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Conrad turns spotlight on Spectra (SE)
2008-08-19 07:00:00 Spectra Energy (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=se) (NYSE: SE (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=se)) is the latest "Growth Spotlight " from Roger Conrad (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2276), the advisory industry's top expert on the utility sector. Here's the latest from The Utility Forecaster (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2276)."Energy infrastructure may lack the panache of energy production. But it's a far-more-reliable road to wealth, particularly with $41 billion in new projects progressing in North America alone."Since spinning off from Duke Energy in early 2007, Growth Portfolio Core Holding Spectra Energy has already enjoyed success, lifting dividends 13.6% over the past year. And with more than $1 billion in expansion planned for each of the next three years, there’s a lot more ahead."The company's current asset base straddles the US and Canada and features an extensive continental e... More About: Spectra
China Region (FHKCX): Contrarian play
2008-08-19 07:00:00 On a recent business TV panel, Jim Lowell (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2291) noted, "Fidelity China Region (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=fhkcx) (FHKCX (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=fhkcx)) fund would be my number one pick for a contrarian growth play." Here's the latest from Fidelity Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2291). "The Chinese market has sold off nearly 60% in the blink of an eye, but its long-term growth story is hard to deny. "So, I take some measure of comfort in finding that our quantitative system concurs that Wilson Wong (he entered the dragon in June of last year) is a top pick. "His fund is a great way to bet on red without having to place all of your chips on China. Hong Kong (31%) and Taiwan (27%) stand shouldere to shoulder with China (21%) in terms of the funds concentration. "Speaking of concentration, this is Fidelity’s most concentrated int’l fund: 68 holdin... More About: Play
Olympic broadcasts boost Chyron (CGS)
2008-08-18 07:00:00 "A speculative pick due to its small capitalization, Chyron (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cgs) (ASE: CGS (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cgs)) is providing its high tech services to the Olympic games," says Leo Fasciocco (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2282).In his Ticker Tape Digest (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2282) -- which focuses on buying fundamentally strong stocks that have scored technical breakouts from their trading ranges -- he takes a look at this broadcasting graphics company."With annual revenues of $35 million, CGS is a micro-cap stock. The company was picked to provide over two dozen graphics systems to NBC during the network's coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games. "Utilizing the power of Chyron's HyperX2 in both HD and SD and being the first broadcaster in the US to realize the potential of Lyric PRO 7, NBC will be broadcasting a massive 3,600 hours of programming during of the games... More About: Boost , Broadcasts
China Mobile (CHL): Olympic potential
2008-08-18 07:00:00 "Whenever anyone asks, 'Why invest in China ?' the answer is very simple: that’s where the money and exponential future growth is," says Jim Trippon (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2280).The editor of The China Stock Digest (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2280) then asks, "Will China suffers an Oympic hangover?" He explains why that won't happen and why China Mobile (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=chl) (NYSE: CHL (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=chl)) should do well once the games conclude. "The Bank of China (BOC) conducted a study of the effects of 12 Olympiads on their host countries over the course of 60 years. They found that nine of the twelve Olympic host countries suffered a decline in GDP growth in the eight years after the games. "The key to a post Olympic slump is the size of the economy. Smaller economies like Korea suffered larger downturns after the games, while larger economies lik...
