GDP growth data comes out this week (Thursday). William Patalon III says confirmation that a recession is underway should help the stock market find a bottom. In the meantime, William says investors should follow two simple rules to survive and prosper in this market. 1) Don’t panic sell. 2) Buy undervalued stocks with long-term potential.

These violent market swings can be devastating for the short-term investor. But Jon Herring says market volatility is handing long-term investors a once-in-a-generation chance to buy world-dominating companies at bargain prices.

The venerable Consumer Goods sector has been a favorite of famous gurus such as Warren Buffett and even Joel Greenblatt. However, it's also where value destroying fad and trendy stocks usually live. This article shows what makes an attractive Consumer Goods investment.