Issues
Last week was a decisive week, in our view. Not only did the major indexes score solid gains, but many individual leading stocks put on a good show, telling us the bulls are finally joining the party. Of course, with the meat of earnings season still coming up, there are bound to be ups and downs in the weeks ahead. But we’re growing more confident that the bear phase from October of last year through March of this year—punctuated by the collapse of Bear Stearns—is coming to an end. This week’s Top Ten is once again heavy in the commodity areas, which are leading the market higher. We do believe traditional growth stocks will appear if this market is going to run, but for now, the buying is clearly in metals, steels, oil and gas. Our favorite of the week may be a surprise. It’s U.S. Steel (X), a big, old firm, but one that might be best positioned to take advantage of higher steel prices in the months ahead. Try to buy on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| AGU (AGU) | 0.00 | ||
| BUCY (BUCY) | 0.00 | ||
| EAC (EAC) | 0.00 | ||
| HP (HP) | 0.00 | ||
| MEE (MEE) | 0.00 | ||
| MMR (MMR) | 0.00 | ||
| PXD (PXD) | 0.00 | ||
| SOHU (SOHU) | 0.00 | ||
| WFT (WFT) | 0.00 | ||
| X (X) | 0.00 |
The market’s action of two weeks ago gave evidence that the bulls were taking control…but last week’s volatility tells us the bears still have plenty of tricks up their sleeves. All told, this remains a tough market, so your best move is to keep some of your powder dry while focusing on specific stocks and sectors that are in their own, private bull markets. That means focusing on commodities, especially oil, as well as a few emerging growth-oriented leaders. Just remember that earnings season is beginning, so you should have a game plan in place on how you want to handle your stocks before they report. This week’s Top Ten is similar in structure to many of the past few weeks, but contains a couple of new names to consider. Our favorite of the week is Mechel (MTL), a company that has its hands in all the right cookie jars—steel, iron ore and coal. The stock powered ahead on big volume last week, and we think you can take a position now.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MTL (MTL) | 0.00 | ||
| NFLX (NFLX) | 0.00 | ||
| POT (POT) | 0.00 | ||
| XCO (XCO) | 0.00 | ||
| APA (APA) | 0.00 | ||
| CLR (CLR) | 0.00 | ||
| CSIQ (CSIQ) | 0.00 | ||
| FDG (FDG) | 0.00 | ||
| KEX (KEX) | 0.00 | ||
| MTH (MTH) | 0.00 |
Last week has the potential to be a landscape-changing week for the market, as the major indexes performed well and, more importantly, leadership quality stocks displayed bullish action. That’s the main reason our Market Monitor above is tilted toward the bulls. Of course, it’s just one week, and nobody who studies the market can declare with certainty that the bear market is over. But it’s all about progress, and last week was a big step in the right direction. This week’s Top Ten remains heavy in energy and commodity stocks, but OptiMo (our screening system) turned up many more candidates than in weeks past; should the market continue higher, we expect many of the leaders to be featured right here in the weeks to come. Our favorite of the bunch is Exco Resources (XCO), a little known energy firm that’s showing tremendous accumulation as prices escalate. Try to buy on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| FSLR (FSLR) | 0.00 | ||
| FST (FST) | 0.00 | ||
| LUK (LUK) | 0.00 | ||
| MEE (MEE) | 0.00 | ||
| MMR (MMR) | 0.00 | ||
| MOS (MOS) | 0.00 | ||
| RYL (RYL) | 0.00 | ||
| SCHN (SCHN) | 0.00 | ||
| XCO (XCO) | 0.00 | ||
| XEC (XEC) | 0.00 |
Overall, we continue to see many signs that the market is transitioning from a bear phase to a bullish phase—sentiment is horrid, stocks have refused to break down on the worst of news (i.e., Bear Stearns) and the indexes have held above support for many weeks. However, when it comes to buying individual stocks, there are few options—steel and some oil stocks remain in favor, but for every stock that pops its head up, there seems to be another that gets slapped down. Bottom line, it’s still not a time for aggressive buying, but picking up a few shares of potential leaders during pullbacks can still work out. Just don’t go overboard! This week’s Top Ten is commodity-heavy, with a few growth-oriented names sprinkled in. Our favorite of the week is Comstock Resources (CRK), which staged a good-looking breakout last week. We think you can pick up a few shares on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CLF (CLF) | 0.00 | ||
