Garmin’s R&D keeps it on top

Garmin got its start in the the early 2000s with GPS devices aimed mostly at drivers. But as that market faded with competition from smartphone apps and in-car navigation units, the company has moved into new leadership positions for a wide range of high-growth and… Read More

Three more value picks for you ETF portfolio

We continue to assess the merits of ETFs that have underperformed for investors over the past 3 years: Below we give you a snapshot of funds focused on global energy stocks, copper miners and U.S. telecoms. Each faces industry pressures that impact your returns. Still,… Read More

Time to sell Garmin

GARMIN $32.48 (Nasdaq symbol GRMN; SI Rating: Speculative) (913-397-8200; www.garmin.com; Shares outstanding: 200.7 million; Market cap: $6.5 billion) faces an uncertain future because selling prices for its devices are falling and competition is increasing.

Motorola and Verizon Wireless recently announced the first smartphone to feature Google’s… Read More