Archive for April, 2009
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO) continues to surge higher on strong second-quarter results and bullish estimates. Second-Quarter Results Family Dollar’s second-quarter results, reported on Mar 5, were ahead of expectations. Sales were up 8.7% to $1.992 billion. Earnings...
6Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WDC) Western Digital Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Western Digital Corporation (WDC), the hard drive and storage products manufacturer, finally felt the sting of the slowdown in the global economy at the end of 2008. Western Digital is one of the largest manufacturers of hard drives in the world and its products are found in,...
6Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BIIB) Biogen Idec, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Biogen Idec, Inc.’s (BIIB) share price has launched a strong rally in the last four weeks in response to bullish earnings projections and another strong quarter. Fourth-Quarter Results Biogen reported strong fourth-quarter results in early February that were ahead of expectations....
6Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NTLS) NTELOS Holdings Corp. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
NTELOS Holdings Corp. (NTLS) continued to see bullish projections from analysts. The current full-year average earnings estimate of $1.57 per share represents an impressive 40% advance over last year’s earnings. The full-year forecast was lifted by penny over last month’s...
6Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BDX) Becton Dickinson and Company – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) continues to see bullish forecasts from Wall Street. Analysts are projecting earnings growth of 10% for the fiscal year ending September 2009 followed by growth of 10% more in fiscal 2010. Company Description Becton, Dickinson and Company is...
2Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GM) When The Government Owns You
by Alexander Wissel, Editor in Chief, Investment U Dear Investment U Reader, We’ve heard everyone from the far right to the far left criticize the administration’s plan to kick out General Motors (NYSE: GM) CEO, Rick Wagoner, and the resulting “back to the drawing board...
2Apr2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(FSLR) First Solar: Stock of the Day
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist My Top Solar Pick… In my regular Investment U Friday installment, I’ll give you my top 5 solar picks, and why I think they could be your best investments for 2009. But for now, let’s talk about the top gun in solar: First Solar (FSLR)....
2Apr2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | ContinuedHyper-Inflation: Central Banks Gone Wild
by Michael Checkan, Advisory Panelist Editor’s Note: Many of our long-time readers will remember our old friend and colleague Michael Checkan at Asset Strategies International, Inc. A specialist in precious metals and foreign currencies, today he takes a look at a unique “hyper-inflationary”...
2Apr2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(CPLA) Capella Education Co. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Capella Education Co. (CPLA) 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, an...
2Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(COO) The Cooper Companies, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO) continues to perform well in a touch market, with the company’s recent first-quarter results coming in ahead of expectations. Company Description The Cooper Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures healthcare...
2Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PRXL) PAREXEL International Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
PAREXEL International Corporation (PRXL), which provides consulting services to the drug and medical device industries, reported record service revenue that climbed 15.6% in its fiscal second quarter. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average...
2Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAON) AAON Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
AAON Inc. (AAON) recently announced record results for the fourth quarter and full year. Annual sales climbed 7% to $279.7 million year over-year. Net income for 2008 jumped 23% to $28.6 million from the year-prior. Both sales and net income hit all-time highs. Company Description AAON...
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedVistaPrint Ltd. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
VistaPrint Ltd. (VPRT) shares have surged since its latest earnings announcement. Analysts continue to raise estimates as the next announcement approaches. Company Description VistaPrint is the leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed...
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(POWL) Powell Industries Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Powell Industries Inc. (POWL) reported strong first-quarter results in February that were ahead of expectations, giving the company’s share price a nice boost to a key level of resistance. Company Description Powell Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures equipment and...
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedCubic Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Cubic Corporation (CUB), which designs and manufactures combat training systems and collection systems for mass transit systems, reported a 16% increase in sales for the fourth quarter. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 6.62%....
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AFAM) Almost Family Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Almost Family, Inc. (AFAM), the provider of home health and personal care, has been on a roll, surprising on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 24%. Analysts expect 5-year earnings growth of 25.5%. AFAM has a PEG ratio of just 0.30. Company Description Almost Family...
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(OMI) Owens & Minor – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Owens & Minor (OMI) recently hiked its dividend and posted record results in its fourth-quarter report. Analysts have gradually increased earnings estimates. Annual earnings per are expected to grow 8% in 2009 and 11% in 2010. Company Description Ownes & Minor, headquartered...
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ASIA) AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. (ASIA) is rallying in respone to another strong quarter and a bullish earnings projection. Company Description AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. provides telecom software solutions and information technology security products and services in China. The company was...
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NOVN) Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NOVN) is growing steadily and shares are responding favorably to the latest earnings release. Company Description Noven Pharmaceuticals develops and manufactures transdermal and transmucosal drug delivery products and technologies. The company’s...
1Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued