One measure of the rally's strength -- the number of new highs -- is petering out.
March, 2012 Archive
Profit margin worries make their way to Wall Street
Wall Street analysts are bracing for a decline in record corporate profits, backing investor John Hussman's view that what goes up must come down.
Beware: Facebook IPO, other frauds are making the rounds
Former SEC enforcer Pat Huddleston says investment scams are rampant, and it may be a matter of time until we see one of Bernie Madoff magnitude.
Speed: A potential key to follow-the-leader investing
Successful "follow the leader" investing may depend on choosing a platform that lets you closely mimic your chosen manager's actions in the market.
Why retail may be at a make-or-break point
With a key retail ETF near a multi-year breakout, Covestor manager Keshav Agrawal turns bearish on the U.S. consumer.
Why we're buying GE
There are certain companies in this world that have the ability to impact virtually every aspect of human life.
A long-term observation of metals and mining stocks
Fears of a China economic slowdown are weighing on metals and mining stocks, although a past pattern may provide some long-term insight.
Costco still looks reasonably priced despite advance
It's a hugely important stock to a lot of investors. Is it time to take some profits on Costco?
Inflation worries don't keep me up at night
You bet the wrong way on inflation, and it may cost you your nest egg.
The very latest as the Facebook IPO draws near
With the offering now seemingly set for May, here's a fresh look at past IPO performance, new thoughts on valuation and potential scams and fees to avoid.