Major benchmarks have stalled after climbing by double digits during the previous two quarters. So what’s an investor to do? Investment guru Jim Cramer has some tips on what you should avoid and where you’ll find the best bets …
They’re the brands you can’t help but know, with logos that nearly everyone recognizes. These companies were founded back in the 1800s and became major players in the next century — and the one after that. And while their logo…
The U.S. trade gap widened to just under $500 billion in 2010, but that obscures impressive growth in global sales of U.S. goods. And the outlook for 2011 is even better. Still, to reach a trade surplus, America must solve two …
This season’s series of colossal storms have cost millions of dollars for states, municipalities and businesses. But companies in these six industries are finding that the rough winter’s snows are a gift from the weatherman.
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If you’ve been to a supermarket lately, you’ve probably noticed that food prices are soaring. And that spells an opportunity for investors. Asset-management expert John Stephenson offers tips for small investors aiming to tap i…