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Not all good news is created equal. Find out how some positive stock market news can actually be bad news for investors.

The CAGR is a good and valuable tool to evaluate investment options, but it does not tell the whole story.

This measure can help investors spot potential trouble in a bank's financials. Find out how.

Learn a strategy with clear entry and exit levels that will get you into a trend at the right time.

When company management gets unreasonably stubborn and refuses a merger or buyout, shareholders often pay the price.

These formulas can help you pick better stocks for your portfolio once you learn how to use them.

Cash is something companies love to have. But if they are not using it there could be problems.

Learn the important ratios and terms that you'll need to know to get involved in this trading sector.

Succeeding as a contrarian is all about knowing when to act on your opinion about the next turn in the market.

We take a closer look at the linearly weighted moving average and the exponentially smoothed moving average.

You have the right to take part in important company decisions - even if you cannot attend the meetings.

This oscillator has been used since the 1950s by traders and investors to anticipate areas where the market may change direction.

Before entering this market, you should define what you need from your broker and from your strategy.

With an attempted hostile takeover, the Bank of America lawsuit, surprising earnings and a diving Dow, business news doesn't get much more exciting.

If you believe the market smiles on those who focus on value, growth or income, this vehicle may be for you.

Do you rely too heavily on ROE? Consider using return on assets for a more complete picture.

While range bars are not a type of technical indicator, traders can employ this useful tool to identify trends and interpret volatility.

Learn to bank short-term profits by placing stops away from the crowd.

Investors often delude themselves into sticking with bad decisions. Find out why this happens and how you can avoid this trap.

By following some broad allocation guidelines, new investors can build the portfolio they want.

In FX, it's not the price environment that decides this for you. Learn the differences to see which you prefer.

A trading referee can greatly improve your outlook (and success) in the market.

Sometimes investment tips can do more harm to your portfolio than good. One size fits all may work for ponchos and raincoats, but it does not work when it comes to investment advice.

Learn how this simple calculation can help you determine a stock's earnings potential.

"Diversify" - easy to say, expensive to do.

In the long run, one of the best approaches to successful trading might be melding these two seemingly disparate methods together.

What do elves have to do with investing? Meet the fairytale creatures running around Wall Street.

Hate getting stopped out right before the price reverses? This forex trading strategy may help.

Traders who try to predict the future can actually harm their trading options.

From bloodletting to ye olde black knights, things on Wall Street are getting downright medieval!

There are many key advantages offered to options traders who deal only in the underlying securities.

The broken window fallacy is an economic tale of caution about ignoring unintended consequences - something the BP disaster has no shortage of.

Find out how to create well-designed charts that will enhance your market analysis.

Donchian channels, Keltner channels and STARC bands are not as well known as Bollinger bands, but they offer comparable opportunities.

Intangible assets don't appear on balance sheets, but they're crucial to judging a company's value.

These key performance metrics will help you decide if your trading strategy is a winner.

Be a savvy investor - learn how corporate actions affect you as a shareholder.

Just because it doesn't get a lot of coverage, doesn't mean a company isn't a great find.

See the model in action with real data and evaluate whether its assumptions are valid.

Options are not only trading instruments but also predictive tools that can help us gauge the feelings of traders.

Find out how stochastics are used to create buy and sell signals for traders.

In the dramatic world of M&As, battleground terms meld with bizarre metaphors to form the language of the game.

Sometimes you have to be a predator to profit. Find out how to cash in on false breakouts.

Summer leisure activities may see a surge in revenue. Let the sun shine on your portfolio.

Find out which companies have come together lately and why.

These tools will help you enter at high-probability points and ensure you trade within your set strategy.

Correlations between backtesting and forward performance testing results can help you optimize your trading system.

Learn how the CFS relates to the balance sheet and income statement as a part of a company's financial reports.

Elder-ray helps determine the strength of competing groups of bulls and bears so you know when to buy and when to short.

The legal jargon of this document can be daunting. Find out how to get to the important stuff.

Find out how a simple calculation can help you uncover the most efficient companies.

This powerful tool not only filtrates market noise but also tends to be a leading rather than lagging indicator.

Trying to pick the absolute top and bottom points can lead to excessive losses. This strategy allows you to hedge your risk.

You can learn a lot about any listed company through this system - if you know how to use it.

Tap into a world of possibilities by going beyond the simple pro- or anti-dollar trade.

Buying at the right price determines profit, but selling at the right price locks it in.

This type of risk is often overlooked, but it can mean the downfall of a company - and its investors.

Learn to combine this powerful tool with traditional technical tools for greater returns.

Find out why funds from operations is a superior measure of REIT performance.

Investors tend to buy either stocks or bonds, but rarely choose between the two. Find out when you'll benefit from one over the other.

The futures market is a lot less scary when these indicators are used to establish current trends.

How you invest is just as important as what you buy. Find out which style is right for you, and how to follow it.

Positive and negative trading experiences can affect the way you trade. Find out how.

Learn how the expected extra return on stocks is measured and why academic studies usually estimate a low premium.

If you have a promising business that needs a boost, you may be able to put your faith in these wealthy investors.

This measure has its benefits, but it can also present earnings through rose-colored glasses.

Uncover the predictable behaviors of some currencies throughout the calendar year.

Using the simple MACD histogram could change how forex traders analyze currency pairs for good.

Stocks are soaring despite high unemployment, foreclosures and relatively low consumer spending. Can it last?

Both measure performance, but sometimes they tell a very different story. This is why they’re best used together.

It's time to acquaint yourself with these lesser-known yet effective technical indicators.

From high-flying to fading fast, fads can mean big money for nimble investors.

Analyst reports can be an investor's best friend - but without knowing how to read them, you won't be able to fully utilize them.

We take a look at these chart intervals and how we can use them to our advantage.

Weighted average cost of capital may be hard to calculate, but it's a solid way to measure investment quality.

Determine how fund managers are doing by sizing them up against their peers.

These technical indicators help investors to visualize trends by smoothing out price movements.

How investment advisors use the wrong benchmarks to make poor performance look good.

It pays to invest in companies that generate profits more efficiently than their rivals. This is where ROE comes in.

Learn how this momentum indicator is used to determine price action on a stock.

Companies have ways of manipulating their balance sheets that investors should be aware of.

Find out how to determine whether a CEO is being overpaid.

What does the consolidation in the beer industry mean for investors and, more importantly, beer drinkers?

Charting is not the only way to analyze the foreign-exchange market. Learn how to apply fundamental analysis to the economic indicators.

Find out how calculating a reproduction cost for a company can beat out the dividend discount model.

Buying back shares can be a sensible way for companies to use extra cash. But in many cases, it's just a ploy to boost earnings.

Discover how this high-flying application can be used in forex trading.

This maligned sector is in better shape than most investors believe.

Free cash flow is a great gauge of corporate health, but it's not immune to accounting trickery.

We check in with these news-making fraudsters to see whether they cleaned up their acts after a decade or more.

Learn why event-driven scalping in the currency market involves balancing fundamentals with technicals.

There are a number of reasons outside of marketing and the actual product that can lead to unmitigated failure.

GDP growth is not necessarily a solid indicator of stock market returns in emerging markets. Find out what to watch instead.

Currency trading offers far more flexibility than other markets, but long-term success requires discipline in money management.

Seven words that are music to investors' ears? "The dividend check is in the mail."

The standard covered call can be used to hedge positions or generate income. This calendar spread may do so more effectively.

New, more precise mutual fund style analysis shows active management still underperforms over time.