1 2Traders should take advantage of market fears to buy these names on sale. We’re firm believers that investing is most successful when it’s most businesslike. One way to do that is to find companies that are attractively valued, and then buy them when they’re on sale. It’s a lot like buying groceries and taking advantage of the occasional offer that allows you to stretch your dollars further. Of course, in the real world, it’s tough. Our emotions come into play. But we need to set those aside and look at the facts. Market fears come and go, and the market may be more than halfway throug...

1 2Heavily shorted stocks are susceptible to large rallies, even if their fundamentals don’t justify them.Shares ofTesla Motors (TSLA) have nearly quadrupled in the past six months. While it may be a bit late to get in at a reasonable price there, the fact remains that the company was controversial. Some saw the move as overdue, and others think the move is crazy. One way to tell that there was this controversy was with the company’s short interest. Stocks with high short interest can be prone to big moves higher. Why does a heavily shorted company suddenly shoot higher? It has to do...