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OK, Facebook's Q2 report was more or less a bust. But the earnings call provided insight about the potentially bright future for its mobile ads business.

Outlook

Facebook’s mobile ad strategy emerges from a messy Q2

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 27, 2012

When the last medal is handed out and the tourist throngs depart from Heathrow, will the London regional economy really be better off? Probably not.

Outlook

The Olympics: Great for fans, not so great for cities

by Xavier Brenner
Published July 27, 2012
My contrarian trade: go long Spain and short the U.S.

These drastic drops in European stocks are warranted given the economic conditions, but the brunt of the selling is over.

Strategies

My contrarian trade: go long Spain and short the U.S.

by Lelio Vrancovich
Published July 26, 2012

Zynga has more than $2 a share in cash and is trading near $3. Yet it might not be seen as a value if it starts spending that cash on deals to spur growth.

Outlook

Why Zynga may not be a buy, even at $3

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 26, 2012

Mario Draghi's comments are lifting risk-on markets globally, helping to stem the risk of a death cross for the S&P 500.

Outlook

Draghi comments detour S&P’s road to the death cross

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 26, 2012

Perceptions won't matter if Facebook blows away revenue targets. It will matter a lot more if CEO Zuckerberg has to sell a story on good, but not great growth.

Outlook

Play nice, Mr. Zuckerberg

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 26, 2012

How has the Dow, the host country and Nike stock performed during the Olympics?

Outlook

The Olympics Indicator

by Bespoke Investment Group
Published July 26, 2012

Sandy Weill's call to break up the banks is not entirely altruistic: It could raise valuation multiples and provide a greater return for financial investors.

Outlook

Why breaking up banks could benefit Weill and the bankers

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 25, 2012
Covestor manager may bite at more Apple shares

Let the 'mess fall out', then it's time to buy Apple shares ahead of the iPhone 5 launch, says manager Ben Dickey of the Growth Plus Income model.

Outlook Strategies

Covestor manager may bite at more Apple shares

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 25, 2012

Apple's miss was a big disappointment. Yet sales could be delayed rather than impaired, and its strongest-ever product cycle may lie ahead.

Outlook

Where Apple heads next after its earnings miss

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 25, 2012
Charles Sizemore: Brewery stocks can refresh in tough times

Consumers tend to maintain their drinking habits regardless of economic cycles, says Covestor Manager Charles Sizemore.

Archive

Charles Sizemore: Brewery stocks can refresh in tough times

by Xavier Brenner
Published July 25, 2012
Don’t bet against rain, says Covestor manager Rothbort

Those using stocks and commodities to bet on a continued U.S. drought will eventually have to exit their positions fast, says Covestor manager Scott Rothbort.

Archive

Don’t bet against rain, says Covestor manager Rothbort

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 24, 2012

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