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(RICK) Time To Go Shopping: 3 Stocks I’m Buying Today

It’s time to put some money to work immediately. I don’t profess to know when the markets will turn, or how long it will take, but I do profess to know that there are quality companies out there that are begging to be purchased, if only in small increments at the... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BCO) - Brink’s - easily surprised on estimates by 30%

Brink’s (BCO) stock has fallen along with the rest of the market in recent weeks. However, fundamentals remain solid. Revenue rose 20% in the second quarter. It has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 27.69%. Brink’s has a forward... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(MCD) - McDonald’s - company continues to hold up well amid the recent market mayhem

McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), which recently boosted its dividend by 33%, has been consistently outperforming the market during the recent turbulence and over the long-term. In addition to the higher income and technical growth, the company’s fundamentals also reflect strong... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CASY) - Casey’s General Stores - grocery and other merchandise same-store sales were up

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY) is proving that even when the economy slows, consumers will still pull over to purchase such novelties as chewing gum and fountain soda. The company’s share price has been rallying since mid July. Casey General Stores, Inc. operates... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ENG) - ENGlobal - projecting a 87% increase in earnings with PEG of 0.8

ENGlobal Corp (ENG) avoided major damage from hurricane Ike and just broke out of a bearish trend. Current-year estimates are projecting a 87% increase in earnings, but the company remains fairly priced with a PEG of 0.8.Company Description ENGlobal Corporation provides engineering,... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CSX) - CSX Corp - earnings per share are expected to grow by 17%, ahead of the industry average of 14%

CSX Corp. (CSX) boasts a solid record of exceeding Wall Street forecasts, and analysts are upbeat on earnings going forward. The company’s earnings per share are expected to grow by 17%, ahead of the industry average of 14%. CSX is rewarding shareholders with a dividend yield... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(AMRI) - Albany Molecular Research - earnings of 24 cents per share, far ahead of analyst estimates of 10 cents

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI) is weathering the current economic storm in commendable fashion. The company reported strong second-quarter results on Aug 6, forecasted a bullish full-year earnings projection and bears the favor of an accelerating share price.Company Description Albany... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(PSS) - Collective Brands - Beats Wall Street Estimates for 2Q by 86.21%

Collective Brands keeps selling shoes despite the economic downturn as it focuses on designer brands. The company has surprised 3 out of 4 quarters by an average of 28.14%. Collective Brands has a forward P/E of 12.87.Company Description Collective Brands Inc. (PSS) is a national... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(DXPE) - DXP Enterprises Inc - PEG ratio of 0.6

DXP Enterprises Inc. (DXPE) just announced a stock split after fantastic second-quarter results. Shares have been steadily climbing throughout the year and are a bargain with a PEG ratio of 0.6.Company Description DXP Enterprises, Inc., in conjunction with its subsidiaries, engages... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(SAI) (LLL) - L-3 Communications - plans to retain a logistics support contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command

L-3 Communications (LLL) surprised on estimates for 4 straight quarters by an average of 2.93%. Analysts expect 2008 year-over-year earnings growth of 20%. L-3 declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share in early July, which translates into a dividend yield of 1.2%, well... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NDN) - 99 Cents Only Stores - 108% earnings growth projection

99 Cents Only Stores (NDN) battled through a tough second quarter in which inflationary pressures pushed their earnings for the period into the red. But in spite of the loss, analysts are projecting strong earnings growth, and the company’s share price has been locked into... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NCTY) - The9 Limited - surprised on earnings 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 33.60%

The9 is tapping China’s gaming obsession for big profits. The company grew revenues 69% in the second quarter. It has surprised on earnings 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 33.60%. The9 has a forward P/E of only 8.93.Company Description The9 Limited (NCTY)... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(RSH) - RadioShack - $200 Million Share Buy Back Program

RadioShack Corporation (RSH) has recently posted its fourth earnings surprise in the last four quarters. The announcement has produced huge gains over the past month. The company has also announced a plan to repurchase $200 million worth of common shares.Company Description RadioShack... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BCO) - Brink’s - easily surprised on estimates by 30%

Brink’s (BCO) stock has fallen along with the rest of the market in recent weeks. However, fundamentals remain solid. Revenue rose 20% in the second quarter. It has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 27.69%. Brink’s has a forward... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(MCD) - McDonald’s - company continues to hold up well amid the recent market mayhem

McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), which recently boosted its dividend by 33%, has been consistently outperforming the market during the recent turbulence and over the long-term. In addition to the higher income and technical growth, the company’s fundamentals also reflect strong... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CASY) - Casey’s General Stores - grocery and other merchandise same-store sales were up

