Archive for July, 2009
(ETF) Profit From the “New Decoupling”
Tony Daltorio, The Investment U Research Team Emerging markets first hit investors’ radar screen about 20 or so years ago. There was a lot of skepticism and a lack of understanding about emerging markets, which was understandable because there were few emerging markets open...
16Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(GS) CIT Goes Over a Cliff
by The Investment U Research Team Even as Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) reported the best quarterly profit in it’s 140-year history, and JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE: JPM) announced that it’s profit climbed 36 percent to $2.7 billion, the news coming from another former financial...
16Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(AUXL) Trading FDA Decisions with Calendar Spreads
Joe Kunkle, The Investment U Research Team FDA approvals/rejections of drugs can make or break a Biotech company. These decisions can be incredibly volatile and profitable if you’re positioned correctly. There have been instances where shares lose more than three-fourths...
16Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(AUY) Covered Calls: Five Steps to Make Profitable Option Trades
Covered Calls: Five Steps to Make Profitable Option Trades by Karim Rahemtulla, Advisory Panelist The mainstream “press” does not want you to pay attention to option strategies such as covered calls. There is a conspiracy here – and it’s meant to keep you ignorant...
16Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(PM) Dividend Investing: Buy This Dividend Paying Stock Before July 23…
by Louis Basenese, Advisory Panelist Last week, I provided my six-step strategy to avoid the dividend investing trap and find stable, high-yield dividends. Today, the rubber hits the road… If you’re looking for a dividend paying stock to bolster your income – one ideally...
15Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(WYNN) Investing in Sin Stocks: How to Oppose Radical Islam in Your Portfolio
by Alexander Green, Advisory Panelist Last month the first ETF adhering to strict Islamic beliefs, Dow Jones Islamic Market International (NYSE: JVS), began trading. Following Shariah law, the index excludes anything close to investing in “sin stocks” or firms that produce...
15Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BAX) Medical Devices – Industry Outlook
Since the beginning of the global economic crisis, medical device stocks have fared slightly worse than the overall market, losing roughly 400 bps more than the S&P500 (-31%) since September 1, 2008, on a market weighted basis. We continue to recommend that investors focus...
14Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AIG) AIG Gives Big Bonuses to Investors
On Friday morning, we talked about how interesting American International Group (NYSE: AIG) was getting in “As AIG Sinks, It’s Value Rises.” We didn’t have to wait long for reaction. By the end of the day, it was up over 20% and this morning we’re seeing another 25%. In...
14Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(OCN) U.S. Banks – Industry Outlook
We think that the worst of the credit crisis is now probably behind us, but the banking system is not yet out of the woods — there are still many significant challenges ahead. The banks are now able to tap the debt markets without FDICs support and also access the equity...
14Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CNQ) Canadian Natural Resources Limited – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ), the oil exploration company, saw production rise in the first quarter even as crude prices fell sharply. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters. It is trading with a forward P/E of 12.4. Company Description Canadian...
14Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BKE) The Buckle, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) recently posted sales results for the month of June. Comparable store net sales were up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. Net sales jumped 14.4% to $70.8 million. Company Description The Buckle is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for...
14Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HLF) Herbalife Ltd. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) recently announced it had received licenses to sell its products in a number of Chinese provinces, creating a sales channel directed towards millions of potential customers. Company Description Herbalife Ltd sells weight management and nutritional supplement...
14Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NOVN) Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NOVN) is coming off of a great quarterly report in which revenues were up 29% and resulted in another earnings surprise. Company Description Noven develops and manufactures “transdermal” delivery systems, or in simple terms a patch that...
14Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MO) Consumer Staples – Industry Outlook
The stock market has begun to discount a recovery from the global recession. Prior rallies after major declines of similar magnitude (such as after the recession in the mid-1970Õs and the Great Depression in the 1930Õs) were sharp and unrelenting. It is expected that stocks...
13Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GYMB) Gymboree Corp. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Gymboree Corp (GYMB) drastically raised its earnings guidance for the second quarter. On July 9th the childrens’ retailer updated expectations for earnings. The company now sees earnings falling in the range of $0.19 to $0.24 per share, both ends of the ranger are up 10...
13Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(INT) World Fuel Services Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
World Fuel Services Corporation (INT), which sells marine, aviation and land fuel products and services to more than 6,000 locations Incorporatedluding airports, seaports and tanker truck loading terminals, in over 190 countries, continues to surprise on estimates. On May 7,...
13Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(IMA) Inverness Medical Innovations – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Inverness Medical Innovations (IMA) continues to trend higher in response to the company’s strong first-quarter results, reported in late April, in which the company swung to a profit from last year. First-Quarter Results Sales were up 19% from last year to $443.9 million....
13Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), the off-price retailer that operates Ross Dress for Less stores and dd’s Discounts stores in over 27 states, raised its second quarter earnings per share forecast after June sales jumped. On July 9, the company reported June sales climbed 6% with...
13Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PEP) PepsiCo Goes Green in China – Analyst Blog
Most of the major food and beverage companies are now investing in China as part of their expansion strategies. PepsiCo (PEP), one of the world’s largest food and beverage company, opened its first overseas “green” plant in Chongqing, China. The investment is...
11Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AIG) As AIG Sinks, Its Value Rises
American International Group (NYSE: AIG) has been taking a beating over the past two weeks, and even with its recent 20-1 reverse stock split, it’s been headed back down. So far in fact, that we’re getting close to the price we talked about on March 9 – $.35 (or split...
11Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(CERN) Cerner Corporation: Big Stock Market Winner
by Alexander Green, Advisory Panelist Studies show that the average investor does far worse than the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500. It’s not just that they’re not getting good advice. Most of them aren’t even asking the right questions. As a former money...
11Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(LFC) China Life Insurance Co. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
China Life Insurance (LFC) saw first quarter income rise 55% and is expected to grow earnings by 39.19% in 2009. Company Description China Life Insurance is China’s largest life insurance company. It provides individual and group life insurance and accident and health insurance....
10Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RNOW) RightNow Technologies, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
RightNow Technologies, Inc. (RNOW) continues to push its way into the black and shares have created a favorable entry point. Company Description RightNow Technologies provides on-demand software solutions designed to optimize customer service operations. The company prides itself...
10Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KONG) Kongzhong Corp – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Kongzhong Corp’s (KONG) share price is up more than 200% this year on strong quarterly results and bullish earnings projections. Company Description Kongzhong Corp., through its subsidiaries, provides wireless interactive media and entertainment services to mobile phone...
10Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TOT) TOTAL S.A. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
TOTAL S.A. (TOT), the large French oil company, is exploring in areas of the world where oil reserves are growing. Full year estimates are jumping as crude prices rise. TOT trades at only 9x forward earnings. Company Description TOTAL is a large integrated oil and gas company....
10Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MO) Consumer Staples – Industry Outlook
The stock market has begun to discount a recovery from the global recession. Prior rallies after major declines of similar magnitude (such as after the recession in the mid-1970’s and the Great Depression in the 1930’s) were sharp and unrelenting. It is expected that stocks...
10Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MCD) McDonalds Corp. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
McDonalds Corp. (MCD) continues to rack up impressive gains, distinguishing itself as a steady player in a very choppy market. Company Description McDonalds Corp, operates one of the world’s largest fast food chains, with over 35,000 restaurants world wide. The company...
9Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GCO) Genesco Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Genesco, Inc. (GCO) is cyclical but continues to show solid growth in a tough retail environment. Company Description Genesco is a footwear retailer and wholesaler. Brands include Dockers Footwear, Nautica Footwear, and others. Additionaly the company runs Volunteer Leather Co.,...
9Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ANDE) Andersons Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Andersons Inc. (ANDE) is currently trading at 14X forward earnings with a very impressive 22% earnings growth projection for the next-year period to boot. Company Description The Anderson’s Inc., with its subsidiaries, operates in agriculture storage and transportation...
9Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GYMB) The Gymboree Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
The Gymboree Corporation (GYMB), the children’s retailer, has a streak of 4 consecutive earnings surprises and has averaged a beat of 6.64%. Will it keep the streak alive when it reports its second quarter results in August? Company Description Gymboree is a specialty children’s...
9Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued