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Gold Is Ready for a Fall

My advice is to wait for a correction in the price of gold and then buy mining stocks.

Our Favorite Short Sales

Our biggest negative bet is against housing, which will remain troubled for some time.

Upside of the Euro Crisis

European stocks are cheap, but the big risk is that the euro keeps falling.

Stocks for $100 (or More) With Room to Grow

Don't be put off by high share prices. Price and value are not the same.

Tough Times Ahead for Junk Bond Issuers

It’s not just Uncle Sam’s enormous debt that will cause problems down the road.

How to Research and Buy Bonds

Bond maven Marilyn Cohen shares her advice on making money in the new fixed income landscape.

7 Reasons Why Stocks Still Matter

After suffering through a wild ride the past several years, many ordinary investors have thrown up their hands in disgust. But stocks belong in many portfolios, and you shouldn’t banish them entirely and forever.

Stocks for the New Normal

A top value manager finds global leaders unusually cheap despite a scary economic backdrop. Check out his fund and his picks.

What Investors Should Know About Financial Reform

The measure is a mixed bag. But new regulations aim to assist investors by adding transparency and preventing sudden panics on Wall Street.

Energy Gems on the Gulf Coast

Despite—or because of—BP, these four energy “stocks under rocks” look like diamonds in the rough.

The Best Investment You've Never Heard Of

Pipeline master limited partnerships have marvelous ten-year returns and often yield 6% or higher. What are you waiting for?

2010 Midyear IPO Outlook: A Buyer's Market for IPOs

Get in on the ground floor with the initial stock offerings of young, growing companies.

15 Stock Picks from Top Mutual-Fund Managers

Borrow these ideas from the pros and take advantage of relatively low prices.

A Prescient Call on Currencies

We called it right on the dollar. Alas, an ill-timed recommendation of BP.

6 Stocks Poised for Big Gains

It's time to focus on high-quality companies.

Smart Moves in Today's Market

Risks remain. But thanks to strong earnings and low interest rates, stocks should finish the year in the black.

Building Profits Bridge by Bridge

These companies will benefit as governments worldwide spend trillions to improve infrastructure.

Micro Stocks' Big Payoff

The bulk of the benefits for small-cap stock investors come from buying the tiniest of the tiny.

This Bud's for You

Anheuser-Busch InBev is not just a leader in the U.S. but a global powerhouse.

The 8% Solution

What rate of return should investors expect these days?

Will Flash Crash Trades Stand?

A formula will decide which transactions stick.

6 Top Mutual Fund Managers See Hard Times Ahead

The bears came out in Chicago to report sobering views of the market and offer attractive stocks to seize now.

Treasuries: The Brand to Trust

Turn to Uncle Sam for security through the rest of the year.

6 Stocks That Should Profit From BP's Oil Spill

The Deepwater Horizon disaster will change the energy sector for good and these companies are poised to benefit.

The 7 Best Mutual Funds for This Market

With Europe on edge, this portfolio emphasizes the two best sectors in a volatile market—and also includes two innovative bond funds.

A Different Kind of Rising-Dividend Fund

Despite the fund’s name, many of the holdings inside Fidelity Dividend Growth stiff shareholders.

What's Special About Special Dividends?

Cash-rich companies are likely to make big one-time payouts this year. But the rewards for investors might not be so special.

5 Stocks Dad Will Love

Companies with dad-friendly products also make good investments.

An Aggressive Approach to Overcoming Market Mayhem

Until Europe fixes its "Club Med" debt problems, expect continued volatility in stocks worldwide. A star fund manager reveals alternative plays for proactive investors who see an eventual end to the current crisis.

Utilities Trump REITs

Real estate investment trusts may be in bubble territory and utilities are in the bargain basement.

Stocks That Will Get a Kick From the World Cup

The 2010 soccer championship should help shares of these four companies score some points.

How to Play Defense

Start building your own defensive position by investing in firms that benefit from military spending.

What Investors Can Learn From Food

Our eating habits are susceptible to biases and manipulation -- just like our investing decisions.

Great Rates in a Low-Yield World

You're earning zilch on your savings. No sweat. We offer 17 investments that pay 5% or more.

Foreign Stocks Pay Dividends

Look abroad for companies you can count on for income now and higher payouts later.

Health Taxes and Stocks

A Medicare tax on investment income and a proposed hike in the capital gains rate won't snuff out the rally in stocks.

I Want to Build Wealth

With a long time horizon, go for the high-risk, high-reward stuff.

Investors, Ride Out This Market's Waves

Brace for more short-term pain en route to long-term gains, says one of Kiplinger's favorite gurus in an exclusive interview.

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