Charley Blaine

Charley Blaine

Charley Blaine has been a financial writer and editor for nearly 40 years. He spent 13 years at MSN Money and, as one of the writers of the daily ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Dispatches column, covered the entirety of the 2008-09 market crash. He has also worked for USA Today and The Times-Picayune in New Orleans and has written for numerous publications including Forbes and 24/7 Wall St.

Recent Articles

General Electric Company: GE Stock a STRONG Buy for the Patient Investor

Since 2000, investors in GE stock have needed patience and a strong stomach. The stock has been a weak performer, especially compared to its fantastic run in the 1990s.

5 Reasons Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Could Collapse

Home Depot stock has been on a fantastic tear since coming out of the 2008-09 market crash -- up nearly 605%. It's time for a break in HD.

Petrobras: Avoid PBR Stock Unless You Can Tolerate a TON of Risk

Petrobras shares have fallen so low that some investors may find PBR tempting. But the risks the Brazilian oil giant faces remain serious.

SolarCity: Investors Slam SCTY Stock Over Earnings, Guidance

SolarCity has been showing revenue growth of 80% and more each year, but profits have yet to follow. The company is trimming the growth and cut costs.

Buy the Homebuilders in a Hurry! (LEN, DHI, PHM)

The homebuilding business looked just about dead in the depths of the recession. But the slow, steady growth in homebuilders should continue.