Debt bets: Top picks in bond funds
2009-09-16 06:00:00 "There is never really a time to stop thinking about risk management and proper portfolio structure," says Keith Fitz-Gerald. In Money Map Reporter, he eyes a trio of bond funds."Among the more conservative positions we call our 'base builders' is Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund (NYSE: NQU). "This fund’s ability to demonstrate stability by continually delivering equal or increasing dividend payments through the current global economic mess is why we have it in our portfolio. It’s trading at a 1.98% discount to NAV and is currently yielding 6.10%. Another base-builder is PIMCO Strategic Global Government Fund (NYSE: RCS). Diversification doesn’t just mean having several different stocks in your portfolio. It also means looking at different asset classes and different geographic regions. "And that’s exactly what RCS provides us. RCS is a bond fund of international holdings from Mortgage-backed secu...
Bernie's bets: A pair of trades
2009-08-26 13:00:00 To select stocks, Bernie Schaeffer uses a combination of technical, fundamental and sentiment-based models. Here's two new trades from his master portfolio at Schaeffer's Research."I initiated a long position in Citigroup (NYSE: C). Since making a low on March 5, C has gained more than 312%."The equity recently broke above its 20-week exponential moving average, located just below the 4 level. "There is heavy out-of-the-money put open interest for C in the September options series, with more than 60,000 open puts at the September 3 strike. "An unwinding of the short positions related to this open interest could provide an additional tailwind. Upgrades are a possibility for C, as only 6 of the 18 analysts covering the stock rates it a 'buy,' according to Thomson Reuters."I also initiated a long position in Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE: RL). Price action for RL has been strong, with the equity gaining more than 47% year-to-date. ...
Bernie's bets: Trading plays
2009-08-13 14:00:00 To select trades, Bernie Schaeffer uses a combination of technical, fundamental and sentiment-based metrics. Here are two new trading buys from Schaeffer's Master Portfolio."I initiated a long position in Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFMI). The company reported earnings on August 4 that surpassed analysts' estimates by 5 cents per share. The stock gapped higher on the news."WFMI has gained more than 200% year-to-date. There is heavy out-of-the-money put open interest for WFMI. The unwinding of short positions related to this open interest could provide an additional tailwind."Short interest for WFMI is high, with more than 34% of the stock's float sold short. A continued increase in the shares' price could lead to a short-covering rally."I also initiated Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) . The stock has gained more than 31% year-to-date. On July 23, the company reported earnings that beat analysts' estimates by 10 cents per share."Short...
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Bottarelli's bets: A three-fold strategy
2009-07-28 14:00:00 "My best advice is three-fold: be sure that you own metals exposure; diversify with international exposure; and own a position that'll strengthen when the U.S. Dollar begins to fall," says Bryan Bottarelli.The trading expert, with Bottarelli Research, was recently interviewed by Ian Wyatt, editor of SmallCap Investor Pro and offers a trio of favorite ETFs for metals, currency and international exposure.."Play #1: Metals Exposure "This play comes in the form of the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX), which I consider the best all-encompassing metals play your money can buy. "The GDX tracks the performance of the AMEX Gold Miners index, which invests at least 80% of its total assets in companies involved in the gold mining industry. "By owning the GDX, you get exposure to major metals companies like Agnico Eagle Mines, Barrick Gold, Goldcorp, and Newmont Mining. "Without question, this is the very best way to...
ExxonMobil Bets $600 Million on Algae
2009-07-15 15:06:00 From Scientific American: Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. is making a major jump into renewable energy with a $600 million investment in algae-based biofuels. Exxon is joining a biotech company, Synthetic Genomics Inc., to research and develop next-generation biofuels produced from
Bernie's bets: Longs & shorts
2009-07-13 06:00:00 Bernie Schaeffer selects stocks based on a combination of fundamental, technical and sentiment-based metrics. In assessing sentiment, he is know for taking a contrarian stance -- trading against the prevailing sentiment shown by options traders and short sellers. Here's a look at some long & short trading ideas from his Schaeffer's Master Portfolio."I initiated a long position in Shanda Interactive (NASDAQ: SNDA). Price action for SNDA has been strong, with the stock gaining more than 70% year-to-date. "The stock has recently pulled back to potential support near its 50-day moving average. Upgrades are a possibility for SNDA, as only 5 of the 9 analysts rate the stock a 'buy.'"I also initiated a long position in Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD), which has been in a strong uptrend since reaching a low in November 2008. In fact, the equity has gained more than 92% year-to-date. "The stock recently pulled back to potent...
Biotech ETFs: Bets on health care reform
2009-07-08 15:00:00 "Health care reform could mean opportunities for astute investors," says Brandon Clay in his top-notch Invest With an Edge.Here, eyes two biotech ETFs that "should be on everyone's watch list." The advisor notes, "With health care on the front burner in Washington, these biotechnology ETFs may finally be ready to pop.""Investors in health care should think outside the realm of traditional pharmaceutical companies and health insurers. Those sectors are each facing headwinds that make stock picking difficult."In addition, several big pharma companiesare desperate to reload their empty pipelines in the face of increased competition from generic drug makers. Acquiring a smaller biotech firm is the easiest way for a pharma giant to find a potential new blockbuster drug."The best way to play the government-sponsored health care boom is through biotech ETFs. Today, we focus on the two that should be on everyone’s watch l...
Bernie's trading bets: The long & short of it
2009-06-05 14:00:00 Bernie Schaeffer selects stocks based on a combination of fundamental, technical and sentiment-based metrics.His research leads to long trading positions for his Schaeffer's Master Portfolio and short trades for his Schaeffer's Short Selling services. Here's a look at 4 of his latest ideas."I initiated a long position in Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX); its price action has been strong, with the stock up more than 35% year-to-date. The stock recently pulled back to support from key intraday trendlines that we follow, presenting a potential buying opportunity."Short interest for NFLX is high, with more than 32% of the stock's float sold short. A continued rise in the shares' price could spark a short-covering rally. Upgrades are a possibility for NFLX, as only 4 of the 15 analysts covering the stock rate it a 'buy.'"I also initiated a long position in VMware (NYSE: VMW), which has gained more than 30% year-to-date. The stock has also pulled back to a...
Downside bets with inverse ETFs
2009-05-26 06:00:00 "Don't be fooled by bear market rallies, which are sharp, short-lived and, in some cases, extremely powerful," says Martin Weiss. In his The Safe Money Report, he looks at inverse ETFs."Bear market rallies prompt short-sellers to panic, bears to mellow, bulls to come out of hiding, and Washington to declare 'the worst is over.' That’s precisely what’s happening today. But don’t be fooled!"In the days after 9/11, the S&P 500 rallied from a low of 945 to a rally high of 1,177 ... only to fall back to new lows by October 2002. In 1929-32, stocks rallied 10.7%, 16.1%, 20.5%, 26.6%, and 30.5%, all very quickly and all in the context of a massive, three-year decline ... only to plunge anew to just 10% of their peak value."Moreover, since World War II, bear markets have not ended until, on average, investors can buy the S&P 500 stocks for less than 10 times trailing earnings, and they can count on a dividend yield of at l...
McMillian's bets: Trading talk
2009-05-20 06:00:00 "The intermediate-term positive trends remain largely in effect," says options and trading expert Larry McMillan. In his The Daily Strategist, he offers his market forecast and some trades"The intermediate-term uptrend line around 870-880 in the S&P 500 index remains intact; and as long as this is the case the return to the bear case will be tough to make. "Asset allocation trends continue to behave in a similar fashion, where industrial metals and energy commodities have maintained their respective uptrends and this is positive from an intermediate-term standpoint. "Risk-ave-rse asset classes such as the Yen and Treasuries have moved moderately lower; and this too is an equity market positive development. The relationship between high-yield bonds and Treasuries moved lower today, in a direction favoring risky over risk-averse asset classes. "And sector price action has been moderately positive as well as the energy sector an...
Biotech expert bets on Celgene (CELG)
2009-05-13 06:00:00 "Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) recently reported a first-quarter profit on higher sales of the multiple myeloma drug Revlimid," notes John McCamant in The Medical Technology Stock Letter."The company earned $162.9 million, or $0.35 per share, compared with a loss of $1.64 billion, or $3.98 per share, in the year-earlier period."The 2008 period included costs for the $1.74 billion purchase of Pharmion. Without that and other charges, it would have earned $0.36 per share. Revenue rose 31 percent to $605.1 million from $462.6 million. "Excluding charges in the most recent first quarter, the company said it earned $0.44 per share beating the Wall Street consensus by a penny, expected profit $0.43 per share on revenue of $602.1 million. "The first-quarter boost was primarily driven by market share gains for Revlimid. Sales of the blood cancer drug rose 26% to $362.5 million. "The company expects profit between $2.05 and $2.15 ...
Oxford Club bets on Buffett
2009-05-11 15:00:00 Growth stocks expert Alexander Green sees long-term upside potential for conservative investors willing to invest along side on Warren Buffett. Here, the investment director of the industry-leading The Oxford Club reviews Berkshir-e Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), a holding in his model portfolio."The market surprised investors with the magnitude of its drop over the last year and a half. Then it surprised them again with a furious rally that began in early March. "What lies just ahead? No one knows for sure, of course. But we do know several investments that are attractively priced at current levels."Let’s start with a conservative choice: Berkshire Hathaway, run by investment great Warren Buffett. "Buffett summed up 2008 perfectly when he said in his annual report, 'By year end, investors of all stripes were bloodied and confused, much as if they were small birds that had strayed into a badminton game.'"Yet – l...
Bernie's bets on resources
2009-05-07 15:00:00 In his master trading portfolio, Bernie Schaeffer mixes fundamental, technical and contrarian-based sentiment indicators. Here are two energy trades from Schaeffer's Research."I initiated a long position in Alpha Natural Resources (NASDAQ: ANR). The company has just reported earnings that surpassed analysts' estimates by 18 cents per share."The stock gapped higher on the news, breaking above heavy call open interest at the May 30 strike. Upgrades are possible for ANR, as only 10 of the 17 analysts' covering the stock rate it a 'buy.'"I have also initiated a long position in Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE: CLF). The company reported earnings on April 29 that surpassed analysts' estimates by 7 cents per share."The stock reacted postively, and has since broken above its 160-day moving average. The stock has since broken above the 30 level, which had previously acted as resistance." Upgrades are a possibility for CLF, as only 5 of th...
Adamo's downside bets
2009-04-27 14:00:00 For those comfortable with downside positions, Jack Adamo is recommending two new "short" positions. In his Insider Plus, he looks at downside bets on both oil and financials."I think the market is heading south for the summer and I want to take advantage of it. We are already about two-thirds in cash in the main portfolio and about half cash in the income portfolio."If you’re more of a conservative investor, you can definitely forego these purchases and just wait for the market to settle. "These recommendations are based on my belief that it will be hard to make money in the market for the next few years, and taking some risks may be expedient."The first buy is in PowerShares Deutsche Bank Crude Oil Double Short ETN (NYSE: DTO). It seeks to achieve double the inverse movement of the oil price. The shares will rise if crude oil falls and should do so at approximately twice the velocity. "I think the strength in the economy touted by Wall...
Best bond fund bets
2009-04-24 06:00:00 "We see some opportunity in investment-grade bonds as well as in junk bond," says Nilus Mattive, who adds, "In his Dividend Superstars, he looks at two income funds from Vanguard."The concern about investment grade bonds -- debt carrying ratings of BBB or higher from S&P and Baa or higher from Moody’s -- is that an all-out Armageddon scenario will punish all companies, even the very strongest. "With some forecasts calling for more defaults in 2009 than we saw during the height of the Great Depression, I can see why! "At the same time, when I survey the landscape, I see some decent risk-reward scenarios. For example, I am an unabashed fan of Vanguard’s low-cost funds, and when I look at the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment Grade Bond Fund (VFICX), I am intrigued. "At the end of February, 22.6% of the fund’s holdings held the highest rating of Aaa! Another 50% had at least one ‘A’ in their rating. &quo...
IBM: For tech gains bets on Big Blue
2009-04-03 15:00:00 "Earnings prospects for companies in the information technology (IT) sector are surprisingly resilient, and tech stocks continue to outperform the rest of the market," notes Elliott Gue.In Personal Finance, he adds, "One of the best-placed and most recession-resistant IT stocks is IBM (NYSE: IBM)." Here's the advisor's review."In the recession of 2001, tech stocks were among the hardest hit groups in the S&P 500, but that was mainly a hangover from the technology bubble of the late 1990s that saw many big-cap tech firms soar to unprecedented valuation levels."The tech sector today bears no resemblance to what it was in the early part of this decade. The S&P 500 IT sector now trades at a slight valuation premium to the S&P 500 as a whole, and many of the largest names have impressive, cash-heavy balance sheets. "In addition, over the past year the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is outperforming the S&P 500 by more than 10 p...
Schaeffer's shorts: Downside bets
2009-03-18 05:00:00 Bernie Schaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2984 ) uses fundamental, technical and sentiment metrics in picking stock and option ideas. Here's a trio of trades from his Schaeffer's Research Master Short Portfolio (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2984 )."I initiated a short position in Best Buy (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=bby) (NYSE: BBY (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=bby)). The stock has lost more than 39% since reaching a 52-week high on September 19, 2008."The equity is trading below resistance from its 160-day moving average, located just below the 31 level. Downgrades are a possibility for BBY, as only 1 of the 16 analysts covering the stock rate it a 'sell'."I also initiated a short position in Nasdaq OMX Group (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ndaq) (NASDAQ: NDAQ (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ndaq)). The stock's recent bounce has run into resistanc...
BizRadio host bets on oil
2009-03-11 05:00:00 "We feel we're close to a bottom," forecast Daniel Frishberg (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2928 ) at the start of this week. The BizRradio and editor of The MoneyMan.com Gold & Oil Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2928 ) looks to the oil sector."Oil markets are looking very attractive. Prices have been bouncing off lows for months and look set to move higher."US inventories have stabilized. A move to the $70 range may happen quickly. Energy stocks could rebound as fast as mining shares did once they started to rise last November. "Energy stocks will also be helped higher as equity markets rebound. Stocks and ETF's of interest are shown in Actions to Take. The strategy is to become more heavily weighted in energy. "Given massive stimulus packages and monetary easing, energy demand should at least stabilize and more likely increase. Energy stocks are beaten down, but they are survivors. These companies are efficient producers o...
Brokerage bets
2009-02-10 06:00:00 In his Stellar Stocks Alert (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2810), editor Richard Schmidt (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2810) sees long-term opportunity in select brokerage stocks. Here, he looks at Schwab (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=schw) (NASDAQ: SCHW (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=schw)) and E*Trade (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=etfc) (NASDAQ: ETFC (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=etfc))."Some of the strongest financials in the world have lost 60%, 70%, even up to 90% or more of their value in the last year. Shares of Charles Schwab have come down too. But the stock has lost less than 50%, at its worst."Most of that has come since October. We had hoped the stock would bottom. But the stock continued to drop through support, meaning the downtrend is still in place. We may eventually see it go down by more than 50%."But there aren’t many financials I want to own right...
Barnes & Noble (BKS): Big money bets on bookseller
2009-01-29 06:00:00 "Last spring, CEO Leonard Riggio of Barnes & Noble (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=bks) (NYSE: BKS (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=bks)) purchased almost $50 million-worth of his company’s stock between $27-29.50; today, it languishes on the remainder table at $17.56," says Mark Skousen (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2779).In- his top notch speciality service, High Income Alert (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2779), the advisor says, "Now, a billionaire has also taken a stake." Here's the advisor's update."Barnes & Noble is a worthy addition to our model portfolio. Trading well below the level that the CEO purchased shares, we consider the stock a bargain."Barnes & Noble owns the nation’s largest chain of bookstores, with 800 stores in 50 states. It also owns one of the Web’s most-visited Web sites, bn.com. Between its stores and Web site, Barnes and Noble sells more than 300 million bo...
Bernie's bets: Long & short
2009-01-27 06:00:00 Bernie Schaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2775) combines technical, fundamental and contrarian analysis to select long and short positions in his trading portfolio. Here's two ideas from Schaeffer's Investment Research (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2775)."I- initiated a long position in Market Vectors Gold Mi (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=gdx)ners (NYSE: GDX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=gdx)). Since reaching a low in October, GDX has gained more than 100%. The exchange-traded fund recently found support from its 50-day moving average."Option speculators are pessimistic toward GDX. The exchange-traded fund's Schaeffer's put/call open interest ratio is higher than 92% of the readings taken during the past year. An uwinding of this pessimism could drive the shares higher."I have also initiated a short position in NYSE Euronext (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=nyx) (NYSE: N...
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Dynamic bets
2008-12-20 22:14:00 Since I received an email asking how to adjust the recommended stakes for changes in Betfair odds, i’ve been working on producing more time relevant bets. With the help of Editgrid the site now displays recommended betting tips in an embedded Excel table. The table can be edited within the page to allow you to ...
McMillan's best bets
2008-12-11 06:00:00 "We are inclined to maintain a near-term bullish view with the S&P 500 above 870," says options expert Larry McMillan (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2638 ) in his Daily Strategist (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2638 ). Here's his outlook and some new trading ideas."The trend towards 'normalization' in the asset allocation process; and a less volatile market environment by extension has continued. Safe assets -- such as Treasury Bonds and the Japanese Yen -- have pulled back, while 'risky' assets such as commodities, and equities have all rallied."This indicates that risk aversion is starting to decrease: though we would not go so far as to assert that an appetite for risky assets has returned."Market breadth, which was already on a buy, moved to overbought status for the first time since mid-August, and it's really been since May that they were this overbought."In the early stages of an upside breakout, it's ...
Bernie's bets: Long & short
2008-11-24 06:00:00 Contrarian investor Bernie Schaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2589) uses a combination of technical, fundamental and sentiment indicators to find his stock trading positions.In his Schaeffer's Investment Research (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2589), the advisor looks to contrarary calls on insurance, housing and healthcare for the latest three additions to his "Master Trading Portfolio.""I initiated a long position in Aflac (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=afl) (NYSE: AFL (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=afl)), which had reported earnings on October 23 that had surpassed analysts' estimates by 2 cents per share."AFL is currently trading near the 33 level, which acted as support during October. Further support may come from the stock's 200-month exponential moving average."Option speculators are pessimistic toward AFL, as nearly 10 puts have been purchased (to open) for every call for AFL on th...
Ag & education: Bounce bets
2008-11-13 06:00:00 Though not yet forecasting a new bull market, Daniel Frishberg (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2548) is expecting a bounce. In TheMoneyMan.com Newsletter (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2548), the BizRadio host looks at plays on agriculture and education."Is this a good buying oppprtunity? Given recent losses in the market -- including the worst 2-day period since 1987 -- we believe the market will bounce from these levels."However, we caution that our internal data -all indicate that selling pressure is still alive and well, and that any current rally will eventually be overcome by selling and will fail."Therefore, don't get complacent and think this is a new bull. This is not yet a market where buy-and-hold is a safe strategy."Nevertheless, given our expectations for an interim upside move, we are purchasing the Apollo Group (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=apol) (NASDAQ: APOL (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sy...
Fund expert's top sector bets on Obama
2008-11-07 06:00:00 What sectors are poised to outperform as a result of a Barack Obama presidency? To find out, we turn to fund expert Jim Lowell (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2540) who recent prepared a report highlighting the top ETFs based on each candidate.In The Forbes ETF Trader (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2540), he offers several top picks including ETFs that are focused on biotechnology and medical research, industrials, clean environment and clean energy technologies."SPDR Biotech (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=xbi) (ASE: XBI (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=xbi)) seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index which is made up of the biotechnology sector of the S&P Total Markets Index."It began trading in January 2006. The top ten holdings are Genentech, Amgen, Gilead Sciences, Celgene, Genzyme, Biogen Idec, Imclone, Cephalon, Vertex Pharma...
Ken Kam bets on the 'best'
2008-11-06 06:00:00 Ken Kam follows 70,000+ stock pickers who run virtual portfolios on Fluor Corporation (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=flr) (NYSE: FLR (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=flr)) is a Texas-based, mid-cap, Construction & Engineering company. "They specialize in providing engineering and management services to oil & gas, transportation, mining, telecommunications, healthcare, and energy companies. FLR also provides services to the Departments of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. "The 'best investors' increased their holdings by 14% recently, while the 'rest' decreased their holdings by 2%. The best Investors began purchasing FLR in August 2003 at $17, and they would gradually purchasing more shares of FLR until they sold some in February 2007 at $43. "In the past few months, FLR has dropped considerably, but in the past two weeks the Best Investors have purchased shares in FLR once again."Computer Task Group (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m...
