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| Stockpickr's Picks of the Day: July 6 | 1 | By Rebecca Corvino Posted at 2:35 p.m. EDT on July 6, 2009 Every day, Stockpickr members are creating and sharing stock ideas with each other through various platforms. If you're not already a member, you can sign up here in one simple step. Here's a tour through what's going on at Stockpickr today. Do-It-Yourself Portfolios: Stockpickr members can create and share their own portfolios of stocks. The portfolios can include detailed analysis on specific stocks as well as general comments on sectors and trading strategies. A Stockpickr portfolio does not necessarily represent stocks that… more | Jul 06, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: July 6 | 2779 | By Rebecca Corvino Posted at 12:47 p.m. EDT on July 6, 2009 Oil was in the red on Monday, sending stocks and the three major indices lower as well. Bank of America (BAC) was recently losing 54 cents, or 4.3%, to $12.10; Apple (AAPL) was down $3, or 2.1%, at $137.02; and General Electric (GE) was slipping 10 cents, or 0.9%, to $11.36. General Motors (GMGMQ) could be on its way out of bankruptcy after a federal ruling that will allow the automaker to sell assets, including the Chevrolet and… more | Jul 06, 2009 |
| Top Tech Short-Squeeze Plays | 647 | By Fred Fuld Posted at 12:11 p.m. EDT on July 6, 2009 Revenue and earnings surprises can cause stocks to make sharp moves upwards, which in turn can set off a short squeeze as short-sellers rush to cover their bearish positions. For example, after Palm (PALM) announced better-than-expected sales and lower-than-expected losses on June 25, it rose more than 12% in after-hours trading, causing short-sellers to be squeezed. A short squeeze occurs when short-sellers quickly buy in shares of a stock, driving the price of the stock up sharply. The ratio for measuring short-squeeze opportunities is the short… more | Jul 06, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 3557 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted at 11:07 a.m. EDT on July 6, 2009 As we approach the second week in July, the markets have done a good job of matching the summer heat by keeping investors sweating. During last week’s shortened four days of trading, the S&P 500 lost 3.32% of its value, bringing the total loss to 4.65% in the last month. But with the market losing ground, now’s a great time to take advantage of low-priced rocket stocks. These beaten-down stocks have both potential short-term growth catalysts and long-term investment potential. By the looks of things today, that trend… more | Jul 06, 2009 |
| Four Must-See Charts: Stem Cell Stocks | 25233 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on July 2, 2009 Developments in the stem cell world are starting to get very interesting. On Tuesday, General Electric (GE) signed an exclusive license and alliance pact with Geron (GERN) to develop and commercialize cellular assay products derived from human embryonic stem cells for use in drug discovery, development and toxicity screening. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but investors clearly saw the deal as a major positive for Geron after the shares soared more than 18% on the news. This is a very big step for stem cell research development and… more | Jul 02, 2009 |
| Stockpickr's Picks of the Day: July 2 | 3463 | By Rebecca Corvino Posted on July 2, 2009 Every day, Stockpickr members are creating and sharing stock ideas with each other through various platforms. If you're not already a member, you can sign up here in one simple step. Here's a tour through what's going on at Stockpickr today. Do-It-Yourself Portfolios: Stockpickr member mktmdb updated a portfolio today called matrix, a self-described mix of tech, energy and penny stocks. The portfolio includes Microsoft (MSFT) and General Electric (GE). For the Carefully Speculative portfolio, member jdouble777 selects… more | Jul 02, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: July 2 | 9643 | By Rebecca Corvino Posted at 12:30 p.m. EDT on July 2, 2009 Making Thursday's headlines and sending stocks lower were reports that June saw the loss of 467,000 more jobs. This compares with 322,000 jobs lost in May and was about 100,000 more than expected, hiking up the unemployment rate to 9.5% from 9.4%. Across the board, many stocks were in the red, with Bank of America (BAC) losing 1.3% to $12.88, Apple (AAPL) down 1.6% to $140.60 and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) losing 1.1% to $50. Exelon (EXC) was slipping 3.2% to $49.91 after upping its bid… more | Jul 02, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 5851 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on July 2, 2009 Some investors assume that at this time of year, it's the summer doldrums for the stock market. After all, as the saying goes: "Sell in May, go away." But that's not really the case with dividend stocks. During the last few weeks, many