Long and short: Energy & financials
2008-08-18 07:00:00 "A changing of the guard is upon us," notes technician Richard Rhodes (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2287). In his The Rhodes Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2287), he explains his shift to go long the energy sector while shorting financials."Technically, the broader bearish head & shoulders pattern in the Wilshire 5000 remains in place; thus the long-term downtrend remains in place and all rallies are considered countertrend moves."Moreover, many indices have now returned to major overhead resistance levels that are consistent with a risk-reward for returning to an aggressive short position. "We’re going to a long Energy position, which we consider oversold while also taking a short position in financials."The Bear Stearns takedown marked the low for the financials in terms of market cap at $270 billion, which was broken as concerns about Fannie and Freddie came to the forefront. However, prices stabilized on the news that sho... More About: Long , Short
Bernie's best bank bets
2008-08-18 07:00:00 In his "master trading portfolio" Bernie Shaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2279) recommends two financial firms: HSBC Holdings (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=hbc) (NYSE: HBC (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=hbc)) and Wells Fargo (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=wfc) (NYSE: WFC (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=wfc)). Here's the latest from Schaeffer Research (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2279)."HSBC Holdings, the banking and financial services company, has gained nearly 19% since July 15. "The stock's Schaeffer's put/call open interest ratio is 2.54, a reading that is higher than 85% of those taken during the past year."In addition, more than 10 puts have been purchased (to open) for every call purchased (to open) for HBC on the International Securities Exchange during the past 10 days."An unwinding of this pessimism could draive the shares higher. Analyst upgrades... More About: Bank , Bets
House hunting in China: Three advisors eye E-House (EJ)
2008-08-15 07:00:00 One lesser-known company is gaining the attention of the newsletter advisory community: E-House China Holdings Ltd. (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=) (NYSE: EJ (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=ej)), China’s largest real estate agency services firm.Indeed, the stock is being recommended by three top-tier advisors: Louis Basenese (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2274), Daniel Frishberg (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2272), and Tony Sagami (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2273)."The Chinese economy isn’t going to suddenly grind to a halt when the Olympic flame is snuffed out," says Louis Basenese (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2274), associate Investment Director for The Oxford Club (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2274). "In fact, I believe the Olympics are China’s springboard to even more impressive growth. With the nation of 1.3 billi... More About: Hunting
Wind power boosts Trinity (TRN)
2008-08-15 07:00:00 "Around the globe, wind-generating capacity has been expanding at a rapid 30% clip in recent years," notes value investor Nathan Slaughter (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2262).The editor of Half-Priced Stocks (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2262) looks at industrial products firm Trinity Industries (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=trn) (NYSE: TRN (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=trn)), adding, "Its most promising division is the production of structural wind towers." Here's the latest "deep-discount' buy."Led by states such as Texas and California, wind farms around the country will generate almost 50 billion kilowatt hours of electricity this year. Of course, the U.S. is still playing catch-up with many other regions. "In fact, countries such as Spain, Portugal and Denmark all rely on wind farms for as much as one-quarter of their total power needs. "Across Europe, wind turbines will account for roughly ... More About: Power , Wind , Wind power
Smart phones: Smart buys?
2008-08-15 07:00:00 "Apple (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=aapl) (NASDAQ: AAPL (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=aapl)) and Research in Motion (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=rimm) (NASDAQ: RIMM (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=rimm)) are taking the smartphone market by storm," says Toby Smith (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2278) in his top-notch advisory ChangeWave Investing (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2278)."AAPL and RIMM are both pushing all of the other manufactures to the sidelines. "It's clear that RIMM's BlackBerry is the dominating force in the corporate smartphone market, but the Apple iPhone has shaken things up quite a bit on the consumer side. "The combination of the new Apple model flying off the shelves, and rumors of a postponement for one of RIMM's new releases, has raised questions among some analysts as to RIM's ability to fight back. "Credible sources suggest Resear... More About: Phones , Smart , Smart Phones
Silk Road 'banks' on Asia
2008-08-15 07:00:00 "The Asia n rally is under way," says Yiannis Moustrous (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2277), editor of The Silk Road Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2277). Here, he looks at a favored pair of NYSE-listed banks; one in India, the other in South Korea."The latest rally started from depressed levels, particularly in comparison to other regions of the world. "Further, the current oil price weakness--if sustained--will act as a positive catalyst for Asian economies that are net oil importers."Extreme selling conditions usually set the stage for a rally, which can be rather substantial when a lot of cash is on the sidelines, a lot of short positions need to be covered and marginally positive news emerges. These conditions are currently in place in Asia."The previous selloff is giving us the opportunity to add one more position to our India holdings: ICICI Bank (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=ibn) (NYSE: IBN (http://www.the... More About: Banks
Haynesville shale: A 'natural' for Mainland (MNLU)
