Book Reports Due at End of Month.

Read these over the weekend and turn in you reports on November 1st.

Look at this info on crowded herd trading that can't go on forever. The chart is frightening.

Here are some small cap stocks with attractive P/BV Ratios.

If you're looking a simple value "Magic Formula", try this screen and the books a decent read too. He basically guarantees to beat the market over the long haul.

PowerShares offers an interesting portfolio of intelligent ETF's. These are a good way to skip high mutual fund expenses or cherry pick ideas. We like the Deep Value Portfolio and the Buyback Achievers Portfolio.

Kiplinger has 15 low risk stock ideas in this months issue.

I know its dry but, here are some ways to fight inflation with bonds, which seems to be inevitable.

Another fundamental explanation for rising oil prices is the lack of meaningful production increases. Add that to a weak dollar and huge global demand and you have a bull market.

If you like the explosive moves in Biotech but don't fully understand the industry just copy Insiders Buying patterns in this portfolio.

Ever wish you could drive an ATV across your long term investment?

MSN Money's Harry Doshman screens for stocks to buy and forget. This article is old so see if his picks hold up so far.

Finally, check out the only book recommended by Warren Buffett about Warren Buffett.

Happy reading. Don't forget to double space and no Cliff Notes.