It remains to be seen whether the Utica Shale will live up to its promise and become one of the most profitable unconventional oil and gas plays in the US. However, a number of companies are willing to make that bet. Read More

An Italy debt spiral may be the catalyst for bringing the Economic Cycle Research Institute's U.S. recession call to fruition. Read More

Groupon, the daily-deal Internet company, has finally gone public. But the company is losing money and Jim thinks it's a stock investors should avoid. Read More

The European sovereign-debt crisis is far from over, but the Continent is lurching toward a solution. Meanwhile, don’t buy into the negativity over today’s US jobs data, the underlying statistics paint a brighter picture. Read More

In corporate reorganizations, the best stock to invest in and the highest-growth stock are often two different things. Read More

GDP growth came in stronger than expected and inventory levels suggest a year-end rally for stocks. Read More

It may be hard to believe, but Jim is convinced that Netflix still isn't a bargain after falling from $300 down to $80. Read More

Utilities can be a portfolio bulwark during market turmoil. Read More

In a low-yield world, preferred stocks may be just what the doctor ordered for income investors. Read More

Are junk bond investors smarter than stock investors? The evidence says no, but since both asset classes are going down simultaneously a U.S. recession remains likely. Read More