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After a bleak 2008, equities are looking up. But whatever the market, our trademark long-term portfolio can help you build a nest egg for a secure future. More

12:27pm: The banking bull says that the nation's biggest financial institutions are ready for a big bounce once the economy gets back on track. More

Dec 3: Two analysts face off on what the future holds for Robert Half International. More

Dec 2: One strategist says countries like India, Korea, and Brazil deserve a new category and some props for their newfound stability. More

Nov 25: Now a father-and-son act, the celebrated Yacktman value portfolio has racked up big returns, showing how patience and a contrarian bent can pay off. More

Nov 24: Chris Pia, a master trader and Moore Capital alumnus, explains the market. More

Nov 23: The hedge funds - and Buffett's opponent - take an early lead as they trounce the S&P 500 in one of the worst markets on record. But there are nine years to go. More

Nov 17: Zach Shafran looks in unconventional places for science and technology stocks, generating steady returns for investors. More

Nov 11: The latest fund includes a broad swatch of the country's companies, including its smaller businesses. More

Nov 10: With earnings scaled down by the recession, will the stock continue to pick up with the recovery? More

Nov 9: Yield stocks always make sense. And even in tough times you can find companies with solid payouts. More

Nov 5: Believe it or not, there are nine other currencies that are doing worse than the dollar. More

Nov 4: It seems odd that an online retailer should be doing so well in a rough economic climate, but Wall Street likes what it's doing. More

Nov 3: Take all the fixings for a backyard barbecue, and you've got the right mix for investing, according to fund manager Mark Travis. More

Oct 30: As educational software goes mainstream, one company becomes the Microsoft of its space. More

Oct 29: Can the drugmaker make up for lost revenue after its major products lose patent protection in the next few years? More

Oct 27: The bustling economy survived the global slump in style, and many of its stocks are still reasonably valued. More

Oct 26: Top-ranked metals fund manager Mark Johnson says small gold miners haven't recovered from last year's selloff. He shares his favorite picks. More

Oct 22: The latest bubble is about to burst, but this time it's in the commercial market. Here's how to see it coming. More

Oct 21: Consumers are still watching their wallets, but compared to last year, retailers are in pretty good shape for the upcoming shopping boom. More

Oct 20: A new report from portfolio manager Fayez Sarofim says all signs point to a rebound in energy stocks. More

Oct 19: Health care reform may have their future on hold, but star fund manager Tom Forester says the worst is already built in. More

Oct 14: Value investor Steven Romick doesn't see a lot of room to move on Wall Street, but he still sees a few opportunities. More

Oct 13: Shares of A123 Systems have been on a rollercoaster ride since it went public. How much juice do they have left? More

Oct 12: Analysts say shares of the diversified electric power producer are poised for a rebound. More

Oct 8: The network equipment maker is reportedly shopping for a suitor. So who's most likely to come a-courtin'? More

Oct 7: Neil Hennessy has used a numbers strategy to consistently beat the S&P 500 for years. Here's what he likes now. More

Oct 6: The run-up in price to more than $1,000 an ounce has investors excited. But market fundamentals point to a decline. More

Oct 5: The PC maker aims to diversify its business with IT services. Will it be enough? More

Oct 2: Marty Whitman of the Third Avenue Value Fund is hunting for deep values - and he sees them in Hong Kong. More

Oct 1: After a disastrous 2008, Longleaf Partners Fund is on the road to recovery, doubling down on some holdings and adding insurance to the mix. More

Sep 30: Vanguard's Primecap Core is no longer open to investors, but you can still poach a few ideas for your own portfolio. More

Sep 29: Fairholme Fund manager Bruce Berkowitz is going on the offensive and buying up value stocks that he says are ready to bounce back. More

Sep 28: Value manager John Osterweis sees weak profits ahead, so he's buying high-yielding stocks and betting on selected turnarounds. More

Sep 25: University of Pennsylvania is the new top-performing Ivy endowment (meaning, it lost the least) . Fortune talks strategy with the chief investment officer. More

Sep 24: Public markets get ready for more listings from big name and private equity firms. More

Sep 23: It's dirty work converting fat and animal carcasses into commodities. Few do it better than Darling International. More

Sep 22: With the markets on the mend, fund manager David Ellison says there are great bargains to be had. More

Sep 21: Shares of the biggest U.S. homebuilder are in the midst of their biggest rally since 2005. But is it for real? More

Sep 17: If this rally has legs, Robert Turner of Turner Investment Partners says it's time to pick the right growth stocks that will lead the charge. More

Sep 16: The design software maker's announcement to buy Omniture could make it a one-stop shop for web development. More

Sep 15: Chinese equity funds recently had their worst week in a long time. What's causing the blip? More

Sep 14: This software company's forte - employee management - is being sought after during the recession and after. More

Sep 9: The No. 3 cell phone company is offering better phones and improving service. Will the stock rise? More

Sep 8: How the average investor can get a taste of foreign tender More

Sep 3: Thomas Lee of J.P. Morgan says a U.S. economic rebound could get a little dirty for investors who want to make money. More

Sep 2: There's no question that this isn't a typical recession, and money manager Ron Muhlenkamp says it's time to reset expectations. More

Sep 1: It's a retailer. Wait, it's a health-care company. Actually it's both. And it's time for investors to realize that. More

