These violent market swings can be devastating for the short-term investor. But Jon Herring says market volatility is handing long-term investors a once-in-a-generation chance to buy world-dominating companies at bargain prices.

William Patalon III has a four-point plan to beat the bear this time round: 1) Load up on high dividend stocks; 2) Buy gold; 3) Stick to ‘global titan’ companies; and 4) Stay relaxed…

This was an amusing look at the latest DJ inductee since AIG's recent demise. Apparently cheese pays well. Sad story, really.

William Patalon III says there are four solid ways to protect your portfolio from these forces: 1) Buy dividend-paying stocks; 2) Buy gold; 3) Buy companies focused on overseas market; and 4) Don’t panic…

The following extract is taken from a research report published over the weekend by Money Morning…

Floyd Brown says there are five pharmaceutical companies offering outstanding dividend yields in a growing sector. And with most negative sentiment already priced into the stocks, downside risk is limited…

Barron's latest ranking of the companies most esteemed by investors highlights some familiar favorites, including No. 1-ranked Johnson & Johnson.

No longer priced for perfection, Hansen Natural looks cheap relative to growth prospects and past results.

A closer look at GMO’s 7-year asset class expected returns.

Although attractive for many reasons, mechanical investing strategies also have some inherent disadvantages over traditional research based investing. Here are 5 of the main ones.

Geoff Gannon reviews Don Keough's new book: "The Ten Commandments for Business Failure". "It’s a business book – and a damn good one. The lessons within provide insights into businesses both good and bad and therefore they are as useful to the investor as they are to the executive."

China’s emerging middle class is chasing after the global consumer dream: name brand products. And the companies that make those products are profiting from China’s growing desire for genuine merchandise rather than cheap knock-offs to grow their brands throughout the Asian nation.

Warren Buffett knows great businesses, and he's generous enough to share his wisdom through his letters to shareholders. By using the Magic Formula, we automatically find the good businesses from the poor ones.

Both stocks are dividend aristocrats as well as major components of the S&P 500 index. Overall Pepsi has shown a much bigger progress than Coke over the past 10 years. In addition, it’s trading at a bargain multiple relative to its biggest competitor. And last but not least, its dividend growth is much higher than Coke. I would consider adding to Pepsi on dips below $68.

In the eyes of many, the Oracle of Omaha -- whose Berkshire Hathaway holding company owns or has major stakes in many iconic brands, including Fruit of the Loom, Kraft Foods and Johnson & Johnson -- looks like a brand investor...

The venerable Consumer Goods sector has been a favorite of famous gurus such as Warren Buffett and even Joel Greenblatt. However, it's also where value destroying fad and trendy stocks usually live. This article shows what makes an attractive Consumer Goods investment.