Eight months ago, investors had essentially written off Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX). Now the stock is up 239% -- the latest evidence of why it pays to buy a good company after bad news.

In another record-setting week for the markets, here were five stocks that stood out.

Tomorrow will mark a year since Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) went public in one of the most hyped initial public offerings in market history. As we know now, the stock has not lived up to that hype.

Did you miss yesterday¡#39;s live options chat with Andy Crowder? Not to worry. Here is the video in its entirety.

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) just topped $900 for the first time in its history. Will it become the first tech stock to reach $1,000 a share...or is it on the brink of an Apple-like decline?

Terra Nitrogen (NYSE: TNH) is one of three companies increasing their dividend by more than 10% this week. TNH¡#39;s recent history suggests, however, that it isn¡#39;t as reliable a dividend grower as ...

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Big banks have been frequent market leaders of late, and today they¡rsquo;re at it again -- driving stocks to yet another record.

Powered by electricity and strong earnings growth, Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) is the fastest rising stock on the market.

Gold has tanked of late. But here are four reasons why I think every investor should still have exposure to the yellow metal.

Record-high stock prices are fueling the busiest month for IPOs in at least a decade.

The verdict is in: Google Glass is the future.

The Worldwide Leader in Sports continues to fuel Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock this week.

A mysterious trading pause today has fueled speculation that 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) may be preparing to buy out some of its competitors.

The questions have been rolling in this week. Last week I talked about how you can get paid to buy stocks. It¡rsquo;s simple, real and more importantly, a great source for driving income on a monthly basis. ...

Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) could experience a 25% rise after reaching a new high. The 3D printing industry has gotten its share of buzz from investors this year. Many believe 3D printing is a disruptive technology ...

IMAX (NASDAQ: IMAX) could have a 25% rise ahead.

The gold crash in April shocked investors and likely wiped out a few trading accounts. Hedge fund god John Paulson reportedly lost more than $1 billion.¡nbsp;

Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is in trouble. We¡rsquo;ve covered the stock many times in the past, offering both bullish and bearish recommendations. And ChartWatch has provided very accurate analysis, too....

Apple¡#39;s (NASDAQ: AAPL) dividend increase shows the company is listening to its investors. At first glance, the dividend hike appears to be a no-brainer. On second glance? Less so.

Yesterday¡#39;s Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) earnings were a bit of a mixed bag -- but enough to give the stock a nice 4% boost today. Here are some of the key numbers to remember from the social network¡#39;s ...

Media giant Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) beat earnings expectations thanks largely to one fictional character: a hobbit.

Apple¡rsquo;s (NASDAQ: AAPL) newfound generosity is helping the slumping stock finally turn a corner.

Cree (NASDAQ: CREE) has a bright future ahead after the company reported strong revenue growth last week. The LED lights manufacturer reported outstanding financials for the third quarter, with sales growing ...

I rarely say an income investment is categorically off the table for the High Yield Wealth portfolio ¡hellip; But there are instances.¡nbsp; One instance centers on real estate investment trusts (REITs)....

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) is my favorite company. Ask anyone in my office, and they¡rsquo;ll certainly confirm. I¡rsquo;m a shareholder and have no plans to sell ¡ndash; even after GOOG hits $1,000, which ...

A Twitter IPO is coming, supposedly as early as next year. But will the five-minute market flash-crash the social media giant created on Monday build ill will towards the company on Wall Street?

The latest round of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) earnings has left investors even more confused about what to do with shares of the world¡#39;s largest tech stock.

I¡#39;d say it¡#39;s no stretch to call AT¡amp;T (NYSE: T) one of the more reliable dividend-growth stocks on the market. The large telecom has continually paid dividends for the past 100 years, and has ...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) is having a rough month.

An impressive round of morning earnings has the market advancing for a third straight day.

The Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) tailspin continues. When will it end? Today¡#39;s earnings report could be a major turning point.

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) is off to a fast start in 2013, driven mainly by hopes that recently appointed CEO Marissa Mayer will fulfill her high expectations.

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) hurdled a major resistance level last week. ¡nbsp;

Generally, gold is not a smart income investment -- especially given its recent struggles. But there¡#39;s one gold-related fund that¡#39;s a good place to uncover yield.

The April rush to the IPO window continues. Four more companies have gone public so far this week.

Like most of the big banks this season, Morgan Stanley¡rsquo;s (NYSE: MS) first-quarter earnings were decidedly mixed.

Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) has had a wild 12 months. The shares dropped from highs near $420 to lows near $240. Moreover, that decline occurred in only five months. ¡nbsp;

Big banks have been beating low earnings expectations regularly the past couple years. Now that the bar isn¡rsquo;t set so low, modest earnings growth is no longer good enough. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) ...

In last week¡rsquo;s article, I revealed a unique technique self-directed investors use to safely generate regular 8%-12% income streams on their retirement savings.In a yield-starved environment, this ...

It¡rsquo;s not a good time to be a commodity investor. Everything from gold to oil is tanking. There¡#39;s one commodity, however, that¡#39;s not only surviving -- but thriving.

Citigroup (NYSE: C) reported a 30% jump in its first-quarter profits this morning, getting a busy earnings week off to a flying start.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has been the most reliable of the six big banks in recent years. And the company again came in ahead of quarterly earnings forecasts this morning. But weaknesses in other areas ...

JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) kicked off big-bank reporting season with first-quarter earnings that were decidedly mixed.

Remember when Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR) was going nowhere? That was five months ago. Today, GMCR shares are pricier than they¡rsquo;ve been in over a year.

Three up days in a row and a new record for the S¡amp;P 500 have made it clear that stocks have broken out of their three-week malaise. With stocks at all-time highs, how long can Wall Street keep the ...

The initial public offering hopper is overflowing. And the SeaWorld IPO is the main attraction.

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) beat earnings expectations after the bell Monday, giving stocks a nice boost on Tuesday. The numbers say Alcoa earnings beats are a harbinger of good things to come for the market. But ...