Deere is trading at close to ten times estimated 2012 earnings which is a modest multiple vs. that of the S&P.

Why our portfolio is John Deere green

It would be odd for a bull market to end just as the economy is getting some wind at its back.

My ETF picks for a market rally with room to …

This time of year always seems to be finicky in the markets so it is important to rely on the fundamentals and your thesis.

Our model has almost 85% of its market value held in 5 holdings: Liberty Interactive, Intuit, Direct TV, Quest Diagnostics, and Starbucks.

We are favoring strong names with solid cash flows; we want “staying power.”

Essentially biotech investors assume the role of venture capitalist by funding drug companies with high failure risk.

The Bakken has created a craze likened to the gold rush of the mid-1800’s.

I plan to do less tweaking and stick with what worked in 2011.

Is this an opportunity to buy all of those great stocks that “got away from you” in the first quarter run-up, or a portent of nasty things to come?

Pop quiz: How many companies are in the Wilshire 5000 Index?

I believe 2012 could prove quite interesting for several of this model’s holdings.

Apple appeared to be stalling at the $600 level after climbing to this level in an almost vertical chart move.