J. Royden Ward

Low Price-to-Book Value Ratios

Book value is important to investors because quality companies with low price-to-book value (P/BV) ratios have outperformed companies with higher valuations for the past three, five and 10-year periods. To find the best companies with low P/BV ratios, I screened my database using several criteria.»

Michael Cintolo

Finally, A Bounce

You should remain cautious. A little new buying here or there is fine, but remember the goal at this point is to wait patiently for the storm to pass; once it does, there should be plenty of opportunities, but until then, expect lots of choppy action.»

Paul Goodwin

Just Watching

This sharp correction has produced losses in 10 of the last 11 sessions, and the Halter is now trading below 4,500. There’s the possibility of technical support between 4,500 and 4,400, but that’s not a great comfort. All we can do at this point is watch.»

Rick Pendergraft

Options Market Review

The S&P is approaching oversold territory based on the slow stochastic readings as well as the 10-week RSI. Also, the trendline connecting the lows of the past three and half years and the 104-week moving average should act as support during the next few weeks. »

Thomas E. Garrity

The Big Idea

It’s a familiar story: you’re having dinner at a restaurant when the conversation turns to movies, and no one can remember the name of that actress, the one who was in that movie about space. »

Timothy Lutts

Growth and Value

We spend a lot of time reminding readers about the difference between growth stocks and value stocks, and how they should be treated, so once again, here’s the basics.»

Robin Carpenter

Calmer Waters

After a tumultuous 2011, the new year is off to a smoother start. We’ve had only two days out of 14 in this still-young year with an S&P 500 change greater than 1%.»