Aug 31: After the latest market drop, planners and investors are trying to figure out that means for their retirement plans. More

Aug 27: Fund advisor Ken Kamen takes a big-picture approach. More

Aug 26: Analysts and investors will keep a close eye on the computer maker's quarterly results to see if overall tech spending is on the rebound. More

Aug 25: Sales are down, but the office supplies retailer is poised to shred the competition down the road. More

Aug 24: Shares of Starwood Hotels & Resorts have nearly tripled in value since March. Analysts debate whether they can continue rising. More

Aug 21: The open source revolution may have yet to happen, but with company budgets on the line, change is in the air. More

Aug 20: Dump your losers and cash in some winners. Moves you can make now to cushion the blow to your portfolio More

Aug 19: The sheepskin boots have become the crown jewel of the shoemaker's brands, but how much more can they grow? More

Aug 18: Jonathan Lewis of Samson Capital Advisors shares his thoughts on why and how much you should add to your portfolio. More

Aug 17: Prices should continue to stay low in the short term, but shares of producers are climbing anyway. More

Aug 14: Tech has been a pretty good bet in the initial public offering market, but it's not a sure one. More

Aug 13: With a strong balance street, the oil and gas producer is poised to bounce back when energy prices go back up. More

Aug 12: Former Staples CEO Tom Stemberg talks about the state of back-to-school shopping and what's in store for merchants. More

Aug 11: After a long streak of bad luck, analysts say it might be time for investors to roll the dice. More

Aug 10: The company aims to be more open about its accounting, but its finance division looks like a candidate for closer supervision. More

Aug 6: According to Dennis Gartman, a number of indicators point to a recovery that is just getting started. More

Aug 5: The IT firm grows while rivals suffer, but can it continue? More

Aug 4: World allocation managers are scouring the globe for the best opportunities. More

Aug 3: News from China and Washington could send the price of crude higher down the road. More

Jul 31: Shares of the auction giant have struggled as fewer users visit its site. But are new changes sparking a revival? More

Jul 30: If stock moves are any indication of who got the better deal, Steve Ballmer and company made out like bandits. More

Jul 29: Mutual fund manager Steve Lehman, who warned of the credit bubble, expects a long recovery. More

Jul 28: Despite more interest in Japanese equities, experts are mixed over whether they're a smart investment. More

Jul 27: Some REITs and ETFs are better positioned to take advantage of the downturn. More

Jul 27: Some REITs and ETFs are better positioned to take advantage of the downturn. More

Jul 23: Market watchers predict a pullback as stocks fall back in line. But after that, the bulls may be back in town. More

Jul 23: Industry watchers say they can't draw a bead on the stock until Boeing gives a timetable on the new plane's launch. More

Jul 22: Tom Atteberry, manager of FPA New Income, still spurns most of the fixed-income market. More

Jul 21: New mutual funds let individual try alternative investments. More

Jul 17: When the economy finally gets back on track, the networking giant will play a key role in some of tech's biggest trends. More

Jul 16: With their high prospects for growth, some analysts see international stocks leading a global rebound. More

Jul 15: With two new vehicles from MacroMarkets, you can invest in the outlook on housing prices whether they go up or down. More

Jul 14: The security company held its own when the market was down, and it continues to rise with the overall rebound. More

Jul 13: Analysts say the Japanese automaker should weather the slump and pick up speed when the economy bounces back. More

Jul 9: Investors are betting on an economic recovery, but are they counting their free-range chickens before they hatch? More

Jul 8: Now it's the consumers, not the exporters, that are powering the mighty economic engine. Here's how investors can play the trend. More

Jul 7: A company that recycles auto parts (don't call it a chop shop) struggles to stay in the fast lane. More

Jul 6: Tech shares are leading the charge, but look out - some of them have run a little too far ahead of the pack. More

Jul 1: Many analysts say the credit card company has gotten a bad rap just by association, but its stock carries on. More

Jun 26: A mid-year review of our market-beating picks for investors. More

Jun 25: As sure as the sun will set on the Golden State, analyst Martin Weiss says California is going to default. More

Jun 24: If bond yields go on the rise again, equities aren't likely to suffer -- at least for now. More

Jun 23: Paul Abel of Kinetics Medical Fund calls for a simple balance that doesn't waste time looking for the next big superstar. More

Jun 22: REITs are raising cash to take advantage of bargain prices on distressed commercial properties and mortgages. More

Jun 19: Sales look like they could rebound soon, but you can't say the same for prices. More

Jun 18: Money manager Van Hoisington says unemployment and debt will make rising prices a non-issue. More

Jun 17: While analyst David Strasser expects the sector to finish the year higher, he says investors should wait for a pull-back before buying. More

Jun 16: Some analysts say the stock has bottomed out. Others believe it has a lot further to go. More

Jun 10: Portfolio manager David Swensen has dubbed the firm 'greedy.' And that was before Fortress quietly floated a second public offering last month. More

Jun 5: As crude prices bounce back, oil services and drilling stocks are reaping the benefits. More

Jun 4: High sales growth, rising profits, new deals - investors love the company, but when will the buzz wear off? More

Jun 2: An inflow of investor cash is making the safe-looking securities look a lot better than they really are. More

Jun 1: Shares of Wynn Resorts have bounced back from their 52-week lows, but are they a good bet? More