Archive for June, 2009
(CUB) Cubic Corporation – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Cubic Corporation (CUB) has watched analysts hike earnings estimates since it was last featured as a Growth and Income pick in Late May. For the fiscal year ending September 2009, Wall Street forecasts of $2.05 per share are up 2% over the past month and 8% over the past 60 days. For...
16Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RKT) RockTenn Company – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
RockTenn Company (RKT), the packaging products manufacturer, reported record earnings for the fiscal second quarter of 2009 which surprised on estimates by 3.03%. On Apr 27, RockTenn reported record adjusted earnings per share that rose 55% to $1.02 compared to 66 cents in the...
16Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ESLT) Elbit Systems Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) has been surging since it was originally featured as a Zacks Rank Buy back in March. An Excellent Quarter The Israeli defense company reported first-quarter results on May 20 that included a record backlog of $5.1 billion. Revenues rose 6.6% to $657...
16Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Philosophy of Money: What It Means to Be Truly Wealthy
by Alexander Green, Oxford Club Investment Director As a young man in my twenties, I worked as a stockbroker in a local firm. Before long I was earning a six-figure income. Then came the brand-spanking-new lakefront house, the ski boat, the Jaguar XJ-6, and all the other toys. I...
16Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(SCL) Stepan Company – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Stepan Company (SCL) is a solid Growth and Income pick that has also seen strong momentum lately. The stock has more than doubled the performance of the broader market over the past 3 months as analysts upped full-year earnings estimates by 36.5% to $2.77 per share. Company Description Stepan...
16Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DBRN) Dress Barn, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Dress Barn, Inc. (DBRN) is finding profits in its value priced women’s fashion as same store sales rose in the fiscal third quarter. The company recently raised 2009 guidance. Company Description Dress Barn is a specialty retailer providing career and casual fashions for...
16Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TNDM) Neutral Tandem, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Neutral Tandem, Inc (TNDM) continues to expand its network and is currently trading at a great value. Company Description The Company provides tandem interconnection services principally to competitive carriers Incorporatedluding wireless, wireline, cable telephony and Voice...
16Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BIG) Big Lots, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Big Lots, Inc. (BIG), the closeout retailer, recently surprised on estimates for the third time in the last 4 quarters. BIG trades with a forward P/E of 12.3. Company Description Big Lots is a closeout retailer which sells a broad range of products including seasonal items, furniture,...
13Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SAFM) Sanderson Farms Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Sanderson Farms Inc. (SAFM) is benefiting from lower costs in its feed supplies, enabling the company to more than triple its second-quarter income from last year. Analysts are bullish, with the next-year estimate projecting 25% earnings growth. Company Description Sanderson...
13Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BKE) Buckle Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Buckle, Inc. (BKE) reported a great first quarter as sales, earnings, and forecasts are all on the rise. Company Description Buckle offers casual apparel for young men and women. The company’s stores are located in malls across the U.S., but clothing and accessories can...
13Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) saw a 10% year-over-year increase in sales for the month of May. Same store sales were 4% higher than the year-ago level. Management said dresses and shoes remained the strongest merchandise categories in May. Company Description Ross Stores is the second...
13Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PAG) Penske Picks up “Belle” of GM
by The Investment U Research Team In perhaps one of the few success stories that will come from the bankruptcy of General Motors (OTC: GMGMQ), Saturn will be sold to Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG). As a brand Saturn was supposed to reinvent GM, but unfortunately it became...
11Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) BHP Billiton: Stock of the Day
Iron Ore Rising… Is the current rally in stocks is just a bear market variety, or is it the real thing? The debate has been going on for quite some time now… And I don’t know the answer more than anyone else. However, It stands to reason that one of the best indicators...
11Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(LL) Lumber Liquidators, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Lumber liquidators, Inc. (LL) is expanding its footprint throughout the U.S. and earnings continue to grow. Company Description Lumber Liquidators, Inc. is a retailer of hardwood flooring. The company operates through over 100 locations in addition its web site and an 800 number. Lumber...
11Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DPS) Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) is seeing growth in its value juice drinks and its flagship Dr. Pepper brand. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 4.91%. Company Description Dr. Pepper Snapple Group manufactures 50 beverage...
11Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ADY) American Dairy Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
American Dairy Inc. (ADY) just received a big upgrade from the analyst community, with its next-year earnings growth projected at 34%. Company Description American Dairy operates in China under the umbrella of its parent company Feihe Dairy. The company specializes in producing...
11Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BBY) Best Buy Co. Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) is seeing bullish estimates ahead of reporting next week. Analysts are calling for fiscal year earnings of $2.77 per share, up from the 3 months-ago forecasts of $2.35. Company Description Best Buy is a well-known multinational retailer of consumer electronics,...
11Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedAaron’s, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Aaron’s, Inc. (AAN) has traded well ahead of the market over the past year, spiking on a record first quarter. The company, which offers an industry-leading yield of 0.21%, recently declared a dividend of $.017 per share. Company Description Aaron Rents caters to the moderate-income...
10Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CTRP) Ctrip.com International – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Ctrip.com International (CTRP) took a steep fall last year when the market weakened. But the company is once again on the upswing, with estimates and its share price rallying. Company Description Ctrip.com International Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides travel services...
10Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MTG) Financials – Industry Outlook
Even though some financial institutions are ready, willing and able to return the funds received through the Troubled-Asset Relief Program (TARP), the sticking point remains what the government is willing to accept and what the financial institutions are willing to pay for the...
10Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MTG) Financials – Zacks Analyst Interviews
Even though some financial institutions are ready, willing and able to return the funds received through the Troubled-Asset Relief Program (TARP), the sticking point remains what the government is willing to accept and what the financial institutions are willing to pay for the...
10Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AIRM) Air Methods Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Air Methods Corporation (AIRM), which provides emergency air transportation, saw revenue grow 5.6% in the first quarter as fuel costs declined sharply. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters. It has a PEG ratio of just 0.69. Company Description Air...
10Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GYMB) Gymboree Corp. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Gymboree Corp (GYMB) is on fire after a solid quarterly report proceeded by excellent sales and earnings guidance. Company Description Gymboree is a retailer for high-quality childrens clothing and accessories. In addition to providing apparel for newborns to preteens, the company...
10Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedFinancial Independence: How to Build a Million-Dollar Portfolio From Scratch
by Robert Williams, Associate Investment Strategist, The White Cap Report Monday, June 8, 2009: Issue #1013 I wanted to take a brief timeout from the fast-paced world of White Caps to talk about something important: building long-term wealth and finding financial independence. If...
9Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BRKB) Excessive Executive Compensation: When is Too Much, Too Much?
by Dr. Scott Brown, Education Director, Investment U With every disclosure I receive on executive compensation coming out of failing and defunct firms it makes me sick – as an investor and citizen alike. And I’m not the only one… Many Americans have been outraged as...
9Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(PNNT) PennantPark Investment Corp. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Pennantpark Investment Corp (PNNT) has been screaming over the past few months and another solid quarterly announcement added fuel to the fire. Company Description PennantPark develops business through both direct and mezzanine investments in mid-market companies. The company...
9Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GS) Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is surging on higher estimates, with the company’s share price building on its already impressive gains from the last 7 months. Company Description Goldman Sachs in an investment bank that specializes in providing investment services like...
9Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PFE) Pharmaceuticals & Biotech – Zacks Analyst Interviews
The pharmaceutical industry is entering a period of substantial change in 2009. Most of the names in the industry are facing significant patent challenges in the years to come. U.S.-based firms are facing foreign exchange headwinds, as well. Revenue growth is non-existent, and...
9Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RGR) Sturm, Ruger & Company – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR), the revolver manufacturer, saw firearms sales jump 55.5% in the first quarter as demand remains strong. The company has surprised on estimates the last 2 quarters. RGR trades with a forward P/E of 12.59 despite the stock nearly doubling...
9Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DV) DeVry Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
DeVry Inc. (DV) just announced that it will offer 500 scholarships to workers affected by recent layoffs as it replaces GM on the S&P 500. The company also recently declared a semi-annual dividend of 8 cents per share, which translates into an industry-leading yield of 0.35%. Company...
9Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued