Awaiting the US stock market mood swing

Successful investing requires patience and fortitude.

Keeping your eye on the big picture

Facebook outperforms Twitter because of focused management.

Improving income and jobs growth bolster the spending outlook.

Liberty's John Malone gets a big equity stake in Charter-TWC deal.

Warmer weather should improve outlook for consumer spending.

Liberty Media has a long record of delivering solid financial results.

Big integrated oil companies can weather energy bust better.

The Steak 'n' Shake and Western Sizzlin' owner has a strong track record.

Lower gas prices have given a financial boost to American consumers.

Stock slide is tied to worries about oil prices, China and Europe.

Investing requires the patience and fortitude to hang in with what you own when the results are not spectacular.