Archive for January, 2009
(TK) Contango: The Most Profitable “Buy-and-Hold” for 2009
Contango: The Most Profitable “Buy-and-Hold” for 2009 by Matt Weinschenk, Senior Analyst, White Cap Report A different buy-and-hold strategy has become the #1 profit-maker for 2009. And I’m not talking about stocks. Direct investments in oil, right now, are paying off...
22Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BAC) Bank of America Befriends a Bear
Bank of America Befriends a Bear Today, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) announced it could need another dose of government capital to shore up its Merrill Lynch acquisition. Additionally, JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) just announced it would write down profits by 76% on asset writedowns....
22Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(C) Credit Crisis: “Jaws” attacks again.
Credit Crisis: “Jaws” attacks again. This morning, investors are digesting a staggering loss and break up of Citigroup (NYSE: C) and another bailout for Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The credit crisis seems to be playing out like the shark from Jaws. It just keeps coming....
22Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BP) The Gas Prices Rollercoaster: Why Energy & Infrastructure Are Inextricably Combined
The Gas Prices Rollercoaster: Why Energy & Infrastructure Are Inextricably Combined by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist, Investment U Friday, January 16, 2008: Issue #917 President-elect Obama takes office in less than a week’s time. While many will be watching closely...
22Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | ContinuedVideo Interview: Marc Faber downbeat on bailouts
Marc Faber, the publisher of the Gloom, Doom and Boom Report, told CNBC that the new bank bailouts are not likely to work because they are run by the same people who prolonged the economic agony by throwing money at weak companies rather than allowing them to fail and encouraging...
22Jan2009 | prieur | 0 comments | ContinuedPossible Arbitrage Play: Emageon
Every now and then I like to give guest authors a chance to share their views either on the stocks that I already cover, or names that I don’t, but that I feel would benefit my readers. Some of these author’s viewpoints agree with mine, and some don’t. I feel that the more...
22Jan2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(HURN) Huron Consulting Group – announced third-quarter results, they included a 26% increase in revenues
Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN) is demonstrating excellent growth prospects in 2009 following a solid third-quarter earnings announcement. Company Description Huron Consulting Group Inc. is the parent company of Huron Consulting Services LLC, an independent provider of financial...
21Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – started year strong, advancing about 6%, with major averages in the red
American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) started the year on a strong note, advancing about 6%, while the Dow ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP) are in the red. The company recently announced a $67.1 million order from the U.S. government for a significant quantity...
21Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(ENSG) The Ensign Group – nursing and rehabilitation care services in six Western states
The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) looks well positioned to benefit from the aging domestic population. The analyst community is bullish on the company, with the next-year estimate projecting 20% earnings growth. Company Description The Ensign Group, Inc., through its healthcare facilities,...
21Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(SOA) Progress Software Corporation – Progress Beats Wall Street Estimates by 77.78%
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) continues to perform in a tough market as the company surprised on fourth-quarter estimates by 77.78%. PRGS is trading at 10.3x forward earnings. Company Description Progress Software provides application infrastructure software and management...
21Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(CEC) My First Stock To Go To $0: uWink Officially Delists From Exchanges
On December 5th, 2008, uWink (NASDAQ: UWKI.OB) made an “odd lot” tender offer to purchase all shares of its common stock held by persons owning 99 shares or fewer on the close of business as of December 1, 2008. The offer was designed to reduce the number...
20Jan2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(HLS) HealthSouth – 15 cents for the third quarter, more than double the consensus of 7 cents
HealthSouth Corp (HLS) shares have been climbing recently while analysts are upping their earnings estimates for 2009. Company Description HealthSouth Corp. is the one of the nation’s largest providers of outpatient surgery and rehabilitative healthcare services. The company...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(BIIB) Biogen Idec – third-quarter results that included a 64% spike in earnings
Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB) shares continue to climb as the company’s next earnings announcement quickly approaches. Biogen is looking for its fifth consecutive surprise on Feb 6. Company Description Biogen Idec, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(FIX) Comfort Systems USA – stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. ( FIX) traded ahead of the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP) during the past year. The company offers solid fundamentals Incorporatedluding very low levels of debt as evidenced by a debt-to-capital ratio of just 4%. Recent Events In...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(NTLS) NTELOS Holdings – solid track record of exceeding analyst expectations for earnings
NTELOS Holdings Corp. (NTLS) offer a solid track record of exceeding analyst expectations for earnings and a robust dividend yield of 4.4%. The company also came in ahead of the Dow ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP) for the 2008 year. Company Description Headquartered...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(THS) Treehouse Foods – affirmed its 2008 profit guidance
Treehouse Foods, Inc.’s (THS) share price has recently strengthened after finding a short-term bottom just above $24 in late December. The recent price strength comes on the heels of the company’s strong third-quarter results, reported on Nov 3. Third-Quarter Results Sales...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(NWE) Northwestern – Since the solid quarter, analyst estimate have ticked higher
Northwestern Corp. (NWE) has been on the move since mid December, climbing from just above $17 to a recent high above $23. Analysts are bullish on the company, with the next-year estimate projecting 11% earnings growth. Company Description Northwestern Corp., together with its...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(INT) World Fuel Services – Its Price to Earnings Growth is only 0.90
Analysts covering World Fuel Services Corp. (INT) continue to be extremely bullish on the company as consensus estimates for fiscal 2008 and 2009 have jumped since we last reviewed it on Dec 9, 2008. World Fuel Services sells marine, aviation and land fuel products and services...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(IDA) IDACORP – Third Quarter Earnings Jump 75.4%
IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) beat Wall Street estimates by 28.09% in the third quarter as a merciful mother nature helped the bottom line in the company’s key electric markets of Idaho and Oregon. IDA is trading at 12.5x forward earnings. Company Description IDACORP, Inc. is a holding...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(LGF) A Quick Look at Lionsgate Films
Every now and then I like to give guest authors a chance to share their views either on the stocks that I already cover, or names that I don’t, but that I feel would benefit my readers. Some of these author’s viewpoints agree with mine, and some don’t. I feel...
19Jan2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(BAC) Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (January 12 – 18, 2009)
Investor sentiment around the globe was negatively impacted during 2009’s second full week of trading as a barrage of bleak economic and corporate news offered more confirmation of a deepening recession, bringing risk aversion to center stage. The US dollar and government...
18Jan2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(RICK) News Bites for Thursday January 15th, 2009: Rick’s Tries To Clean Up Its Act, GeoEye Update
I wanted to update you on 2 of the companies in the PeakStocks.com portfolio that have had developments in the last few days that you should be aware of. This includes: Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK), which in the last few days has pre-reported Q1/09...
17Jan2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(GTIV) Gentiva Health Services – EPS 24% above Wall Street’s consensus estimate
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (GTIV) estimates are holding strong headed into the companies upcoming earnings announcement. Company Description Gentiva Health Services, Inc. operates its health services business in the United States and provides specialty pharmaceutical services...
15Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(SHEN) Shenandoah Telecommunications – earnings per share are expected to grow by 14%
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (SHEN) is a solid Growth and Income pick. The company offers a dividend yield of 1.1%, while its industry peers pay virtually no income. The company’s earnings per share are expected to grow by 14% over the next 3 – 5 years, compared to the...
15Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(FRPT) Force Protection – forward P/E multiple of just over 11X, in line with the overall market
Force Protection, Inc.’s (FRPT) share price has more than doubled in just the last 2 months after beginning a steady trend higher in mid November. The current-year estimate is up to 58 cents per share, more than a 400% earnings grwoth projection. Company Description Force...
15Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(CXW) Corrections Corporation of America – 1 out of 4 covering analysts raised in the last week
Corrections Corporation of America (CXW), the largest operator of private prisons in the United States, is buying back stock as revenue continues to climb. Analysts expect 13.77% earnings growth in 2009. CXW is trading at 11.3x forward earnings. Company Description Corrections...
15Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(OIS) Credit Crisis Watch: Gaining Positive Traction
In order to gauge the progress being made to unclog credit markets and restore confidence in the world’s financial system, I monitor a range of financial spreads and other measures. By perusing these, as summarized in this “Credit Crisis Watch” review, one can...
14Jan2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(AA) Small-Cap Investing: How to Play The Emerging Small-Cap Rally
Small-Cap Investing: How to Play The Emerging Small-Cap Rallyby Louis Basenese, Advisory Panelist Associate Investment Director, The Oxford Club Wednesday, January 7, 2009: Issue #911 Forget the grim news that Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is slashing costs and cutting 13% of its workforce....
14Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BBI) Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) – Another Nail In The Coffin
Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) – Another Nail In The Coffin Can you hear that, Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI)? It’s the sound of obsolescence. With the news that LG Electronics will be producing high-definition televisions that will stream movies from Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX), you can...
14Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(XOM) Is Oil Ready to Skyrocket?
Is Oil Ready to Skyrocket? by Jason Simpkins Associate Editor, Money Morning Editor’s Note: Oil has been in the news a lot recently, from its roller-coaster movements, to the international issues. Russia and Israel are both helping OPEC bring prices back up. And if 2008 is...
14Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued