Archive for February, 2009
(SSP) Publishing Industry – Industry Outlook
Publishing Industry in Crisis – Business Model Lags Changing Times The sinking economy is forcing many publishing houses to the life-support of bankruptcy after a long illness. The eight-year deceleration in print advertising, fueled by a secular migration of readers to...
28Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(FSLR) Renewable Energy Rollercoaster
Last year it would have been hard to imagine that the green energy movement would face so many obstacles so quickly. Oil prices were skyrocketing, almost $150 a barrel, and renewable energy start-ups were having money thrown at them. Fast forward six months and we’re seeing...
28Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | ContinuedInvesting in Crude Oil: The Best Way to Play Oil’s Imminent Rebound
by Louis Basenese, Advisory Panelist Senior Analyst, The Oxford Club Billionaire investor George Soros and I don’t normally see eye to eye. He supports drug decriminalization, assisted suicide, America bashing… and a host of other off-the-reserve liberal causes. I don’t....
28Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(ORA) Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA): Stock of the Day
by Ted Leinbach, Research Team, The Oxford Club President Barack Obama’s Administration will allocate a significant amount of capital – $150 billion – to America’s renewable energy future over the next four years. And while many top-tier firms in different sectors of...
28Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | ContinuedGarmin Ltd.: Stock of the Day
by Katharine Schildt, Assistant Editor, The Oxford Club Navigation devices have become increasingly popular over the years, and the leader in the United States is Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Shares of Garmin Ltd., headquartered in Olathe, KS, soared 17% this morning from Friday’s...
28Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(TTWO) Take Two InteractiveStill Recession Proof?
Last week, Rockstar Games, a division of Take Two Interactive Software (Nasdaq: TTWO), released its first add-on to its blockbuster Vice City franchise. The interesting thing about this addition is that it’s can be purchased only through Microsoft’s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Xbox 360...
28Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(GM) Is General Motors the Buy of the Decade? PHEVs Part Two…
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist Who would have thought an article on the future of the automobile would have roused so many skeptics and naysayers from their winter hibernation? Certainly not me. But the one I wrote a few weeks ago on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)...
28Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(WFMI) Whole Foods (Nasdaq: WFMI): Stock of the Day
by Katharine Schildt, Assistant Editor, The Oxford Club In a market full of panic, the last thing you’d expect analysts to recommend would be an upscale grocer. But that’s exactly what happened yesterday, when Whole Foods (Nasdaq: WFMI) was upgraded by two analysts. “In...
28Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | ContinuedJeremy Grantham: Beware of terminal paralysis
As the stock market indices are flirting with key charting levels and we are waiting for Mr Market to show his hand, it is useful to get an update on the outlook from Jeremy Grantham. Grantham, chairman of Boston-based GMO, was a great skeptic between 1999 and October last year...
27Feb2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(APSG) Applied Signal Technology, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (APSG) is rallying in response to the company’s excellent first-quarter results. Company Description Applied Signal Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products. The company primarily sells...
27Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HRL) Hormel Foods Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL), the maker of SPAM and Dinty Moore stews, is seeing consumers flock to its stay-at-home canned meats and food products as dining out becomes unfashionable. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 7.88%....
27Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KNSY) Kensey Nash Corp. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Kensey Nash Corp. (KNSY) has once again reported record earnings and should post double-digit growth for the next 2 years. Company Description Kensey Nash Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and processes proprietary biomaterials products for the orthopedics, cardiology,...
27Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BAX) Baxter International, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share, noting that it is payable on April 1 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 10. Company Description Baxter International develops, manufactures and markets products...
27Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(C) Canadian Banks: An Oasis of Financial Calm
by Dr. Mark Skousen, Advisory Panelist The U.S. financial system is a mess – according to the World Economic Forum, the United States ranks 40th among banking systems around the world. Without federal bailouts, the two largest banks in the country, Citibank (NYSE: C) and...
26Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(GE) (AWNE) Americas Wind Energy Corporation: Stock of the Day
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist, Investment U The World’s Largest “Air” Force… Mention “Air Force One” to someone here in the U.S. and visions of a Boeing 747-400 with the Presidential Seal on the side quickly come to mind. But now there’s another new meaning...
26Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(LANC) Lancaster Colony Corp. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Lancaster Colony Corp. (LANC) reported strong second-quarter results in late January and the company’s share price continues to rally. Company Description Lancaster Colony Corp. manufactures and sells consumer goods in specialty foods, glassware and candles in the United...
26Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MV) Metavante Technologies Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Metavante Technologies, Inc. (MV) is showing steady growth despite a hazardous business environment. Estimates and earnings are on the rise. Company Description Metavante Technologies, Inc. is the parent company of Metavante Corporation. Metavante delivers banking and payments...
26Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ODSY) Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (ODSY), the hospice provider, saw revenue leap 63.7% in the fourth quarter after acquiring the VistaCare business in March 2008. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 31.49%. Analysts expect 5-year earnings...
26Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(FDO) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO) continues to outperform the Dow ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP) so far this year after topping all 3 major averages last year. Analysts see annual EPS growth of 5.7% for the fiscal year ending August 2009 and 6.5% growth for the following...
26Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GEOY) Keep It Tight: How a Concentrated Portfolio of 5-15 Stocks Will Crush the Market
Diversity, Diversity, Diversity… That’s what we all want right? WRONG! I know it sounds counterintuitive, but actually owning a large amount of stocks that vary in industry, sector and size can actually hinder your overall performance and leave your returns mimicking those...
26Feb2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | ContinuedCubic Corp. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Cubic Corp. (CUB) has rallied back to its 52-week high after reporting impressive first-quarter results in early February that were ahead of estimates. Company Description Cubic Corporation develops and manufactures defense electronics and transportation fare collection systems....
25Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(STAR) Starent Networks Corp. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Starent Networks Corp. (STAR) shares are trading above a key level after a strong full-year announcement. Company Description Starent Networks, Corporation is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services to their subscribers....
25Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CPSI) Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. (CPSI) offers a return on equity (ROE) of 40%, soaring past the industry average of 8%. It has a solid balance sheet with no debt. The company’s net profit margin of 13.1% also tops the industry average of 4%. Company Description Computer...
25Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AIRV) Airvana, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Airvana, Inc. (AIRV), the network infrastructure product provider, recently beat fourth quarter estimates by 28.57% as shipments jumped 19% from the same period in 2007. AIRV has surprised 3 out of the last 4 quarters. The company is trading at 12.5x forward earnings. Company...
25Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CEE) Roubini Global Economics: Eastern European Tinderbox – How Explosive Could It Get?
By RGE Monitor The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region is the sick man of emerging markets. While the global crisis means few, if any, bright spots worldwide, the situation in the CEE area is particularly bleak. After almost a decade of outpacing worldwide growth, the region...
25Feb2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(IMA) Inverness Medical Technology Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Inverness Medical Technology Inc. (IMA) just reported excellent fourth-quarter results and its share price continues to head higher along an aggressive trend line. Company Description Inverness Medical Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures consumer and professional medical...
24Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TRW) TRW Automotive- Bear of the Day
TRW Automotive Holdings (TRW) is affected by constant production cuts by OEMs, pricing pressure and lower production volumes in North America. The shift in consumer preferences from pickup trucks and SUVs to smaller and more fuel-efficient cars in North America and from large...
24Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CPLA) Capella Education Co. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Capella Education Co.. (CPLA) has just announced excellent quarterly earnings and estimates have spiked. Company Description Capella Education is a pioneer in developing high quality, online degree programs for adults. The programs are delivered through its wholly owned subsidiary,...
24Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KND) Kindred Healthcare, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND), the healthcare provider, saw its hospital business jump in the fourth quarter as the company surprised on estimates by 47.37%. Kindred has beat estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 37.22%. KND is trading at 12x forward earnings. Company...
24Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ADM) Archer Daniels Midland Company – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) recently stated that its able to execute on its growth strategy thanks to a strong balance sheet, global asset base, industry acumen and the company’s expertise in risk- and cost-management. Company Description Archer-Daniels-Midland,...
24Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued