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In last week’s blog, "It Seems So Right – But It Goes So Wrong," I shared an idea as to why a trade that looks like the ideal trade can be derailed by a trend in a larger timeframe. This week I have another reason why trades can sometimes look really good and turn out really bad. The indices! I have mentioned previously that at

I want to share one of my favorite screens that I have developed over the years. The goal of what I call my "Rocket" screen is to identify companies that are not widely followed and that are capable of high growth with strong balance sheets and solid profitability. In a strong market, as we appear to be enjoying, these types of stocks can attract increasing investor interest.

Companies that make products or provide services that you use every day can make strong investment choices.

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Alan Brochstein Screens for Stocks Approaching $100

Love or loathe a stock, you can still make money off of it, if you leave your opinion at home.  

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Recap for Tuesday, November 27th  by Kevin CorriganDid you miss Tuesday’s TradeKing Midday Market Call?

The Recent Effects of Inside Bars on Dow Theory.

Stocks are set to climb through the end of the year, despite the uncertainty caused by the fiscal cliff.

Recap for Tuesday, November 20th  by Kevin CorriganDid you miss Tuesday’s TradeKing Midday Market Call?

Wal-Mart isn’t the only company issuing special dividends in advance of the fiscal cliff.

This stock seems to be immune to the kind of ups and downs and recent pressure seen in potash and fertilizer plays. This is because this inorganic fertilizer is benefiting big time from the natural gas boom and demand for corn as fuel and food source.

Apple shares have dropped for eight weeks in a row, and now may be your chance to get them on the cheap.

Alan Brochstein looks for victims of tax-gain sellingThis is the time of year when I usually begin to focus on beaten up stocks that have been poor performers.

Despite the big drop the markets took this week, there is still some upside left in 2012.

Should conservative investors consider Hormel?Does your family eat turkey at Thanksgiving and perhaps ham on Christmas?