Smarter Investing

Short positions can protect protect capital during market swings.

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In defense of short selling

Stock buybacks are helping to lift the market, but is that a good thing for investors?

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The future of Intel (INTC) is not computers. It is wearables, servers and the Internet of things.

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How high-yield bonds can play a supporting role in a diversified investment portfolio.

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Alibaba is prepping its massive IPO and the hype has building for months. But what are risks for investors?

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Here are some mid-cap stock picks that are worth a serious look.

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U.S. stocks are up 200% from the financial crisis low. Is it time to take some profits?

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Are we finally seeing the acceleration we have been waiting for in the economy?

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Behavioral finance can help you learn your weaknesses as an investor and sidestep major errors.

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A slow but steady economic expansion overall, with no sign of a recession in sight.

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Currency fluctuations mean it might be the perfect time for that Europe vacation you’ve long been fantasizing about.

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Online marketplaces are evolving from retail to the service industries, including investing.

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