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.
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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
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
Although this equipment company missed analysts’ estimates last quarter, forecasts are trending up for the rest of the year.
Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS)
from Validea Hot List Newsletter
Strategy: Price/Sales Investor
Based on: Kenneth Fisher
Guru Score: 90%
Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) is an independent global manufacturer of engineered equipment used in the production, storage and...
Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS)
from Validea Hot List Newsletter
Strategy: Price/Sales Investor
Based on: Kenneth Fisher
Guru Score: 90%
Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) is an independent global manufacturer of engineered equipment used in the production, storage and...
High net-worth customers resulted in winning results for today’s buy recommendation and a drop in price triggers a sell on VIPS.
Buy: Noah Holdings (NOAH)
from Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report
Noah Holdings (NOAH) reported a great first quarter, which isn’t surprising given the bull market in Chinese shares. Revenues rose 43%,...
Buy: Noah Holdings (NOAH)
from Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report
Noah Holdings (NOAH) reported a great first quarter, which isn’t surprising given the bull market in Chinese shares. Revenues rose 43%,...
Sell: Vipshop Holdings (VIPS)
from Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report
Updated from Investment Digest 754, February 19, 2014
Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) is a nice long-term growth story, but we’ve decided to sell our shares tonight. We know there have been lots of accounting rumors out there, but that really isn’t affecting our...
from Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report
Updated from Investment Digest 754, February 19, 2014
Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) is a nice long-term growth story, but we’ve decided to sell our shares tonight. We know there have been lots of accounting rumors out there, but that really isn’t affecting our...
Earnings estimates for this media company are trending up in the last 60 days.
Liberty Media (LMCA)
from Coolcat New Economy Leaders Report
Liberty Media (LMCA) engages in the media, communications and entertainment businesses, broadcasting music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels and infotainment services on a subscription-fee basis through...
Liberty Media (LMCA)
from Coolcat New Economy Leaders Report
Liberty Media (LMCA) engages in the media, communications and entertainment businesses, broadcasting music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels and infotainment services on a subscription-fee basis through...
New ownership and insider buying are giving this stock a lift.
Alico Corp. (ALCO)
from Positive Patterns
Most recent stats show that Alico Corp. (ALCO) owns somewhere around 130,000 acres of land in seven Southern Florida Counties.
There was just a good insider buy here (Delta Offshore) of 12,000 shares, and 734 Agriculture, a...
Alico Corp. (ALCO)
from Positive Patterns
Most recent stats show that Alico Corp. (ALCO) owns somewhere around 130,000 acres of land in seven Southern Florida Counties.
There was just a good insider buy here (Delta Offshore) of 12,000 shares, and 734 Agriculture, a...
The top five holdings of this small-cap fund are American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL, 2.57% of assets); Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD, 2.05%); Horizon Pharma plc (HZNP, 1.83%); Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Co (CTB, 1.77%); KapStone Paper and Packaging Co (KS, 1.76%). Our second recommendation is a sell on an...
Sell: Ubiquiti (UBNT)
Updated from Investment Digest 759, July 23, 2014
from BI Research
Ubiquiti (UBNT) is an R&D-focused, wireless networking company. For fiscal Q2 adjusted EPS weighed in at $.47 as compared to $.50 last year, which at least was right at the consensus. Revenues were $147.5 million only equal with last...
Updated from Investment Digest 759, July 23, 2014
from BI Research
Ubiquiti (UBNT) is an R&D-focused, wireless networking company. For fiscal Q2 adjusted EPS weighed in at $.47 as compared to $.50 last year, which at least was right at the consensus. Revenues were $147.5 million only equal with last...
This semiconductor company was recently listed as a possible buyout target in a report from Credit Suisse, citing free cash flow, willingness of acquirers to pay premiums, and the ability to buy technology cheaper than its replacement value.
Lam Research (LRCX)
from Dow Theory Forecasts
Lam Research (LRCX) hiked its quarterly dividend 67%...
Lam Research (LRCX)
from Dow Theory Forecasts
Lam Research (LRCX) hiked its quarterly dividend 67%...
This online operator just walloped earnings estimates, posting $9.60 earnings per share, compared to the estimate of $8.69. Its shares were upgraded to “Buy” at Citigroup.
NetEase Inc. (NTES)
from Weiss Stock Ratings Heat Maps
NetEase Inc. (NTES, Weiss Ratings: A+) posted a first-quarter jump in profits of 13% while net revenue surged...
NetEase Inc. (NTES)
from Weiss Stock Ratings Heat Maps
NetEase Inc. (NTES, Weiss Ratings: A+) posted a first-quarter jump in profits of 13% while net revenue surged...
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...
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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 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.