Issues
The market continues to show some overall improvement in tone, but last Friday’s jobs-induced decline and today’s low-volume dip makes it clear that not all investors are rowing in the same direction. Thus, we’ll leave our Market Monitor in the neutral column until we see definitive signs of buying. The good news is that, with earnings season beginning this week (and a deluge of reports starting next week), we’ll likely get an answer relatively soon as to whether this rally is the real McCoy. For now, we’re still leaning optimistic, so it’s fine to own a few resilient names, but we advise waiting until you begin to make some real money before you become more aggressive.
This week’s list has a few newer names to consider; in fact, there are only a couple of early-year leaders featured today. Our favorite of the week is Nationstar Mortgage (NSM), which is set to become the leading non-bank mortgage servicer in the country. The stock is extended, so try to buy on weakness.
This week’s list has a few newer names to consider; in fact, there are only a couple of early-year leaders featured today. Our favorite of the week is Nationstar Mortgage (NSM), which is set to become the leading non-bank mortgage servicer in the country. The stock is extended, so try to buy on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CF Industries (CF) | 45.23 | ||
| GNC Holdings (GNC) | 0.00 | ||
| Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF) | 0.00 | ||
| Meritage Homes (MTH) | 102.20 | ||
| Nationstar Mortgage (NSM) | 0.00 | ||
| Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) | 19.31 | ||
| Stratasys (SSYS) | 0.00 | ||
| SYNC (SYNC) | 0.00 | ||
| TFM (TFM) | 0.00 | ||
| Web.com (WWWW) | 0.00 |
The market began correcting in late March, and since then it has tried to get going twice (in late April, and in early June), with both rallies failing. Late last week, though, another rally attempt got underway, and while it’s early, it looks more promising—the upmove last Friday was powerful, and there appears to be less uncertainty surrounding Europe. Plus, potential leading stocks have now had two to three months to rebuild bases, so there are more potential buyable patterns out there. That said, the market remains fragile, and earnings season is dead ahead; our guess is that earnings, not Europe, will likely decide the market’s next big move. We’ll keep our Market Monitor in neutral territory for now, but color us encouraged by the market’s action.
This week’s list has a few good ideas; sector-wise, it’s clear that the housing stocks are performing best. Thus, we’ll keep it simple and name Lennar (LEN), the leading homebuilder in the market, as our Editor’s Choice; the company just came out with a great earnings report, propelling shares to new highs. Try to buy on weakness.
This week’s list has a few good ideas; sector-wise, it’s clear that the housing stocks are performing best. Thus, we’ll keep it simple and name Lennar (LEN), the leading homebuilder in the market, as our Editor’s Choice; the company just came out with a great earnings report, propelling shares to new highs. Try to buy on weakness.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Systems (DDD) | 0.00 | ||
| CPHD (CPHD) | 0.00 | ||
| Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS) | 0.00 | ||
| Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) | 0.00 | ||
| Expedia Group (EXPE) | 0.00 | ||
| Lennar (LEN) | 61.85 | ||
| Ocwen Financial (OCN) | 0.00 | ||
| Skechers (SKX) | 0.00 | ||
| Ultimate Software (ULTI) | 0.00 | ||
| Western Refining (WNR) | 0.00 |
The market’s intermediate-term trend briefly turned positive last week, but the quick rejection of the indexes on Thursday and today’s battering clearly tell you that sellers are still lurking. That said, we would avoid any big-picture predictions—the weakness of last Thursday and today might mean the downtrend is resuming ... but the market could also be in a bottoming process, which often has many ups and downs as investors place (or take off) their bets. Either way, for an investor in leading stocks, there’s not much to do here; while some stocks have perked up, few have made any real progress, and to this point, most names that poke into new-high ground are quickly swarmed with sellers. Thus, our Market Monitor will remain neutral; some new buying here or there remains fine, but keep cash on the sideline and don’t get aggressive until the market kicks into gear.
This week’s list is a potpourri of differing sectors and stories, though there is a retail bent to the list. Our favorite of the week is Coinstar (CSTR), a company with a solid history of growth that might now have (another) new concept to keep the bottom line humming. The stock has built a solid base during the market’s correction.
This week’s list is a potpourri of differing sectors and stories, though there is a retail bent to the list. Our favorite of the week is Coinstar (CSTR), a company with a solid history of growth that might now have (another) new concept to keep the bottom line humming. The stock has built a solid base during the market’s correction.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CSTR (CSTR) | 0.00 | ||
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | 0.00 | ||
| HTWR (HTWR) | 0.00 | ||
| MDC (MDC) | 0.00 | ||
| Medivation (MDVN) | 0.00 | ||
| NetSuite, Inc. (N) | 0.00 | ||
| PetSmart (PETM) | 0.00 | ||
| SolarWinds (SWI) | 0.00 | ||
| VSI (VSI) | 0.00 | ||
| Zumiez (ZUMZ) | 0.00 |
During the past couple of weeks the market has shown some improvement—first, the big shakeout in the indexes on June 1 (following a disappointing jobs report) was quickly reversed, then the market and potential leaders consolidated amidst a rash of worrisome news, and now we’re seeing real buying appear—some stocks have already pushed to new high ground! That said, now’s a good time to keep your feet on the ground; by our measures the market remains in an intermediate-term downtrend, though that could change if the bulls continue making progress this week. Thus, while some small new buying here is fine, you shouldn’t put on your bullish hat until we see confirmation that the trend has turned up.
Whether you buy a little here or not, you should be sure to have your watch list in tip-top shape should an uptrend emerge. This week’s list has many great candidates, and our favorite of the week is Cerner (CERN), a leader in the IT healthcare segment, which features a couple of great-acting stocks. CERN lifted to new highs today on big volume.
Whether you buy a little here or not, you should be sure to have your watch list in tip-top shape should an uptrend emerge. This week’s list has many great candidates, and our favorite of the week is Cerner (CERN), a leader in the IT healthcare segment, which features a couple of great-acting stocks. CERN lifted to new highs today on big volume.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Akorn (AKRX) | 0.00 | ||
| American Eagle (AEO) | 0.00 | ||
| AUXL (AUXL) | 0.00 | ||
| Biogen (BIIB) | 0.00 | ||
| Cerner Corporation (CERN) | 0.00 | ||
| Edwards Lifesciences (EW) | 228.06 | ||
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | 547.73 | ||
| Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) | 0.00 | ||
| TripAdvisor (TRIP) | 55.14 | ||
| VeriSign (VRSN) | 190.71 |
The broad market remains (ahem) challenging, but there are still broad pockets of strength, and if you care to mine them (we have mining on our minds, for obvious reasons), and you watch your stocks carefully, you can still make money in this market. Coal, oil and fertilizer remain strong, but we’re now seeing more action in stocks of supporting industries, like the companies that help the drillers, or the companies that sell and service the tractors that roam the fields. This extension of strength into supporting industries is normal; we well remember when layers of technology stocks went through the process in the 80s and 90s. So don’t fear it and don’t fight it; embrace it and prosper. Our Editor’s Choice in this issue is one of these stocks, Titan Machinery. Making its first appearance in Cabot Top Ten Report, and hopefully not its last, it boasts good management, a great industry rolling in cash, and excellent expansion opportunities. Plus, it’s a young stock, and the buyers are in total control.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AGU (AGU) | 0.00 | ||
| AUXL (AUXL) | 0.00 | ||
| BUCY (BUCY) | 0.00 | ||
| CPX (CPX) | 0.00 | ||
| CRM (CRM) | 0.00 | ||
| GDP (GDP) | 0.00 | ||
| MOS (MOS) | 0.00 | ||
| ROST (ROST) | 0.00 | ||
| STLD (STLD) | 0.00 | ||
| TITN (TITN) | 0.00 |
The market’s growing volatility is a small area of concern on our mind today; if anything, it should cause you to manage your market exposure a little more carefully; buy low and keep losses small. On the other hand, there are still some very strong stocks out there, and as we all know, trends can persist far longer than expected. Four oil stocks anchor this issue of Cabot Top Ten Report, reflecting the fact that the sector is strong, that it held up extremely well in last Friday’s market dump, and that many mid-sized companies in the sector are attracting institutional investors’ money. As long as the trend continues—and we recognize that it may be overdone in the short-term—we like them all. But our Editors’ Choice is one of the two steel companies in the issue, Gerdau. Benefiting from the fast-growing Brazilian economy but diversified into the rest of South America and North America, it’s got a great track record of growth as well as a chart that’s been building a base for the past month.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BNI (BNI) | 0.00 | ||
