Is a Stop Limit the Same as a Stop Order?

Stop limits and stop orders aim to get you a specified price on a stock, but they are not for use with every trade. Find out more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Ted Parrish, CFA, weighs in on Microsoft

It’s reputation is boring, but is it time for Microsoft to shine? Ted Parrish, CFA, weighs in on why he likes the stock in this CNNMoney Article: Dance Ballmer, dance! Microsoft is back
A Green Monday

Monday’s session ended with gains. Alcoa led the Dow’s ascent in anticipation of its earnings release. After the close of trading, the aluminum titan reported its first quarterly loss since 2009.