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| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 6104 | 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 | 3405 | 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 | 7224 | 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 | 5629 | 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 | 2072 | 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 | 13354 | 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 | 4947 | 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 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 4395 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 21, 2009 The traders of CNBC’s “Fast Money” are starting to get worried that the falling dollar and rising oil prices could put a dent in U.S. stock prices. On Wednesday’s “Halftime Report,” Brian Kelly of Kanundrum said he’s concerned about the current level of the S&P 500. He pointed out that higher oil prices will lead to higher prices at the pump, which could hurt consumer spending across the board. Jared Levy of Peak6 mentioned that the VIX is trading at 52-week lows. He explained that this shows the market is complacent and… more | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 6244 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 20, 2009 After a week’s hiatus, Rocket Stocks are back and ready to take on earnings season. The week of Oct. 9 (Stockpickr’s last round of Rocket Stocks picks) ended on a high note, with stocks closing at their highest levels yet for 2009. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each closed at a one-year high that Friday, as two stocks gained for every one that fell. All told, the week was the best since July. Fast forward to this week, and the market’s looking like it could reset some of… more | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 1558 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 20, 2009 As earning season kicked off, it may have seemed last week that investor focus was dead set on quarterly numbers. On Thursday, the markets reacted wildly after companies such as Goldman Sachs (GS) and Citigroup (C) reported their profits, and on Friday, stocks took a tumble as Bank of America (BAC) revealed a quarterly loss. As investors reacted to company news, a handful of stocks were raising their dividends. Increasing a dividend is a big deal for any company, but it’s a particularly significant event in the midst of a recession. Historically,… more | Oct 20, 2009 |
| This Week's 'Barron's' Roundup | 4530 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 19, 2009 Editor's note: Welcome to "Barron's Roundup." Each weekend, Stockpickr presents portfolios related to articles in the latest issue of Barron's. Bond ETF Plays: This Barron's article says that bond ETFs have become an attractive alternative to traditional fixed-income mutual funds. Among the ETFs mentioned are iShares Barclays TIPS Bond ETF (TIP), SPDR Barclays Capital Convertible Bond ETF (CWB) and SPDR Barclays Capital International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX). Undervalued Leaders: Barron's talks with Todd McCallister, managing director and portfolio co-manager of the $1.4 billion Eagle Asset Management Fund (HMCAX).… more | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 8836 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 16, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, market bears make up excuses to scare investors out of stocks. The bears have been screaming to sell the market as the Dow's soared past 7,500, 8,500, 9,500 and now 10,000, said Cramer. Cramer said no matter if it's oil prices or gold prices or fears of higher interest rates or rising jobless claims, the bears always find a reason to tell investors to get out of stocks. Don't blame the bears, he said. It's just the way they operate. Cramer pointed out that the bears… more | Oct 16, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 12281 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 9, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, housing stocks are the key to this market. Cramer pointed out that the charts of the housing stocks are showing that the group is the weakest area in the markets. Why is this happening? One potential explanation could be that housing stocks are tracking employment and news flow, and both are very bearish. Another reason could be the $8,000 first-time home tax credit, which has yet to be renewed. Cramer doesn’t think the tax credit is as important as the historically low mortgage rates. However, he… more | Oct 09, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Health Care Stocks | 3545 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 8, 2009 While health care has been the hot topic on the news for the past few months, the industry certainly hasn’t been an attractive industry for investors. The health care sector’s valuation has jumped only 21.6% between the first and second quarters, compared with a 40% average jump across all industries. The biggest reason for that underperformance is health care reform. Investors are nervous -- and rightfully so -- that new governmental regulations on the health care industry could make health stocks a tough sell. And while that makes health care stocks a… more | Oct 08, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolioso of the Week | 4889 