Archive for January, 2009
(NGA) Top 5 Stocks for 2009
As we enter 2009, and leave the carnage that was 2008 behind us, I recently wrote that now was a fantastic time to buy shares of companies you have been watching and where the fundamentals present an excellent risk/reward scenario. A fresh start to the new year gives us all a...
5Jan2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) Hanger Orthopedic Group – announced 28% year-over-year earnings growth when it reported its third-quarter results
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR) recently reported 28% earnings growth and forecasts continue the trend. Shares continue trade at attractive valuations. Company Description Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. develops, acquires and operates orthotic and prosthetic patient-care centers....
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(ADM) Archer-Daniels-Midland – a record of 77 years of uninterrupted dividends
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) posted record results in its fiscal first quarter. Earnings per share of $1.63 more than doubled the year-prior 68 cents and soared past the consensus estimate by astonishing 133%. Company Description Archer-Daniels-Midland, one of the largest...
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(SWM) Schweitzer-Mauduit International – 72% earnings growth projection
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (SWM) posted impressive third-quarter results in mid November in which the company moved back into profitability from last year. Analysts are bullish on the company, with the next-year estimate pegged at $1.55, a 72% earnings growth projection. Company...
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(MTZ) MasTec – gains came from the company’s strategy to grow business with utilities customers as revenue doubled from last year
MasTec Inc. (MTZ) recently issued bullish 2009 guidance after closing on a $400 million acquisition. In November, the company reported all-time record quarterly revenue. MTZ is trading at 9.6x forward earnings. Company Description MasTec Inc. designs and builds infrastructure...
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(HRS) Harris Corporation – has an outstanding 5-year return on equity (ROE) of 17.02%
Harris Corporation (HRS) continues to see strong demand for its communication products worldwide as revenue rose 11% in the first quarter of 2009. Analysts project 5-year earnings growth of 14%. The company is an attractive value stock, with a forward P/E of just 8.6. Company...
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(CWT) California Water Service Group – Analyst estimates are forecasting 35% year-over-year earnings growth for 2008
California Water Service Group (CWT) set a new 52-week high following its latest earnings announcement. Shares continue to trade at peak levels on the heels of the company’s second consecutive surprise. Company Description California Water Service Company’s business,...
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – Shares are Climbing on Record Results
American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) continues to trade robustly on a record second quarter, surging past the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ Composite (COMP). Company Description American Science and Engineering, Inc. supplies innovative X-ray inspection...
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(ALGT) Allegiant Travel – Estimates are up dramatically and pointing to a 118% increase in earnings next year
Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) has reported a fantastic third quarter and the stock is climbing. Estimates are up dramatically and pointing to a 118% increase in earnings next year. Company Description Allegiant Travel Company is a niche player in the airline industry, providing...
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued