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  • Consoles Have Videogame Stocks Buzzing

    By Phillip Woolgar - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: ATVI, EA, TTWO

    With videogame technology anticipated to finally advance in the coming months from the eagerly awaited release of major new consoles, many of the companies with a stake in this sector have been taken to the next level.

    The gaming industry is an action-packed market in which to invest, perhaps attracting adrenaline junkies who want to toss their money into shares of companies such as Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), Take-Two more »

  • The Search for a 20-Bagger: Could This Company Be Next?

    By Phillip Woolgar - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, KO, SILC

    When I bought shares of Silicom (NASDAQ: SILC) about one year ago, I knew the company had huge potential. Since that purchase in May 2012, the stock has increased by about 100%. But is it time to sell? I don't think so.

    The long-established buy low, sell high strategy is great in theory, but knowing when the stock is actually high is difficult. After all, if Warren Buffett sold more »

  • 3 Ways to Invest in Agriculture

    By Phillip Woolgar - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: AGCO, DE, MOS

    With the growing global middle class, the world's food crises is set to worsen over the coming years. That means huge potential for agriculture stocks, as food demand increases and the prices go up in stride. 

    The planet currently has about 1.1 acres of arable land per person--that's down from 2.8 acres in 1960. In 2030, scientists estimate there will only be 0.8 acres of more »

  • Why Investing in this Type of Computing Could Put You on Cloud 9

    By Phillip Woolgar - May 5, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, IBM, MSFT

    With more devices connecting to the Internet than people living on Earth, it's easy to see why cloud computing is drawing attention. However, working up the courage to get in on an advancement in computer technology before the masses really catch on takes courage. Many of the most alluring potential breakthroughs in the sector could have you floating on cloud 9, but they can also plunge you head-first into more »

  • 3 of Buffett's Most Attractive Purchases in Today's Market

    By Phillip Woolgar - May 4, 2013 | Tickers: BAC, BRK-A, KO, GM

    I would love to spend 10 minutes in the head of Warren Buffett. The amount of wisdom that I'd glean would be a revelation comparable to the discovery of electricity. But taken in its basic form, his strategy is very simple: he buys large undervalued stocks. Let's take a look at three of what I believe to be the best Buffett companies for the years ahead. 

    Buffett's more »

  • Is 2013 the Year for Battery Stocks?

    By Phillip Woolgar - May 4, 2013 | Tickers: GE, JCI, PPO

    As technological advances drive society forward at a staggering pace, and as people add an assortment of gizmos and gadgets to their repertoires, there is one component that hasn't kept up. This is a necessary feature that has the Energizer Bunny frantically running scared.

    But it isn't as if small, yet highly powerful batteries aren't possible, it's just that other forms of technology have progressed at more »

  • Where to Put Your Money After Selling Gold

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 27, 2013 | Tickers: NOK, TM

    With inflation falling, gold is certainly not the place to put your money -- instead, put it in international companies that sell to the U.S.

    That's because the markets selling to the U.S. will be eager to do business with a flourishing consumer market that is apparently enduring periods of low inflation.

    Japanese automaker Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) could be one of those companies that increases sales in more »

  • Get Ready for Russian Stocks to Launch Into Orbit

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: MTL, MBT, VIP

    The Russian economy is one of the top-four fastest growing in the world. As part of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), the nation is in an elite group, but the past few years have been disappointing. Many see the lows and decide to invest in other economies, or keep their funds domestic. I'm not criticizing them for doing so -- Russian stock values have plummeted by about a third more »

  • 3 Reasons to Invest in Brazil

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: BBD, BRFS, NETC

    With the United States economy falling behind the fast pace of many other countries, now is a prime time to take a look at what's happening abroad.

    Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are believed to have the highest potential for massive economic growth in the years ahead. In taking a closer look at Brazil, investors can see that unemployment is at a historic low. Furthermore, despite only 40 more »

  • Buying Opportunity: Canadian Stocks Still Far Off Pre-Recession High

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: CVL, CGX, VET

    While the S&P 500 has passed historic highs set just before the global recession, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) still hasn't returned to its former peaks. This tells me there is still room for growth in Canada.