| CLR (CLR) | 0.00 | ||
| CRK (CRK) | 0.00 | ||
| ILMN (ILMN) | 0.00 | ||
| MT (MT) | 0.00 | ||
| OI (OI) | 0.00 | ||
| PQ (PQ) | 0.00 | ||
| RIMM (RIMM) | 0.00 | ||
| STLD (STLD) | 0.00 | ||
| TNE (TNE) | 0.00 |
Last week we opined that the headlines filled with bad news about Bear Stearns had the potential to mark a major low in the market’s bear phase. And this week, we’re more optimistic that’s the case – hence the Market Monitor above, which has shifted to neutral. Of course, the market is always a challenge, and last week brought rotation out of many commodity stocks, and into some other groups, such as financials and retail. In our view, the commodity stocks are a mixed bag (some are still fine, others, not so much), but the overall market action is encouraging, so you should be looking to put some—but not all—of your sidelined cash to work. This week’s list contains a mix of growth stocks, turnaround stories and some familiar faces; a few have broken out of good-looking basing patterns over the past few days. Our favorite of the week is Kirby (KEX), a shipping company that has staged an extremely powerful breakout in recent days, thanks to a great earnings report.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OFG (OFG) | 0.00 | ||
| PRGO (PRGO) | 0.00 | ||
| TUP (TUP) | 0.00 | ||
| URBN (URBN) | 0.00 | ||
| XEC (XEC) | 0.00 | ||
| CSX (CSX) | 0.00 | ||
| HCBK (HCBK) | 0.00 | ||
| JOE (JOE) | 0.00 | ||
| KEX (KEX) | 0.00 | ||
| MA (MA) | 0.00 |
We’ve studied the characteristics of bull and bear markets going back decades, and we know that bear phases often end with big selloffs caused by scary, headline-grabbing news. The Bear Stearns debacle certainly qualifies, and this financial panic could result in a sustainable low. So if you have a huge cash position (60% or more of your account), buying a few shares here or there could work out well. Just be sure to stick with what’s working–namely oil and natural gas stocks, as well as some steel names that are acting better–and remember to cut all losses short. Overall, you should stay in a mainly defensive posture until we see real signs of improvement. Our favorite stock this week is Steel Dynamics (STLD). The company raised its earnings guidance last week and the sector as a whole seems to be gaining sponsorship. We think you can buy a little on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DVN (DVN) | 0.00 | ||
| EAC (EAC) | 0.00 | ||
| HLF (HLF) | 0.00 | ||
| NFLX (NFLX) | 0.00 | ||
| NUE (NUE) | 0.00 | ||
| SLW (SLW) | 0.00 | ||
| STLD (STLD) | 0.00 | ||
| SWC (SWC) | 0.00 | ||
| SWN (SWN) | 0.00 | ||
| WDC (WDC) | 0.00 |
The sellers have dug in their heels during the past two weeks, and with the major indexes near their late-January lows, our Market Monitor above has moved back into bear territory. Growth stocks are still a mess, as they have been for weeks, and even some commodity stocks are now taking it on the chin. Still, the overall inflation theme is intact, and we believe putting a little money to work in the leading sectors (gold, oil, natural gas, coal) during this pullback could work out well. Just be sure not to go overboard; keep plenty of cash on the sideline until a real bull market begins, and keep commitments relatively small. This week’s Top Ten contains some familiar names, but also a couple of newer ones that have good potential. Our favorite of the week is Arch Coal (ACI), a well-positioned coal firm that’s pulled back to its 50-day line in recent days. Usually, the first 50-day test after a powerful breakout (like coal stocks have experienced) is successful, so you could buy a little right around here, and keep a stop in the low 40s.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI (ACI) | 0.00 | ||