2008-08-14 07:00:00 "Mainland Resources (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=mnlu) (NASDAQ: MNLU (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=mnlu)), a small natural gas play, could be a giant in the space in a short period of time," says Charles Payne (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2269). In his WStreet Market Commentary (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2269), he explains, "The company involved in the super exciting Haynesville shale region, which could be one of the largest domestic on shore natural gas fields ever.""The stock has been coming on lately as more investors learn about the company's potential in the Haynesville shale region. "Discovered in March of this year, the Haynesville field -- according to Energy and Capital -- could conservatively hold 168 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Chesapeake Energy (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=chk) (NYSE: CHK (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=chk)) has declared Haynes... More About: Natural
Charles Schwab (SCHW): 'Keep chugging along'
2008-08-14 07:00:00 "As a discount broker, Charles Schwab Corp. (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=schw) (NASDAQ: SCHW (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=schw)) makes money on every transaction it does for its clients," says Horatio Marquez (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2264). "The contributing editor to the industry-leading Money Map Reporter (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2264) explains, "For Schwab, it doesn’t matter whether the market goes up or down. It’s just matters that the market keeps on chugging along.""Investing in Schwab is like betting with the casino, and not the gambler. And those kinds of odds I’ll take any day. Fact is, all that matters is that stock and options traders keep 'plying their trade.' "And well they have. Increased trading activity helped Schwab post better results for the last quarter. And that trading surge has continued into July, with average daily trades to date already 7.9% highe...
VSEC: Military fuel?
2008-08-14 07:00:00 "VSE Corp. (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=vsec) (NASDAQ: VSEC (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=vsec)) is a small defense contractor that has attracted the interest of insiders and some institutions," notes the special situation service, The Dave Dyer Newsletter (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2275)."The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. They are still not a very large company (market cap of $202 million), and they only have a few customers (primarily the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Department of Energy). "The company's website provides an opaque description of their focus, noting that they are a 'broadly diversified company .... in the engineering, energy, environment, information technology, and defense services markets.' "Normally, that kind of unfocused gibberish would discourage me from going any further. However, there are indications that something might be going on with VSEC. "On June 27, one of the dir... More About: Military , Fuel
The right real estate REIT?
2008-08-14 07:00:00 "Not all REIT s are created equal," notes income expert Richard Lehmann (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2270). Here, he takes a look at the Neuberger Berman Real Estate Income Trust (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=nro) (NYSE: NRO (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=nro)) in his The ETF Trader (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2270)."The decline in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) has been sharp, reacting to the mortgage crisis and the associated financial meltdown. However, here are sectors of the real estate market that have not been affected by the mortgage crisis. "Such sectors like health care and multi-family projects and self-storage buildings are relatively less sensitive to the economic cycle. In addition, these sectors may have an inverse benefit from foreclosures such as rental properties and self-storage. "The Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Trust fund invests in REITs in defensive areas ...
Portfolio heat: Three plays on geothermal
2008-08-13 07:00:00 'Geothermal energy, or heat generated from the earth, is largely non-polluting, and is renewable and reliable," says Ashley Winters and John Parke (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2261).In Stephen Leeb's The Complete Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2261), the contributing editors look at a trio of diverse plays on geothermal energy: Chevron (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cvx) (NYSE: CVX (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cvx)), Calpine (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cpn) (NYSE: CPN (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cpn)), and Ormat Technologies (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=ora) (NYSE: ORA (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=ora)). "Throughout the globe, heat is continually produced in a layer far below the earth’s crust. Large power plants can capture and use this steam to provide electricity on a fairly large scale."In Iceland, by so... More About: Portfolio , Heat , Plays
"Best buys" among contrarian funds
2008-08-13 07:00:00 “At the Morningstar Investment Conference, I had a chance to hear directly from manager of several of our ‘best buy’ funds,” says Mark Salzinger (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2267).In his The No-Load Fund Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2267), he discusses a pair of “contrarian” funds: Dodge & Cox Stock (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=dodgx) (DODGX (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=dodgx)) and T. Rowe Price Equity Income (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=prfdx) (PRFDX (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=prfdx)) recommended for long-term investors.“The managements of these equity funds are sticking to its guns. In the case of Dodge & Cox Stock, this means a continuation of a contrarian focus on large out-of-favor stocks. often in equally out-of-favor sectors.“In the case of T. Rowe Price Equity Income, this means a continuation of fo... More About: Funds
Smith & Wesson (SWHC): A big shot?