major corporations have been reporting dividend raises. Stockpickr has reviewed the recent dividend declarations and compiled a list of the top dividend-raisers for the week. Bumping up its dividend by an amazing 25% was Darden Restaurants (DRI), which increased its quarterly dividend to 25 cents per share, up… more | Jul 02, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 9455 | By Stockpickr Staff Updated at 2:59 p.m. EDT on July 2, 2009 The traders of CNBC’s “Fast Money” are starting to prepare their viewers for the upcoming earnings season and the second half of the year. Joe Terranova believes that the second half will not be as easy as the second quarter, where everything went up due to the reflation trade. He told viewers to look for more of a trading environment in the second half and to stay nimble. Karen Finerman said she is mildly optimistic going forward, but she really wants to see what the financial firms have… more | Jul 01, 2009 |
| You Ask, David Peltier Answers | 927 | By Rebecca Corvino Posted on July 1, 2009 Throughout the trading week on Stockpickr Answers, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community (which anyone can join for free). TheStreet.com's David Peltier, manager of the Dividend Stock Advisor, Stocks Under $10 and Value Investor portfolios, answered questions on Stockpickr Answers recently. Recently on TheStreet.com, Peltier found dividend opportunities in stocks such as Darden (DRI) and General Mills (GIS), recommended "gobbling up" Del Monte… more | Jul 01, 2009 |
| Stockpickr's Picks of the Day: July 1 | 1976 | By Rebecca Corvino Posted on July 1, 2009 Every day, Stockpickr members are creating and sharing stock ideas with each other through various platforms. If you're not already a member, you can sign up here in one simple step. Here's a tour through what's going on at Stockpickr today. Do-It-Yourself Portfolios: Stockpickr member NYSEGUY's first portfolio, updated today, includes Petrobras (PBR), for its "ability to expand production & China's insatiable demand for oil," as well as Apple (AAPL), because "nobody has been better at linking technology… more | Jul 01, 2009 |
| Top 5 Large-Cap Stocks for July 1 | 2771 | By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on July 1, 2009 TSC Ratings TheStreet.com Ratings provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund recommendations using proprietary tools. Our "safety-first" approach aims to reduce risk while achieving performance on a total return basis. Each business day, we compile a list of the top five stocks in five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap. Today, large-cap stocks are in the spotlight. These companies have market caps over $10 billion and receive "buy"-ratings from our proprietary quantitative model, which considers more than 60 factors. The stocks are ordered by their… more | Jul 01, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: July 1 | 7755 | By Rebecca Corvino Updated at 5:28 p.m. EDT on July 1, 2009 Big banks were making headlines on Wednesday, with Bank of America (BAC) receiving lower-than-expected bids for its Columbia Management business, Citigroup (C) raising credit-card interest rates and Morgan Stanley (MS) expanding its partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ (MTU) to include a loan marketing venture. Bank of America closed down 15 cents, or 1.1%, at $13.05; Citigroup closed flat at $2.97; and Morgan Stanley lost 15 cents to $28.36. In earnings news, General Mills (GIS) reported its fourth quarter on Wednesday morning, with… more | Jul 01, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 30 | 7514 | By Stockpickr Staff Updated at 6:06 p.m. EDT on June 30, 2009 Abbott Labs (ABT) will pay Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) about $1.7 billion according to a the ruling in a patent infringement suit regarding Abbott's Humira and J&J's Centocor, which both treat rheumatoid arthritis. On Tuesday, Abbott closed down 78 cents, or 1.6%, at $47.04. RHJ International, a Belgium industrial company, is close to purchasing a stake in General Motors' (GMGMQ) Opel division after revising a previous offer. The Financial Times reports that the deal could be settled in a matter of days.… more | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Top 5 All-Around-Value Stocks for June 30 | 2772 | By TSC Ratings Staff Postedo n June 30, 2009 TSC Ratings TheStreet.com Ratings provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund recommendations using proprietary tools. Our “safety-first” approach aims to reduce risk while achieving performance on a total return basis. Each business day, we compile a list of the top five stocks in one of five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap. Today, all-around value stocks are in the spotlight. These companies have annual revenue above $500 million, below average valuations, debt that is less than 49% of total capital, and receive “buy” ratings from… more | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Four Must-See Charts: Stocks Making New Highs | 17205 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 29, 2009 When a stock hits a new high, like a new 52-week high or a new all-time high, many investors will quickly get interested and start to take notice. This happens for some very good reasons. First of all, a stock hitting new highs is a clear example of strength, and when you’re investing in the stock market, it’s always a good idea to own stocks that are strong and displaying strength. It shows that the stock is in high demand and that big money (institutional investors) is supporting the price and snapping… more | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 29 | 6381 | By Stockpickr Staff Updated at 5:20 p.m. EDT on June 29, 2009 Bernard Madoff, perpetrator of the multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that destroyed the financial health of hundreds, even thousands, of people, received a 150-year jail sentence on Monday morning. Also making headlines, Microsoft (MSFT) might unload a 2007 acquisition, Razorfish, to a French marketing company. Microsoft closed up 51 cents, or $2.18, at $23.86 on Monday. Swiss drug company Novartis (NVS) is reportedly considering a purchase of Elan's (ELN) multiple sclerosis treatment, Tsyabri, and other operations from the Irish biotech. Novartis… more | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Warren Buffett Short-Squeeze Plays | 7185 | Updated at 5:15 p.m. on June 26, 2009 Warren Buffett, the billionaire head of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), is the second-richest man in the world, after Bill Gates and ahead of Carlos Slim Helu. He is considered one of the leading value investors, and although Berkshire has taken a major hit recently, over the years it has performed extremely well. An $8,200 investment in the company in January of 1990 would now be worth more than $86,000. So it makes you wonder why traders would short the stocks that Buffett chose for his Berkshire portfolio. Since many of his stocks have… more | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Top 5 Fast-Growth Stocks for June 29 | 3505 | By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 29, 2009 TSC Ratings TheStreet.com Ratings provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund recommendations using proprietary tools. Our “safety first” approach aims to reduce risk while achieving performance on a total return basis. Each business day, we compile a list of the top five stocks in one of five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap. Today, fast-growth stocks are in the spotlight. These companies are projected to increase revenue and profit by at least 12% in the coming year and have received buy ratings from our proprietary… more | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 26 | 12356 | Updated at 5:46 p.m. EDT on June 26 Apple's (AAPL) upping its stake in U.K.-based Imagination Technologies to 9.5% from 3.6%, according to a statement. Imagination is responsible for some of the graphic and video components of Apple's iPhone. Intel also increased its stake in Imagination recently. Apple closed up $2.58, or 1.8%, at $142.44 on Friday, while Intel slipped 2 cents to $16.29. KB Home (KBH) missed earnings expectations in its second quarter but narrowed its loss year-over-year. The homebuilder lost $78.4 million, or $1.03 per share, compared with 72 cents… more | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 20047 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 26, 2009 David Peltier will be on Stockpickr Answers on June 26 to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? Join the Stockpickr community today -- for free. According to Jim Cramer, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is getting a raw deal for all the hard work he has done to fix the current economic crisis. Cramer thinks the idea that Bernanke forced a merger between Bank of America (BAC) and Merrill Lynch, and covered up… more | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Top 5 Small-Cap Stocks for June 26 | 2848 | By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 26, 2009 TSC Ratings TheStreet.com Ratings provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund recommendations using proprietary tools. Our “safety-first” approach aims to reduce risk while achieving performance on a total return basis. Each business day, we compile a list of the top five stocks in one of five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap. Today, small-cap stocks are in the spotlight. These companies have market capitalizations between $50 million and $500 million and receive “buy”-ratings from our proprietary quantitative model, which considers more than 60 factors. They… more | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 25 | 8797 | By Stockpickr Staff Updated at 4:55 p.m. on June 25, 2009 with stock prices throughout Eyes are on Ben Bernanke today, as the Federal Reserve chairman delivers his testimony before a congressional panel regarding whether the Fed was involved in any sort of cover-up during Bank of America's (BAC) acquisition of Merrill Lynch. BofA closed flat for the day on Thursday at $12.35. In earnings news, Lennar (LEN) reported lower-than-expected second-quarter earnings, losing $125.2 million, or 76 cents per share, compared with analyst estimates for a loss of 64 cents… more | Jun 25, 2009 |
| Top 5 Mid-Cap Stocks for June 25 | 3112 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 25, 2009 TSC Ratings TheStreet.com Ratings provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund recommendations using proprietary tools. Our “safety first” approach aims to reduce risk while achieving performance on a total return basis. Each business day, we compile a list of the top five stocks in one of five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap. Today, mid-cap stocks are in the spotlight. These companies have market capitalizations of $500 million to $10 billion and receive buy ratings from our proprietary quantitative model, which considers more than 60 factors.… more | Jun 25, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 19031 | By Stockpickr Staff Updated at 1:52 p.m. on June 25, 2009 The traders of CNBC’s “Fast Money” have been warning investors recently about the strong possibility of a correction in the stock market. Guy Adami, for instance, has been pounding the desk for days about warning signs that he's considered very bearish. He told viewers on a number of occasions that the path of least resistance appears to be lower. He was especially concerned about the fact that the S&P 500 has traded up to the 200-day moving average, a key technical level, a couple of times and failed. Jon… more | Jun 25, 2009 |
| Four Must-See Charts: Smartphone Stocks | 12465 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 24, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, the move toward the wireless Internet via smartphones and other handheld devices is now in full swing. Cramer thinks consumes are shifting their needs so that smartphones can deliver everything they want, from email and Internet to GPS and entertainment. Even business users are starting to use smartphones to handle tasks they use to do on laptops, such as editing documents, updating blogs and trading stocks. The wireless Internet boom isn’t being ignored by the largest chipmaker in the world, either. On Tuesday, Intel (INTC) announced… more | Jun 24, 2009 |
| You Ask, David MacDougall Answers | 381 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 24, 2009 Throughout the trading week on Stockpickr Answers, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. TSC Ratings Analyst David MacDougall answered questions recently. On TheStreet.com this week, MacDougall's discussed how an app for the Apple (AAPL) iPhone will affect Sirius (SIRI) and how best to evaluate the stocks of large companies such as General Electric (GE) and Microsoft (MSFT). Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that MacDougall's been responding to. You might have to scroll through… more | Jun 24, 2009 |
| You Ask, Scott Rothbort Answers | 1219 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 24, 2009 TheStreet.com Ratings' Jake Lynchwill be on Stockpickr Answers on Wednesday, June 24, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? Join the Stockpickr community today -- for free. Throughout the trading week on Stockpickr Answers, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. RealMoney's Scott Rothbort answered questions recently. On RealMoney and TheStreet.com lately, Rothbort has explained why Apple (AAPL) is in "more | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 24 | 5370 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 24, 2009 TheStreet.com Ratings' Jake Lynch will be on Stockpickr Answers on Wednesday, June 24, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? Join the Stockpickr community today -- for free. Monsanto (MON), which reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday morning, will lay off 900 of its 22,000 employees . The company reported a 14% drop in third-quarter profit to $694 million, or $1.25 per share, compared with analyst estimates for $1.17 a share. Revenue fell 11%… more | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 3435 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 24, 2009 TheStreet.com Ratings' Jake Lynch will be on Stockpickr Answers on Wednesday, June 24, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? Join the Stockpickr community today -- for free. It's not just the American public that likes dividends. Even the U.S. government is getting in on the act. JPMorgan (JPM) recently repaid the $25 billion in TARP funds it had received, after it had already dished out $795.1 million in dividends to the… more | Jun 24, 2009 |
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