| APA (APA) | 0.00 | ||
| AUY (AUY) | 0.00 | ||
| BUCY (BUCY) | 0.00 | ||
| EAC (EAC) | 0.00 | ||
| LKQX (LKQX) | 0.00 | ||
| MMR (MMR) | 0.00 | ||
| PGI (PGI) | 0.00 | ||
| SLW (SLW) | 0.00 | ||
| WMS (WMS) | 0.00 |
The market was just beginning to turn the corner last week before sellers re-appeared Thursday and especially Friday, driving the major indexes back toward their January lows. Thus, from a top-down perspective, you should respect the bears, which is why our Market Monitor above is again tilted toward the bearish side. On a sector-by-sector basis, however, many stocks are working – mainly oil, gas and gold, though coal stocks are also a bastion of accumulation these days. Right now, these inflation-related plays are just about the only game in town; how long it lasts, nobody knows, but that’s where you should focus your attention, if anywhere. This week’s Top Ten is once again heavy in these strong areas, with our favorite of the week being Goldcorp (GG), which has staged a good-looking breakout on healthy volume. You could buy a little on any weakness, while placing a relatively tight stop under 39, leaving a good risk-reward ratio.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CLF (CLF) | 0.00 | ||
| COG (COG) | 0.00 | ||
| CTRP (CTRP) | 0.00 | ||
| EOG (EOG) | 0.00 | ||
| FCN (FCN) | 0.00 | ||
| GFA (GFA) | 0.00 | ||
| GG (GG) | 0.00 | ||
| NFLX (NFLX) | 0.00 | ||
| PAAS (PAAS) | 0.00 | ||
| XEC (XEC) | 0.00 |
The market was volatile last week, and we are starting to see signs that the bears are sold out – volume has been unusually light, a few more growth-oriented stocks are acting well, and the major indexes have refused to fall to seriously test their late-January lows. Of course, the buyers aren’t exactly taking control, but the last few weeks of action are enough to warrant a slightly positive shift in our market monitor above. What does that mean for you? If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines the past few weeks, take a couple of small positions in some strong, potentially-leading stocks. If the market improves, you can then put more money to work. This week’s Top Ten has more than a few candidates to choose from; most are from the commodity areas, but three are in the growth camp. Our favorite of the week is Western Digital (WDC), an old company that’s benefitting from a boom in hard drive demand for newer electronic devices. The stock is showing exceptional power and volume; we think it’s worth a nibble around here.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| RRC (RRC) | 0.00 | ||
| WDC (WDC) | 0.00 | ||
| WLT (WLT) | 0.00 | ||
| XEC (XEC) | 0.00 | ||
| AUY (AUY) | 0.00 | ||
| CENX (CENX) | 0.00 | ||
| CMP (CMP) | 0.00 | ||
| CPHD (CPHD) | 0.00 | ||
| CREE (CREE) | 0.00 | ||
| DVN (DVN) | 0.00 |
The market as a whole is now eighteen trading days into a consolidation process, as the major indexes hold above their January 22 lows. However, we still haven’t seen enough strength to conclude the trends have turned up, and that’s why our market monitor above remains tilted into the bearish camp. However, among individual stocks, there are a few (not a ton, but a few) emerging signs of strength. Some growth stocks are acting better, but if this market gets going to the upside, the real leadership is likely to be found in commodity and inflation-related stocks – gold, silver, steel, coal, oil, natural gas and the like. So that’s where your focus should be. This week’s Top Ten contains many familiar names, including six commodity-type stocks. Our favorite is Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), a maker of iron ore pellets. You could buy a little here, but be aware that earnings are due out Thursday night, which will cause volatility.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CALM (CALM) | 0.00 | ||
| CLF (CLF) | 0.00 | ||
| CMED (CMED) | 0.00 | ||
| CMO (CMO) | 0.00 | ||
| COG (COG) | 0.00 | ||
| FDG (FDG) | 0.00 | ||
| ILMN (ILMN) | 0.00 | ||
| KGC (KGC) | 0.00 | ||
| MTL (MTL) | 0.00 | ||
| WMS (WMS) | 0.00 |
The market had another rough go of it last week, as the major indexes finished down more than 4%, though they remain safely above their late-January lows. Overall, the trends of the market and most stocks remain firmly down, and thus the market monitor above remains on the bearish side – and that means you should continue to play defense and buy only small amounts. On a positive note, OptiMo (our stock screening system) is uncovering more stocks meeting with buying pressures – this week’s list contains a few more good stories, and we’re beginning to see signs of group leadership. Gold, coal, metals and now energy stocks (especially energy producers) are sporting more than a few strong stocks, as big investors bet on continued commodity inflation. Our favorite this week is Range Resources (RRC), a mid-sized natural gas explorer that’s hitting new highs. Try to buy on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI (ACI) | 0.00 | ||
| BVN (BVN) | 0.00 | ||
| CLF (CLF) | 0.00 | ||
| CMO (CMO) | 0.00 | ||
| KGC (KGC) | 0.00 | ||
| OI (OI) | 0.00 | ||
| PRGO (PRGO) | 0.00 | ||
| RRC (RRC) | 0.00 | ||
| SWN (SWN) | 0.00 | ||
| URBN (URBN) | 0.00 |
The market put in a solid show last week, with the indexes finally getting off their knees. However, as you can see from our new market monitor above, the field is still tilted toward the bears – eight days of rallying doesn’t undo the 15% to 20% decline seen from mid-December to mid-January. If a new bull market is starting, there will be plenty of time and opportunities, but for now, you should stay defensive, holding cash, and buying only small amounts of certain stocks. OptiMo’s pickings remain somewhat slim, as much of the market’s recent strength has come from the most beaten-down sectors (financials, homebuilders, transports), which aren’t high-odds setups. But we believe there are some emerging leaders in today’s Top Ten, led byInteractive Brokers (IBKR), a newly-public market maker and brokerage firm for professional investors. Its business depends on the market’s action; if a new bull market unfolds, it should drive earnings and the stock much higher.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI (ACI) | 0.00 | ||
| ACOR (ACOR) | 0.00 | ||
| CALM (CALM) | 0.00 | ||
| IBKR (IBKR) | 0.00 | ||
| NITE (NITE) | 0.00 | ||
| OI (OI) | 0.00 | ||
| RATE (RATE) | 0.00 | ||
| SID (SID) | 0.00 | ||
| TNE (TNE) | 0.00 | ||
| WMS (WMS) | 0.00 |
Updates
If you have the feeling that this year’s boom in the tech sector—and the corresponding record highs in the major averages—isn’t being felt on a market-wide basis, you’re not imagining it.
As it turns out, the record lift in the Nasdaq and S&P is being driven by a troublingly small number of stocks. The result of this narrowing market is that value-focused investors like us have been forced to exercise patience while waiting for the boom to visit our corner of the market (more on that in a minute).
As it turns out, the record lift in the Nasdaq and S&P is being driven by a troublingly small number of stocks. The result of this narrowing market is that value-focused investors like us have been forced to exercise patience while waiting for the boom to visit our corner of the market (more on that in a minute).
WHAT TO DO NOW: Big picture, the market and most leaders look great, and our market timing indicators are in fine shape. Near-term, though, there’s little doubt things have gotten a bit giddy, with many names and indexes extended to the upside. Tonight, we’re placing Cava (CAVA) on Hold as that stock has been caught up in some group weakness; we’ll hold our 45% cash position for now, but stay tuned, as we’d like to add some new names (or add to existing names) in the near future.
What a difference a month can make! What an April! The S&P rose 9.6% in April, making it the best single month for the market in six years. It hit an all-time high on Friday.
Sure, the war isn’t over. But the market doesn’t really seem to regard it as a war anymore, more like a blockade situation with the possibility of some skirmishes. While there is still headline risk, investors have moved beyond this war and are focusing on earnings. And for good reasons.
Sure, the war isn’t over. But the market doesn’t really seem to regard it as a war anymore, more like a blockade situation with the possibility of some skirmishes. While there is still headline risk, investors have moved beyond this war and are focusing on earnings. And for good reasons.
The results are in for the month of April. It was fabulous. The S&P rose 9.6%, making it the best single month for the market in six years. It hit an all-time high on Friday.
Sure, the war isn’t over. But the market doesn’t really seem to regard it as a war anymore, more like a blockade situation with the possibility of minor skirmishes. While there is still headline risk, investors have moved beyond this war and are focusing on earnings.
Sure, the war isn’t over. But the market doesn’t really seem to regard it as a war anymore, more like a blockade situation with the possibility of minor skirmishes. While there is still headline risk, investors have moved beyond this war and are focusing on earnings.
Now before you call me crazy concerning today’s newsletter headline, hear me out.
Even though large-cap names have garnered more than a fair share of attention among investors this year, I think a case can be made that companies with big capitalizations have a lot more room to run higher before they can be truly regarded as “overbought” or “played out.”
Even though large-cap names have garnered more than a fair share of attention among investors this year, I think a case can be made that companies with big capitalizations have a lot more room to run higher before they can be truly regarded as “overbought” or “played out.”
The market is digesting the push and pull of higher oil prices, a deeply divided Federal Reserve, prospects for a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and fading momentum from the AI trade that helped push markets to all‑time highs earlier this month.
Despite the crosscurrents, the overall tone still tilts bullish, supported by investor comfort (for the time being) with the geopolitical tension, resilience in the U.S. economy, and improving visibility into earnings growth over the coming quarters.
Despite the crosscurrents, the overall tone still tilts bullish, supported by investor comfort (for the time being) with the geopolitical tension, resilience in the U.S. economy, and improving visibility into earnings growth over the coming quarters.
Yesterday, four tech giants, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, representing 22% of the S&P 500’s market value, reported strong quarterly earnings that highlighted the importance of AI.
You might think the above companies and their AI brethren are “asset light” companies but you would be very wrong.
You might think the above companies and their AI brethren are “asset light” companies but you would be very wrong.
It’s been a glorious April following a miserable March for the market. What happens in May may determine which direction stocks are headed for the rest of the year.
That’s probably overstating things a bit, but May should be crucial for the reasons we discussed last week: namely, the fate of the Iran war, but also the bulk of first-quarter earnings season and the introduction of a new Fed chair.
That’s probably overstating things a bit, but May should be crucial for the reasons we discussed last week: namely, the fate of the Iran war, but also the bulk of first-quarter earnings season and the introduction of a new Fed chair.
What war? This market is moving on. We may not be out of the woods yet, but investors are looking beyond the Iran war.
Stocks have already made up all losses from a rough March and then some. The S&P 500 had fallen 7.7% in the month of March by the 30th. Since then, the index has rallied over 13%. The S&P is now at a higher level than before the war began and is hitting new all-time highs.
Stocks have already made up all losses from a rough March and then some. The S&P 500 had fallen 7.7% in the month of March by the 30th. Since then, the index has rallied over 13%. The S&P is now at a higher level than before the war began and is hitting new all-time highs.
The other day I was paid a visit by a roving ISP salesman who was pitching his company’s fledgling internet service over the local monopoly’s. We struck up a conversation and he asked what I did for a living. When I told him, his eyes lit up and he asked, “Got any good stocks you can recommend?”
Without thinking I blurted out, “Anything AI-related. You can’t go wrong.” The advice was only semi-facetious, for there’s undeniably a degree of truth behind it. My instinctive response to that question also prompted me to consider the question: just how long can the broad market continue its “all things AI” run without broader sector participation
Without thinking I blurted out, “Anything AI-related. You can’t go wrong.” The advice was only semi-facetious, for there’s undeniably a degree of truth behind it. My instinctive response to that question also prompted me to consider the question: just how long can the broad market continue its “all things AI” run without broader sector participation
Note: I’m out of town this week, so I’ll be a bit briefer on the update today—but I’m still checking my laptop a couple of times a day if you have any questions or comments. I’ll be back at my desk come Monday. Cheers.
WHAT TO DO NOW: Remain optimistic. The market and some leaders have hesitated, but all of our market timing indicators are bullish, and most stocks we own or are watching are working. Last Friday, we bought a half-sized stake in Nebius (NBIS) and added a 3% additional stake in ProShares S&P 500 Fund (SSO); earlier this week, we sold our small remaining position in GE Aerospace (GE); and tonight, we’ll buy a half-sized position (5% of the portfolio ) in Cava (CAVA). We’ll still have 46% in cash or so after these moves.
WHAT TO DO NOW: Remain optimistic. The market and some leaders have hesitated, but all of our market timing indicators are bullish, and most stocks we own or are watching are working. Last Friday, we bought a half-sized stake in Nebius (NBIS) and added a 3% additional stake in ProShares S&P 500 Fund (SSO); earlier this week, we sold our small remaining position in GE Aerospace (GE); and tonight, we’ll buy a half-sized position (5% of the portfolio ) in Cava (CAVA). We’ll still have 46% in cash or so after these moves.
Despite all the headline noise lately we’re marching deeper into first‑quarter earnings season with the market’s path of least resistance still pointing higher.
Optimism around the extension of the tentative ceasefire in the Middle East has reduced geopolitical anxiety to a seemingly manageable level. The U.S. economy continues to show resilience, and the corporate earnings outlook points toward meaningful growth in the coming quarters and years.
Optimism around the extension of the tentative ceasefire in the Middle East has reduced geopolitical anxiety to a seemingly manageable level. The U.S. economy continues to show resilience, and the corporate earnings outlook points toward meaningful growth in the coming quarters and years.
Alerts
Buy: Shoe Carnival (SCVL)
from Upside
On paper, Shoe Carnival (SCVL) looks a lot like a traditional footwear retailer. But its stores feature an announcer that organizes contests and games and promotes limited-time offers. Through 402 locations in 34 states and Puerto Rico, the retailer offers value-priced shoes emphasizing name brands.
On average,...
from Upside
On paper, Shoe Carnival (SCVL) looks a lot like a traditional footwear retailer. But its stores feature an announcer that organizes contests and games and promotes limited-time offers. Through 402 locations in 34 states and Puerto Rico, the retailer offers value-priced shoes emphasizing name brands.
On average,...
The top four holdings of this tech fund are Google Inc. (GOOG, 9.00% of assets), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 8.79%), Workday, Inc. (WDAY, 6.07%), and Priceline Group Inc (PCLN, 5.04%)
T. Rowe Price Global Technology fund (PRGTX)
from The Complete Investor
As long as you’re not completely risk-averse, T. Rowe Price Global Technology fund...
T. Rowe Price Global Technology fund (PRGTX)
from The Complete Investor
As long as you’re not completely risk-averse, T. Rowe Price Global Technology fund...
Our contributor has a new buy recommendation in the transportation industry, is taking some nice profits on a medical stock, and is saying goodbye to an energy company that has underperformed.
Buy: Knight Transportation (KNX)
from Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
Knight Transportation (KNX) reported decent sales and earnings. Sales advanced 14% and...
Buy: Knight Transportation (KNX)
from Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
Knight Transportation (KNX) reported decent sales and earnings. Sales advanced 14% and...
Sell: ITC Holdings (ITC)
from Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
Updated from Investment Digest 758, June 18, 2014
ITC Holdings (ITC) missed earnings estimates for four straight quarters, and the trend could continue. ITC is likely to lose a transmission rate complaint, and the outcome could include refunding previously collected revenues. More rate...
from Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
Updated from Investment Digest 758, June 18, 2014
ITC Holdings (ITC) missed earnings estimates for four straight quarters, and the trend could continue. ITC is likely to lose a transmission rate complaint, and the outcome could include refunding previously collected revenues. More rate...
