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Restaurant chain Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), first discussed here on June 25, 2009, at a price of $32.78, has formed a double-top near $51. So now would be a good time to consider taking some profits off the table, if you're in near $33. However, those investors who can tolerate the risk can...

"The ETFS Physical Precious metals Basket (NYSE: GLTR) is the first physical-bullion ETF to own more than one metal. GLTR's all-in-one convenience and relatively low expense ratio make it an attractive option," notes exchange traded fund specialist Mark Salzinger. The editor of The Investor's ETF...

Japan has closed 11 nuclear plants. They will need a different energy source to replace their nuclear losses. Natural gas is one such energy source. Natural gas must be liquefied for transport. Much of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply could come from Europe. One company, Golar (NASDAQ: GLNG...

The crisis in Japan will require all sorts of construction materials for rebuilding destroyed buildings and factories. Steel is used in most construction projects. Here in the United States, U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) is a dominant player. Let's look at the company profile and earnings reports. "Based...

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) captures one third of U.S. consumer electronics sales, according to the Wall Street Journal (subscription required). That's the good news. But now Best Buy is losing market share. You are probably wondering why this has happened. After all since Circuit City evaporated into...

I was checking out an article over at GuruFocus on companies that have recently raised their dividend payments to shareholders. The Gap, Inc. (NYSE: GPS) was on the list. I decided to take a brief look at the stock's current status. At the time of this writing, shares of the retailer were off...

We have yet another food product to add to the inflation list. This time it's cattle. Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed at an all-time high of $1.1752 per pound, as reported in the Wall Street Journal. Beef is a in a special category. Unlike grains, which are harvested...

Target (NYSE: TGT) has not been a good stock at all since the turn of the year. Take a look at the twelve-month chart. Find where the shares were on Jan. 3. Got it? Now, do you see what happened since then? I don't think you can miss such a big drop. The 52-week low for the retailer is $48.23; the...

Once the master of the game, Nintendo (PINK: NTDOY) has fallen behind in the gaming industry. It reported a 46% drop in profits in its recent quarter, as reported in Reuters. Nintendo is trying to do "catch up" with rivals Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone and Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android, both or...

For techies everywhere, yesterday's unveiling of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2 was a thrilling event. The thinner body, the faster processors and the front-facing camera all wowed the crowd. However, the most disruptive feature to the iPad-accessory industry that has evolved during the past year...

Last Friday Warren Buffett said he was anxious to pull the trigger on another large deal -- having only recently completed the Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A and BRK.B) acquisition of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Since then, prognosticators far and wide have been making suggestions about...

Two weeks ago I decided to sell my shares of E*Trade (NASDAQ: ETFC) after concluding it did not fit my investment criteria. It was one of my successful picks for 2010 and I made money having sold puts establishing a base price of $13.50. It closed Friday February 25 at $15.89. I might not have...

"Is Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) undervalued? We expect the company's earnings to grow at a rapid 24% pace during the next five years," says J. Royden Ward who believe the tech stock meets the criteria for a long-term value investment. The editor of Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter explains, "At 14.7...

Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), a video-game publisher whose competitors include Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Electronic Arts (ERTS), reported excellent results for its latest quarter Thursday after the bell. The numbers sent the stock higher in the extended-hours session: Shares gained over 6%,...

What are liquid natural gas converters and how do they work? Natural gas is transported in liquid form called liquefied natural gas (LNG). In its liquid form it can be transported anywhere in the world. To be useful, it must be converted back into gas form. This is done with floating...