Archive for June, 2009
(QCOM) Qualcomm Incorporated – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) recently boosted its earnings guidance and analysts followed suit. Analysts are projecting earnings of $1.46 per share for the year ending September 2009, which is 12 cents above last month’s forecast. Company Description Qualcomm Incorporated...
30Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WXS) Wright Express Corp. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Wright Express Corp. (WXS) continues to head higher on strong quarterly results and bullish earnings projections. Company Description Wright Express Corp, together with its subsidiaries, provides payment processing and information management services to the commercial and government...
30Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAN) Aaron’s Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Aaron’s Inc. (AAN), the retailer which provides rent-to-own plans for a variety of merchandise, posted a record first quarter as same store sales jumped 12.3%. Analysts expect year over year earnings growth of 26.42% as the company saw a 20% rise in customers in the first...
30Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GOK) Geokinetics, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Geokinetics, Inc. (GOK) has piqued investors’ attention following its latest earnings report. Company Description Geokinetics provides seismic data for the oil and gas industry. The company has a strong footprint in North America, but also targets several international...
30Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MTU) Plug-In Electric Vehicles: In Search of the Mass-Produced Hybrid
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist We found out that Tesla Motors joined the growing list of automakers receiving federal funds this week. It locked up $465 million to develop and produce battery-powered vehicles. But as we know too well, large government checks are hardly ever...
29Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(CAT) China Goes Green, Dumps Hummer
by The Investment U Research Team In what may be one of the sickest cases of irony we’ve seen this year, China has decided to block Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co from buying General Motor’s (OTC: GMGMQ) Hummer brand for – wait for it – environmental...
29Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(EXBD) Business Consulting Services – Industry Outlook
Although the majority of attention regarding the current recession has focused on the consumer sector, business are being forced to cut back on expenditures as well. With businesses in nearly every industry looking for ways to lower non-critical expenses, we expect the business...
29Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedSelling Naked Put Options: How to Get Paid to Buy Stocks
by Lee Lowell, Advisory Panelist Stock and Commodity Analyst, Mt. Vernon Research Right now, bunches of savvy investors are getting paid cold, hard cash for nothing more than agreeing to buy stocks. Investors are giving them money to buy stock that they were looking to purchase...
29Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(AU) AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU) has posted solid gains since first being featured as a momentum stock on Feb 9 in response to the company’s strong first-quarter results, reported on May 15. First-Quarter Results Income was up huge from last year, coming in at $150 million from...
29Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(FST) Forest Oil Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Forest Oil Corporation (FST) is a North American oil and natural gas exploration and production company with properties in the Southern and Western United States and in Canada. Since I last reviewed Forest Oil in July 2008, crude and natural gas prices have plunged. The stock...
29Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PCLN) Priceline.com – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Priceline.com, Inc. (PCLN) beat Wall Street’s expectations on May 11th. Earnings estimates and shares are on the rise. Company Description Priceline.com Incorporated is a web-based discount travel service. The company allows customers to choose their own prices on air fare,...
29Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ROST) Ross Stores Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) has been beating the market since we last covered it as a Growth and Income pick. The company also continues to see bullish forecasts from analysts Incorporatedluding a full-year earnings growth expectation of 16%. Analysts are forecasting $2.71 per share...
29Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GMCR) Green Mountain Coffee Roasters – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) is up big over the last 2 months in response to the company’s strong second-quarter results and new partnership with Walmart, set to distribute the company’s products in over 3,000 of its stores. Company Description Green Mountain...
26Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DLTR) Dollar Tree Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR), which operates discount stores, has strong growth but also value characteristics. Consumers are flocking to companies that offer “value” for the dollar. In the case of Dollar Tree, that means literally. Analysts expect year over year growth...
26Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GPS) The Gap Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
The Gap, Inc. (GPS) continues is long streak of beating Wall Street’s expectations despite a down turn in the economy. Company Description The Gap, Inc. is a global specialty retailer which operates stores selling casual apparel, personal care and other accessories for...
26Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BTU) Coal Industry – Industry Outlook
Our near-term (6-18 months) outlook for the coal industry has improved somewhat from our previous neutral sentiment to a more positive undertone. Based off of various recent economic indicators, the U.S. economy appears to be stabilizing. Although the rest of 2009 is likely to...
25Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WATG) Wonder Auto Technologies Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Wonder Auto Technologies, Inc. (WATG), the Chinese auto parts manufacturer, is one of those unique stocks that has both value and growth characteristics and a crazy stock chart as well. Despite the recent surge in the stock, it still trades with a PEG ratio of just 0.6. Company...
25Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AMTD) TD AMERITRADE Holdings Corp. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
TD AMERITRADE Holdings Corp. (AMTD) continues to grow as investors return to the markets after a long wait on the sidelines. Company Description TD AMERITRADE provides self-directed investors with brokerage services through its subsidiaries. The company offers products for all...
25Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GLP) Global Partners LP – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Global Partners LP (GLP) is scoring big gains on recently strong demand for refined energy products. Estimates are up big in the last 3 months, sending the company’s share price up more than 100%. Company Description Global Partners, LP, through its subsidiaries, is a wholesale...
25Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JEC) Jacobs Engineering Group, Incorporated: Stock of the Day
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist Usually when we think of infrastructure, visions of bridges, tunnels, buildings, industrial plants, come to mind. When talk turns to energy we think of oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear power. Yet the two are inexorably linked together:...
25Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(ASH) Ashland Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Ashland Inc. (ASH), the chemical manufacturer, posted a big second quarter surprise as cost cutting helped the bottom line. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 15.32%. Company Description Ashland manufactures specialty chemical...
24Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(UNTD) United Online, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
United Online, Inc. (UNTD) watched its shares spike on a stellar first quarter. The Growth and Income pick also offers momentum, outperforming the market by more than 20% over the past 3 months. Company Description United Online is an internet company that provides floral services...
24Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(V) Visa, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Visa, Inc. (V) is fresh off the heels of an impressive 6-month run in which its share price advanced from just above $41 to a recent high-water mark above $71. Estimates have risen in tandem, keeping valuations in check. Company Description Visa, Inc., through its subsidiaries,...
24Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ETFC) E*Trade Attractive Again?
by The Investment U Research Team Almost four months ago we discussed E*Trade Financial (Nasdaq: ETFC) and it’s forgotten brokerage profit center. In the month afterwards to April 17, E*Trade climbed an impressive 248%. That price has fallen by almost 50% since – and it’s...
23Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(SJM) The J.M. Smucker Company – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) is seeing big profits from its iconic brands, especially the Folgers coffee line, which was acquired in late 2008. Smucker recently reported a record fourth quarter and raised fiscal 2010 guidance. The company has surprised on estimates 4 quarters...
23Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BAX) Baxter International Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) is seeing upbeat estimates ahead of announcing second-quarter results in early July. Analysts are calling for full-year earnings of $3.77 per share, an upward revision of 2 cents over the past 3 months. Company Description Baxter International...
23Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KR) Retail Industry – Zacks Analyst Interviews
Through the middle of June, the S&P Retail Index (RLX) is sitting on gains of about 13% year-to-date. The strong relative performance of retailing stocks thus far has been due to low expectations coming into 2009, “less bad” sales declines and cost cutting efforts....
23Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RHB) Rehabcare Group, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Rehabcare Group, Inc. (RHB) recently set a new 52-week high after a powerful rebound from March lows. Estimates are on the upswing as well. Company Description Rehabcare Group, Inc. provides rehabilitation management services in hospitals and various care facilities in the United...
23Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(REVU) Princeton Review, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
The Princeton Review, Inc. (REVU) recently doubled Wall Street’s earnings expectations and shares continue to climb, along with earnings forecasts. Company Description Princeton Review provides preparation for the SAT, as well as for most of the other major post-secondary...
23Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CONN) Conn’s Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Conn’s, Inc. (CONN), the Texas consumer electronics and home products retailer, saw revenue jump 5.8% in the fiscal first quarter of 2010 ending Apr 30. Total net sales rose 2.6% to $200.1 million on the back of strong sales of consumer electronics, furniture and mattresses....
22Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued