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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
It’s not often that we discuss currencies in the Cabot Turnaround Letter, but given the persistent relative strength of the U.S. dollar right now, I think it’s imperative that we address it—mainly because of how it will likely impact our portfolio holdings going forward.
The top haven asset for the first half of 2026 wasn’t gold, U.S. Treasury bonds or the Japanese yen.
The top haven asset for the first half of 2026 wasn’t gold, U.S. Treasury bonds or the Japanese yen.
After spending much of the year leading the market higher, small caps have finally run into a little turbulence. Through midday today, the S&P 600 Index is down 1.8% from last Thursday’s close, roughly in line with the S&P 500’s 1.9% decline.
That said, it’s important to keep the recent pullback in perspective. Small caps remain the market’s clear leader in 2026, with the S&P 600 up 20.2% year to date versus an 8.1% gain for the S&P 500.
That said, it’s important to keep the recent pullback in perspective. Small caps remain the market’s clear leader in 2026, with the S&P 600 up 20.2% year to date versus an 8.1% gain for the S&P 500.
While flashier, more star-studded teams like Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Kylian Mbappe’s France and Erling Haaland’s Norway garnered most of the headlines at the just-completed World Cup, Spain was the best team. There was nothing flashy about Spain: no mega-stars, not a ton of goals, no relentless attack. Instead, they dominated the tournament with precision passing, immaculate ball control and near-impenetrable (just one goal allowed all tournament!) defense.
High-flying AI-related stocks are facing a high bar of performance. Even what normally would be considered staggering growth is met with a yawn. The backdrop of the Middle East conflict and almost $100 oil is not helpful.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) has outperformed the S&P 500 by 57% this year, even after a sharp correction. This is basically a macro trade, and there are few industries as cyclical, or as capital-intensive, as semiconductor manufacturing.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) has outperformed the S&P 500 by 57% this year, even after a sharp correction. This is basically a macro trade, and there are few industries as cyclical, or as capital-intensive, as semiconductor manufacturing.
The market rolls sideways amidst a slew of conflicting forces.
The S&P 500 has bounced around and is at the same level it was in the middle of May. The primary culprit is technology. That sector has been in a funk. The S&P 500 is hard-pressed to generate any lasting traction while this massive sector, accounting for over 40% of the index, flounders.
The S&P 500 has bounced around and is at the same level it was in the middle of May. The primary culprit is technology. That sector has been in a funk. The S&P 500 is hard-pressed to generate any lasting traction while this massive sector, accounting for over 40% of the index, flounders.
The market has gone sideways since May. It seems to be deciding what to do.
It’s encouraging that the resumption of hostilities with Iran has not sent the market lower. It’s also positive that oil prices aren’t rising back to the $100 level earlier in the war, although prices have risen. It’s also another earnings season and analysts expect a big one.
It’s encouraging that the resumption of hostilities with Iran has not sent the market lower. It’s also positive that oil prices aren’t rising back to the $100 level earlier in the war, although prices have risen. It’s also another earnings season and analysts expect a big one.
With war being one of the most dominant themes of the last four years, it stands to reason that investors should position their portfolios to account for this conspicuous (and unwelcome) trend.
And lest one be tempted to think that the warfare theme will diminish anytime soon, last week’s article by NPR deflates that illusion: It revealed that global military conflicts are at their highest level since WWII.
And lest one be tempted to think that the warfare theme will diminish anytime soon, last week’s article by NPR deflates that illusion: It revealed that global military conflicts are at their highest level since WWII.
Price targets are standard practice on Wall Street. But sometimes, they can act as an artificial ceiling.
For example, say Truist sets a price target on an up-and-coming growth stock that’s 25% higher than its current share price. For a growth stock, a 25% return isn’t much. But then again, the stock could be a total flop, which is the natural boom-or-bust tradeoff growth investors must endure in trading off increased risk for massive upside. So, a price target on a growth stock seems almost like an unnecessary cap on a stock that has the potential to go through the roof.
For example, say Truist sets a price target on an up-and-coming growth stock that’s 25% higher than its current share price. For a growth stock, a 25% return isn’t much. But then again, the stock could be a total flop, which is the natural boom-or-bust tradeoff growth investors must endure in trading off increased risk for massive upside. So, a price target on a growth stock seems almost like an unnecessary cap on a stock that has the potential to go through the roof.
WHAT TO DO NOW: Continue to trim your sails. In the Model Portfolio, we’ve been getting closer and closer to shore as growth funds and indexes are under pressure and AI stocks cascade lower. Tonight we’re going to further trim Marvell (MRVL) given its ugly action, selling a third of what we have left. That will leave the portfolio with a big 58% cash position. We could put some of that to work if growth names find support, but we want to see key growth measures firm up before buying.
After a brief pause last week, small caps are once again leading the pack.
Through Wednesday’s close, the S&P 600 Small Cap Index is up roughly 21% year to date, compared to gains of about 15% for the S&P 400 MidCap Index, 17% for the Nasdaq and 11% for the S&P 500.
Through Wednesday’s close, the S&P 600 Small Cap Index is up roughly 21% year to date, compared to gains of about 15% for the S&P 400 MidCap Index, 17% for the Nasdaq and 11% for the S&P 500.
Its earnings season again! That’s a good thing. Earnings just might save the day in an otherwise confusing and uncertain market.
The market is causing whiplash. The Iran peace deal changed things. Stocks held back by high oil prices, and the resulting higher inflation and interest rates, reignited as oil prices came back down after the peace deal. But hostilities with Iran have resumed.
The market is causing whiplash. The Iran peace deal changed things. Stocks held back by high oil prices, and the resulting higher inflation and interest rates, reignited as oil prices came back down after the peace deal. But hostilities with Iran have resumed.
The peace deal may be on hold again. But stocks are hanging in there so far.
The ceasefire with Iran is over and hostilities have resumed. That sounds like a bigger bummer than it’s been in the market so far. Falling oil prices enabled previously beleaguered stocks to soar higher again as the prognosis for inflation and interest rates simultaneously improved. But that rally is over if oil prices spike higher again.
The ceasefire with Iran is over and hostilities have resumed. That sounds like a bigger bummer than it’s been in the market so far. Falling oil prices enabled previously beleaguered stocks to soar higher again as the prognosis for inflation and interest rates simultaneously improved. But that rally is over if oil prices spike higher again.
Alerts
In anticipation of a revenue boost in a new subscription category, it may be time to add the “C” shares of this tech behemoth.
Google Inc. (GOOG)
from Wall Street Stock Forecaster
Google Inc. (GOOG) may launch a paid version of its popular YouTube video-streaming website later this year. By paying a monthly...
Google Inc. (GOOG)
from Wall Street Stock Forecaster
Google Inc. (GOOG) may launch a paid version of its popular YouTube video-streaming website later this year. By paying a monthly...
While both of these ETFs are down with the prices of commodities, it may be time to plan ahead and start dipping your toes into this sector—before prices begin to rise.
PowerShares DB Agriculture (DBA) and PowerShares DB Commodities (DBC)
from Nate’s Notes
Updated from Investment Digest 761, September 17, 2014
While it is...
PowerShares DB Agriculture (DBA) and PowerShares DB Commodities (DBC)
from Nate’s Notes
Updated from Investment Digest 761, September 17, 2014
While it is...
The top five holdings of this retail fund are Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (HA, 3.54% of assets); MarineMax, Inc. (FL) Common St (HZO, 3.46%); U S Concrete, Inc. (USCR, 3.13%); Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL, 3.09%); and Stein Mart, Inc. (SMRT, 3.06%). And the shares of Goldman have just been initiated with...
Goldman Sachs Group (GS)
from The Prudent Speculator
Goldman is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm with leading positions in M&A, equity underwriting and equity trading. The company also generates significant revenue from its investing, lending and FICC businesses, while the asset management business is a major focus.
We were...
from The Prudent Speculator
Goldman is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm with leading positions in M&A, equity underwriting and equity trading. The company also generates significant revenue from its investing, lending and FICC businesses, while the asset management business is a major focus.
We were...
Here’s a turnaround Indian stock supported by urban demand.
Tata Motors (TTM)
from Global Investing
Deutsche Bank and Société Générale analysts have upgraded my stock idea, Tata Motors (TTM).
Jaguar-Landover provides most of TTM revenues but my focus is on the Tata side, which was straggling when we sold. My skepticism has ended.
Now Tata...
Tata Motors (TTM)
from Global Investing
Deutsche Bank and Société Générale analysts have upgraded my stock idea, Tata Motors (TTM).
Jaguar-Landover provides most of TTM revenues but my focus is on the Tata side, which was straggling when we sold. My skepticism has ended.
Now Tata...
This cosmetics company is an institutional favorite, with 89.78% of shares outstanding held by institutions. Big money buyers have also increased their positions by 6,773,735 shares recently. The sell recommendation is based on earnings pressure on the stock.
Buy: ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA)
from Cabot Growth Investor (formerly Cabot...
Buy: ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA)
from Cabot Growth Investor (formerly Cabot...
Sell LinkedIn (LNKD)
from Cabot Growth Investor (formerly Cabot Market Letter)
Updated from Investment Digest 761, September 17, 2014
LinkedIn (LNKD) was crushed on earnings last week (due to worries over ad growth, currency swings and continued heavy investments) and hasn’t been able to find its footing since. We don’t think the stock...
from Cabot Growth Investor (formerly Cabot Market Letter)
Updated from Investment Digest 761, September 17, 2014
LinkedIn (LNKD) was crushed on earnings last week (due to worries over ad growth, currency swings and continued heavy investments) and hasn’t been able to find its footing since. We don’t think the stock...
This fund that targets gains from special events and is benchmarked against the Russell 3000. It has returned 4.44% year-to-date.
Fidelity Event Driven Opportunities (FARNX)
from Fidelity Monitor & Insight
In the case of Fidelity Event Driven Opportunities (FARNX), you can’t really consider performance as it’s just 17 months old. Instead, we’re making...
Fidelity Event Driven Opportunities (FARNX)
from Fidelity Monitor & Insight
In the case of Fidelity Event Driven Opportunities (FARNX), you can’t really consider performance as it’s just 17 months old. Instead, we’re making...
Insider buying is spurring momentum in these two biotech companies. One is a “buy now”, and the other is a “buy on a pullback.”
EPIRUS Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (EPRS)
from Cotton’s Technically Speaking
On February 4, 2015, EPIRUS Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (EPRS) insiders Scott Rocklage, and 5AM Partners III, LLC bought 400,000 shares of their...
EPIRUS Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (EPRS)
from Cotton’s Technically Speaking
On February 4, 2015, EPIRUS Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (EPRS) insiders Scott Rocklage, and 5AM Partners III, LLC bought 400,000 shares of their...
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN)
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN) is an interesting stock. Insider Felix Baker has been buying millions of shares of this stock for the last several years at a cost of at least $200,000,000. They specialize in drug and biotech companies, so I can only conclude that these drugs...
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN) is an interesting stock. Insider Felix Baker has been buying millions of shares of this stock for the last several years at a cost of at least $200,000,000. They specialize in drug and biotech companies, so I can only conclude that these drugs...
This ATM manufacturer beat its quarterly earnings estimates by $0.04, posting EPS of $0.43.
NCR Corp (NCR)
from Sound Advice
NCR Corp (NCR) makes automatic tellers (ATMs), retail point-of-sale (POS) workstations, self-service kiosks, and other self-service checkout systems. 485 million people use NCR products every day, and there is room for substantial growth...
NCR Corp (NCR)
from Sound Advice
NCR Corp (NCR) makes automatic tellers (ATMs), retail point-of-sale (POS) workstations, self-service kiosks, and other self-service checkout systems. 485 million people use NCR products every day, and there is room for substantial growth...
This natural food company just reported a good quarter, but the stock remains discounted.
Hain Celestial Group (HAIN)
from Cabot Stock of the Month
Hain Celestial (HAIN) is best known for its teas, but tea makes up just 5% of the company’s revenue. The remainder comes from a wide variety of natural and...
Hain Celestial Group (HAIN)
from Cabot Stock of the Month
Hain Celestial (HAIN) is best known for its teas, but tea makes up just 5% of the company’s revenue. The remainder comes from a wide variety of natural and...
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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 Momentum 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 Momentum Trader features.