Sell: Stryker Corp. (SYK)
from Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
Updated from Investment Digest 762, October 22, 2014
Stryker Corp. (SYK) reached its Minimum Sell Price of 101.66 today, July 24. The company’s second-quarter results were released last night. Sales rose 3% and EPS tripled. Management raised its sales and earnings estimates for...
from Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
Updated from Investment Digest 762, October 22, 2014
Stryker Corp. (SYK) reached its Minimum Sell Price of 101.66 today, July 24. The company’s second-quarter results were released last night. Sales rose 3% and EPS tripled. Management raised its sales and earnings estimates for...
This fund’s top five holdings are Whitewave Foods Company (WWAV, 0.61% of assets), Acuity Brands Inc (AYI, 0.56/5), United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR, 0.55%), SVB Financial Group (SIVB, 0.53%), and Extra Space Storage Inc (EXR, 0.52%).
Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index (VISGX)
from The Moneyletter
Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index (VISGX) employs a full...
Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index (VISGX)
from The Moneyletter
Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index (VISGX) employs a full...
This tech security firm hammered estimates, posting EPS (non-GAAP) of $0.12, and beating analysts’ forecasts by five cents last quarter. The company’s revenues also beat estimates, soaring 28%, to $78.1 million.
Infoblox (BLOX)
from Capitalist Times
We’ve added Infoblox (BLOX) to the Wealth Builders Portfolio’s information technology sleeve as a buy up to...
Infoblox (BLOX)
from Capitalist Times
We’ve added Infoblox (BLOX) to the Wealth Builders Portfolio’s information technology sleeve as a buy up to...
This financial tech company is gaining momentum. Zacks currently rates it a Buy.
Yodlee (YDLE)
from Game Changers
Yodlee (YDLE), a pioneer in the FinApps industry, has developed the Yodlee Financial Cloud, a secure platform that powers a growing set of FinApps. The company has designed its platform to be easily customized to...
Yodlee (YDLE)
from Game Changers
Yodlee (YDLE), a pioneer in the FinApps industry, has developed the Yodlee Financial Cloud, a secure platform that powers a growing set of FinApps. The company has designed its platform to be easily customized to...
This emerging markets funds is generally concentrated on 100 or fewer stocks, with technology, financial and consumer cyclical the leading sectors.
T. Rowe Price New Asia (PRASX)
from Bob Carlson’s Retirement Watch
T. Rowe Price New Asia (PRASX) is a no-load fund can own stocks in any of the Asian markets except Japan....
T. Rowe Price New Asia (PRASX)
from Bob Carlson’s Retirement Watch
T. Rowe Price New Asia (PRASX) is a no-load fund can own stocks in any of the Asian markets except Japan....
Today’s buy recommendation beat EPS estimates by five cents last quarter, and next year’s numbers have been revised upward three times in the past 30 days. And our contributor is locking in gains on a previous recommendation.
Buy: CF Industries Holdings (CF)
from 2 for 1 Stock Split Newsletter
CF Industries Holdings (CF)...
Buy: CF Industries Holdings (CF)
from 2 for 1 Stock Split Newsletter
CF Industries Holdings (CF)...
Sell: ProAssurance Corporation (PRA)
from 2 for 1 Stock Split Newsletter
Updated from Investment Digest 735, January 3, 2013
Based on recent prices, ProAssurance’s (PRA) overall return for 2 for 1 will be about 19% when we sell it next week. The sale will be at or near the 52-week high for PRA....
from 2 for 1 Stock Split Newsletter
Updated from Investment Digest 735, January 3, 2013
Based on recent prices, ProAssurance’s (PRA) overall return for 2 for 1 will be about 19% when we sell it next week. The sale will be at or near the 52-week high for PRA....
A Chinese flooring scandal has sent shares of this retailer to a buyable level. Earnings are due August 5, and analysts estimate an EPS of $0.06.
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (LL)
from Validea Hot List Newsletter
Strategy: P/E/Growth Investor
Based on: Peter Lynch
Guru Score: 91%
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (LL) is a retailer of hardwood...
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (LL)
from Validea Hot List Newsletter
Strategy: P/E/Growth Investor
Based on: Peter Lynch
Guru Score: 91%
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (LL) is a retailer of hardwood...
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