2008-08-13 07:00:00 Smith & Wesson Holding Co. (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=swhc) (NASDAQ: SWHC (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=swhc)), one of the world’s leading makers of firearms, is a 'buy' from small cap stock specialist Konrad Kuhn (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2266) in his Kon-Lin Letter (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2266).“Smith & Wesson first opened its doors in 1852 and have since focused on innovative solutions in the field of personal safety and protection. “Almost every major law enforcement and military agency in the world has used its products. And to this day, most police departments in the U.S. depend on their firearms and accessories.“The world famous 357 Magnum was developed specifically for law enforcement and the Smith & Wesson .38 Special has been in continuous production since it was first introduced in 1899.“Smith & Wesson is the largest maker of handguns and hand... More About: Shot , Smith
Foster Wheeler (FWLT): 'Green' gains in 'gasification'
2008-08-12 07:00:00 "Foster Wheeler (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=fwlt) (NASDAQ: FWLT (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=fwlt)) is a worldwide engineering, construction, and project management contractor with a reputation for delivering high quality, reliable facilities," says Jim Powell (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2253).In his Global Changes & Opportunities Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2253), he suggests, "And while the company does business in 26 countries, its contracts in China alone could keep Foster Wheeler busy for several years." "Foster Wheeler operates in two segments. The Global Engineering and Construction Group designs and builds energy processing facilities worldwide."The company has a DOD contract to develop a gasification unit that will be used in 21 coal-fired electric plants. The systems being produced by Foster Wheeler emit no airborne pollutants and are cost-effective. I think the technology has eno... More About: Green
"Kinder" income: Partnerships for steady yields
2008-08-12 07:00:00 "The operations of many energy partnerships have nothing to do with the price of crude and natural gas; they only need to have demand," explains Neil George (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2260).In his specialized advisory services, The Partnership (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2260), he looks at Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=kmp) (NYSE: KMP (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=kmp)) and Kinder Morgan Management (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=kmr) (NYSE: KMR (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=kmr))."Midstream partnerships--those that operate pipelines or storage and processing facilities segments as well as those that invest in these segments--are among the most stable distribution payers. "And, more importantly right now, they’re among the most stable investments in what’s become a treacherous stock market. These middlemen, in between the prod... More About: Income
Ceragon (CRNT): Networked for growth
2008-08-12 07:00:00 "Ceragon Networks (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=crnt) (NASDAQ: CRNT (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=crnt)) is a small but critical player in wireless broadband," says the tech sector expert Nikhil Hutheesing (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2263), in The Forbes Wireless Stock Watch (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2263)."Ceragon develops transmission equipment for both wireline and wireless networks, but the company's real growth has been coming from its wireless business. Its products allow carriers to quickly accommodate their growth, expand their networks, and do it more cost effectively."Ceragon is introducing a number of higher-margin products that will be rolled out throughout this year and into next. It is also cutting expenses, so I would now expect to see margin improvements."As the economy improves and as demand grows internationally, I expect that we will see shares do very well. Sales are picking... More About: Growth
Starbucks (SBUX): Turnaround time?
2008-08-11 07:00:00 "I’ve spotted an excellent opportunity to cash in on the turnaround of one of America’s most visible companies -- Starbucks (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=sbux) (NASDAQ: SBUX (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=sbux))," says Jim Stanton (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2257).The quantitative analyst and contributing editor to Xcelerated Profits Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2257) explains, "I’ve had my eye on a number of retail stocks for some time now, looking for signs of a potential turnaround, and Starbucks is now high on my lis.""One of the main reasons for the slide in SBUX shares from its high of $40 in November 2006 was the overly aggressive expansion plan. "And as food and dairy prices have soared, this has led to higher operating costs. In turn, this forced Starbucks to raise prices, just as consumers were struggling from the housing slump and soaring inflation."And as competitio... More About: Time
Cellcom Israel (CEL): Dialing for dividends
2008-08-11 07:00:00 "Cellcom Israel (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cel) (NYSE: CEL (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cel)) is the dominant cell phone provider in a country where more people use cell phones than almost anywhere else on earth," notes Carla Pasternak (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2254).The editor of High Yield Investing (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2254) explains, "In fact, there are more cellular phones than people." Here's her look at her latest "High Yield Stock of the Month," which offers a double-digit dividend yield."Israelis use them at home instead of traditional fixed line phones. Every 12-year old kid has a cell phone glued to their ear. But the market still has room to grow. The nation's population is growing at almost 2% a year, thanks to a continuous influx of new immigrants. "The economy has grown over 5% a year for the past four years, and a healthy economy means more people with more money ... More About: Dividends
Potash (POT): Still growing?
2008-08-11 07:00:00 "Potash Corp. (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=pot) (NYSE: POT (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=pot)) keeps powering ahead, beating expectations," says Tom Slee. In Gordon Pape's Internet Wealth Builder (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/images/s tories/gordon_pape.gif), he sees recent price weakness as an opportunity."First-quarter earnings came in at $1.74 a share as a result of escalating prices, well above the $1.50 analysts were looking for. Then, second-quarter results blew away the first-quarter returns and set a new profit record."Potash posted earnings of $905.1 million ($2.82 per share), a 220% increase over the 88c per share earned in the same period of 2007. It was the highest quarterly profit in the company's history, 62% above the previous record."As a result of these strong gains and the expectation of continued high demand, the company again raised its earnings forecast for the full year, this time to $12-$13 per share. For the third ... More About: Growing
Valero (VLO): Rising margins?
2008-08-11 07:00:00 Quantitative analyst Vahan Janjigian (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2259), in The Forbes Growth Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2259), notes that while high oil prices have hurt oil refiners, he now sees potential in Valero Energy (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=vlo) (NYSE: VLO (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=vlo))."Valero operates 16 oil refineries across North America with a combined throughput capacity of over 3 million barrels per day (BPD). "High oil prices have helped energy companies book record profits. Refiners, however, have seen profits plummet because the difference in price between a barrel of refined product and a barrel of crude oil—the so- called crack spread—narrowed. "Thanks to higher selling prices, VLO reported a 49% year-over-year increase in net revenues in Q1. However, due to the surge in oil prices, the company’s throughput margin shrank 30% to $8.48 per barrel...
