Investment Strategies
130/30 ETFs: All hype and no reward?
Published on September 1, 2009
Some investment strategies are more hype than strategy. Too many of today’s exchange-traded funds fall into that category. But is ProShares 130/30 ETF (NYSE:CSM) one of them?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Was it worth it? It has been nearly two months since ProShares released its 130/30 ETF (NYSE:CSM) based on the Credit Suisse index [...]
Cool your heels on Vical Incorporated (VICL)
Published on August 31, 2009
With Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (AMEX:SVA) rising another 20%-plus today, we’ve decided to not establis a stop loss on Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ:VICL)
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: Swine flu pig-in-a-poke Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ:VICL) continues on its way up, packing on over 6% today.
We recommended it to TFN eNews readers as part of our Best [...]
Take 30% gains on Sinovac Biotech (SVA)
Published on August 28, 2009
Our three TFN Swine Flu Vaccine plays, Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (AMEX:SVA), Vical Inc. (NASDAQ:VICL), and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE:RDY) are showing profits. But we’re taking profits on only one!
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: The market is dragging itself toward positive territory right now… where we’re waiting for it, a champagne cocktail in hand.
A cocktail we [...]
Kewaunee Scientific: A Small-Cap Blue Chip
Published on August 26, 2009
The best things come in little packages. We proved it once today. Kewaunee Scientific (NASDAQ:KEQU) may be your shot at another double-digit winner.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): For a bunch of financial writers, we sure do a lot of talking. There is no debating we have a lot of interesting discussions around the [...]
Three small-cap winners worth watching
Published on August 25, 2009
The overall markets are fairly strong today, but if you want the big, wealth-creating plays, you have to turn to the realm of small-caps. Here’s three winners to get your started.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The markets are working on solidifying a six-day winning streak. As the Dow climbs back above the 9,500 level, [...]
TFN Fall Cleaning
Published on August 24, 2009
It’s time to clean out those stagnant stocks taking up space in your portfolio (APC, RSX, UUU, GTCB, CMCSA).
The TFN Team, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): Periodically, we suggest TFN readers sell off some of our free recommendations that we think are stuck in investment purgatory.
Time to get out of the following positions:
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC)
[...]
TFN Special Report: The Top Swine Flu Vaccine Stocks under $20
Published on August 20, 2009
Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS), Sanofi-Aventis SA (NYSE:SNY), Carlisle Companies, Inc. (NYSE:CSL), AstraZeneca plc (NYSE:AZN) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK) have cornered the U.S. swine flu H1N1 vaccine market. So where should investors look for profits?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: The global 2009 flu pandemic is caused by a new strain of a influenza A [...]
Three winners: More big moves from little companies
Published on August 19, 2009
The global markets are getting volatile. While Asian markets are dropping, a handful of American small caps are surging ahead. These three are leading the charge.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The American equities market is not letting some worries in Asia drive down its valuations. Although China’s Hang Seng was deep in the [...]
TFN Free Research Report: How to trade penny stocks
Published on August 14, 2009
How to trade penny shares? The TFN team has compiled a list of brokers that allow you to trade penny stocks at reasonable rates..
by Tara Useller
Baltimore, MD — TFN: So, you want to trade Penny Stocks?
Once upon a time a ‘Penny Stock’ was any stock whose shares traded at less than $1 each — whose [...]
Briggs & Stratton: An American legend
Published on August 13, 2009
Briggs & Stratton (NYSE:BGG) is an American icon. But even a long history of success has not spared many companies from the pain of a nasty recession. Did the legendary engine builder live up to its name?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I could not tell you if I am a “man’s man” or [...]
Record deficits spell new incentive for Commodities Carry Trade
Published on August 12, 2009
The new U.S. budget deficit numbers for July are in. And they are horrifying! Find out what our lenders are doing right now!
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: Good freakin’ L**d!
The numbers are in and they’re just staggering! The Treasury Department today reported that the U.S. current account deficit for July totaled $180.7 billion. That [...]
Utek: A small cap on a mission
Published on August 12, 2009
Investors love a good small cap and professors love to become consultants. Can Utek Corp. (AMEX:UTK) bring the two together and make some real money?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): As a recent b-school graduate, I am all too versed in the jargon of the times. In the final semesters of the program, if I [...]
Set wealth protection stop-losses for ASTM, CRIS, and SGMO
Published on August 10, 2009
If you purchased each of the three stocks we recommended in "Today’s top 3 stem cell stocks under $6" on the day we issued the report, you’re up 40%, 22% and 43%, respectively. Let’s set a stop-loss to protect those gains.
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): On May 11, we issued the TFN Special [...]
STEC: Insider selling is creating a wild ride
Published on August 6, 2009
STEC Inc. (NASDAQ:STEC) shareholders have been on a wild ride over the last nine months. One minute they are nearing quadruple-digit gains, the next shares are plunging.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): After an incredible nine-month run, STEC Inc. (NASDAQ:STEC) shareholders are wondering what in the world just happened.
After surging by 970% since lows [...]
TFN Reader’s Grapevine Pick: It is a fine time to be a gold miner
Published on August 5, 2009
With gold prices on the rise, the world’s miners are enjoying increased margins. If there was ever a time to invest in speculative miners like Lake Victoria Mining Company (OTC BB:LVCA), it is now.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is time to pick another fruit from the TFN reader’s grapevine. This time Bruce [...]
TFN Reader’s Grapevine Pick: Check out Tirex Corp. (TXMC)
Published on August 4, 2009
In an economy that wants to recycle just about anything, investing a few bucks in an up-and-coming recycling company may not be a bad idea.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The grapevine continues to expand. Today, TFN reader Charles D. Sent us a note about Tirex Corporation (OTC PK:TXMC).
He says he is accumulating shares [...]
Three winners from Cash for Clunkers
Published on August 3, 2009
Cash for Clunkers is driving up sales. Ford (NYSE:F) proves it doesn’t need the government, but some free money is always nice. Who else is profiting from Washington’s handouts?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): How would you like to have been the guy that bought shares of Ford (NYSE:F) when they dipped to a 27-year [...]
TFN’s Guide to Profitable Investing 2009
Published on July 31, 2009
“To make money in the markets, you need to pick not just good companies… by Damn Good Companies.”
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: No matter how you look at it, the year 2009 has been a stressful one for investors.
Starting with the ominous dips last fall, through the Inauguration Crash in January, and on [...]
Gunmakers are getting mugged
Published on July 30, 2009
Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR) sold an incredible amount of guns last quarter but it was not enough to impress the Street. As fear subsides, so will the share price of the nation’s gun manufacturers.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The news was good at first glance, but the devil is always in the details. Even [...]
Forget the Bear: Hot Stock Confidential keeps churning out double-digit gainers
Published on July 28, 2009
The gains keep coming in for members of our premium service Hot Stock Confidential: The HSC team just bagged double-digit winners #38 and #39 on VIP and VICL
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: I just made my way through a lengthy editorial deploring the terrible stock market. My reward: The recommendation that I should [...]
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