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Will-Bill-Dann (WBD): From Russia with love
2008-07-24 08:00:00
"In Russia, as in many other emerging markets, a new crop of homegrown companies is on the rise," says global expert John Christy (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2210), editor of The Forbes International Investment Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2210).He says, "While relatively unknown outside their home markets, these firms have proven to be worthy competitors against much bigger multinationals." Here's a look at Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=wbd) (NYSE: WBD (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=wbd))."In a research report in March, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) called these emerging companies 'Local Dynamos'. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods was one of just three Russian companies to qualify for BCG’s exclusive list. WBD is Russia’s largest food and beverage company. "It has a whopping 76% market share for dairy products like milk and yogurt.It is the #3 player in bever...

Solar & wind: Green ETFs
2008-07-24 08:00:00
"There's no 'silver bullet' solution to the energy crisis; but there are some solutions that do work," says Sean Broderick (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2209), referring to wind and solar power.In The Safe Money Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2209). he says, "There are with some choice ETF to power your own bottom line." Here's a looks at the two "green" technologies."Many Americans are disgusted by the fact that, faced with an energy crisis, the government seems to produce nothing but hot air. "So let me give you my appraisal of two alternative energy solutions that work -- along with some choice exchange-traded funds that can power your own bottom line. Here are two energy solutions that work right now. Solution #1: Wind Power"Critics will point out that the wind seems to stop blowing when you want electricity most — on hot summer days. And that is a problem. However, a study last year by Stanford University...

Robbins & Myers (RBN): Dig deep for value
2008-07-24 08:00:00
"For our latest Undiscovered Gems, I dug deep to unearth Robbins & Myers (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=rbn) (NYSE: RBN (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=rbn)) – an industrial engineering firm" says Elizabeth Harrow (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2203) of Schaeffer Research (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2203)."Robbins & Myers, is based in Dayton, Ohio, but it maintains manufacturing facilities in 15 countries. It's a leading supplier of highly engineered, critical equipment and systems for global energy, chemical and industrial markets."With its modest market cap of $1.74 billion, Robbins & Myers is flying well under Wall Street's radar. "On the charts, RBN has outperformed the broad market for more than 2 years. Year-to-date, RBN is up more than 35%."During the past couple of years, the stock's uptrend has been supported by its intermediate-term 10-week and 40-week moving averages. RBN hasn&...

Southern Copper (PCU): A 'split' favorite
2008-07-24 08:00:00
In his 2-for-1 (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2208) advisory, Neil Macneale (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2208) only buys stocks that have announced stock splits. Here's a look at his latest "split" buy: South American mining firm Southern Copper (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=pcu) (NYSE: PCU (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=pcu))."For the third time this year there are but two splits on our monthly list from which to choose the buy for the 2 for 1 portfolio."Both stock which announced splits in June are companies related to the extraction of natural resources. One, our new buy recommendation, is Southern Copper which mines non-ferrous metals in South America (the other split last month was driller Atwood Oceanics)."Recommending either one of these companies partially reflects my take on the 'commodities bubble' discussion going on in the media. There may well be a bubble growing in some commodity...

Time to bank on Wells Fargo?
2008-07-23 08:00:00
"The financial sector got a boost after our Wells Fargo (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=wfc) (NYSE: WFC (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=wfc)), a buy recommendation in our model income portfolio, reported better-than-expected earnings," notes Jack Adamo (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2204). The editor of Insiders Plus (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2204), explains, "While Wells, like virtually every other bank, is dragging its heels a bit on recognizing losses on bad mortgages, there were elements of the report that were unquestionably great.""Whatever the “reason,” for the rise in financials, the fact remains that the group firmed. This was the relief rally I’ve been expecting for a few weeks. ""The question here is whether the strength in the financial sector will be sustained for a time, and whether it will infuse the broader market. Meanwhile, in its latest quarterly report, Wells Fargo re...

Qualcomm (QCOM): Investing in 3G
2008-07-23 08:00:00
"Qualcomm (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=qcom) (NASDAQ: QCOM (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=qcom)) is a play on the growth of the 3G smartphone industry," says growth stock expert Paul Tracy (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2201).In his always-fascinating StreetAuthority Market Advisor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2201), he explains, "QCOM owns the dominant 3G technology and stands to benefit from the coming wave of 3G smartphone handset introductions.""Qualcomm sells semiconductor chips and licenses products based on a technology known as code division multiple access (CDMA). CDMA is a cell-phone technology that enables 3G cellular telecom services. The chips and components QCOM sells are found in these 3G mobile phones."There are two main competing standards for mobile telephone networks: Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and CDMA. CDMA is superior to GSM in terms of allowing high-speed data tr...

Charge up value at Lincoln Electric (LECO)
2008-07-23 08:00:00
In his top-notch Hidden Values Report (http://www.hiddenvaluesalert.com/index.a spx?page=ECapture&r=TheStockAdvisors), Charles Mizrahi (http://www.hiddenvaluesalert.com/index.a spx?page=ECapture&r=TheStockAdvisors) he takes a look at Lincoln Electric (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=leco) (NASDAQ: LECO (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=leco)), which he calls a "classic boring' company, and a long-term value."Lincoln Electric is your classic 'boring' company. Cocktail party conversation matter it isn’t, but the company serves sectors that are critical to keeping an economy’s wheels turning, both here and abroad. "Based in Cleveland, Lincoln makes welding and cutting products that are used in infrastructure and construction projects worldwide. "Its returns are nothing to sneeze at, either, with an average annual return on equity (ROE) over the past five fiscal years topping 18% (18.2% over the trailing 12 months). "Founded in 1895, Lincoln has w...

Rhodes sees 'integrated' gains
2008-07-23 08:00:00
In The Rhodes Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2202), technician Richard Rhodes (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2202) sees some short-term trading ideas in two large cap integrated oil stocks, which he expect to benefit from a drop in crude."We've seen a number of country and US sector ETFs forge reversals higher. We believe this to be an important reversal of a short-to-intermediate term basis. "Let us state right now that we do not believe the bear market is over; and if it were — there is certainly no evidence yet to support it just yet. "During the 2000-2003 bear market there were a number of very sharp 'relief rallies' of 15% to 20%. "The reversals seen last week are in all probability the beginning of one of these very sharp rallies; although the advance/decline figures of last week weren’t particularly good. "Meanwhile, we can make a case for a 'top' in crude oil given the technical breakdowns in this market, bu...
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Yola's Charts: A technical view
2008-07-22 08:00:00
For sophsiticated, technical traders, we turn to Yola Edwards In her Yola's Charts she looks at the overall market, oil and her favorite technical oil sector pick, Imperial Oil (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=imo) (NYSE: IMO (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=imo)). "The Dow made a successful return move to retest its neckline breakout and on a monthly basis appears to be putting in a hammer bottom. "Additionally, the daily and weekly MACD’s are at oversold levels and gave a preliminary buy signal on July 15, after the market reached an intraday low of 10,827. "The advance from the lows has managed to jump above both the10-and 20-day MA’s but it is now up against resistance from the downtrend line stemming back to the May double top of 13,136. "However, the MACD is diverging positively on both the daily and weekly charts and the VIX has issued a sell signal from an overbought level. "As there is an inverse correlation between the VIX and Do...
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Contrarian trade on Lilly (LLY)
2008-07-22 08:00:00
"The attractive technical rebound in the drug group has us looking for short-term buys," says Chris Johnson (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2200) in Insightful Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2200). The contrarian looks at a favorite, Eli Lilly (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=lly) (NYSE: LLY (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=lly))."This trade seeks to take advantage of the relative-strength trend in drug and pharmaceutical stocks, which has gone largely unnoticed throughout 2008. "These stocks have moved from support quite nicely over the past month, while the rest of the market plunged back to its March lows. "One stock near the top of our short-term bull list is Eli Lilly. LLY had been underperforming the AMEX Pharmaceutical index a bit, as this was its March low. "The stock now appears ready to make a push back to its 50-week moving average, currently around 51."LLY has an earnings report coming out on...

Toast to Central European (CEDC)
2008-07-22 07:00:00
"Central European Distribution (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cedc) (NASDAQ: CEDC (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=cedc)), is a classic special situation," says technical expert Leo Fasciocco, who specializes in finding stocks that have broken out of basing patterns.In his Ticker Tape Digest he reviews this company, which imports and distributes alcoholic beverages in Poland, but is based in Sarasota, Florida. "With annual revenues of $1.3 billion, CEDC distributes about 800 beer, spirit, and wine brands through nearly 30,000 retail outlets. It also imports and distributes cigars into Poland and is the exclusive Polish importer for Dunhill cigars."The company distributes its products to small businesses, multi-store retail outlets, bars, nightclubs, hotels, and restaurants."The company just recently boosted its earnings outlook and disclosed a closer strategic investment in the Russian Alcohol Group, the leading producer of vodka in Russia. CEDC said i...
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Amedisys (AMED): Healthy gains from home health
2008-07-22 07:00:00
"Amedisys (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=amed) (NASDAQ: AMED (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=amed)), one of the nation’s leading home health care companies, is a bear-proof stock," says David Fessler (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2199), a leading stock advisor and Oxford Club Advisory Panelist (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2199). He explains, "The stock is defying the market. It’s one of the best non-cyclical companies on the planet, which means it’s recession proof." here's his review." Amedisys has more than 8,000 caregivers, working from more than 350 home health centers and hospice agencies, across more than 30 states. These centers typically serve residents within a 50-mile radius."And it sure helps to operate within a lucrative $62.8 billion market space that’s getting bigger by the day. Even better, management has just unleashed its secret weapon again: acquisitions. "Just...
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Upside's mid-year favorites: 'Perfect stocks?'
2008-07-22 07:00:00
"Our Quadrix rating system grades stocks on nearly 100 variables in six categories — Momentum, Value, Quality, Financial Strength, Earnings Estimates, and Performance," says Richard Moroney (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2198).In his Upside Stocks (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2198), he says, "Everything we do is designed to find the 'perfect stock,' with a solid track record, bright growth prospects, strong finances, and a discount valuation." Here, he offers some mid-year favorites."Quadrix is our first screen, but we always take a closer look to see if stocks are being scored accurately. Because all rating systems tend to be backward-looking, we also consider company and industry prospects to determine if the bullish story being told by Quadrix is ancient history."Because of strength in energy and infrastructure end markets, EMCOR (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=eme) (NYSE: EME (http://www.thestockadvisors....
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Gildan Activewear (GIL): No worse for the wear?
2008-07-21 08:00:00
"Although the market has been unsettling, all this instability provides some excellent buying opportunities, such as Gildan Activewear (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=gil) (NYSE: GIL (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=gil)) " says analyst Tom Slee.The contributing editor to Gordon Pape's Internet Wealth Builder notes, "Battered by bad press, the shares are down 39% since April -- yet its numbers look very good and its long-term prospects are even better." Here's his review."Founded in 1984, Montreal-based Gildan Activewear is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of high-quality T-shirts, collar shirts, underwear, and socks. Its focus is on high volume, non-fashion clothing which demands frequent replenishment. Turnover is the name of the game."With more than 15,000 employees and production facilities in the Caribbean Basin and Central America, Gildan is a major player in the US. "The most impressive thing about Gildan is its rapid gr...
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ETF play to bet on falling pound
2008-07-21 08:00:00
"Things are looking up for the U.S. dollar," says Jack Crooks (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2197), editor of World Currency Alert (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2197). He adds, "This will add firepower to my favorite trading idea -- shorting the British pound." "The UK economy is following in the footsteps of the U.S. economy, except it's still a good ways behind. That means huge implications for the British pound. The economy over there is more exposed to the ongoing credit crunch problems than any other developed economy. "They're more highly leveraged to the growth in financial services and debt cycle. The primary exposure is through the UK housing market. But they're exposed on the labor side, too."For the UK, housing and debt form a dangerous bew. On the housing front, the UK housing market is the most exposed of any major market in the world. Not just because of a massive price run-up, but also because of all the borrowi...
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Garmin (GRMN): Bet on Nuvifone
2008-07-21 07:00:00
'What's so special about the new Nuvifone from Garmin (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=grmn) (NASDAQ: GRMN (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=grmn))?" asks global expert Tony Sagami (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2196). In his The Asia Stock Alert (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2196) takes a look at the new high tech device.'The tech world has been waiting for the one of the more natural technological marriages to happen. I’m talking about merging the useful functionality of hand-held GPS devices with the mobile phone. "Along with that anticipation has been the speculation of which cell phone maker Garmin would team up. The mystery is over! Instead of teaming up with somebody, Garmin itself is entering the cell phone business. "The company will leap into the mobile phone market during the third quarter of 2008 with its new Nuvifone — a one-of-a-kind communication tool, because it has all th...

Changing BRIC for BRAC
2008-07-18 01:00:00
"The currencies of countries rich in essential resources—oil and other fuels, metals, agricultural products—are in strong demand," says long-standing market expert Stephen Leeb (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2183).The editor of The Complete Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2183) explains, "Brazil, Russia, Australia, and Canada are awash in natural resources. And in a world of growing shortages, these countries can't miss.""The acronym 'BRIC—standing for Brazil, Russia, India, and China—is in vogue as shorthand for the emergence of the developing world. "But we’re herewith proposing an emended version: 'BRAC'—standing for Brazil, Russia, Australia, and Canada. "That’s because these four countries are the ones most brimming over with essential natural resource, with each one a net exporter of fuels and other natural products. In a world where resource shortages will only get wo...
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Flash! Tech expert eyes Sandisk (SNDK)
2008-07-18 01:00:00
"NAND Flash is just beginning to scratch the surface of what will prove to be its biggest potential application - the replacement of hard disk drives," says Paul McWilliams (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2194) in a review of Sandisk (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=sndk) (NASDAQ: SNDK (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=sndk)).In Next Inning (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2194), a sophisticated service, deisgned for experienced, tech-savvy investors, he says, "My outlook for SanDisk during the second half of 2008 is bullish.""NAND Flash, like hard disk drives, is designed to store our data, which can be word processing documents, spreadsheets, songs, pictures, videos, etc. -- anything you would normally store on your hard disk drive. "And, since the day is coming when it will be common for people to store entire video collections on a PC or home storage system, the appetite for data storage is ìinsatiable."T...
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Luck of the Irish: New Ireland (IRL)
2008-07-18 01:00:00
"Ireland is attracting global value hunters," says fund expert Carl Delfeld (http://www.chartwelletfadvisor.com/), of Chartwell ETF Advisor (http://www.chartwelletfadvisor.com/), who takes a contrarian look at the closed-end New Ireland Fund (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=irl) (NYSE: IRL (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=irl))."My ETF pick for the week is in honor of John Templeton not just because of his meeting his final summons this week at age 95 but because it highlights one of the key tenets of his legendary investment career."Templeton's first maxim was to buy at the point of 'maximum pessimism'. IRL trades at a 15% discount to net asset value."Ireland has gone from darling to outcast in less than a year in the eyes of the global investment community. "Rather than look for markets that were performing well, Sir John built a career looking for troubled or ignored markets that traded at attractive valuations."Due to vastly overvalued pro...
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A tech trio for earnings season
2008-07-18 01:00:00
"We feel the tech sector is a good place to seek stocks that have been beaten down unjustly by the current macroeconomic malaise," says Charles Payne (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2195) in Wall Street Strategies (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2195)."As we progress into earnings season, we are seeing some positive signs. Intel (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=intc)(NASDAQ: INTC (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=intc)) posted better than expected earnings per share results yesterday, topping the Street's estimates by $0.03. "More encouraging, however, was that the company provided better than expected revenue and gross margin guidance for the third quarter in spite of the current slowdown of the U.S. economy."According to management, although it remains cautious of the current economic situation, it stated that it is not feeling the impact of the slowdown."Altera (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym...
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Sector analysis: Healthcare
2008-07-17 01:00:00
Sector analyst Jim Farrish (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2193) sees potential in the healthcare area, noting, "The best plays are in pharmaceuticals and biotech area." In his SectorExchange.com (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2193) service, the advisor assesses the impact of the upcoming election on the industry, as well as the top sector funds for investors seeking exposure to various healthcare sectors."The outlook for the healthcare sector has been mixed over the last 6-9 months. Part of this is the election and the concerns relative to which part is going to win the election in October. "While the impact will not be immediate the market is trading in anticipation of the event. Remember markets trade looking forward not backwards."If the Democrats win the hope is for more research into new drugs. That outlook is pushing money towards the biotech sector. In addition big pharma is struggling due to the outlook of the Democratic party want...
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Growing gains with Agco (AG)
2008-07-17 01:00:00
AGCO Corp. (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=ag) (NYSE: AG (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=)), which manufactures agricultural equipment and replacement parts, is a recent featured stock recommendation from quantitative analyst Vahan Janjigian (http://www.newsletters.forbes.com/servle t/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayPage&Lo cale=en_US&id=ProductDetailsPage&SiteID=e s_764&productID=36116100&pgm=1357200).Her e's his latest from the industry-leading The Forbes Growth Investor (http://www.newsletters.forbes.com/servle t/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayPage&Lo cale=en_US&id=ProductDetailsPage&SiteID=e s_764&productID=36116100&pgm=1357200), where the advisor looks to the firm's growing presence in South America."The company’s products are distributed through a network of roughly 3,000 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. In 2007, about 17% of sales were generated in the U.S., 57% in Europe,and 16% in South America. 'Trac...
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Big money block trades
2008-07-17 01:00:00
Peter Way (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2188) is an expert in tracking the activities of the "big money" market makers" -- those placing multi-million dollar bets. Here's the latest from his Block Traders ETF Monitor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2188). "ETFs serve several purposes, and the investment changes reflect many besides just the objective of increasing one’s wealth. "Like seeking protection from expected general market adversity, ensuring liquidity reserves, broadening geographic investment diversity, or gaining diversity of financial instruments and markets. "Investment diversification is the desirable goal of industry-focus ETFs. You get it in one purchase package, just like a mutual fund, except you always know what’s in there."And we can tell you what the million-dollar market-makers think their big fund clientele is likely to do to the price of the package in coming weeks and months. "The transparency of ET...
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Frishberg's finds: Ag & steel
2008-07-17 01:00:00
"We are finally seeing the type of fear and panic that leads to short-term bottoms," says BizRadio host Daniel Frishberg (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2192) in MoneyMan Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2192). Here, he adds positions in steel & agriculture."Many of our indicators were and are still showing the market is oversold with too many people leaning one direction. "Although we do not believe the market has finally bottomed for good, we could enter a period similar to the spring where we saw a weak rally but one that was worth participating in."We have seen this month a tremendous sell off in some of the fastest growing areas of our economy. Those areas include steel and agribusiness. The fundamentals remain very strong for both of these areas. We want to use these temporary sell offs in the strongest sectors to acquire these great companies. ""We are adding a position in the Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF (http://www.thestoc...
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Repsol (REP): A 'Peter Lynch' play?
2008-07-17 00:00:00
In his always-fascinating Validea (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2180)newsletter, John Reese (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2180) assesses stocks based on the investment criteria used by numerous "legendary" investors.For a recent new recommendation, he explains, "Repsol (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=rep) (NYSE: REP (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=rep)), the Spain-based integrated oil company, gets approval from my Guru Strategies based on both Peter Lynch and James O'Shaughnessy.""My Lynch-based model considers Repsol to be a "stalwart", because of its high annual sales of $87.2 billion and moderate 12.09% growth rate (based on the average of the three-, four-, and five-year earnings per share figures). "Lynch typically kept a few stalwarts in his portfolio at all times because they provide protection during down times or recessions. Respol operates in more than 30 countries. In terms of assets, it is ...