Cell Genesys (CEGE): Vaccine validation
2008-08-11 07:00:00 "Cell Genesys (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=) (NASDAQ: CEGE (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cege)) saw some nice validation for its GVAX prostate cancer vaccine candidate," notes biotech expert John McCamant (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2265) in The Medical Technology Stock Letter (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2265)."The final results from the second of the company's two Phase 2 trials were published in the online issue of Cancer—which is a prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journal that is published by the American Cancer Society."For those not familiar with the background, the patients in this trial -- who received a dose that is comparable to the dose being used in the ongoing and extensive Phase 3 program for GVAX for prostate cancer -- experienced an overall median survival of 35.0 months."This is nearly identical to the overall median survival achieved in the first Phase 2 prostate canc... More About: Vaccine , Validation
Tech expert bets on TINY
2008-08-11 07:00:00 "The current market is challenging for venture capital firm," says Josh Wolfe (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2268). But in his Forbes/Wolfe Emerging Tech Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2268), he stays bullish on Harris & Harris (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=tiny) (NASDAQ: TINY (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=tiny))."There were only five venture-backed IPOs in the first quarter of this year, and zero in Q2—something we haven't seen since 1978."That kind of market can be challenging for venture capital companies like Harris & Harris, which primarily invests in nanotechnology and cleantech companies. "At last report, the company's balance sheet showed cash per share worth less than a penny per share."But that is highly misleading, as it does not include the company's sizable $53.59 million investment in highly liquid U.S.treasuries (amounting to $2.30 per share) on its balance sheet as ... More About: Tiny , Expert , Bets
'Autopilot' portfolio for long-term investors
2008-08-08 07:00:00 "I’ve always been a big fan of putting into the market on a regular basis regardless of what is happening in the overall market" explains Chuck Carlson (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2249). The expert on dividend reinvestment plans and editor of The DRIP Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2249) offers a 10-stock "autopilot" portfolio that is diversified among 10 high quality dividend-paying stocks and requiring a monthly investment of under $500."If I’ve learned anything in the more than a quarter of a century of following the markets, it is this fact — buying stocks when you know you should (i.e. during sharp down moves) is really difficult. Our heads says we should; after all, substantial market downturns create the best values."But our emotions usually take control, thus making it very difficult to pull the trigger and put money into the market when stocks are falling."That’s why I’ve alw... More About: Portfolio , Autopilot , Long , Investors , Term
Olympic gains for FXI? Beyond the games
2008-08-08 07:00:00 "For the next two-and-a-half weeks, almost all you’ll hear in the news will be related to the 29th Olympiad in Beijing," points out Brandon Clay (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2251).In All Star Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2251), he explains, "Beyond this, in 2010, we will see the World Expo in Shanghai and the Asian Games in Guangzhou." So is now a good time to invest in China? Here's the advisor's assessment and his top pick for exposure to the region."China has been gearing up for the Games for the past few years. Finally, with a dozen new sports stadiums and a cross-city underground railway to ferry visitors to different venues, China will be on display to the world."If you’ve been investing internationally, you’re no stranger to China. Depending on when you bought, you may either love it or hate it. For instance, in 2007 Chinese stocks rocketed up the charts 97%. "In 2006, the gains were even more... More About: Olympic
Outsourcing gains with Infosys (INFY)
2008-08-08 07:00:00 Leading global stock expert John Christy (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2252) sees opportunnity in India's Infosys Technologies (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=infy) (NASDAQ: INFY (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=infy)). Here's the latest from Forbes International Investment Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2252)."Indian stocks have been pummeled this year, down 42% since Jan.1,the worst performance ofany country in MSCI’s emerging markets universe."But one ofIndia’s best-known companies is holding up surprisingly well.Shares ofInfosys Technologies are off just 5% since the start ofthe year. "Investors once penalized Infosys during India’s bull run because it wasn’t a pure enough play on India. Only 2% of Infosys’ revenue comes from its home market."But as emerging market investors become more selective and put more emphasis on quality, Infosys’ global reach may ... More About: Outsourcing
Gold: Preparing to rise
More articles from this author:2008-08-08 07:00:00 "Although I have been forecasting that gold could fall as low as $800 during the summer, the metal is now preparing for a move up to $1,500," says Larry Edelson (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2250) in Real Wealth (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2250)."The only way to truly understand the U.S. economy — what’s happening, why, and where it’s headed — is to look at asset prices in terms of gold, the world’s only real form of money."At the end of 2001, $10,000 in the DJI would have bought 35 ounces of gold. Now, it even 11.6 ounces. In other word, the Dow has lost a whopping 72% of its purchasing power in real terms, when compared to gold."We are in just the beginning phase of an unprecedented inflationary depression in the U.S. — and the next explosive phase of the bull market in gold and natural resources."The Treasury bond market is a monstrous disaster about to implode. There is no way overseas investors ... More About: Gold , Rise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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