Smithfield Foods gapped higher at the open today, and traders are positioning for it to keep running into next year.    Read More

Energy, infrastructure, tech, retail and more – the Mad Money host highlights his top picks.   Read More

CEOs aren't just stuffed suits — they can be quite funny. A few of them set out to prove it last night at Caroline's. There were real-estate jokes, Bernie Madoff jokes — let's face it, this year gave them a lot to work with!   Read More

Disappointing earnings and a botched takeover bid are key reasons why Irene Rosenfeld just joined the Wall of Shame.   Read More

Shares of teen apparel retailers are getting hit particularly hard Thursday in the wake of October same-store sales results. It's not surprising. This sector is facing some tough challenges. Teen unemployment has been at historically high levels. This means teens have less money to spend on jeans and T-shirts.    Read More

As the economy soured, consumers became increasingly resourceful in order to make ends meet. However, this doesn't always mean consumers are shopping on price alone. A new study released by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Booz & Co. and SheSpeaks looks at the factors influencing a shopper's decision to buy.    Read More

Kraft’s third quarter profits beat Wall Street expectations, but the company posted weaker-than-expected revenue and cut its full-year sales forecast on Tuesday. Timothy Ramey, vice president and senior research analyst at D.A. Davidson & Co. shared his analysis on the firm’s earnings.    Read More

Whole Foods Market reports earnings after the bell today, and one trader has positioned for a drop.    Read More

Plus, get seven more names to buoy your portfolio when the previously mentioned eight aren’t working.   Read More

It’s time to readjust your portfolio, the Mad Money host says. Start with these companies.   Read More