In February, I wrote that the decline in stocks was just about over. Why?

Why invest in commodities? Two and a half billion people are going to live like Americans in the next 20 years and prices go up over time, that’s the nature of inflation.

I suggest you only purchase companies that have a history of consistently raising their dividends.  These companies will survive and thrive no matter what happens in the economy.

Barring some dramatic – and unforeseen – news this week, expect investors to tread water until Thursday, when the government is expected to release the results of the bank stress tests it conducted on the 19 largest U.S. banks.

Sometimes you learn all you need to know while watching the morning news. When I saw Under Armour (NYSE:UA) panning for publicity this morning, I knew my beliefs were confirmed. Shares are about to make a big drop.

With Exxon Mobil Corp.’s (XOM) new oil discovery off the coast of Brazil – the latest in a series of such offshore finds and potentially the largest Western Hemisphere discovery in three – the South American nation has taken another giant step in its quest to become a global energy superpower.

Alternative-energy investments are hot. But is the reward worth the risk? If a report released earlier this week is anywhere close to accurate, the answer is a solid no. It could be a decade until we see any solid growth.

Most investors want to abandon everything and run for cover thanks to all the bad news, stock collapses and recession. Can it get any worse? Sandy Franks of the Taipan Publishing Group says, “no.” So what do you do with your money now?

Washington will almost certainly cave in to GM’s extortion. They always have and always will. So, how was the trolley ride to work today? Were you able to get a seat, or did you have to hang onto a strap?

One of the most boring, yet profitable ways to make money in the market is buying and selling stocks that trade within a range.