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Insiders buying big time at Stewart Enterprises (STEI)

March 24, 2009

More shares have been purchased by Stewart Enterprises Insiders in the past week than in the past 2 years. The question is… why? Read more

Sun sets on solar? SPWRA, FSLR, DSTI, ENER in double-digit tailspin

March 17, 2009

SunPower Corporation (SPWRA), down -10%, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) down over -10%, DayStar Technologies Inc. (DSTI), down -23%, and Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ENER) down almost -25% today. Looking for hope and change where the sun don’t shine… by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore—TFN: Solar stocks joined in a veritable race to the bottom today: SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWRA) lost over 10% of its valuation today [...]

Adult education stocks plummet: Opportunity for STRA, DV, CECO, CPLA?

March 16, 2009

Capella Education Company (CPLA), Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA), DeVry Inc. (DV), Career Education Corp. (CECO) fell by double-digit margins today… on virtually no news. Is it time to bail… or buy more? by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore—TFN: While AIG stock soared despite the public piety of politicians, adult education stocks tumbled by double digits: Read more

Stem cell stocks: GERN, STEM, OSIR still riding high, but beware of politics

March 11, 2009

Stem cell stocks like Stem Cells (STEM) and Geron (GERN) are capturing investor attention: But a look at the stock chart points at some Inconvenient Truths… Read more

Potash: No Miracle Gro for your Portfolio

March 5, 2009

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (NYSE:POT) is being touted as ready for a breakout. We beg to disagree! by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore—TFN: These days, you may argue that any equity investing is automatically contrarian investing. Worse, that buying stocks is an irrational gamble that reason will prevail and the political superstitions of the 19th and 20th centuries will be [...]

Spaghetti and organic foods… could this be the one remaining recession-proof sector?

February 20, 2009

Where does the money go? Try American Italian Pasta Company (NASDAQ:AIPC)… or Amish Naturals, Inc. (OTC:AMNT)—maybe! by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore—TFN:  American Italian Pasta Company (NASDAQ:AIPC) has increased its shareprice 800% from a 52-week low around $4, to now trade at above $32. That’s about 60 times more than you’d pay for Fannie Mae, 15 more than you’s pay [...]

An up and coming biotech: Human Genome Sciences Inc. (HGSI)

February 4, 2009

A lucrative government contract is just one of the things this small cap has going for it. Read more...

Stem Cell Mania: Cord Blood is the flavor of the day!

January 27, 2009

Much like Geron (NASDAQ:GERN), Cord Blood America Inc. (OTC:CBAI) is benefiting from the belief in a new ear of medical miracles. Read more

The year of Comcast (CMCSA)

January 22, 2009

2009 government initiatives could mean big bucks for Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA). Read more

Ally yourself with this video surveillance provider

January 12, 2009

Digital Ally (NASDAQ:DGLY) is expecting a 50% increase in revenues in 2009. Pick up shares under $3.35. Read more

Pick up shares of Service Corporation International (SCI)

January 2, 2009

This death services company is ripe for investing. Consider it a “reality play”. Read more

It’s time to buy Isis Pharmaceuticals (ISIS)

December 17, 2008

The sale of its Ibis Biosciences, Inc. subsidiary to Abbott Labs makes this already promising biopharmaceutical company a good buy right now. Read more

Argon ST (STST) may hold the key to future earnings in a war-weary world

December 8, 2008

Defense contractors are casting a wary eye at the new administration. But Argon ST has the technology that will prove essential. Read more

Rest easy with Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA)

December 2, 2008

This teeny biotech may have struck gold with it’s drug VEC-162. Created to treat insomnia and mood disorders, it’s ability to reset the body’s internal clock could help shift-workers and suffers of jet-lag. Read more

The long dying of vice stocks: Short Las Vegas Sands (LVS) for 20-30% gains!

November 14, 2008

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has been hard hit by recession. Despite talks of financing for their Macau project, there is really no hope for this stock. Short it now for 20-30% gains! by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Despite the substantial drop in the U.S. equity markets, Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) gained [...]

Profit referendum: How this election day could boost Penn National (PENN)

October 31, 2008

Things are looking way up for Penn National Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) and if Marylanders vote “yes” to slots this Nov. 4, they could get even better. Read more

Potential double-digit gains by Oct 30 with SUNH

October 27, 2008

This healthcare provider could see a quick jump in stock price on October 30 when its Q3 results are announced. Read more

Crude prices plunge: Use an UltraShort ETF (DUG) to make 2-to-1 profits

October 15, 2008

The global economy is screeching to a halt. Pretty soon, it will be obvious we are in reverse. That means oil prices will continue to plunge. Use an UltraShort ETF (AMEX:DUG) to profit from the downturn. Read more

General Electric (GE): A blue chip bargain

October 13, 2008

Now is the time to get in on this blue chip stock. Read more

TFN Editor’s PIC: A micro cap with macro potential (STEM)

October 6, 2008

This biotech could be on the verge of breaking out. And that would mean big gains for those that get in now. Read more