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| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: Nov. 20 | 1282 | Not a Stockpickr member? Join the community today -- for free.Regardless of why a stock is in the news, it never hurts to hear what a professional investor has to say about it. The key is to gather as much information as you can in order to make the most informed investment decisions you can. As Jim Cramer often reminds, investors must do their homework.
So what has Cramer had to say lately about today's headline-makers? At Stockpickr, we've combed through his recent RealMoney blog posts, "Mad Money" TV show recaps and "Stop Trading!" segments to find out |
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| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 923 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 20, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, options expiration is driving the current market selloff. He pointed out that the only stocks that were holding up in the market were the agriculture and bulk shipping plays, such as DryShips (DRYS) and Mosaic (MOS). Cramer said the market is experiencing some consolidation patterns that are in line with what happens around options expiration. He doesn’t see the market making any sharp selloffs during this non-news environment, but he thinks we get nickel and dime selloffs. Cramer also mentioned that the market bears are… more | Nov 20, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 3153 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 19, 2009 According to CNBC’s “Fast Money” traders, the stock market is showing no signs of stopping its current bull run. Joe Terranova told viewers that the markets simply consolidated Tuesday, and the odds of a market correction between now and the end of the year are low. Pete Najarian said he’s watching the 1100 level on the S&P 500. He pointed out that 1100 was resistance but now has turned into support. Tim Seymour said he would look for support around 1068. He believes the S&P 500 is heading to 1120, but probably… more | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Earnings Growth Plays | 3335 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 18, 2009 There are plenty of reasons for stocks to have the attention of short-sellers. Waning financials, a deteriorating business model and expected upcoming bad news are all par for the course. But what about when a stock’s underlying business and fundamentals are good, but the short-sellers are still betting against it? Then it’s gearing up to be a potential short-squeeze play. A short squeeze is the buying frenzy that ensues when a heavily shorted stock starts to look attractive again to investors. As more and more of the short investors buy shares to… more | Nov 18, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 7909 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 17, 2009 As company earnings dwindle toward the end of third-quarter earnings season, dividend stocks are continuing to deliver in a tough economy. Last week, 14 companies announced an increasing dividend, a telling sign for investors. That’s because, historically, companies that pay dividends materially outperform those that don’t, and when the market turns bearish, dividends could be the only semblance of return that investors see for a while. That’s why every week Stockpickr reviews recent dividend declarations and compiles a portfolio of dividend-increasers. These stocks represent some of the most enticing investments… more | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 5641 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 16, 2009 Follow us on Twitter! “Futures advance. Retail sales make gains. Bernanke to speak on economic outlook. GM, in first post-bankruptcy report, says it lost $1.2 billion. Gold hits another record,” read this morning’s premarket report from CNN. Short of GM’s performance, you’d hardly know that we’re in a recession, sentiment echoed last week with the S&P 500’s 2.26% gain. But the S&P’s rally paled in comparison with how our Rocket Stock picks fared last week. And this week’s new list of Rocket Stocks -- beaten-down stocks with near-term growth catalysts… more | Nov 16, 2009 |
| This Week's 'Barron's' Roundup | 1652 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 16, 2009 Follow us on Twitter! Legendary Investors’ Stock Picks: This Barron’s article highlights more than a dozen stock picks and pans from some of Wall Street’s most recognized money managers, including David Einhorn and Steve Mandel. Among the stocks mentioned are Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), Monsanto (MON), Whole Foods Market (WFMI) and Wyndham Worldwide (WYN). 5 Retail Stock Bargains: This Barron’s article says that retailers could enjoy a much stronger Christmas than Wall Street expects. With this in mind, Barron’s identified five stocks that could rally… more | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 6991 | By Roberto Pedone Follow us on Twitter! According to Jim Cramer, investors shouldn’t read too much into Thursday’s market action. He reminded investors that the market has gone up for six days in a row on no real news, so it’s very reasonable to trade lower for a day on nothing. Cramer pointed out that we have a number of bullish items, such as improving jobless claims, weak oil prices and bullish guidance from Wal-Mart (WMT), that should give the bulls some comfort in the short term. Plus, Cramer believes that investors should stop fearing high… more | Nov 13, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 5073 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 12, 2009 Follow us on Twitter! According to CNBC’s “Fast Money” traders, stocks continued to move higher this week, maintaining their strength off the weakness in the U.S. dollar. On Wednesday’s “Halftime Report” segment, Tim Seymour said he expects the market to keep going up from here as long as the dollar continues to weaken. He told viewers to watch how the S&P 500 acts at the key resistance level of 1100. On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” TV show, Joe Terranvoa said he thinks the S&P will move north of 1100 this week.… more | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Large-Cap Stocks | 4143 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 11, 2009 Recently we put our short-squeeze focus on smaller stocks; this week we’re going large-cap. With higher trading volumes, more analyst coverage and, frequently, less risk, going long a large-cap short-squeeze play can be a pretty attractive move. That’s because even though it takes more money to move the big names, the risks of getting caught when a trade doesn’t go your way are significantly diminished for stocks over the $5 billion threshold. But what’s a short squeeze anyway? A short squeeze is the buying frenzy that ensues when a… more | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 6431 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 10, 2009 After six straight days of gains, the markets are taking a breather today, which gives us the chance to focus our attention back on the stocks that announced increased dividends last week. Increasing dividends is a significant development that investors shouldn’t overlook, whether they’ve focused on dividends in the past or not. Historically, companies that pay dividends materially outperform those that don’t, and when the market turns bearish, dividends could be the only semblance of return that investors see for a while. That’s why every week Stockpickr reviews recent dividend declarations and… more | Nov 10, 2009 |
| This Week's 'Barron's' Roundup | 7194 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 9, 2009 Financial-Services Bull: Barron’s talks with Anton Schutz, portfolio manager at the Burnham Financial Industries Fund (BURFX), a large-cap financial-services mutual fund he launched in April 2004. Schutz thinks a number of financial-services companies are worth buying, despite the challenges that lay ahead. Among the stocks in his portfolio are JPMorgan Chase (JPM), People’s United Financial (PBCT) and Ameriprise Financial (AMP). Bullish and Bearish: Each week, Barron’s publishes bullish and bearish stories on a variety of stocks. We present summaries of those stories in this portfolio. This week, there… more | Nov 09, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 2542 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 9, 2009 Last week brought investors a welcome return to gains as the S&P 500 pushed up 3.2% over the course of the last five trading days. With most broad-based indices tumbling down to a key support level toward the end of October, many traders were waiting with baited breath for the market’s next move. And now, despite unemployment in the double digits and more of the same from the Fed, it looks like investors are game to keep pushing stocks higher as we enter this week. That’s all the more reason to look… more | Nov 09, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 6285 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 6, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, the bears are tellinginvestors six lies. On Wednesday’s “Mad Money” TV show, Cramer said if you listen to the bears, you’re going to miss out on some tremendous opportunities. He explained that the negative spin the bears are putting on the market seems to be dismissing every bit of good news we get. However, Cramer started his TV show for times just like these so he can expose the lies and protect investors from the rash of pessimism. One of the lies the bears are spinning… more | Nov 06, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 6651 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 5, 2009 The traders on CNBC’s “Fast Money” told their viewers what they must know after Warren Buffett announced on Tuesday his largest-ever takeover of railroad company Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI) for $26 billion. “It’s an all-in wager on the economic future of the United States,” Buffett said in a statement. Tim Seymour said Buffett’s move is a long-term play that won’t change anyone’s short-term trading strategies. Joe Terranvoa told viewers that Buffett’s move is a signal to investors that he’s bullish on transports, energy and infrastructure. He thinks this means good times… more | Nov 05, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Late Earnings Plays | 4508 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 4, 2009 For investors who seek out short-squeeze opportunities, there’s no time as important as earnings season. Earnings are one of the biggest catalysts a stock has to move higher, and good earnings can be just what investors need to start a squeeze. That’s especially true at the tail end of earnings season as less-visible companies release their quarterly results to investors. With smaller trading volumes in many of these stocks, the squeeze potential is magnified in a big way. A short squeeze is the buying frenzy that ensues when a heavily shorted stock… more | Nov 04, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: Nov. 4 | 2768 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on Nov. 4, 2009 Regardless of why a stock is in the news, it never hurts to hear what a professional investor has to say about it. The key is to gather as much information as you can in order to make the most informed investment decisions you can. As Jim Cramer often reminds, investors must do their homework. So what has Cramer had to say lately about today's headline-makers? At Stockpickr, we've combed through his recent RealMoney blog posts, "Mad Money" TV show recaps and "Stop Trading!" segments to find out what… more | Nov 04, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 1903 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 4, 2009 Up one day and down the next -- it seems as though investors can’t make up their minds. But when the stock market churns and volatility spikes, they can still find solace in dividends. That’s because investing in income stocks is one of the few ways to collect earnings from a portfolio when the market isn’t moving higher. The companies that actually increase their dividends during a tough economy send an even stronger signal to investors. With cash hard to part with when business is slow, management’s decision to let shareholders have… more | Nov 04, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: Nov. 3 | 2406 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on Nov. 3, 2009 Not a Stockpickr member? Join the community today -- for free.Regardless of why a stock is in the news, it never hurts to hear what a professional investor has to say about it. The key is to gather as much information as you can in order to make the most informed investment decisions you can. As Jim Cramer often reminds, investors must do their homework. So what has Cramer had to say lately about today's headline-makers? At Stockpickr, we've combed through his recent RealMoney blog posts, "Mad Money" TV show recaps… more | Nov 03, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 4457 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Nov. 2, 2009 Last week was brutal for investors. With four of the last five trading sessions ending in the red, the S&P 500 index closed 4% lower on Friday than its open last Monday. But things are turning up this week, with markets opening higher on hopes of a November bounce. Right now is a very key time for the market. With the pullback we’ve had in recent weeks and with aggregate share prices nearing their 50-day moving averages, we could be witnessing a very significant bounce over the next couple of trading sessions.… more | Nov 02, 2009 |
| Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: Nov. 2 | 1909 | By Stockpickr Staff Posted on Nov. 2, 2009 Regardless of why a stock is in the news, it never hurts to hear what a professional investor has to say about it. The key is to gather as much information as you can in order to make the most informed investment decisions you can. As Jim Cramer often reminds, investors must do their homework. So what has Cramer had to say lately about today's headline-makers? At Stockpickr, we've combed through his recent RealMoney blog posts, "Mad Money" TV show recaps and "Stop Trading!" segments to find out what he… more | Nov 02, 2009 |
| This Week's 'Barron's' Roundup | 1198 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Nov. 2, 2009 Big Money Stock Picks: This Barron’s article says the bulls are still in charge according to a survey of the top money managers in their latest edition of the Big Money Poll. Despite the optimism, the bulls also see reasons to be cautious about how much is left in the rally. Among the stocks mentioned are Apple (AAPL), American International Group (AIG) and General Electric (GE). Hedge Fund Strategies: This Barron’s article highlights how three newbie hedge fund managers are navigating the current trading landscape post-crisis. These three… more | Nov 02, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 4578 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 30, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, window dressing is upon us. On Tuesday’s “Mad Money” TV show, Cramer told viewers that we’re just three days away from the end of the month and the end of the fiscal year for most hedge funds and mutual funds. He explained that that means managers will look to mark up their biggest holdings to generate better returns and keep clients from withdrawing funds. For most mutual and hedge funds, October and early November is when clients can withdraw capital due to tax implications and… more | Oct 30, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 6018 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 29, 2009 Some of the traders on CNBC’s “Fast Money” are concerned that with Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) and the rest of the tech sector losing steam, market players might be starting to fear that the bull market rally is over. On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” TV show, Joe Terranova said that the markets have lost momentum caused by strong earnings reports and now the S&P 500 has suffered a technical failure. He pointed out that the market lost the best sector, tech, and the smartphone trade has started to unwind. Terranova told viewers that… more | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Small-Cap Stocks | 3318 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 28, 2009 Don’t discount the power of the small stocks. While most investors spend their time focusing on big blue chips, small- and micro-cap investors are reaping the benefits of bigger price swings and a lack of analyst coverage. And when it comes to short squeezes, small-cap stocks (those with market capitalizations of $2 billion or less) provide some of the most serious gain potential. Price swings and little analyst attention don’t typically sound like good things for a stock that you’re thinking about investing in. But when you’re talking about a potential short-squeeze… more | Oct 28, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 7155 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 27 Now that earnings season is in full swing for Wall Street's biggest companies, dividend declarations are coming out in full force as well. And this past week has seen more dividend hikes than we've had in a very long time. All told, 22 companies announced increases in their payouts to shareholders last week. And with consumer concerns about the recovery still playing a big part in investment choices, higher dividends do a good job of quelling doubts that things are getting "less worse." We’re also seeing a continuing trend of more and more… more | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 5559 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 26, 2009 If this morning's headlines are any indication, investors are ready to get back into the market’s action. As another week of earnings season opens up, 137 of the S&P 500 companies are set to report their earnings in the next five days. That’s an event-packed earnings calendar that could be a huge catalyst for a number of companies -- but especially for this week’s Rocket Stocks list. Rocket stocks are beaten-down stocks with near-term growth catalysts and long-term growth potential. And over the course of the last 14 weeks, getting… more | Oct 26, 2009 |
| This Week's 'Barron's' Roundup | 1997 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 26, 2009 10 Takeover Targets: This Barron’s article identified 10 takeover targets in the technology sector. Among the stocks mentioned are F5 Networks (FFIV), Riverbed Technology (RVBD), Brocade Communications Systems (BRCD) and Red Hat (RHT). Managed-Care Buys: This Barron’s article says some managed-care companies will remain relatively unaffected by the Obama administration’s changes to health-care. In fact, some could rise as much as 25%. Among the stocks mentioned are WellPoint (WLP), Cigna (CI) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH). Relative-Value Manager: Barron’s talks with Jerry Senser, CEO and chief investment… more | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 12855 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 23, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, if investors want to make money in the market, they have to break the rules. Cramer said that market players need to forget about “buy and hold” and the notion of investing only in index funds. Cramer thinks investors can pick their own stocks if they’re willing to put in the time and effort. In fact, Cramer believes that if investors do their homework, they’ll have the edge over much of Wall Street. But homework isn’t easy, and it’s time consuming, so Cramer advised viewers to… more | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Earnings Season | 4873 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 22, 2009 Nothing moves the market like earnings season. With that time upon us once again, the potential for some seriously profitable short squeezes is very real in the next few weeks. A short squeeze is the buying frenzy that ensues when a heavily shorted stock starts to look attractive again to investors. As more and more of the short investors buy shares to cover their positions, share prices skyrocket. Almost anything can trigger a short squeeze, including trumping earnings expectations, winning a lawsuit, unveiling a new product and even announcing a management change.… more | Oct 22, 2009 |
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