I have always enjoyed unearthing and profiting from unusual investments. From unique niche stocks to rare antiques, locating under-the-radar investments is part of my DNA.  Recently, I was reminded of one such unusual investment — Fifth Street Finance (NASDAQ: FSC) — by my colleague, Joseph Hogue, who… Read More

Every once in a while the stock market offers up a trade that looks like it’ll be a slam... Read More

Every once in a while the stock market offers up a trade that looks like it’ll be a slam dunk. When something appears too good to be true, I’m always cautious. But after much research, I... Read More

Most people are familiar with the name Howard Hughes. The eccentric, reclusive billionaire died in 1976, but his legacy lives on in film, aviation and industry. Today’s stock pick, The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC), was founded by the ultra-successful businessman. The company is a major real estate management and… Read More

I love finding small, under-the-radar companies that are full of upside potential. Today’s stock is part of a huge industry that many investors overlook or are simply unaware of. According to a U.S. Commerce Department report, this sector contributed 40 million jobs and $5 trillion to the U.S. economy in… Read More

I rarely get as excited about a stock as I am about today’s pick. After being involved in the stock market for almost 25 years, it takes a dramatic opportunity to really get my attention.   I am not talking about 50% or 100% potential returns. Believe it or not,… Read More

The subprime mortgage crisis of 2008 was caused in large part by banks providing nearly anyone who asked with a mortgage. We all remember the infamous NINJA loans, which stood for “no income, no job, no assets.” Then the market collapsed, ending the gravy train of easy money in the… Read More

I love a good comeback story, and one of the greatest tales in recent history is that of Skechers... Read More

I love a good comeback story, and one of the greatest tales in recent history is that of Skechers USA (NYSE: SKX). Not only is it an inspiring story, but tremendous opportunity still remains for... Read More

One of the keys to successful trading is the ability to identify strong societal trends. This is more difficult than it sounds, as it’s not always easy to notice change when you are an active participant.  Take the use of smartphones and tablets, for instance. It seems nearly everyone has… Read More

Many traders make the mistake of chasing sharp upward moves in stocks on bullish news. Institutional and professional traders with their real-time news scanning software often drive up prices before the news even filters into most retail traders’ feeds. And then there is the “sell the news” phenomenon. Even if… Read More

I love buying beaten-down stocks with big upside potential, particularly when short interest is high. As the number of outstanding shares held short climbs, signaling increasingly bearish sentiment, the potential for a short squeeze increases. A short squeeze is a rapid move higher in a heavily shorted stock. As price… Read More