    Just prior to the recession, the TSX hit highs of over 15,000. The index went on to drop to about 7,500 during the recession and has been dancing around more »

  • 3 Reasons Why Small Caps Rule

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 20, 2013 | Tickers: DDD, GLDD, LH

    When deciding on how much of your portfolio to dedicate to small cap stocks, it's important to note many of the perks with buying smaller companies. 

    The most obvious advantage to small caps is their tendency to outperform their large-cap counterparts. In fact, according to a report from investment-consulting firm Ibbotson Associates, small caps have increased in value by approximately 12% between 1927 and 2007. During the same period more »

  • Housing Sector Stocks Still Have Room for Growth

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 20, 2013 | Tickers: FBHS, MWA, SHW

    With the housing market rebounding to the point where home prices are near their pre-recession level, all signs point to a buy in this sector, and it might not be too late to get in. 

    The prices of homes are one thing, but perhaps even more substantial is the increasing housing starts, sales and permits, which have risen well above recession lows. After several years of decreased activity, many bullish more »

  • Buy and Hold is Here to Stay

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 19, 2013 | Tickers: BRK-A, KO, MSFT

    After stumbling upon the 2009 book "Buy and Hold is Dead, I asked myself, "Did I fall asleep and wake up in a world without a stock market?" Let me tell you why.

    The buy and hold strategy is the safest way to invest your money, because while you will likely experience downturns with certain stocks, you will also be invested when the shares launch into orbit. Take a look more »

  • Google and Microsoft Going in Opposite Directions

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 19, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, GOOG, MSFT

    With both Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) reporting their first-quarter profits on Thursday, April 18, investors might be misled about the revenue-generating potential of one of these stocks. The companies are actually going in opposite directions, despite what their earnings would suggest. The first-quarter numbers are stellar for both businesses, but while the potential results are endless for Google, Microsoft's window of opportunity is closing more »

  • 3 Stocks You Should Short Sell

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: BAN, FTR, PBI

    Shorting a stock can be the best investment decision to provide some stability to your portfolio. Right now, I am comfortable with the six stocks I own -- with two large caps and four small caps. But, it's time to take my holdings to the next level and do something that will help recession-proof my buys. I keep one short position, amounting to approximately 20% of my portfolio.

    In looking more »

  • Ethics Is Now Important to Successful Investing

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: AXP, BAC, GE, SBUX

    A company's financials are beyond importance in making a decision to purchase the stock, but as the requirement for social corporate responsibility increases due to social networking, ethics are now just as vital in many industries.

    After all, most people don't want to be associated with a company that has placed profits first and societal concerns last. Take, for example, the sell off Bank of America (NYSE: BACmore »)

  • Is the Sky Really Falling? No, It Isn't

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: BAC, BRK-A, KO

    Emotions have a habit of handicapping many investors -- and in that moment of dumbfoundedness is your chance to capitalize. Taking advantage of the herd mentality by removing yourself from it allows you to see opportunities sprouting up throughout the stock market.

    For example, those who weren't fearful early in 2009 and decided to go against the grain realized huge profits after the recovery of the stock market to the more »

  • These Indian Stocks are Spicy Hot and Ready to Serve

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: SLT, TTM, WIT

    Several markets throughout the world are positioned to take off in the coming years, and many have already started their upward swing. Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are considered to be the highest economic growth regions in the world.

    India stands out to me as one of the surest bets moving forward. The country's massive population of nearly 1.3 billion consists of a growing middle class that more »

  • 3D Stocks Are Selling Potential

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: DDD, DASTY, SSYS

    When I received a video in my email from The Motley Fool about 3-D printing stocks nearly one year ago, I was both intrigued and skeptical about the sector. Many people can relate, and the mixture of skepticism and optimism has essentially guided stock prices for more than a year.

    The potential of this emerging market has many people wanting a piece of the action before 3-D printing becomes mainstream more »

  • 3 Ways to Invest in Agriculture

    By Phillip Woolgar - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: AGCO, DE, MOS

    With the growing global middle class, the world's food crises is set to worsen over the coming years. That means huge potential for agriculture stocks, as food demand increases and the prices go up in stride. 

    The planet currently has about 1.1 acres of arable land per person. That's down from 2.8 acres in 1960. In 2030, scientists estimate there will only be 0.8 acres more »

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