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 8, 2009 The traders of CNBC’s “Fast Money” noted on Tuesday that the markets moved higher due to a decision by the Australian central bank to raise interest rates. Tim Seymour said the rally in the U.S. was fueled by Australia and by rumors that Saudi Arabia was conspiring with other petro-producing countries to switch out of the dollar for a new currency in the pricing of crude oil. Seymour told viewers he expects the dollar to break lower, and as a result the U.S. stock market rally should continue to show strength. Joe… more | Oct 08, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 11354 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 6, 2009 Stocks Raising Dividends Are Fewer, but Worth the Hunt," declared the headline of a Wall Street Journal article yesterday. It's something we’ve known for quite some time here at Stockpickr. With the kickoff of earnings season this week, companies have started making dividend declarations at an increasing pace. From just a couple of companies raising their dividends in weeks past to more than half a dozen this week, it’s time to expect a flurry of dividend activity in the coming month. And those dividend-increasers are definitely worth watching. Consistent dividend-raisers,… more | Oct 06, 2009 |
| This Week's 'Barron's' Roundup | 5261 | By Roberto Pedone Editor's note: Welcome to "Barron's Roundup." Each weekend, Stockpickr presents portfolios related to articles in the latest issue of Barron's. Baby Boomer Plays: This Barron's article says that baby boomers are a growing force at 77 million, and companies that ignore this group will be doing so at their own peril. Among the stocks mentioned are Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Target (TGT) and Walt Disney (DIS). 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,… more | Oct 05, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 6265 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Oct. 5, 2009 Stocks opened higher Monday after a four-day losing streak that pushed the S&P 500 down 1.84%. But this week, with third-quarter earnings season on the horizon, investors are willing to be bullish once again. Earnings season kicks off on Wednesday, when steel giant Alcoa (AA) releases its quarterly earnings to the investment public. While expectations remain high going into earnings, the past couple of unimpressive investment weeks show that investors are still nervous about a rally that’s seemingly come from nowhere. Solid numbers will be needed this quarter to sustain the trend.… more | Oct 05, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 12243 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Oct. 1, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, investors are confused by the markets because a case can be made for both the bulls and the bears. Cramer pointed out that the confusing pattern is happening all over the market. For example, Cramer told investors to watch Nike (NKE) and Darden Restaurants (DRI) for a read on consumer spending. Earlier this week, Nike reported a great number that sent the stock up sharply, but Darden reported an in-line number that sent shares down. The confusion doesn’t stop with the consumer. Cramer said the… more | Oct 01, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 6040 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Sept. 30, 2009 The traders of CNBC’s “Fast Money” continue to be surprised by the strength in the stock market. On Monday’s “Fast Money” show, Joe Terranova said he’s seeing maximum frustration in the markets. He thinks investors are confused and don’t know if they should stay in or get out of stocks. Guy Adami reminded viewers he has been waiting for stocks to pull back, which just hasn’t happened. He mentioned that he’s still bearish and that the recent pickup in M&A activity could be signaling a top for the markets. Dennis Gartman, author… more | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Uptrending Stocks | 1971 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Sept. 30, 2009 Sometimes there’s little rhyme or reason to the way Wall Street operates. That’s because in the stock market, trading activity sets prices, not logic. When astute investors grab for chances to profit from that disconnect, some pretty exciting profit opportunities can ensue. That’s why this week, we’re looking at uptrending stocks for short-squeeze potential. In 2009, the market has certainly turned the tables on the massive selloff that took place just one year ago. In the trailing 10 months, the Dow Jones has rallied 13.8%, yet despite the upward momentum we’re… more | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 10797 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Sept. 29, 2009 While blue chip companies have been largely absent from the dividend hikes of the past, with the exception of Philip Morris (PM) two weeks ago, several blue chips made a comeback this past week, announcing that they were increasing shareholder payouts in the coming months. Those announcements came as news percolated that we may indeed be through with the recession that’s gripped the world economy officially since December 2007. And with more economic news on the way today, in the form of updated Case-Shiller Home Price Index and Consumer Confidence numbers, and… more | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 4345 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Sept. 28, 2009 Last week marked the busiest week of Wall Street IPOs since 2007, the largest being A123 Systems (AONE), a Massachusetts-based battery maker. The company raised $379 million in its offering, with shares appreciating 45% on their first trading day, a feat that IPO-tracker Renaissance Capital noted “is welcome news to many VCs and startups that have poured lots of money into the alternative energy space.” But elsewhere in the market, things weren’t quite so upbeat. The S&P 500 index shed 2.24% last week after an update from the Fed and a number… more | Sep 28, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 5611 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Sept. 28, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, selling stocks makes sense here, and investors should prepare their portfolios for lower prices in the market. Cramer sees a fast sharp pullback coming for the markets that will take the Dow to 9000. He said one of the problems that could hit the market is the anti-stock-market actions from the leaders in Congress. Cramer mentioned that everything he hears out of Congress is very negative for the U.S. economy. If the market does experience a selloff, which stocks should you look to buy? On Wednesday’s… more | Sep 28, 2009 |
| 'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week | 8120 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Sept. 24, 2009 The traders of CNBC’s “Fast Money” are split on which way they think the market will move in the near future. On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” TV show, Pete Najarian told viewers that a large number of put options are trading. He said the market will continue higher because there’s just too much protection in place for the bears to gain any ground. Guy Adami continues to express a bearish view of the current market rally. He said investors should enjoy the ride while it lasts because it never does. Joe Terranova said… more | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Squeezing the Shorts: Bank Stocks | 5121 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Sept. 23, 2009 It’s no surprise that investors have been wary of financial stocks lately. After all, since 2007 we’ve seen major financial stocks such as Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers melt down, shares of stalwart banks such as Citigroup (C) tumble catastrophically, and rumors of big investment firms such as Goldman Sachs (GS) controlling the market through program trading. There are plenty of reasons to stay away from the financial sector, but there’s an even bigger reason to look at just a few key financial names: their huge short squeeze potential. A short squeeze… more | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Dividend Stocks for the Week | 3511 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Sept. 23, 2009 Last week, several funds and stocks raised their dividends, a shift from the sparse dividend increases of the previous two weeks. Increasing a dividend is a big deal for any company, but it’s a particularly significant event in the midst of a recession. Dividends are so significant 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… more | Sep 23, 2009 |
| This Week's 'Barron's' Roundup | 9350 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Sept. 21, 2009 Editor's note: Welcome to "Barron's Roundup." Each weekend, Stockpickr presents portfolios related to articles in the latest issue of Barron's. Bullion Buys: This Barron's article says a pullback in gold of 10% to 20% could happen in the near term, but gold bulls think the yellow metal could double in the coming years as the deficit widens, the dollar falls and inflation arrives. Among the stocks mentioned are Gold Fields (GFI), Newmont Mining (NEM), Yamana Gold (AUY) and Goldcorp (GG). Range-Bound Player: Barron's talks with Vitaliy N. Katsenelson,… more | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Rocket Stocks for the Week | 5023 | By Jonas Elmerraji Posted on Sept. 21, 2009 Stocks hit new highs for 2009 on Friday after ending higher in nine of the last 11 trading sessions. That streak could find another stumbling point today, as the market opens slightly in the red. But the rest of the week could hold a markedly different message for investors. On Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee begins its meeting on interest rate policy, and though most analysts don’t expect any groundbreaking announcements to stem from the meeting, a good message from the Fed could signal investors to turn bullish once again. Our… more | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week | 4421 | By Roberto Pedone Posted on Sept. 21, 2009 According to Jim Cramer, the recent industrial production numbers tell a good story. He pointed out that business segments such as corrugate boxes, caustic soda and chlorine, which are building blocks for basic infrastructure, are starting to look bullish. Another area that Cramer sees bullish activity in is the makers of bricks such as Vulcan Materials (VMC) and Martin Marietta Materials (MLM). This would indicate that demand is picking up for the building of roads and new homes. Also, the Federal Reserve numbers show that we are still destocking inventories,… more | Sep 21, 2009 |
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