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December 2014 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From

Five Rags-to-Riches Stories That Would Make Hit Movies

Rags-to-riches stories are rare. Nine out of every 10 startup businesses fail, and 45% of U.S. companies flop within four years.

But once in a while, an underdog emerges from obscurity as a successful – and rich – entrepreneur. These are the people we like to read about. We want to know where they came from and, more importantly, how'd they do it?

These five compelling rags-to-riches stories have "hit movie material" written all over them...

Three of the Best High-Yield Investments for 2015

As bond yields continue to decrease, high-yield investments become more attractive every day.

There are several reasons for declining bond yields today. Both the ruble crisis in Russia and falling global oil prices have been major contributors.

That's why high-yield investments offer a better profit opportunity now.

Not only do these three picks operate in growing industries, they reward investors every quarter...

How to Invest Like a CEO - and Beat the Market by 40%

If you've ever seen the movie "All the President's Men," then you know that maxim of investigative journalism – Follow the money.

The same idea applies to investing, of course, and today we're going to follow the money CEOs plan to spend over the next half-decade – and then use that knowledge make some cash ourselves.

According to a survey I just read, our nation's top executives plan to spend a lot of money on technology that will help them attract, retain, and understand customers.

That may sound, at first, somewhat vague. After all, there is no "retaining customers" tech sector.

But after digging into the survey – doing a little "investigative investing" – I figured out exactly where those CEOs will be spending their dollars in the next five years.

And today I'll show you an investment that takes advantage of these long-term spending trends in a way that beats the market by 40%....

Stock Market Today Closes 2014 with These Top Stories

Good morning! Futures indicate the stock market today (Wednesday) will open up slightly on the final day of trading in 2014. Today, the markets will close at 2 p.m. ahead of the New Year's Holiday.

What to Watch Today: The markets are reacting to weekly jobless gains, which came in higher than expected at 298,000. European markets remained balanced this morning despite ongoing drama from Greece, where its political future remains uncertain.

Here's what else you should know about the stock market today - including your "Money Morning Tip of the Day" - to make it a profitable Wednesday:

This American Design Classic Is a Great Stock to Buy in 2015

Believe it or not, there are still a few U.S. companies that do not rely on debt, manipulative accounting, and massive stock buybacks to generate strong earnings and a high stock price in today's overpriced stock market. 

Some companies, like the one I'm about to show you, still make money the old-fashioned way: selling a well-made product, managing their balance sheet, and finding and keeping management talent for the long haul. 

When investors find such a company, they should jump all over it….

I've found one that's positioned for the long term, both fiscally sound and virtually immune to economic cycles.

Indeed, this company's stock is a foundational buy heading into 2015...