Investment Strategies

 

Small-cap play of the day: Adding value to the books

Published on June 3, 2009

The vast majority of the market may be in the red today, but the companies focusing on their core strategies and shoring up their books are fighting off the bears. If you are a fan of small caps, Technitrol is worth a look.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The vast majority of the equities [...]

The most speculative sector of them all

Published on May 29, 2009

The Internet industry is filled with “sleeper” speculation. Fall asleep at the wheel and the hidden dangers will catch you and hammer your portfolio. Pay attention and you can make some money.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com

Baltimore – (TFN): Most analysts and investors are not talking about it, but this has been a huge week for [...]

Consumers: What do they know?

Published on May 26, 2009

Consumer sentiment is on the rise, but should it be? “Trend” investors are being led into a trap by some sneaky bears. Pay attention or they will get you too.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The power of the consumer is amazing. Before today’s opening bell, equity futures looked bleak.
Nuclear testing in North Korea [...]

Excel Maritime: A rising tide lifts all ships

Published on May 22, 2009

The world’s shipping industry has been beaten hard over the past six months. But news reports out this week are proving the sector may be on the rise. Excel Maritime (NYSE:EXM) surprised analysts today. Who’s next?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): We are just a few hours away from the start of a holiday weekend. [...]

25 winning stock recommendations in 2009—for “cumulative gains” of 476%!

Published on May 21, 2009

Stem cell stocks, oil stocks, penny stocks, biotech stocks… in the market mess of 2009, one financial advisory has already closed out 25 recommendations with double-digit gains… or better!

A smokin’ easy way to retire rich

Published on May 21, 2009

I bet you never thought quitting smoking could be so profitable. Quit now, invest your savings and retire much richer in thirty years. Here’s the proof.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Cigarette smoking is a dangerous and expensive habit. We all know the health concerns surrounding the act of purposely inhaling dozens of dangerous, [...]

TFN Strategy Soundboard: What kind of stocks should you buy now?

Published on May 20, 2009

What have your experiences been trying to squeeze a profit from this “Worst Market Ever”? How do you find winning stock investments?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: If you chose to overlook the strong political opinions that shape the way our TFN editors look at the markets, the TFN team is a rather pragmatic bunch. In fact, [...]

How to play China’s currency nervousness

Published on May 19, 2009

It is hard to blame China for doing what it is doing. If you had a trillion dollars riding on the American economy, you would probably be a bit nervous as well.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The headlines are stunning, but not surprising. It is a move I predicted and even prepared readers [...]

Beijing pulls out of U.S. debt — their next move could make you gains of 1,389%!

Published on May 13, 2009

China wants its money back… any way it can! It could be the largest transfer of wealth
in modern history. This is your chance to rack up 1,389% gains from the”Commodity Carry Trade!”
by Andrew Snyder, TFN Strategic Trader
Baltimore (TFN): I’m about as patriotic as they get.
I’ve got guns on the [...]

An important lesson about beta

Published on May 13, 2009

Some of my not-so-favorite stocks are in the dumpster today. No big surprise, but it does lend an opportunity to learn about a very important statistic every trader must understand.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The polls may say more Americans are optimistic, but their wallets show another story. When this morning’s retail figures [...]

Stop-loss initiated for Geron and revised for Converted Organics

Published on May 12, 2009

Stop-losses should be part of any trading strategy. Restricting a loss to 20% or even 30% is common. In this case, we’re using the strategy to ensure gains.
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): Sometimes a stock hits our anticipated gains target (often 20%) and looks like it’ll keep on going. I’m reluctant to recommend a sell [...]

Today’s top 3 stem cell stocks under $6

Published on May 11, 2009

Here are the three top timely investments in our continuing search for the best stem cell stocks. And each is priced under $6!

By Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore — (TFN): The world of stem cell stocks is fast-paced and volatile. Two of our latest free picks for TFN readers, Geron and Cytori, have [...]

Lock in the triple-digit gains

Published on May 7, 2009

The predictions were true and the position has paid handsomely. It started as a simple covered call, but turned into a triple-digit winner.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore — (TFN): I promised triple-digit gains and that’s what you got. The second half of our YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ:YRCW) position is surging in value today, currently handing us gains [...]

Take the gains and cut your losses on these free TFN picks

Published on April 30, 2009

It’s again time to clean up the TFN recommended portfolio. Readers have some sweet gainers to cash in — and a loser to ditch.
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore-(TFN): These sell recommendations are based on the entry price at the time the stock recommendation was published. We understand that you may well have gotten in at a [...]

Three Penny Stocks You Need to Own Now

Published on April 29, 2009

by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): They’re alluringly cheap and potentially risky. Investors are continually lured by the huge potential gains with penny stocks.
We’ve identified the best—and safest—investments we could find to give you the biggest bang for your buck.
Penny Stock Winner #1: Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ:DGLY)
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Opportunity lost: The true cost of cash

Published on April 27, 2009

As much as we like the security and safety of sitting on a large pile of cash, it comes with a significant cost. Remain too conservative for too long and it could cost you serious money in just a few months.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): We make countless decisions every day. Should we walk [...]

Alliance Fiber Optic: A bargain-basement deal

Published on April 24, 2009

Washington’s free money has everybody looking to rake in a buck or two. While most investors are searching the obvious, the real money will be quietly made in the “underground” industry of fiber optics. Alliance Fiber Optic (NASDAQ:AFOP) is poised to be a winner.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com

Baltimore – (TFN): Many investors are focusing on figuring [...]

Listen to what the market is telling you

Published on April 23, 2009

The markets are more efficient than most investors believe. By the time news hits, it is already discounted and the profit opportunity is gone. Unless you have a crystal ball, the only option is to understand the market’s noise.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is a tough environment for the so-called casual investor. [...]

How the market can make fools of us all

Published on April 22, 2009

Our editors thought we had it all figured out. We sought to diversify our recommendations globally, to pick traditionally resession-resistant industries. But we bagged some losers anyway.
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): It happens to even the best analysts. They make bad calls on occasion (just ask Buffett).
Early last year, we here at TFN saw the [...]

TFN Special Research Report: The Three Best Solar Companies to Buy Now

Published on April 17, 2009

As Washington gears up to plow billions of dollars into subsidies for alternative energy, your TFN team of stock experts has analyzed the industry and identified the three best solar stocks to buy now: CSIQ, ESLR, SPWRA.
by Stephanie Grimmett, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore—TFN: Washington is about to fire up the printing presses and push billions of dollars into [...]