Archive for June, 2009
(MRTN) Marten Transports Ltd. and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. – Charting Zacks Elite Stocks
Marten Transports Ltd. (MRTN) has gotten a lift from an optimistic market anticipating increased economic activity driving demand for transports. Marten specializes in temperature controlled shipping. The company’s share price has rallied from just short of $15 in early...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AZO) Automotive Industry – Zacks Analyst Interviews
Overview – Upgraded from Negative to Neutral OPPORTUNITIES The industry is very concentrated, with the top 8 global auto companies having more than 90% of global revenues and the top 50 global auto parts companies having 80% of global revenues (the top 4 US tire producers...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ARO) Aeropostale, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO), the casual apparel retailer that targets teenagers, bucked the gloomy retail trend by reporting record May sales on June 4 that blew by the competition. Sales in May jumped 30% to $132.9 million from $102.3 million in the year ago period. Same store sales...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CBRL) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), which recently declared a dividend of 20 cents per share, has seen strong momentum as it soared past the market over the past year. Analysts are bullish on the restaurant play. Offering Income in Addition to Momentum Cracker Barrel...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ULTR) Ultrapetrol Bahamas Limited – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Ultrapetrol Bahamas Limited (ULTR), the South American shipper of agricultural products, minerals and crude products, reported first-quarter results on May 12 that easily beat the estimate, reporting 4 cents a share compared to the estimate of no profit. However, revenue fell...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AYI) Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Monday – Zacks Tale of the Tape
Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank (“strong sell”) List today: Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) Anthracite Capital Inc (AHR) Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) C&D Technologies Inc (CHD) Cavco Industries Inc (CVCO) China Precision Steel Inc (CPSL) CNOOC Ltd (CEO) CoBiz...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ATK) Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Monday – Zacks Tale of the Tape
Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) List today: Alliant Techsystems Inc (ATK) American Financial Group (AFG) American Technology Corp (ATCO) Associated British Foods Plc (ASBFY) Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc (BRLI) Cantel Medical Corp (CMN) CapLease...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PFE) Pharmaceuticals & Biotech – Industry Outlook
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...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PIN) Ups and downs on financial markets were plentiful during the past week
Ups and downs on financial markets were plentiful during the past week, but investor sentiment, on balance, brightened on the back of constructive financial and economic data – capped by a better-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report on Friday. “It appears that the...
7Jun2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(MCD) Top Global Equity Funds – Mutual Fund Commentary
Today we are featuring top-performing “Global” equity mutual funds, which invest in equity securities of companies from all over the world. Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Global Equity Funds. 3 Solid Picks Buffalo...
6Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LVS) Sin Stocks: Two Profitable Vice Investments Soaring Despite the Recession
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist, Investment U Most of us aren’t compulsive gamblers, heavy drinkers, or chain smokers. Three habits that over time, are bad for your wallet and – more importantly – your health. But from an investment standpoint, the so-called...
5Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(GMGMQ) 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 (GMGMQ), Saturn will be sold to Penske Automotive Group (PAG). As a brand Saturn was supposed to reinvent GM, but unfortunately it became the other...
5Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(SHOO) Steve Madden Limited – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Steve Madden Ltd. (SHOO) is parlaying a strong brand known for its trendy, yet affordable footwear styles, into profit. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of 4 quarters by an average of 7.38%. Analysts expect year-over-year earnings growth of 13.41%. Company Description Steve...
5Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TUP) Tupperware Brands Corporation – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, noting that it is payable on July 6 to shareholders of record as of June 11. The company boasts an industry-leading dividend yield of 3%. Company Description Tupperware Brands Corporation...
5Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCII) Rent A Center Inc – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Rent A Center, Inc. (RCII) reported solid earnings despite a dip in sales. Estimates are on the rise as analysts adjust to the new information. Company Description Rent-A-Center owns and operates stores offering rent-to-own goods. Merchandise includes appliances, furniture,...
5Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NP) Neenah Paper, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Neenah Paper, Inc. (NP) recently reported first-quarter results. Earnings came in 88% ahead of the consensus estimate, and analysts are bullish on earnings going forward. Management said the company is poised to grow stronger as global economies recover. Company Description Neenah...
5Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JOSB) JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (JOSB) continues to defy the dismal retail outlook by growing same store sales by 4.3% in the first quarter. The company has surprised on estimates 11 quarters in a row. JOSB is trading at just 11.5x forward earnings even though its stock has risen...
4Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TJX) The TJX Companies, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) just declared a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share, noting that it is payable September 3 to shareholders of record on August 13. The company remains an industry leader in terms of income, currently yielding 2%. Company Description The TJX...
4Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GMCR) Green Mountain Coffee Roasters – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) spiked following its most recent earnings report and are continuing to climb. Company Description Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, is a prominent fixture in the specialty coffee industry. The company sells a wide variety of coffee blends...
4Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISCA) Discovery Communications – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Discovery Communications, Inc. (DISCA) once again beat estimates sending shares and estimates higher. Company Description Discovery Communications, through its subsidiaries, provides creative, media management and network services to the media and entertainment industries. Its...
4Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GMCR) Return On Equity (ROE): Find Explosive Momentum Stocks With This Financial Ratio
by Dr. Scott Brown, Education Director, Investment U Green Mountain Coffee Roasters produced a return of over 113% this year alone. When powerful momentum stocks are charging upwards, it can be difficult to know when to get on board. But it’s not as difficult as you would believe. If...
3Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(SLV) Seven Reasons A Boom in Silver is Beginning
Joe Kunkle, The Investment U Research Team With gold and oil hogging the “commodities spotlight,” silver is too often forgotten. However, a new trend is emerging that indicates a major rally may be starting in silver prices and silver related stocks. Over the past few weeks...
3Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(CE) Chemicals & Fertilizers – Industry Outlook
Overview – Neutral OPPORTUNITIES The industry is divided into commodity chemicals (45%) and specialty chemicals (55%). The commodity segment tends to be more concentrated. In the commodity segment, cost reductions, improving yield from better technology and economies...
3Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LINC) Lincoln Educational Services Corp. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) shares continue to outpace major indices as estimates and guidance continues to increase. Company Description Lincoln Educational is a leading and diversified for-profit provider of a career-oriented post-secondary education headquartered...
3Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PRX) Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (PRX), the generic drug manufacturer, saw revenue grow 32% as sales popped for Metroprolol, the generic version of angina drug Toprol. The company’s surprise of 81.48% had analysts scrambling to raise estimates. PRX is trading with a PEG...
3Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JJSF) J & J Snack Foods Corp, – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) performed very well against the market over the past year, receiving an extra boost on strong second-quarter results. The company turned in earnings of 39 cents per share for the second quarter, an increase from last year’s 21 cents and...
3Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ROST) Ross Stores Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) is trading near an all-time high on record results. The company recently announced record first-quarter net earnings of $91.4 million, compared to the year-prior $79.5 million. Company Description Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer with...
3Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EWH) Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (May 25 – 31, 2009)
Government bonds dominated action on financial markets during the past holiday-shortened week, as angst about inflation and massive issuance propelled yields to six-month highs in the US, Europe and Japan. Bonds and other safe-haven assets such as the US dollar were out of favor...
3Jun2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(THD) Investing in Thailand: Revolutionizing Global ETF Investments
Ryan Cole, The Investment U Research Team Buy when there’s blood in the streets, indeed. Every investor knows the phrase, but very few have the required fortitude to actually put it in practice. When there’s blood on the streets, most investors bail and head for cover...
3Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(VPRT) Vistaprint Limited: Stock of the Day
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist One of my favorite indicators I look at when researching stocks is the level of institutional buying. Institutions typically have resources far greater than the average individual investor when it comes to research. In addition, they have...
3Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued