Articles from Paul Tracy, StreetAuthority

The Easiest Way I Know to Make Money in Stocks

The Easiest Way I Know to Make Money in Stocks

I call it the “apple tree” loophole. I think it’s one of the best ways I know to make money in the market, especially if you don’t want to fuss over your investments every day. But before I tell you what the loophole... read more »

 

A 24.9% Yield That Grows Every Year

A 24.9% Yield That Grows Every Year

When I first heard this, I thought it sounded impossible. But in just a few short years, some individual investors could start earning more than 20% — 24.92% to be exact — on their money, every year. That adds up to $2,492 a year... read more »

 

How the “Starbucks Effect” Could Lead to 200% Gains

How the “Starbucks Effect” Could Lead to 200% Gains

It’s easy to find companies that have returned billions to shareholders in the past. And it’s easy to find companies that dominate their markets right now. But the future is much less certain. As a long-term investor, how can you... read more »

 

The Most Shareholder-Friendly Company on Earth

The Most Shareholder-Friendly Company on Earth

Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) is one of the most controversial companies we cover. I understand not everyone likes investing in cigarette manufacturers, and that’s fine… But our job at StreetAuthority is to give you the... read more »

 

Corporate America’s $1.7 Trillion “Problem” Could Save Your Retirement

Corporate America’s $1.7 Trillion “Problem” Could Save Your Retirement

Right now, Corporate America has a huge problem on its hands. I’m not talking about another banking crisis, real estate crash or hedge fund manager running a Ponzi scheme… And I’m not talking about any sort of ominous regulations... read more »

 

The Most Hated Company on Earth is Bringing Investors Big Profits

The Most Hated Company on Earth is Bringing Investors Big Profits

I can’t think of a stock that’s more hated. I’ve written about this company several times before. I’ve personally owned it for years. But just about every time I mention it, I end up receiving nasty emails admonishing... read more »

 

The Best Way To Profit From The “Dividend Decade”

The Best Way To Profit From The “Dividend Decade”

Most people are going to miss the biggest opportunity to money in the next decade. I recently told you about the upcoming “dividend decade.” I predict there will be no gain in the broader market during the next 10 years (adjusted... read more »

 

What We Can Learn from One of the Greatest Investments in History

What We Can Learn from One of the Greatest Investments in History

On Dec. 20, 1922, a surveyor — J.G. Tierney — made his way along the Colorado River by barge. Tierney, who worked for the U.S. government, was surveying a remote spot in the Mojave Desert called Boulder Canyon. Boulder Canyon sits... read more »

 

40 Dividend Hikes in 14 Years – and Counting…

40 Dividend Hikes in 14 Years – and Counting…

Without a doubt, it’s our most popular piece of research… Each year we publish our annual “Top 10 Stocks” list. Put simply, these are the 10 stocks my research staff and I think have the best chance of beating the market... read more »

 

Revealed: A Top 10 Stock for 2013 That’s Raised Dividends 40 Times

Revealed: A Top 10 Stock for 2013 That’s Raised Dividends 40 Times

Without a doubt, it’s our most popular piece of research… Each year we publish our annual “Top 10 Stocks” list. Put simply, these are the 10 stocks my research staff and I think have the best chance of beating the market... read more »