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Retail sales seemed to have shed off the first quarter gloom after extending gains into the third successive month. The auto sector, which accounts for around 20% of retail sales, was one of the main catalysts behind the surge. Here are 3 stocks to help you capitalize on the growth.

The first quarter earnings season is about to end, and the majority of consumer staples stocks have already announced their financial results. While the category as a whole has seen mixed results, these 3 stocks have strong potential.

Despite recent setbacks, biotech remains a very happening corner of the investment world what with a flurry of merger & acquisition deals and product approvals. It would be a good idea to zero in on a handful of biotech stocks that are still looking attractive.

The year 2014 turned out to be a good one for the health insurance sector in spite of fears that the healthcare reform would make it tough on the industry. Not only did many health insurers meet or beat earnings, they even outperformed the S&P 500.

Performance of a stock depends on a number of factors. While changes in company fundamentals directly impact the price movement, the broader industry and economy sometimes play a significant role too.

Look for these stocks to outperform the market as we head into the coming earnings season.

Apple has something of a cult following among tech investors, but these 3 stocks outperformed the pride of Cupertino in 2014.

Competition for sure is going to be intense and aggressive pricing may hurt retailers' margins to some extent. Only time will tell which retailer will emerge as the winner and who will bite the dust. Here, we present 3 retail stocks that could enrich your portfolio before you pack your luggage for Christmas holidays.

The responsibility of efficiently managing a fund remains on the shoulders of a fund manager, but keeping a close watch on the performance of the funds is the investor's responsibility.

Last year the biotech sector delivered impressive gains, but it has been hit hard recently by bubble fears, potential regulatory risks, and pricing cap concerns. Is it better to cash out now or wait through the volatility?

International pressure is gradually mounting for a military strike on Syria in the wake of a chemical weapons attack, which could bring a boost to the domestic defense and aerospace industry.

Investors looking to take advantage of the positive impact of the holiday season on retailers should consider looking to top-ranked ETFs in the space.