Stable income: Bond fund bets
2008-11-03 06:00:00 "To ride out the market storm, while still generating income, we recommend four open-end bond funds," says Roger Conrad (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2531) in Personal Finance (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2531). Here's some dividend ideas."Our four funds’ formula is no secret: Managers stick to their specialty, eschew leverage, practice almost extreme diversification, bill only modest fees and impose no sales loads or redemption fees. "All four also stick to generally low duration securities (low interest rate exposure)."The best performer of the four is Vanguard GNMA (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=vfiix) (VFIIX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=vfiix)). Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax Exempt (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=vwitx) (VWITX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=vwitx)) and Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment Grade (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym...
Technician bets on molybdenum
2008-10-28 05:00:00 "Thompson Creek (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=T-CM.TO ) (Toronto: TCM.TO (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=T-CM.TO )), the largest pure molybdenum producer, looks extremely attractive on a technical and fundamental basis," says Yola Edwards in Edward's Charts."Moybdenum is used in electrodes for electrically heated glass furnaces and nuclear energy applications as well as for missile, aircraft parts and in refining of petroleum. "At current prices the share price is trading at 6 times current earnings. On a daily chart basis the share price appears to have found a bottom as the MACD has issued a preliminary buy signal. "On a weekly basis the MACD is still on a sell signal, but trying to turn positive. Given the relative uncertainty in the markets a retest of the recent lows at about $6 is certainly a possibility."A short-term buy has also emerged from the upside crossover of the 2 and 6 day moving average, although the 20-day is giving it some trouble. "However, if the stock can close...
Bernie's bets: Long & short
2008-10-24 06:00:00 Stock and options trading expert Bernie Schaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2499) sees opportunity on the upside and downside of the market. In Schaeffer's Research (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2499), he offers a look at his recent long and short positions."In our Schaeffer's Master Portfolio, I initiated a long position in Union Pacific (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=unp) (NYSE: UNP (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=unp)). The stock is currently trading above support from its 200-week exponential moving average. "Option speculators are pessimistic toward UNP. Nearly 3 puts have been purchased (to open) for every call for UNP on the International Securities Exchange during the past 10 days. "An unwinding of this pessimism could drive the shares higher. Upgrades are a possibility for UNP, as only 6 of 12 analysts covering the stock rate it a 'buy.' In our Schaeffer's Master Short Portf...
Block trader oil sector bets
2008-10-20 06:00:00 “We sense a turn for the better coming in the oil sector,” says Peter Way (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2480) who tracks ‘big money’ investors for his Block Trader Oil & Gas Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2480). Here’s his look at the "big block" traders.“When we use the hedging analysis employed in our stock price forecasts, there are significant differences between some adjacent futures expirations. Here’s the current picture:“Front month (November) hedging suggests likely near-term higher prices. But the December contracts are likely to continue the past 3-month price decline – briefly. “After that we could see crude rise over a few months into the $115-125 area or even higher, providing a bullish backdrop for most energy stocks. We sense a turn for the better coming in this sector.“Several issues are selling at attractive prices now. Among major integrated produc...
Buffet bets on Chinese maker of hybrid batteries
2008-10-16 22:15:00 From Shanghai DailyLEGENDARY investor Warren Buffet has agreed to buy stakes in a private company in China.In the midst of the financial meltdown in Wall Street, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co, a subsidiary of Warren Buffet's investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway Inc, announced late last month it will purchase 225 million shares of Shenzhen-based BYD Co Ltd, representing around 10 percent interest.The investment is valued at HK$1.8 billion, or about US$230 million.Normally people in the business world would listen when Buffet talks, especially when he talks with his wallet.But the message delivered with BYD this time seems, on the surface, to contradict what he has been preaching ?? invest in name-brand companies with good cash flows at a good price for the long run.For example, these include companies like Wells Fargo Bank and American Express in which he has been holding large positions for decades.Warren Buffet rarely invests in high-tech companies, as he once famously said that...
