StockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool, identifies companies with momentum and capable of helping investors outperform the market.

Many stocks have already gone on sale, but how do you know what's a bargain and what's a sinking ship? Start by asking 6 questions.

A Texas carpet shop changes its controversial name, but the haggling goes on and on. Now the store is advertising 'total liquidations.'

The bottom is in, so you should stick with stocks -- even if they pull back -- and lighten up on bonds. That's what I'm doing in my ETF portfolio.

As the market rally slows, take a look at stocks that will keep paying even when their prices aren't rising. Here's a screen to help you find them.

As Mrs. Madoff relinquishes cash, furs and jewelry, a court-appointed trustee pursues more than $10 billion from investors who withdrew sums from Madoff accounts.       

The real-estate balloon has deflated, but there's still plenty of hot air surrounding home prices. Let us now appraise industry lobbying efforts to lift valuations.

Long term, the greenback is headed down. Insulate your wealth against its decline with the right mutual funds.