| CXO (CXO) | 0.00 | ||
| ENER (ENER) | 0.00 | ||
| GGB (GGB) | 0.00 | ||
| MDU (MDU) | 0.00 | ||
| ME (ME) | 0.00 | ||
| MT (MT) | 0.00 | ||
| TAP (TAP) | 0.00 | ||
| WLL (WLL) | 0.00 | ||
| AGU (AGU) | 0.00 |
Commodity stocks have been (and remain) the leaders of the market’s advance, but interestingly, the tech-heavy Nasdaq has been outperforming all other major indexes for the past few weeks. Now, finally, some individual tech stocks are beginning to pop up—there are two chip stocks and one hard disk drive maker in this week’s Top Ten. We’re not ready to tell you to move a ton of money into technology sectors, but it’s a sign the rally is broadening out. Elsewhere in this week’s list, there are the usual suspects of oil, natural gas, steel and alternative energy. Our favorite of the week is Marvell Technology (MRVL), a chip firm that gapped up in a big way after its earnings announcement last Friday. We think you could nibble around here, although a drop of a point or two isn’t out of the question.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSC (AMSC) | 0.00 | ||
| CMI (CMI) | 0.00 | ||
| EAC (EAC) | 0.00 | ||
| GTI (GTI) | 0.00 | ||
| HK (HK) | 0.00 | ||
| MA (MA) | 0.00 | ||
| MRVL (MRVL) | 0.00 | ||
| NETL (NETL) | 0.00 | ||
| PCX (PCX) | 0.00 | ||
| WDC (WDC) | 0.00 |
We knew a correction was on the way, and the market delivered it last week. The major indexes still look fine, but we’re a bit wary of the action of leading stocks—even in recent days when the indexes are up, most leaders are dropping. That doesn’t mean the bull move is over, but as you can see in our Market Monitor above, we’d cool our heels a bit; don’t hesitate to take a few chips off the table, and remember to cut all losses short. As for buying, we believe this week’s list offers many of the top leaders in the market in various sectors. Not all are near good buy points, but any further weakness should bring them there soon. Our favorite of the week is Hercules Offshore (HERO), a shallow-water driller that has recently emerged from a tight consolidation. We do feel that many energy names can pull back, but HERO should pull back less than most.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ANR (ANR) | 0.00 | ||
| CLF (CLF) | 0.00 | ||
| CLR (CLR) | 0.00 | ||
| ENER (ENER) | 0.00 | ||
| FRO (FRO) | 0.00 | ||
| HERO (HERO) | 0.00 | ||
| MMR (MMR) | 0.00 | ||
| SOHU (SOHU) | 0.00 | ||
| SU (SU) | 0.00 | ||
| X (X) | 0.00 |
Last week we bemoaned the fact that the market had not yet decisively broken out to the upside, and indeed, most major indexes were below resistance and close to their longer-term 200-day moving averages. However, last week, leading stocks separated themselves from the pack—even during days the indexes were flat, the best stocks cranked out solid gains. We know that a pullback or correction could occur at a moment’s notice, yet we remain optimistic the best is yet to come. This week’s Top Ten reflects the broad bullish action among leading stocks last week, as we have a good mix of growth and commodity, big and small. Our favorite of the week is MasterCard (MA), a big-cap leader of this market advance that reacted very well to earnings last month, and has since quieted down beautifully. You can start a position in this area, and don’t worry about the high share price—just buy fewer shares.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ARG (ARG) | 0.00 | ||
| CLR (CLR) | 0.00 | ||
| EGLE (EGLE) | 0.00 | ||
| FLR (FLR) | 0.00 | ||
| GU (GU) | 0.00 | ||
| MA (MA) | 0.00 | ||
| MTL (MTL) | 0.00 | ||
| PXD (PXD) | 0.00 | ||
| UNT (UNT) | 0.00 | ||
| WTI (WTI) | 0.00 |
A few weeks ago, we were optimistic that by this point the market would be in a full bore, all-out bull stampede. Instead, the market’s advance has turned into a choppy uptrend, especially among individual stocks and sectors, where a solid week or two of rising prices attracts profit-takers. Nevertheless, the good shouldn’t be the enemy of the perfect—most stocks are heading higher, and while volatility is elevated, there are plenty of winners to go around. Just remember to keep your feet on the ground, take a few chips off the table if your stock soars for a few days, and to cut all losses short. This week’s Top Ten contains a few names that are new to us, including one monster earnings winner last week. Our top pick is FMC Technologies (FTI), an oil service stock that is showing great price and volume action of late. It’s not as extended as some of its oil peers, but looks to be a great buy around here, or a little lower.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI (GTI) | 0.00 | ||
| JRCC (JRCC) | 0.00 | ||
| PXD (PXD) | 0.00 | ||
| SOL (SOL) | 0.00 | ||
| CRK (CRK) | 0.00 | ||
| CSIQ (CSIQ) | 0.00 | ||
| EAC (EAC) | 0.00 | ||
| ENER (ENER) | 0.00 | ||
| ERES (ERES) | 0.00 | ||
| FTI (FTI) | 0.00 |
The past couple of weeks have brought a distinct change in the market’s behavior. While the major indexes continue their mild advance, beneath the surface, we’re seeing more and more stocks acting in a healthy manner, including plenty that have gapped up on earnings. That tells us that big investors aren’t waiting patiently to build positions—they’re buying with both hands, driving the market’s leading stocks higher. There will be bumps in the road, of course, but you should be putting money to work in the market’s leading stocks at prudent buy points. This week’s Top Ten contains something for everyone—some commodity, some growth, some big, and some small. Our favorite of the week is Gafisa (GFA), a fast-growing Brazilian homebuilder that shot out of a nice, tight pattern last week. Earnings are due out tonight, but we think you can buy some around here.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CNQR (CNQR) | 0.00 | ||
| FEED (FEED) | 0.00 | ||
| FST (FST) | 0.00 | ||
| GFA (GFA) | 0.00 | ||
| KSU (KSU) | 0.00 | ||
| MA (MA) | 0.00 | ||
| MMR (MMR) | 0.00 | ||
| PWRD (PWRD) | 0.00 | ||
| WLT (WLT) | 0.00 | ||
| X (X) | 0.00 |
The meat of earnings season is upon us—many blue-chip firms have already reported, but the fast-growing, emerging leaders are just starting to release numbers. Remember that big earnings gaps up (10% or more) generally lead to further gains in the weeks ahead (with normal pullbacks, of course), and vice versa. So it shouldn’t be a surprise to see a few recent earnings winners in this week’s Top Ten; a couple of them are likely to be big winners should the market continue to trend higher. Overall, we remain optimistic the market’s best days are ahead, but there’s no rush—things are still falling into place, supporting further gains in the weeks to come. Our favorite of this week is Fording Canadian Coal (FDG), a stock that’s been featured a few times in Top Ten, thanks to its huge reserves of metallurgical coal. The entire group remains strong, although it has paused somewhat in recent weeks. We think it’s a good time to get on board.
| Stock Name | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| FRO (FRO) | 0.00 | ||
| GDI (GDI) | 0.00 | ||
| PDE (PDE) | 0.00 | ||
| SOHU (SOHU) | 0.00 | ||
| SOL (SOL) | 0.00 | ||
| SWN (SWN) | 0.00 | ||
| XEC (XEC) | 0.00 | ||
| CLF (CLF) | 0.00 | ||
| DAR (DAR) | 0.00 | ||
| FDG (FDG) | 0.00 |
Updates
Has there ever been anything as overvalued as SpaceX (SPCX)?
Elon Musk’s rocket and space-based internet company reported $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025. That’s less than half the revenue declining electronics store chain Best Buy (BBY, $41.7 billion) generated last year, less than International Paper Company (IP, $23.6 billion), and barely more than Casey’s General Stores (CASY, $17.6 billion). Those three companies have a combined market cap of roughly $67 billion. As of this writing, SpaceX has a market cap of $2.7 trillion. That’s more than the combined market cap of Walmart (WMT), JPMorgan (JPM) and Visa (V). Together, those three companies generated $847 billion in revenue last year.
Elon Musk’s rocket and space-based internet company reported $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025. That’s less than half the revenue declining electronics store chain Best Buy (BBY, $41.7 billion) generated last year, less than International Paper Company (IP, $23.6 billion), and barely more than Casey’s General Stores (CASY, $17.6 billion). Those three companies have a combined market cap of roughly $67 billion. As of this writing, SpaceX has a market cap of $2.7 trillion. That’s more than the combined market cap of Walmart (WMT), JPMorgan (JPM) and Visa (V). Together, those three companies generated $847 billion in revenue last year.
Small caps continue to hold up well. The S&P 600 Small Cap Index is up modestly since last Thursday and is trading just below the fresh all-time highs it hit earlier this week. The group’s resilience stands out, especially against a backdrop of narrowing leadership and ongoing rotation beneath the market’s surface.
The main macro development this week was the Fed’s June meeting and Chair Kevin Warsh’s press conference, which confirmed a shift in policy direction.
The main macro development this week was the Fed’s June meeting and Chair Kevin Warsh’s press conference, which confirmed a shift in policy direction.
WHAT TO DO NOW: The market’s bounce has been a good one, and the intermediate-term outlook remains bright. That said, near term, there are still some crosscurrents (rotation into the broad market, Dow outperforming the Nasdaq) that tell us growth stocks could throw us another curveball in the coming week or two. Overall, then, we’re mostly standing pat, but we’re going to add a half-sized stake in Guardant Health (GH) here, leaving us with a still-good-sized cash position of 37% or so. Details below.
Stocks started this week with a huge rally as the Iran ceasefire deal appears to be the real thing.
Of course, it’s been months of supposed peace deals falling apart. It’s hard to believe. I’m sure that fact is holding the market back somewhat. But this one is different for a couple of reasons.
Of course, it’s been months of supposed peace deals falling apart. It’s hard to believe. I’m sure that fact is holding the market back somewhat. But this one is different for a couple of reasons.
Stocks are starting off this week with a huge rally as the U.S. and Iran have reached a ceasefire deal.
We’ve been here before. These peace deals have fallen apart several times. I’m sure that fact is holding the market back somewhat. But this one is different for a couple of reasons. First, it’s the furthest a peace deal has gotten with both sides agreeing and independent verification from Pakistan. Second, this is what a peace deal would look like at this point if it’s real and lasting.
We’ve been here before. These peace deals have fallen apart several times. I’m sure that fact is holding the market back somewhat. But this one is different for a couple of reasons. First, it’s the furthest a peace deal has gotten with both sides agreeing and independent verification from Pakistan. Second, this is what a peace deal would look like at this point if it’s real and lasting.
[Note: The Cabot Turnaround Letter weekly update won’t be published next Friday, June 19, due to the market being closed for the Juneteenth holiday.]
Before we get into the main topic for today’s newsletter update, a quick note on the portfolio is in order. I’m continuing our “spring cleaning” effort that we began last week by trimming a couple more of our holdings, but I’m also adding a new position to take the place of the recent deletions.
Before we get into the main topic for today’s newsletter update, a quick note on the portfolio is in order. I’m continuing our “spring cleaning” effort that we began last week by trimming a couple more of our holdings, but I’m also adding a new position to take the place of the recent deletions.
After two near-record-setting months, stocks are encountering their first real turbulence since March. It’s no surprise.
While stocks go up an average of 10% a year, they rarely do so in a straight line. And after the S&P 500 rallied nearly 20% in April and May and the Nasdaq shot up nearly 30%, a pullback of some kind – or possibly even a true correction – was to be expected. It seems it’s happening all at once.
While stocks go up an average of 10% a year, they rarely do so in a straight line. And after the S&P 500 rallied nearly 20% in April and May and the Nasdaq shot up nearly 30%, a pullback of some kind – or possibly even a true correction – was to be expected. It seems it’s happening all at once.
Stocks look set to enter the summer near all-time highs, but leadership has narrowed, volatility has ticked up, and there’s been renewed scrutiny on the AI trade and valuation concerns in some of the market’s biggest winners.
At the same time, the macro backdrop remains a mix of resilience and intermittent turbulence. While economic data continues to hold up, energy prices remain elevated due to the ongoing Iran conflict – which has no end in sight – keeping upward pressure on inflation and yields.
At the same time, the macro backdrop remains a mix of resilience and intermittent turbulence. While economic data continues to hold up, energy prices remain elevated due to the ongoing Iran conflict – which has no end in sight – keeping upward pressure on inflation and yields.
Tech, commodity, AI, and Explorer stocks struggled this week as concern over capital expenditures increased. Mideast tensions intensified and inflation numbers came in yesterday at their highest rate in over three years, fueled by rising energy costs. The combination of anticipated higher interest rates and rising bond yields impacted the price of precious metals, with gold sliding below $4,200 an ounce and silver falling below $64 an ounce.
Stocks look to enter summer near all-time highs, but leadership has narrowed and volatility has ticked up thanks to renewed scrutiny on the AI trade and open-ended questions about valuations in some of the hottest areas of the market.
There’s also been more focus on the evolving macro landscape, which features a resilient U.S. economy but stubbornly high energy prices due to the ongoing Iran conflict, and somewhat elevated yields. We’re now looking at a higher likelihood of a Fed rate hike, with the odds of a hike by December now well over 50%.
There’s also been more focus on the evolving macro landscape, which features a resilient U.S. economy but stubbornly high energy prices due to the ongoing Iran conflict, and somewhat elevated yields. We’re now looking at a higher likelihood of a Fed rate hike, with the odds of a hike by December now well over 50%.
The high-flying AI stocks got crushed on Friday. But those stocks started this week higher. Where do we go from here?
The technology-heavy Nasdaq index fell 4% on Friday, and the S&P 500 fell for the week for the first time in 10 weeks. A couple of things spooked investors. The AI trade turned sour after Broadcom (AVGO) reported earnings that included slightly lower revenue projections for its AI chips than were expected. Also, a blowout jobs report strengthened the case for a Fed rate hike by the end of the year.
The technology-heavy Nasdaq index fell 4% on Friday, and the S&P 500 fell for the week for the first time in 10 weeks. A couple of things spooked investors. The AI trade turned sour after Broadcom (AVGO) reported earnings that included slightly lower revenue projections for its AI chips than were expected. Also, a blowout jobs report strengthened the case for a Fed rate hike by the end of the year.
A major economic narrative that took shape in recent years was the decline and (presumptive) inevitable death of the so-called “petrodollar,” as a growing number of countries diversified their foreign exchange reserves away from the U.S. dollar and toward gold and alternative currencies like the Chinese yuan.
Alerts
Exciting developments are at hand for this biotech with a new ticker.
Benitec Biopharma (BTEBD)
from Global Investing
Benitec Biopharma (BTEBD) announced hot news. First, the company will issue US$70 million in new ADRs under its new ticker symbol, BTEBD (BLT in Australia), each new US share equal to 4 former BTEBY shares....
Benitec Biopharma (BTEBD)
from Global Investing
Benitec Biopharma (BTEBD) announced hot news. First, the company will issue US$70 million in new ADRs under its new ticker symbol, BTEBD (BLT in Australia), each new US share equal to 4 former BTEBY shares....
The shares of this home décor company were just upgraded by BB&T Capital Markets to “buy”, and analysts have raised their earnings estimates by six cents in the past 90 days.
Restoration Hardware (RH)
from Cabot Top Ten Trader
Business-wise, Restoration Hardware (RH) has done exactly what I thought it would—grow rapidly as...
Restoration Hardware (RH)
from Cabot Top Ten Trader
Business-wise, Restoration Hardware (RH) has done exactly what I thought it would—grow rapidly as...
Direxion Daily 20 Plus Year Bear 3 Shares (TMV), Proshares Short 20 Plus Year Treasury (TBF), and Pr
These three ETFs are a hedge against rising inflation and bond yields.
Direxion Daily 20 Plus Year Bear 3 Shares (TMV), Proshares Short 20 Plus Year Treasury (TBF), and Proshares Ultrashort Lehman 20 Plus Year (TBT)
from Sound Advice
Bond yields have risen recently as Europe’s QE programs and other expansionary monetary policies...
Direxion Daily 20 Plus Year Bear 3 Shares (TMV), Proshares Short 20 Plus Year Treasury (TBF), and Proshares Ultrashort Lehman 20 Plus Year (TBT)
from Sound Advice
Bond yields have risen recently as Europe’s QE programs and other expansionary monetary policies...
Low oil prices have discounted the stock price of this oil giant.
Exxon-Mobil (XOM)
from The Heartland Adviser
At the beginning of the year I chose Exxon Mobil (XOM) as my top stock pick.
The company was my choice in January because Exxon is a Value Line A++ company whose value fell due to...
Exxon-Mobil (XOM)
from The Heartland Adviser
At the beginning of the year I chose Exxon Mobil (XOM) as my top stock pick.
The company was my choice in January because Exxon is a Value Line A++ company whose value fell due to...
With both assets and loans growing at double-digit rates, this bank may be growing closer to a takeover.
Avid Bank Holdings (AVBH)
from Hughes Investment Management
Avid Bank Holdings (AVBH) continues to grow strongly, in the fast-paced high tech market. The bank still has almost zero charge offs for bad loans. The management...
Avid Bank Holdings (AVBH)
from Hughes Investment Management
Avid Bank Holdings (AVBH) continues to grow strongly, in the fast-paced high tech market. The bank still has almost zero charge offs for bad loans. The management...
This small cap company saw its revenues rise 35%, to a record $13.8 million, last quarter, due to expanded contracts, as well as a nice dose of new recurring revenue.
Auxilio (AUXO)
from The Quiet Investor
I continue to espouse Auxilio (AUXO), despite the sideways movement of the stock price over the past...
Auxilio (AUXO)
from The Quiet Investor
I continue to espouse Auxilio (AUXO), despite the sideways movement of the stock price over the past...
Declining oil prices affected recent earnings, but this company just received a glowing endorsement as a “bargain” in Barron’s.
Precision Castparts’ (PCP)
from Hendershot Investments
For fiscal 2015, Precision Castparts’ (PCP) sales increased 5% to $10 billion with net income declining 14% to $1.5 billion and EPS falling 10% on fewer shares outstanding...
Precision Castparts’ (PCP)
from Hendershot Investments
For fiscal 2015, Precision Castparts’ (PCP) sales increased 5% to $10 billion with net income declining 14% to $1.5 billion and EPS falling 10% on fewer shares outstanding...
The shares of this animal health and retailer are on the rise, but technical analysis indicates they have further to go.
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)
from Shortex Market Letter
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)
52 wk high: 49.55 52wk low: 30.50
Mkt cap: $24.44B EPS: 1.18 P/E: 41.43
Div/Yld: 0.33 (0.70%)
Ascending pattern since mid Dec ’14 (42-44), to...
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)
from Shortex Market Letter
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)
52 wk high: 49.55 52wk low: 30.50
Mkt cap: $24.44B EPS: 1.18 P/E: 41.43
Div/Yld: 0.33 (0.70%)
Ascending pattern since mid Dec ’14 (42-44), to...
Ross Stores (ROST 51)
from Shortex Market Letter
Please note: Shares split 2:1 on June 12, 2015
Ross Stores (ROST)
52 wk high: 54.48 52wk low: 30.92
Mkt cap: $20.28B EPS: 4.64 P/E: 21.14
Div/Yld: 0.94 (1.00%)
Operator of 1,242 Ross Dress and 157 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores. In correction/retraction mode since...
from Shortex Market Letter
Please note: Shares split 2:1 on June 12, 2015
Ross Stores (ROST)
52 wk high: 54.48 52wk low: 30.92
Mkt cap: $20.28B EPS: 4.64 P/E: 21.14
Div/Yld: 0.94 (1.00%)
Operator of 1,242 Ross Dress and 157 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores. In correction/retraction mode since...
The top five holdings of this five-star-rated fund (by Morningstar) are Eli Lilly and Company (LLY, 3.85% of assets); Amgen Inc. (AMGN, 2.92%); Carnival Corporation (CCL, 2.81%); Roche Hldg AG (RHHVF, 2.80%) and Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW, 2.35%).
PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock (POSKX)
from Dow Theory Forecasts
We’re always looking for standout funds to...
PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock (POSKX)
from Dow Theory Forecasts
We’re always looking for standout funds to...
This technology company walloped earnings estimates; analysts have been revising next year’s earnings upward for the past couple of months; and Zack’s has given the stock a Value Score of ‘A’ and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Tech Data Corp. (TECD)
from Weiss Stock Ratings Heat Maps
Tech Data Corp. (TECD) shares recently...
Tech Data Corp. (TECD)
from Weiss Stock Ratings Heat Maps
Tech Data Corp. (TECD) shares recently...
This funds largest sector holdings include: Technology (23.79% of assets), Healthcare (19.25%), and Financials (19.05%).
Contrafund (FCNTX)
from Fidelity Monitor & Insight
Contrafund (FCNTX) has $78 billion in retail shares and another $33 billion in K shares.
The fund’s most recent 5-year performance has seen Contra trail its benchmark by 0.50% on average. Top...
Contrafund (FCNTX)
from Fidelity Monitor & Insight
Contrafund (FCNTX) has $78 billion in retail shares and another $33 billion in K shares.
The fund’s most recent 5-year performance has seen Contra trail its benchmark by 0.50% on average. Top...
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