Matched betting tutorial / Follow up bets
2008-09-29 12:37:00 Follow up betsSo, you have placed your initial bet and now have your free bet in your account. Now what? You now need to place a "follow up bet" to turn the free bet into guaranteed withdrawable cash profit.This involves placing a bet with the free bet and laying it off in betfair similar to the initial bet.There two types of follow up bet depending on the type of free bet you have aquired. It is important to understand the concept behind the two types before going ahead with the follow up bet.The STAKE RETURNED (SR) free bet and the STAKE NOT RETURNED (SNR) free bet.Stake returned free betsWhen you place a bet with an SR free bet and the bet is successful the actual free bet stake is returned along with the winnings, just like when placing a bet with your own money.For example: If you place a £20 SR free bet at odds of 3.00 you will return £60 (£20 x 3). Simple.Stake not returned free betsWhen you place a bet with an SNR free bet and the bet is successful, the winnings from the fre...
Matched betting tutorial / Follow up bets
2008-09-29 12:37:00 Follow up betsSo, you have placed your initial bet and now have your free bet in your account. Now what? You now need to place a "follow up bet" to turn the free bet into guaranteed withdrawable cash profit.This involves placing a bet with the free bet and laying it off in betfair similar to the initial bet.There two types of follow up bet depending on the type of free bet you have aquired. It is important to understand the concept behind the two types before going ahead with the follow up bet.The STAKE RETURNED (SR) free bet and the STAKE NOT RETURNED (SNR) free bet.Stake returned free betsWhen you place a bet with an SR free bet and the bet is successful the actual free bet stake is returned along with the winnings, just like when placing a bet with your own money.For example: If you place a £20 SR free bet at odds of 3.00 you will return £60 (£20 x 3). Simple.Stake not returned free betsWhen you place a bet with an SNR free bet and the bet is successful, the winnings from the fre...
Broderick's bets: Invest in agriculture
2008-09-11 07:00:00 "While commodity prices have pulled back sharply, I think we're just seeing a correction in a long-term bull market," says Sean Broderick (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2366 ).In Money & Markets (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2366 ), he explains, "What's more, when the next commodity price squeeze comes, it might not be from a sector you'd expect, like energy or metals. It might be food." Here, he looks at Monsanto (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=mon) (NYSE: MON (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=mon)) and iShares Brazil ETF (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ewz) (ASE: EWZ (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ewz))."U.S. consumers spend roughly 15% of every dollar on food. In China, 30% of consumer income is spent on food. In India, it's closer to 35% or even 40%. And these are relatively "rich" countries."In poorer nations, 80% of consumer income goes to food. According to ...
Bernie's bets on the downside
2008-08-29 07:00:00 For those comfortable with betting on the downside, Bernie Schaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2325) offers Schaeffer's Short Selling (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2325). Here, he looks at inverse ETFs that will rise if oil & gas and financials fall."We have opened a new position in UltraShort Oil & Gas ProShares (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=dug) (NYSE: DUG (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=dug)). DUG is an exchange-traded fund that seeks investment results which correspond to twice the inverse of the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas index. "Price action for DUG has been weak, with the shares down nearly 7% year-to-date. The exchange-traded fund is currently trading below resistance from its 160-day and 200-day moving averages. The short position will benefit from an upward move in oil prices."We have also established a position in UltraShort Financials ProShares (http://www.thestoc...
Dollar Bull Fund bets on US gains
2008-08-27 07:00:00 "I think the dollar's bullish trend is set to continue, and a further 20% rally from current levels seems not a question of 'if', but 'when,' says Nick Vardy (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2313). The international stock expert and editor of the Global Bull Market Alert (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2313) explains,"My latest pick, Direxion Funds Dollar Bull 2.5x Fund (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=dxdbx) (DXDBX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=dxdbx)) is a leveraged bet on a sustained dollar rally." Here's his review."After flirting with record lows against the euro in July, the U.S. dollar hit a six-month high against the euro as the economic slowdown outside of the United States gathered pace. "The popular 'decoupling theory,' that the rest of the world's economies can continue to thrive while the U.S. economy slows, has proven to be bunk. As it turns out, other global economies, not the U.S., are f...
