Issues
The bulls made another, more impressive stand last week, and we do believe last week’s lows have a good shot at holding up for a few weeks. Best case scenario is that a bottom-building process is now underway, which will allow new leaders to build launching pads that will eventually result in much higher prices. But (you knew that was coming, right?) for now, the trend remains down, and while some groups and stocks are catching our eye, it’s best to give the bears real respect until proven otherwise. This week’s list is a mishmash of stocks, but one group that showed exceptional power off last week’s bottom was coal stocks. Consol Energy (CNX) is our favorite of the week – its stock is under tremendous accumulation, as coal prices spike due to tight supply and still-strong demand. Take a small position on any weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| CNX (CNX) | 0.00 | ||
| CPHD (CPHD) | 0.00 | ||
| ILMN (ILMN) | 0.00 | ||
| NLY (NLY) | 0.00 | ||
| RATE (RATE) | 0.00 | ||
| SID (SID) | 0.00 | ||
| URBN (URBN) | 0.00 | ||
| WLT (WLT) | 0.00 | ||
| AEM (AEM) | 0.00 | ||
| AUXL (AUXL) | 0.00 |
The sharp market break of 2008 has made it clear that the bears are in control, which means you should remain in a highly defensive position. But money has to flow somewhere, and it appears that, for the moment, pharmaceutical and metal stocks are in favor. This week’s Top Ten sports three pharmaceutical stocks, two other medical names and two precious metal stocks – and most of them have good-looking chart patterns. Just be aware that even strong stocks can get hit in bearish environments, so your emphasis should be on building your watch list, holding cash, and making just token new buys until the storm passes. Our favorite pick this week is Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPDI), a steady company whose bottom line is set to accelerate this year. The stock just broke free from a long consolidation after a bullish outlook, which should offer support on any retreat.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| AUXL (AUXL) | 0.00 | ||
| BMRN (BMRN) | 0.00 | ||
| CPHD (CPHD) | 0.00 | ||
| DV (DV) | 0.00 | ||
| GOLD (GOLD) | 0.00 | ||
| LKQX (LKQX) | 0.00 | ||
| MATK (MATK) | 0.00 | ||
| MLNM (MLNM) | 0.00 | ||
| PAAS (PAAS) | 0.00 | ||
| PPDI (PPDI) | 0.00 |
We all prefer rising markets to declining markets, but there is a silver lining to a weak tape – when most stocks are heading south, it becomes easy to spot abnormal strength. That’s what OptiMo, our proprietary stock screening system, has been doing in recent weeks; if big investors aren’t selling shares in this market, they’re likely to buy with abandon during the next bull move. Of course, with the bears in control of most stocks, you should stick with a defensive stance for now – no use investing a ton of money when the odds are against you. But nibbling on a couple of leaders and readying your watch list should pay off when the bulls return. This week’s Top Ten contains another batch of commodity, solar and emerging market stocks. Our favorite of the week is ICICI Bank (IBN), an Indian bank that’s directly leveraged to that country’s tremendous growth. The stock broke out last week, and Indian stocks are acting well.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| ABX (ABX) | 0.00 | ||
| ASTI (ASTI) | 0.00 | ||
| CF (CF) | 0.00 | ||
| CHU (CHU) | 0.00 | ||
| HOLX (HOLX) | 0.00 | ||
| IBN (IBN) | 0.00 | ||
| ILMN (ILMN) | 0.00 | ||
| JASO (JASO) | 0.00 | ||
| KGC (KGC) | 0.00 | ||
| SWN (SWN) | 0.00 |
Investors came back from the holidays in a selling mood last week, driving the indexes and leading stocks sharply lower. And while everyone hopes that this is the final push lower before the bulls truly re-take control, the fact is nobody knows what the future holds. What we do know is that the sellers are punishing most stocks, and the narrow list of leaders that were holding up are now going along for the ride. Conclusion: You should be playing defense, mostly sitting on the sideline and waiting for the storm to pass. As for new buying, a small buy or two is still OK, especially in areas that are actually pushing ahead during this down market. This week’s Top Ten, for instance, features many commodity-related names to examine. Our favorite is Barrick Gold (ABX), which spiked to new peaks last week on its biggest volume in years, as institutions anticipate more good times for gold prices as the Fed cuts rates and the U.S. dollar sinks. It’s worth a nibble here.
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| ABX (ABX) | 0.00 | ||
| ADM (ADM) | 0.00 | ||
| ATW (ATW) | 0.00 | ||
| BMRN (BMRN) | 0.00 | ||
| CMED (CMED) | 0.00 | ||
| CTCM (CTCM) | 0.00 | ||
| FCN (FCN) | 0.00 | ||
| MON (MON) | 0.00 | ||
| MTL (MTL) | 0.00 | ||
| UTHR (UTHR) | 0.00 |
It’s been a fun, interesting and profitable year for readers of Cabot Top Ten Report, and it would be easy to recap the highlights … like Baidu, First Solar, Intuitive Surgical and Research in Motion. But you’re not paying us to look back, you’re paying us to look ahead. So here’s what this week’s stocks tell us we should watch going forward. First is the trend toward solar power; investors in these stocks are looking for major revenue and earnings growth in the years ahead. Second is the strength of commodities; from coal to steel to silicon, basic materials are getting more expensive … and profitable. Third is the continuing strength of well-managed foreign companies. Part of their appeal comes from a weak dollar, but the bigger and more important part comes from the greater growth opportunities in developing countries. You’ll find three stocks in this category in this issue; our Editor’s Choice today is good old Baidu, the Google of China. The stock has been knocking on the ceiling at 400 for two months and we’re confident it will break through eventually.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| BIDU (BIDU) | 0.00 | ||
| BUCY (BUCY) | 0.00 | ||
| ENER (ENER) | 0.00 | ||
| JASO (JASO) | 0.00 | ||
| MA (MA) | 0.00 | ||
| MBT (MBT) | 0.00 | ||
| MELI (MELI) | 0.00 | ||
| MICC (MICC) | 0.00 | ||
| SID (SID) | 0.00 | ||
| WFR (WFR) | 0.00 |
Sometimes, the market’s outlook is clear – either the buyers are clearly in control, and the leading stocks are surging on huge volume … or the sellers are driving things lower, as everyone’s favorite stocks get taken out and shot. Today, however, we’re somewhere in the middle. Many leaders are hanging in there, with some showing great volume trends, but a few are breaking down, and the broad stock market is in horrible shape. Thus, while it’s not a full-fledged bear market, the odds aren’t heavily in favor of the bulls, either. Your best strategy is to hold some cash on the sideline, and restrict your new buying to only the best stocks at logical, sound entry points. Our favorite of this week is Massey Energy (MEE), a big, liquid stock from the suddenly powerful coal (yes, coal!) sector. We advise buying on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| OXPS (OXPS) | 0.00 | ||
| WFR (WFR) | 0.00 | ||
| ARD (ARD) | 0.00 | ||
| BEAV (BEAV) | 0.00 | ||
| CYBS (CYBS) | 0.00 | ||
| JASO (JASO) | 0.00 | ||
| MEE (MEE) | 0.00 | ||
| MELI (MELI) | 0.00 | ||
| NDAQ (NDAQ) | 0.00 | ||
| OSIP (OSIP) | 0.00 |
Though the current market rally is just two weeks old, we’re already beginning to see some big-volume upmoves in the most fundamentally and technically attractive stocks in the market … a sure sign that institutional investors are getting active on the buy side. While this week’s Fed meeting will almost certainly have a big say in the market’s near-term direction, the evidence right now tells us the bulls are re-taking control. And that means you should be putting some money to work! The last couple of Top Ten Reports have highlighted many leaders, and this week’s batch has plenty of interesting stories, big and small, new world and old world. Our favorite of the week is Gafisa (GFA), a Brazilian homebuilder that came public just a few months ago. It’s just now lifting from its first basing structure on good volume, but be aware the shares are somewhat thinly traded, so the stock can be choppy.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| BIDU (BIDU) | 0.00 | ||
| BUCY (BUCY) | 0.00 | ||
| CCC (CCC) | 0.00 | ||
| DE (DE) | 0.00 | ||
| EDU (EDU) | 0.00 | ||
| FCSX (FCSX) | 0.00 | ||
| GFA (GFA) | 0.00 | ||
| MLNM (MLNM) | 0.00 | ||
| RTP (RTP) | 0.00 | ||
| WDC (WDC) | 0.00 |
We’re not ready to declare an end to the market’s correction, despite last week’s encouraging action. After all, a horrendous November (the Nasdaq was down more than 10% for the month before last week’s rally) was bound to lead to some type of bounce; what happens from here will be key. Regardless, there’s no question that many stocks improved their standing, finding big-volume support and, in some cases, shooting to new peaks. These are the names you want at the top of your watch list; the first groups out of the gate usually lead the ensuing bull move. For now, we advise continued prudence – buying just small amounts, keeping some cash on the sideline – but you should also be ready to turn bullish if the market follows-through powerfully in the days ahead. This weeks’ Top Ten contains an eclectic mix of names, some conservative, some high-flying. Our favorite: Turkcell (TKC), the leading wireless service provider in Turkey, which is registering strong bottom-line growth. We love the big-volume upside of late, a sign big investors will support the stock on any pullback.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| ANR (ANR) | 0.00 | ||
| DV (DV) | 0.00 | ||
| FOSL (FOSL) | 0.00 | ||
| ISRG (ISRG) | 0.00 | ||
| OSIP (OSIP) | 0.00 | ||
| SLT (SLT) | 0.00 | ||
| SOHU (SOHU) | 0.00 | ||
| TKC (TKC) | 0.00 | ||
| VRSN (VRSN) | 0.00 | ||
| WFR (WFR) | 0.00 |
With the market in a defined downtrend, the odds are against the bulls; buying a bunch of stocks, even if they have tremendous Top Ten-type relative strength, will usually cost you money. Thus, you should be focusing on building your watch list of resilient stocks with top-notch growth stories; doing that today will prepare you to pounce once the market gives us a green light. This week’s (and last issue’s) Top Ten is a great place to begin building – you’ll find a wide array of stocks here, from different industries with different prospects. Many are familiar names, which we view as a good thing; big investors are still sitting tight with many leaders, giving them a shot at racing ahead once the bulls re-take control. Our favorite of the week is Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI), partly due to its chart (some recent high-volume buying suggests good support on any weakness) and partly due to the ongoing boom in oil and gas infrastructure.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| AG (AG) | 0.00 | ||
| BIDZ (BIDZ) | 0.00 | ||
| BUCY (BUCY) | 0.00 | ||
| CBI (CBI) | 0.00 | ||
| CNX (CNX) | 0.00 | ||
| FLS (FLS) | 0.00 | ||
| FSLR (FSLR) | 0.00 | ||
| MA (MA) | 0.00 | ||
| STP (STP) | 0.00 | ||
| UTHR (UTHR) | 0.00 |
Last week’s sharp market break on huge volume brought down many leading stocks, and dropped the major indexes through key support. That means the intermediate-term market trend is now down, so you should be selling your losers and poor performers, holding on to plenty of cash, working on a watch list, and possibly making a few token buys here and there. Overall, we know the next bull move will bring many profit-making opportunities (they always do!), so your goal should be to get from here to there with as much of your capital (and confidence) as possible. This week’s Top Ten contains many interesting stories and solid charts, and buying a little on weakness is fine as long as you have cash stowed away. Our favorite of the week is LG Philips (LPL), a cyclical stock in a high-tech industry (LCD screens). Business is improving rapidly, and the stock’s huge-volume breakout means any retreat should be arrested just a little below today’s level.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| LPL (LPL) | 0.00 | ||
| NUVA (NUVA) | 0.00 | ||
| ONXX (ONXX) | 0.00 | ||
| PCLN (PCLN) | 0.00 | ||
| GFA (GFA) | 0.00 | ||
| GOLD (GOLD) | 0.00 | ||
| ANR (ANR) | 0.00 | ||
| BVN (BVN) | 0.00 | ||
| DNR (DNR) | 0.00 | ||
| FSLR (FSLR) | 0.00 |
This has been one of the wildest earnings seasons we’ve ever seen. Plenty of leading stocks, including a few in this week’s Top Ten, have reacted strongly to their quarterly reports … but there have been a large number of stinkers, too. All these cross currents tell us one thing: Not everyone is rowing in the same direction, and there’s no need for you to take unnecessary risks until that changes. The good news about such a volatile market is that you can easily spot what stocks are resisting the sellers; should the market resume its uptrend, these are the issues that are likely to put on a spectacular show. For now, you should be holding a little cash on the sideline, while making a couple of purchases here and there during weakness. Our favorite stock of this week’s bunch is MasterCard (MA), which, admittedly, has become well known since coming public eighteen months ago. But last week’s huge earnings-related breakout bodes well, and with the market favoring big-cap, liquid stocks, MA should attract plenty of money.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| APOL (APOL) | 0.00 | ||
| CBI (CBI) | 0.00 | ||
| IBN (IBN) | 0.00 | ||
| KGC (KGC) | 0.00 | ||
| MA (MA) | 0.00 | ||
| MOS (MOS) | 0.00 | ||
| SWN (SWN) | 0.00 | ||
| SYNA (SYNA) | 0.00 | ||
| UTHR (UTHR) | 0.00 | ||
| WG (WG) | 0.00 |
There remain a few hundred leading stocks that are in great shape – they’ve reacted well to earnings, are in powerful sectors and find buying support just a couple of weeks after beginning normal corrections. However, there are also plenty of stocks that are languishing, or have been taken out and shot during earnings season, leaving investors scratching their heads. The bottom line is that stock selection is very important in this environment, as the leaders are putting on outstanding displays … but there are still plenty of potholes. Thus, holding a little cash as earnings season continues isn’t a bad idea; this week’s Top Ten, for instance, contains a couple of big earnings winners that look ripe for buying. Our favorite of the week is Nasdaq Stock Market (NDAQ), a pure “Bull Market stock” that’s going to benefit from both the strong equity markets and consolidation in the industry. Look to buy on a pullback of a couple of points.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
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| CNX (CNX) | 0.00 | ||
| CYBS (CYBS) | 0.00 | ||
| DECK (DECK) | 0.00 | ||
| DV (DV) | 0.00 | ||
| IBN (IBN) | 0.00 | ||
| NDAQ (NDAQ) | 0.00 | ||
| NUVA (NUVA) | 0.00 | ||
| SGR (SGR) | 0.00 | ||
| STLD (STLD) | 0.00 | ||
| STP (STP) | 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
This bank’s shares are discounted; it may benefit from consolidation in the financial sector, and recently insiders and institutions have been increasing their holdings, by 1.9% and 5.04%, respectively.
First United Corporation (FUNC)
from Contra the Heard
The stock price of FUNC has been pretty much flat for the first half of...
First United Corporation (FUNC)
from Contra the Heard
The stock price of FUNC has been pretty much flat for the first half of...
This tech company is beefing up its cloud and other software services and remains a buy.
F5 Networks (FFIV)
from Dow Theory Forecasts
F5 Networks (FFIV) is the country’s largest seller of a product you’ve probably never heard of—application delivery controllers, or ADCs.
These devices manage traffic on computer servers, allowing websites and communications...
F5 Networks (FFIV)
from Dow Theory Forecasts
F5 Networks (FFIV) is the country’s largest seller of a product you’ve probably never heard of—application delivery controllers, or ADCs.
These devices manage traffic on computer servers, allowing websites and communications...
This energy company is now a hold, and our contributor has a new online pick for the rest of the year.
New Western Energy Corporation (NWTR)
from Cotton’s Technically Speaking
I’m holding my position in my January Top Pick, New Western Energy Corporation (NWTR), in which I own about 200,000 shares.
New Pick: Alibaba...
New Western Energy Corporation (NWTR)
from Cotton’s Technically Speaking
I’m holding my position in my January Top Pick, New Western Energy Corporation (NWTR), in which I own about 200,000 shares.
New Pick: Alibaba...
Hedge funds Tiger Global Management and SRS Investment Management recently increased their holdings in this Chinese company to some 21.5% and 15.3% of its outstanding shares, respectively.
eHi Car Services (EHIC)
from Cabot Stock of the Month
The #2 car rental company in China, eHi Car Services (EHIC) has a great trajectory of...
eHi Car Services (EHIC)
from Cabot Stock of the Month
The #2 car rental company in China, eHi Car Services (EHIC) has a great trajectory of...
This regional bank beat analysts’ estimates by six cents last quarter, posting EPS of $0.78 per share.
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI)
from Positive Patterns
Florida and much of the South is showing a much better real estate market these days, and this helps SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI). STI had its problems with Florida...
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI)
from Positive Patterns
Florida and much of the South is showing a much better real estate market these days, and this helps SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI). STI had its problems with Florida...
