The “best strategy” right now is to buy high-quality stocks that pay dividends and stay invested long-term to reap the benefits of compounding, says Harry “Hersh” Cohen, senior portfolio manager of Clearbridge Advisors. Read More
Stock buybacks can be seen as a sign of confidence or the need to juice the stock. Either way, do they work? Here's a look at recent buybacks — by the numbers. Read More
Keith Goddard's fund holds a mix of shares that tend to post fast earnings growth and stable companies with consistent revenue. A report from TheStreet outlines several stocks that Goddard thinks have the potential for the growth. Read More
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), the stock market’s gauge of investors’ fears soared 35% yesterday and closed above 31 to its highest level in more than a year or since July 1, 2010. We are definitely observing some wild times on Wall St amidst new economic worries worldwide. Here is a useful tool to help measure the volatility, and risk, of individual stocks: Beta. Read More