Bernie's best bank bets
2008-08-18 07:00:00 In his "master trading portfolio" Bernie Shaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2279) recommends two financial firms: HSBC Holdings (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=hbc) (NYSE: HBC (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=hbc)) and Wells Fargo (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=wfc) (NYSE: WFC (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=wfc)). Here's the latest from Schaeffer Research (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2279)."HS-BC 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...
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.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2268). But in his Forbes/Wolfe Emerging Tech Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2268), he stays bullish on Harris & Harris (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=tiny) (NASDAQ: TINY (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?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 ...
Bernie's bets: A trio of trades
2008-08-05 07:00:00 In his "Master Portfolio," Bernie Schaeffer (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2238) offers short-term, technical and contrarian-based trading ideas. Here's a trio of recent trades from his Schaeffer Research (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2238) service."I initiated a long position in Overseas Shipholding Group (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=osg) (NYSE: OSG (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=osg)). The stock is trading near possible support from its 160-day and 200-day moving averages. "Option speculators are pessimistic. The put/call open interest ratio is 1.94, a reading that is higher than 81% of those taken during the past year. "Short interest has increased by more than 15% during the past 2 weeks. A rise in the shares could lead to a short-covering rally. Analyst upgrades are a possibility for OSG, as 4 of 6 analysts who cover the stock rate it a “hold” or worse."I have also initiated a long p...
Bearish bets: Inverse ETFs
2008-07-08 05:00:00 "We see the growing risk of a watershed decline very soon," warns Martin Weiss (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2166) in his Safe Money Report (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2166). Here, he looks at several inverse ETFs which benefit from a drop in stocks."With a new, potentially bigger wave of the credit crisis sweeping Wall Street, and with the latest energy price surge gutting corporate profits, the U.S. stock market is poised to suffer a far sharper and deeper decline."Our near-term forecast: A rapid fall — perhaps including a crash — to the market's 2003 lows: 7200 on the Dow, 770 in the S&P 500 Index, and 1100 in the Nasdaq Composite Index. "That's too much, too fast for you to just 'ride it out' as many on Wall Street are recommending. oreover, it's too soon to say if those levels will be the final bottom; the market could fall even further. "With the exception of of selected resource companies,...
Best bond bets: Core funds for income investors
2008-07-02 05:00:00 "We've added two bond fund's to our buy list: PIMCO Total Return (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=pttdx) (PTTDX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=pttdx)) and Loomis Sayles Bond (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=lsbrx) (LSBRX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=lsbrx))," says Mark Salzinger (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2157).The- editor of The No-Load Fund Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2157) explains, "We favor both funds for many of the same reasons: both have experienced, top-flight management supported by robust credit-research staffs." Here's his reviews."Both bond funds have performed stronlgy over the long-term and during recent market turbulence. And each has a relatively open mandate that allows their respective management teams the flexilibity to scoop up attractive bonds from diverse sectors of the bond market in pursuit of both capital appreciation and inco...
Asia?s bets in top 7 in ?New Seven Wonders of Nature? search
2008-06-07 18:04:00 Seven entries from Asia are currently included in search for the New Seven Wonders of Nature as of June 5 live ranking. Three of the top seven nominees are from the Philippines namely Tubbataha Reef in Cagayancillo, Palawan, Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan. Other nominees in the magic seven ...
As Buffett Places Bets Abroad, Your Profits May Still Be in the U.S.
2008-06-05 23:01:00 Warren Buffett is positive we are in a recession, so he?s taking his money overseas. For us smaller investors, there are still profits to be had in the U.S. even during a recession. No Related Post
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Acer bets big on Linux
2008-06-05 03:21:00 Acer has stated that it will be pushing Linux aggressively on its laptops and netbooks. The company is already heavily promoting Linux for its low cost ultra-portable netbook range out later this year, but senior staff have said that Acer will also push Linux on its laptops.
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Acer bets big on Linux
2008-06-05 03:21:00 Acer has stated that it will be pushing Linux aggressively on its laptops and netbooks. The company is already heavily promoting Linux for its low cost ultra-portable netbook range out later this year, but senior staff have said that Acer will also push Linux on its laptops.
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