Why Apple’s Stock Can Rally On (and Why It Might Not)

What factors can push Apple to keep improving its performance? And what could slow down the stock’s relentless rise? Here are six things — four positive, two negative — that could help determine Apple’s price in coming months…

Forget 11,000. Here’s What’s Happening in the Dow

Regardless of where the index stands, since the Dow gets so much attention, it’s interesting to note how its components are pushing and pulling on the measure. Let’s look at how the various component stocks are performing.
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Why Stock Buybacks Are a Waste of Shareholder Resources

So far in 2010, U.S. companies have announced stock buybacks totaling more than five times as much as they had at this time last year. But evidence suggests that such buybacks a more likely to be money losing propositions — ex…

Some Sunlight for Cloud Computing Stocks

Cloud computing stocks got hammered Wednesday when hosting services provider Equinix lowered its guidance. While the dips may be stomach churning, look at them as opportunities to invest in a field that is likely to grow for th…