their disappointing IPO on May 18, Facebook (FB) shares have lost 27% of their value in a steady decline. Most investors have decided they were smart to stay away from the IPO, at least for now. You can’t argue with the chart. But I’m sure it’s a little disappointing for...

“Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (EOC - yield 2.90%), or Endesa Chile, is Chile’s largest electric utility, where it holds about 35% of the market. About half the company’s earnings come from Chile. But while Chile represents the company’s largest market, it is also a major player throughout South America. For...

Here are 17 of our favorite responses to the question of how to keep jobs in the U.S.

In today’s Stock Market Crash Course, we hear from Richard Rhodes, James Welsh, Gregory Spear and Mike Cintolo. They say the market’s sideways action this week looks kind of like a bottom, but the following rally may be very short-lived.

“Founded in 1985, The Blackstone Group L.P. (BX - yield 6.00%) is one of the world’s largest private equity investors. ... Formerly privately held, Blackstone went public as a limited partnership in June 2007. In recent news, Blackstone invested $2 billion in Cheniere Energy Partners, an MLP involved in building...

MarketWatch columnist Peter Brimelow writes that Cabot Market Letter is holding firm on its long-term bullish outlook.

Mike Cintolo discusses two simple portfolio management techniques investors can use during a market decline.

Utilities make great income investments. They generate reliable, fee-based income by supplying the public with essential services, and most are in markets with limited or no competition. Utility companies are subject to regulation (with the amount varying by state) and most have to obtain permission to increase their rates, which can...

Energy expert Lou Gagliardi writes about the opportunities in oil-rich Canada.

“The price of natural gas has continued its slide to historic lows, even dipping below $2.00 per million British Thermal Units (BTUs) as a result of significant over-supply and low domestic demand because of a relatively mild winter. We think this is providing an excellent opportunity to lock in a...

“We are upgrading Marriott International Inc. (MAR) from HOLD to BUY, and setting a target price of $48. In our view, the company’s diverse international locations, strong development pipeline, financial strength, history of share repurchases and low cost structure bode well for future earnings growth. “The spinoff of the company’s timeshare...

“Guggenheim Insider Sentiment (NFO)—This fund tracks an index designed by Sabrient Systems, the Sabrient Insider Sentiment Index. In the introduction to the details of the index, Sabrient quotes the former manager of Fidelity Magellan Fund, Peter Lynch: ‘Insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy...

Today I’m happy to present a new installment in our Dick Davis Digests Contributor Series. Today I’m interviewing Adrian Day, editor of Adrian Day’s Global Analyst. Chloe Lutts: When did you start publishing Adrian Day’s Global Analyst? Adrian Day: 1997. It arose out of my previous letter, Investment Analyst, which had been...

In this week’s Stock Market Crash Course, we hear from experts such as John Gray, Richard Rhodes and Cliff Droke. They discuss the short-term bullish signal on Wednesday, but emphasize caution in the intermediate- and long-term. Experts such as Joe Cotton are more bullish, however, which only adds to the...