In the past couple of weeks, three brokerage firms have initiated coverage on this stock with the following ratings: Dougherty & Company (Buy); Wedbush (Outperform); and Wunderlich (Buy).
FireEye (FEYE)
from The National Investor
Few sectors have been as hot this year as have cyber security stocks. And FireEye (FEYE) has been leading...
FireEye (FEYE)
from The National Investor
Few sectors have been as hot this year as have cyber security stocks. And FireEye (FEYE) has been leading...
This software company focuses on cyber-security and walloped earnings estimates last quarter.
Verint Systems (VRNT)
from The Periscope Report
Our top stock pick for 2015 is Verint Systems (VRNT), which creates “Actionable Intelligence” solutions that address three important challenges: Customer Engagement Optimization; Security Intelligence; and Fraud, Risk, and Compliance.
The software allows customers to...
Verint Systems (VRNT)
from The Periscope Report
Our top stock pick for 2015 is Verint Systems (VRNT), which creates “Actionable Intelligence” solutions that address three important challenges: Customer Engagement Optimization; Security Intelligence; and Fraud, Risk, and Compliance.
The software allows customers to...
The shares of this auto supplier were recently initiated at Gabelli & Co., with a “buy” rating.
Accuride (ACW)
from The Turnaround Letter
Our top pick for 2015 was Accuride (ACW), a maker of wheels and related components for trucks and other commercial vehicles.
The company continues to rebound, both financially and operationally. However,...
Accuride (ACW)
from The Turnaround Letter
Our top pick for 2015 was Accuride (ACW), a maker of wheels and related components for trucks and other commercial vehicles.
The company continues to rebound, both financially and operationally. However,...
Shares of this recycler have been driven down by falling oil, but institutions have increased their shares at discounted prices in the past few months.
Vertex Energy (VTNR)
from BI Research
Vertex Energy (VTNR), a recycler of used motor oil into re-refined products, has reset its covenants with Goldman, one of which required...
Vertex Energy (VTNR)
from BI Research
Vertex Energy (VTNR), a recycler of used motor oil into re-refined products, has reset its covenants with Goldman, one of which required...
This energy company is trading at a discount, thanks to low oil prices. Now at an attractive entry point, the shares also pay a high yield.
Conoco-Phillips (COP)
from Global Dividend Investor
Conoco-Phillips (COP) remains our favorite choice in the embattled energy sector, based on its attractive dividend yield, high-quality well-diversified assets and...
Conoco-Phillips (COP)
from Global Dividend Investor
Conoco-Phillips (COP) remains our favorite choice in the embattled energy sector, based on its attractive dividend yield, high-quality well-diversified assets and...
The shares of this cloud company were just initiated at MKM Partners with a “buy” rating and target of $90.
ServiceNow (NOW)
from Cabot Growth Investor
ServiceNow (NOW) looks a lot like the market so far this year: very choppy, with lots of ups and downs, though it has outperformed the market year-to-date....
ServiceNow (NOW)
from Cabot Growth Investor
ServiceNow (NOW) looks a lot like the market so far this year: very choppy, with lots of ups and downs, though it has outperformed the market year-to-date....
This Top Pick beat earnings estimates by eight cents last quarter, posting EPS of $0.90 per share.
ICON (ICLR)
from Upside
ICON (ICLR), a contract research organization (CRO), has grown sales by at least 10% in 13 straight quarters, while operating profit margins have expanded in each of the past 11 quarters. The...
ICON (ICLR)
from Upside
ICON (ICLR), a contract research organization (CRO), has grown sales by at least 10% in 13 straight quarters, while operating profit margins have expanded in each of the past 11 quarters. The...
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Strategy
A few Cabot Options Trader subscribers have asked me about ways to protect gains in their portfolios, so I thought I would write to everyone with a couple of strategies using options to hedge your portfolio.
A subscriber recently asked me if I keep a journal of my trades. Many traders keep journals so they can look back at their trades and evaluate what they did right and what they did wrong.
Want to know how the big institutional investors use options? Here is an example of how one trader spent $132 million on three technology stocks.
Options trading has its own vernacular. To know how to do it, you need to know what every options term means. Here are some of the basics.
Our Cabot Top Ten Trader’s market timing system consists of two parts—one based on the action of three select, growth-oriented market indexes, and the other based on the action of the fast-moving stocks Cabot Top Ten features.