Chicken Little is not just the newest Disney movie, it is defined as a confirmed pessimist, particularly one who warns of impending disaster. (Courtesty of Answers.com - a great web resource!).

Normally, people who constantly cry that the “sky is falling” can be very annoying and subject to my dismissal. But some of these “chicken little prophets” actually have many good things worth taking note. Case in point, I wish I had known about Herb Greenberg early in my investing career. Trust me, you want this guy on your side! Herb is an excellent writer whose main topics act as a watch-dog over the under-belly of the financial markets. He brings to light governance issues, accounting problems, suspicious earnings claims with various companies. Most notable is his on-going tussle with Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne.

If you are a investing novice, reading Herb’s articles will shorten your learning curve because you will be familiar with what to look for in financial statements and company news releases. If you are a seasoned investing veteran, you may want to subscribe to Herb’s newsletter ‘Herb Greenberg’s Reality Check‘ as his research is extensive and will definitely help you in your stock selection.

It might not be easy to find that flower that truly smells nice in a bed of roses, but Herb can certainly point out which ones are stinking and rotting.

MarketWatch.com: Recent articles by Herb Greenberg