How to cover a shareholder lawsuit
By Covering Business July 12, 2013
There are three main kinds of suits that shareholders can bring against the companies they own. Here’s what you need to know about each, as well as a few tips for sourcing.
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How to Cover Exchange-Traded Funds
By Lawrence Carrel April 15, 2013
In less than twenty years, the assets of exchange-traded funds have ballooned to more than $1 trillion. Now, many financial news organizations dedicate full-time reporters to these investment vehicles. Here’s what you need to know.
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Stock Screen: The Case for the Online Brokerage
By Covering Business March 28, 2013
The market is rallying; investors are rushing into stocks funds; and you’re reading this online.
In Flight to Safety, Savers Take a New Risk
By Covering Business
A growing movement to abandon equities in favor of bonds could pose a threat to long-term returns.
Bloomberg 101: Navigating the Terminal
By Julia Leite February 2, 2013
The Bloomberg Terminal is a trusted resource, but it can take some getting used to.
How to Cover Big Pharma
By Sameepa Shetty January 15, 2013
The industry is growing rapidly, but facing heavy scrutiny. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Cover Emerging Markets
By Julia Leite December 17, 2012
As capital has flowed into Brazil, China, India and Russia at a record pace, the demand for stories about these markets has climbed.
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Housing Market Strengthens, Clearing Hurdle to Recovery
By Covering Business October 19, 2012
The Fed’s semi-monthly survey of local economic conditions suggests housing has turned a corner.
Winner Declared in 2012 Stock Screening Contest
By Covering Business May 15, 2012
Columbia Journalism School’s annual stock-picking contest teaches students how to use to an important journalistic tool. This year, the contest took place during a stagnant market. Read on to find which stocks performed best.
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Was Groupon Overvalued?
By Covering Business April 14, 2012
The social media company had an IPO to rival Google’s, but it has yet to end a year in the black.
An Energy Play With Potential Beneath the Surface
By Covering Business March 30, 2012
Cobalt has yet to turn a profit, but its shares have been rising on oil finds along the ocean floor.
Two Stocks for the Social Media Boom
By Covering Business March 15, 2012
Although they have different business models, LinkedIn and Rackspace are tied to social media.
A Safe Stock in a Defensive Sector
By Covering Business
Even if the market heads south, generic drug maker Teva could continue to grow.
An Auto-Parts Stock to Ride the China Wave
By Covering Business
China Automotive Systems is growing. It’s also getting heavy support from the Chinese government.
Capturing Oil’s Surge With a Growth Stock
By Covering Business
Before crude’s latest jump, Energy XXI was expanding rapidly and building out capacity.
A Stock to Play the Copper Rally
By Covering Business March 14, 2012
Southern Copper has a diverse enough customer base to grow almost anywhere demand rises.
Battered, But Ready to Bounce
By Covering Business
After an accounting scandal rocked China concept stocks, one IT company is set to rebound.
A Utility for All Seasons
By Covering Business
Some market watchers say the rally is at an end. If that’s the case, it’s time to get defensive.
A Stock to Capture the Manufacturing Rebound
By Covering Business
With manufacturing leading the recovery, industry giant Caterpillar is poised to benefit.
How to Pick Stocks to Hedge Against Inflation
By Covering Business
Although the broad market is a poor inflation hedge, individual equities can do a better job.
Why the Best Analysts Are Not Necessarily the Most Accurate
By Covering Business
A study in the Journal of Finance suggests a new way to measure the value of analysts’ estimates.
