Editors' Picks: Investing

"Skyscraper, skyscraper, scrape me some sky," demands writer Dennis Lee in his famous children's poem about buildings that soar upward to "tickle" the sun and stars. ... Read More
It's no secret that 2011 was brutal to many investors in the United States, though the market only dropped by about 3.8 percent. ... Read More
Tales of crooks and swindlers inhabiting Wall Street appear in editorial news and online. People blame them for everything from the financial collapse to the shortage in their wallets. ... Read More
The world has certainly seen a tumultuous year when it comes to the stock market. ... Read More
When companies initially go public, investors have the opportunity to share in their financial success. ... Read More
When it comes to wielding influence in a marketplace, certainly the art world reigns as the supreme king of the surreal. Where else is a taxidermy shark floating in formaldehyde revered so? ... Read More
Choosing the proper stock and buying it can be a difficult process.  The stock you purchase and the brokerage firm you use to do it should be a reflection of your investing goals and budget.  You w ... Read More
A bull market refers to a market trend in which stock values are generally rising and investors are trading stocks and other securities with confidence. ... Read More