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Buying what you can get for free

January 6, 2009

Borders (NYSE:BGP) may be headed down a path towards bankruptcy, but it sure is doing better than my local library. Th retail book industry’s gains this week can teach investors a very important lesson. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore—(TFN): I have never been a fan of paying for something I could get for free. That means I [...]

Reap the gains on TFN’s stem cell stock recommendations!

January 6, 2009

Each of our recommended 3 hottest stem cell stocks has hit at least 20% gains from our original buy price. Enjoy! By Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore — (TFN): Over a month ago, we told you about the 3 Hottest Stem Cell Stocks under $5. Our report read, “Even a moderate investment may pay off handsomely if the reinstatement [...]

Hold on to Isis Pharmaceuticals (ISIS)

January 6, 2009

We’ve hit the anticipated double-digit gains on Isis Pharmaceuticals. But hold on! There’s more potential upside here… Read more

Pfizer shouts its message to the world

January 5, 2009

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and Big Pharma are sending a “secret” message to investors today. What does it all mean and how can you make money using the signals sent to Wall Street? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): If you want to make money in today’s market with its super-efficient flow of information, you need advanced insight. [...]

Who is next for the easy money?

January 2, 2009

The pigs are lining up at the trough. They are doing their best to get every penny they can out of Uncle Sam. As Pelosi and Obama hash out their stimulus package, make sure you are ready to take advantage of the easy money. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): The next three weeks are [...]

Who to blame when the countdown goes blank?

December 31, 2008

A couple of the nation’s largest cable-industry companies are going head to head. Viacom (NYSE:VIA) wants more money. Time Warner Cable (NYSE:TWC) says they must be kidding. What do investors want? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore—(TFN): If you were planning to watch any of the country’s New Year’s Eve celebrations on a channel owned by Viacom (NYSE:VIA) [...]

Is it the end or just the beginning?

December 31, 2008

We have reached the end of a tumultuous year. Unfortunately, a change in the date does not spell relief for the credit markets. Investors could start the New Year with a nasty hangover. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore—(TFN): We have finally made it to the last trading day of 2008. Unfortunately, there are absolutely no signs that [...]

The bankruptcy courts will be busy next year

December 30, 2008

The retail industry is on its last leg. The data we will get later this week may be enough to knock the sector to its knees. When it happens, it will take hordes of investor equity with it. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): I am a last-minute holiday shopper. My wife was not surprised [...]

Best Toy of the Season: Hasbro’s Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25

December 29, 2008

Judging by the foam dart content of the air over the holidays, Hasbro’s Nerf N-Strike Vulcan was the best gift since Pokemon. Will investors like it, too? by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): If the U.S. economy was in recession, I couldn’t really tell last week. At least not at the Amberger household. Sure, the amount [...]

Holiday party investing strategies… cash is king

December 29, 2008

Investors are desperate. Holiday-party chatter is filled with conversations about cashing in 401(k)s, getting out of the market and burying cash in the backyard. Do not fall for such irrational tactics. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore—(TFN): Over the past seven days, it seems as though all I did was follow my wife from one holiday gathering [...]

For General Motors, the news keeps getting worse

December 22, 2008

Many Big Three investors thought the worst was behind them. Unfortunately, they are starting the week off on even more bad news. It turns out, if the government gets its way, they may lose their shirt after all. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): The manic-depressive trading activity continues to cause nauseating headaches for the investors [...]

The beginning of the final chapter for Sirius XM (SIRI)

December 18, 2008

This may turn out to be one of the biggest days in the history of Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI). Unfortunately, it may also be one of the failing company’s last. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): It is a big day for Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) shareholders. They are meeting in New York to vote on [...]

Dump your shares of Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)

December 18, 2008

Take-Two’s share price is tanking fast after announcing an expectations of lowered earnings in Q1 2009. by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore (TFN): Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) just released it’s Q4 2008 results. On the good side, the company saw record net revenues for fiscal 2008. As of October 31, 2008, the company reported $1,537.5 million compared to [...]

Detroit bankruptcy: Be prepared buy on the news

December 17, 2008

The odds of a Big Three bankruptcy filing are increasing by the minute. Be prepared to buy shares of suppliers like BorgWarner (NYSE:BW) and Tenneco (NYSE:TEN) on any news of an impending filing. It could turn out to be the best trade of your life. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): I wonder how well the [...]

Arena football is done. Could Apple or Google be next?

December 15, 2008

Almost every day, we hear of more negative economic news. Today, we learned the Arena Footbal League is closing up shop for the season. What next? Are we going to lose Disney on Ice? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN):  Do you need proof of the economic mess this country is in? If so, turn [...]

Time to let go

December 15, 2008

Today’s Financial News editors decide to cut bait on these positions… by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): As the year wraps up, it’s time for us to eliminate the less successful positions from our TFN tracking portfolio. Like (almost) everyone else, we’re about to chalk 2008 up as the worst performance year ever. Thanks to the [...]

Sell ICF International (ICFI) for gains of over 10%

December 12, 2008

It is time to take profits on ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a truly recession-resistant stock! by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): “If ICFI goes up to over 12% or so, could you please issue a sell to TFN readers,” Laura Cadden requested yesterday. I was still reeling at the mere thought of her actually taking a day [...]

The news for Detroit is not all that bad

December 12, 2008

Some investors are in a panic this morning as news that the Senate shot down the notion of a Detroit bailout. While they are panicking, I am celebrating the return to normalcy. Finally, a dollar is a dollar. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore—(TFN):  And here I thought I had a bad night. On the East Coast, we [...]

Under Armour’s (NYSE:UA) competition sinks

December 11, 2008

Investors in the athletic apparel industry are learning the hard way that their companies are in a rough industry. Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) shareholders already learned their lesson. Under Armour (NYSE:UA) investors are next. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Under Armour (NYSE:UA) investors will not be in their hype-induced fog much longer. [...]

Race to the bottom: Welcome to the dumping economy of 2009

December 10, 2008

In the new economy, countries, companies, and individuals will desperately engage in the targeted undercutting of prices below cost. by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): According to two new studies, global oil demand will collapse next year and commodities will not return to recent highs in the foreseeable future. TFN eNews readers remained calm and collected [...]