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Integral (ISYS): Soar with satellites
2008-07-16 01:00:00
Warning that "risk is very high in just about every sector ," Dennis Slothower (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2191) still finds value in satellite systems maker Integral Systems (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=isys) (NASDAQ: ISYS (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=isys)),his latest "stock of the month."In Stealth Stocks (http://www.stealthstocksonline.com/index .aspx?page=ECapture&r=TheStockAdvisors), he explains, "Integral is one of the 100 fastest-growing technology companies and is placed in both the aerospace and defense sector." Here's his review."The Maryland company was incorporated in 1982, and builds satellite ground systems and equipment for command and control, integration and test, data processing, and simulation. "Since inception, it has provided ground systems for over 200 different satellite missions for communications, science, meteorology and earth resource applications. "ISYS has established a domestic and intern...
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Qualcomm (QCOM): Time to buy
2008-07-16 00:00:00
"Qualcomm (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=qcom) (NASDAQ: QCOM (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=qcom)) is my favorite stock for gains over the next 12 months," says Chuck Carlson (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2187). Here's his bullish assessment from The DRIP Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2187) newsletter."Yes, the market is declining. And, yes, it is often scary to buy during such market periods. Nevertheless, there’s an adage that 'the best time to invest was yesterday; the next best time is today.'"Indeed, countless studies have shown that the best thing any investor can do is invest early and often. That is the best way to maximize the power of time, and time will have the greatest bearing on your investment results. "Thus, investors need to be willing to buy even when it is difficult to do so, or should I so especially when it is difficult to do so. "The reason is t...
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Gold over millenia: 'Holding value'
2008-07-15 01:00:00
"Gold is the only financial asset that isn’t someone else’s liability and it’s the only asset that’s reliably held its value over time," notes Yiannis Mostrous (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2185).In his Vital Resource Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2185), he adds, "Indeed, gold has held its value for millenia. An ounce of gold still buys a quality men’s suit, just as it did in the days of ancient Greece." Here, he reviews a trio of ideas."To date, Americans have never had to experience the society-wrenching events that have affected much of the world for centuries. But most of the globe’s population hasn’t forgotten the value of gold in times of extreme strife and social turmoil. "And with incomes rising in many of these countries, beneficiaries have used their newfound savings to beef up their holdings. That’s a trend with serious legs, particularly as Asia continues to grow."Then ...
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Cruising for profits with Carnival (CCL)
2008-07-15 01:00:00
"If you think filling up an SUV is painful, try footing the bill for a massive 1,000-foot ocean liner -- or in the case of Carnival Cruise Lines (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=) (NYSE: CCL (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=ccl)), an entire fleet of 84 floating cities," notes value investor Nathan Slaughter (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2189).In his Half-Priced Stocks (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2189) he explains, "Despite unprecedented fuel costs, the company continues to power forward." Here's his bullish review. "Last quarter, Carnival shelled out $530 per metric ton for fuel, up sharply from $330 per ton a year ago. And after pumping about 800,000 metric tons, the company rang up a total fuel bill of $425 million. "For the year, management is expecting fuel costs to come in about $750 million higher than in 2007, which will trim earnings by about $0.92 per share. Fortunately, the company is in a pos...
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Union Pacific (UNP): 'Railroad renaissance'
2008-07-15 00:00:00
"Railroad s are a play on three big secular themes: the drive for increased energy efficiency, growth in coal and the agriculture boom," says Elliott Gue (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2179), a energy sector expert who has been in Japan covering the G8 Summit.Meanwhile, in his The Energy Srategist (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/ccount/c lick.php?id=2179), he states, "Railroads are now among the most fuel-efficient forms of freight transport available." Here, he offers a bullish review of Union Pacific (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=unp) (NYSE: UNP (http://www.thestockadvisors.com/quote.ht m?sym=unp)). "My long-held thesis on the group has been that the railroads are no longer totally dependent on the US economy for their growth. "It’s no longer appropriate to look at this sector as viciously economy sensitive. The traditional relationship between the broader market and the rails has been breaking down for several years, but this trend appea...
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