Every time you are about to buy a stock, ask the one question it’s easy to overlook

When I buy a stock, I do more than just weigh the pros and cons on a proverbial scale and see which side is heavier. Bullish reasons for a stock purchase aren’t enough. I want to know the conditions that would turn my bet into a loser because, many times, those...

Deere profit beats on better demand for farm equipment, shares jump

Deere reported on Friday a bigger-than-expected quarterly profit, as sales rose for thefirst time in 13 quarters on improving demand for its farm and construction equipment. Shares of Deere, which has cut jobs and lowered production due to declining demand for its...