In the October 2013 issue of the Investor Advisory Service, our analysts reviewed specialty drug maker Santarus. What has happened to Santarus in the year since it was profiled in the newlsetter?

There are two fast-growing small-cap picks in the September 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer, and one stock to sell immediately.

In the September 2013 issue of the Investor Advisory Service, our analysts profiled medical device maker Stryker Corp. (NYSE: SYK), a long-time favorite growth stock of many subscribers. How has it performed in the year since then, and what are its prospects for the future?

The August 2014 issue of the Hulbert Financial Digest included their annual review of the Investor Advisory Service newsletter, with numbers that substantiate our long-term stock market outlook and performance.

One year ago in the Investor Advisory Service, we highlighted Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM), the large telecom technology business. How has the company and its stock fared since our last review?

The September 2014 Investor Advisory Service issue has been published, with three stock picks and three sell recommendations.

Building a successful stock portfolio doesn’t happen by magic. It requires following a few basic rules and making careful decisions. But the basic concepts of successful investing are surprisingly simple:

In the July issue of Investor Advisory Service, the editors note that international instability has become a theme this year, giving investors reason to worry about ripple effects in the markets. Though the usual warnings of a "bubble" collapse continue, the S&P 500 showed stubborn resilience through the first half of the year and well into the summer. The 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields have held steady in the short term and gold prices remained unchanged, for a change.

In each issue of IAS, the editors present three stocks to consider and — if warranted — stocks recommended to sell. In the July issue of IAS, the editors present a trio of stocks whose corporate trajectories look promising, with an explanation of the market positioning and opportunities for each. 

The August 2014 issue of the Investor Advisory Service stock newsletter has been published for subscribers. If you're not a subscriber, use the Promo Code UR2X to subscribe on the website and get instant access.

The June 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer newsletter was released earlier this week.

In the July 2013 issue of the Investor Advisory Service newsletter, we featured Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), the mutual fund management business. How has the company and its stock fared since our review?

The July 2014 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available online for subscribers. To access the issue, please visit www.investoradvisoryservice.com

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