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY) is proving that even when the economy slows, consumers will still pull over to purchase such novelties as chewing gum and fountain soda. The company’s share price has been rallying since mid July. Casey General Stores, Inc. operates... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ENG) - ENGlobal - projecting a 87% increase in earnings with PEG of 0.8

ENGlobal Corp (ENG) avoided major damage from hurricane Ike and just broke out of a bearish trend. Current-year estimates are projecting a 87% increase in earnings, but the company remains fairly priced with a PEG of 0.8.Company Description ENGlobal Corporation provides engineering,... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CSX) - CSX Corp - earnings per share are expected to grow by 17%, ahead of the industry average of 14%

CSX Corp. (CSX) boasts a solid record of exceeding Wall Street forecasts, and analysts are upbeat on earnings going forward. The company’s earnings per share are expected to grow by 17%, ahead of the industry average of 14%. CSX is rewarding shareholders with a dividend yield... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(AMRI) - Albany Molecular Research - earnings of 24 cents per share, far ahead of analyst estimates of 10 cents

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI) is weathering the current economic storm in commendable fashion. The company reported strong second-quarter results on Aug 6, forecasted a bullish full-year earnings projection and bears the favor of an accelerating share price.Company Description Albany... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(PSS) - Collective Brands - Beats Wall Street Estimates for 2Q by 86.21%

Collective Brands keeps selling shoes despite the economic downturn as it focuses on designer brands. The company has surprised 3 out of 4 quarters by an average of 28.14%. Collective Brands has a forward P/E of 12.87.Company Description Collective Brands Inc. (PSS) is a national... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(DXPE) - DXP Enterprises Inc - PEG ratio of 0.6

DXP Enterprises Inc. (DXPE) just announced a stock split after fantastic second-quarter results. Shares have been steadily climbing throughout the year and are a bargain with a PEG ratio of 0.6.Company Description DXP Enterprises, Inc., in conjunction with its subsidiaries, engages... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(SAI) (LLL) - L-3 Communications - plans to retain a logistics support contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command

L-3 Communications (LLL) surprised on estimates for 4 straight quarters by an average of 2.93%. Analysts expect 2008 year-over-year earnings growth of 20%. L-3 declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share in early July, which translates into a dividend yield of 1.2%, well... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NDN) - 99 Cents Only Stores - 108% earnings growth projection

99 Cents Only Stores (NDN) battled through a tough second quarter in which inflationary pressures pushed their earnings for the period into the red. But in spite of the loss, analysts are projecting strong earnings growth, and the company’s share price has been locked into... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NCTY) - The9 Limited - surprised on earnings 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 33.60%

The9 is tapping China’s gaming obsession for big profits. The company grew revenues 69% in the second quarter. It has surprised on earnings 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 33.60%. The9 has a forward P/E of only 8.93.Company Description The9 Limited (NCTY)... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(RSH) - RadioShack - $200 Million Share Buy Back Program

RadioShack Corporation (RSH) has recently posted its fourth earnings surprise in the last four quarters. The announcement has produced huge gains over the past month. The company has also announced a plan to repurchase $200 million worth of common shares.Company Description RadioShack... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(YUM) - Yum! Brands - earnings per share have been, on average, about 39% ahead of analyst estimates

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share. The company noted that the dividend will be paid out November 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 17. The dividend translates into a yield of 1.9%, which is well... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BIG) - Big Lots - maintains a respectable PEG ratio of 1.0, while its competitors average 1.6

Big Lots, Inc (BIG) has been a safe haven for shoppers and investors in such a turbulent market. As the economy slows, shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their weakened dollars and are turning to discount retailers. The company has just reported another great quarter driven... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(MCD) - McDonald’s - company continues to hold up well amid the recent market mayhem

McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), which recently boosted its dividend by 33%, has been consistently outperforming the market during the recent turbulence and over the long-term. In addition to the higher income and technical growth, the company’s fundamentals also reflect strong... 

6Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(TIVO) Where Did I Go Wrong With SoundBite Communications?

It’s been about two months now since I advocated selling your full position, if you had one, in SoundBite Communications (NASDAQ: SDBT), a provider of on-demand customer contact solutions. In those couple of months I’ve had time to reflect upon what went wrong with... 

6Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CASY) - Casey’s General Stores - grocery and other merchandise same-store sales were up

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY) is proving that even when the economy slows, consumers will still pull over to purchase such novelties as chewing gum and fountain soda. The company’s share price has been rallying since mid July. Casey General Stores, Inc. operates... 

2Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued