US Stocks and Markets
Lock in gains for Cytori Therapeautics (CYTX)
Published on November 19, 2009
We’re up over 15% from our initial buy price for Cytori Therapeautics (NASDAQ:CYTX). Let’s set a wealth protection stop-loss to ensure modest gains while allowing the share price room to grow.
Bad news from the housing market
Published on November 18, 2009
The news out of the housing market is bad. As the construction industry contracts, the country is in for even more economic pain. It is not over yet, folks.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If you have been paying attention, today’s news should not be a surprise. With unemployment at 10.2% and weak reports [...]
Playboy: Is the bunny for sale?
Published on November 12, 2009
Investors are clamoring like anxious teenage boys over news that Playboy Enterprises (NYSE:PLA) has a new suitor. It raises the question is Playboy worth more in pieces than as a whole?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Hugh Heffner has got to be smiling today. Not because of his “little blue pill” or his harem [...]
What’s up with SpongeTech?
Published on November 11, 2009
SpongeTech (PINK:SPNG) is a dangerous investment, yet it has a spectacular upside. If it turns out the company is not run by a bunch of crooks, today’s investors could be sitting on monstrous rewards.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I don’t know why, but I still have some faith in my fellow man. We [...]
An irrational market’s dangerous celebration
Published on November 10, 2009
The dollar is moving the markets. A 2% surge in the Dow may look like good news, yet it is only a matter of time until the foundation breaks and it all comes crumbling down.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Do not be fooled by a market that rallies on a weakening dollar. The [...]
The Buffet Strategy – building value for investors and markets
Published on November 9, 2009
In August of 2008, Horacio Marquez of Money Morning recommended Berkshire Hathaway as a ‘Buy’ for his readers. Today he revisits this pick and the implications of the 50 to 1 split for investors.
Horacio Marquez, Money Morning:
I emphasized that Berkshire should be a core, long-term holding in investors’ portfolios and not a stock [...]
Three small-cap movers worth watching
Published on November 4, 2009
The markets are moving forward today. While the big guys move by just a percent or two, the small-cap offers phenomenal profit opportunities. Check out these three winners.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinanicalNews.com
Baltimore—(TFN): It has been a week of nauseating ups and downs. For investors in the right spot, specifically the small-cap market, it has been [...]
Crocs: What to do when ugly goes out of fashion
Published on October 30, 2009
Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) made its money by selling unique, but ugly shoes. What do you do now that ugly is no longer in fashion? The short answer: SELL!
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I am a firm believer in the power of diversification, but even so, I often find myself asking, “Would I want to rely [...]
David vs. Goliath: Size matters
Published on October 28, 2009
The correction has begun. But the news is not all bad. Savvy growth investors have strong profits ahead of them. The gains out of Peet’s Coffee and Tea (NASDAQ:PEET) prove it.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): We are going to see a lot of this over the coming weeks. Big-name companies plummeting while no-namers [...]
Under Armour: The beehive is alive
Published on October 27, 2009
Under Armour’s (NYSE:UA) latest earnings are out and shares are plunging. Last quarter’s figures were not bad, but investors are worried about the future. It is about time they listened to me.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): There are some companies that I just can’t write about without the threat of an inbox filled [...]
Rocky Brands: If the boot fits, wear it
Published on October 23, 2009
It is a tough market when consumers aren’t willing to spend. But Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY) proves it has the right stuff when times get tough and strong action is needed.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): In order to survive in an economy where spenders are as uptight as Oprah at a Weight Watchers’ convention, [...]
Freedom Group: Right-wing gun nuts get ready
Published on October 22, 2009
After a big flop with Chrysler, Cerberus finally has a winner on its hands. Even better, right-wing gun nuts have another shot at profits. I can’t wait.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I live in a neighborhood where guns are common. I like it that way.
Last night, the lady of the house and I [...]
OshKosh vs Cat: Not much of a fight
Published on October 20, 2009
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is doing well today, but I’d rather own OshKosh (NYSE:OSK). One is struggling for growth, the other has more than it can handle.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): All eyes are on Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and its latest earnings report, but for investors searching out a shot at a company growing by leaps [...]
What to do about SpongeTech (SPNG)?
Published on October 20, 2009
Let’s cut bait on SpongeTech (OTC BB:SPNG) and take our loss like a man
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: Occasionally, even our top stock pickers at TFN’s Hot Stock Confidential strike out.
It pains me to say it but we think it’s time to take some bitter medicine on SpongeTech (OTC BB:SPNG). In August, [...]
Three Monday morning movers
Published on October 19, 2009
The markets are off to a good start this week. Will a slew of economic news change the trend or is Dow 11,000 the next stop? Or does it even matter thanks to China’s winning ways?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The equities market is starting a critical week in positive territory. With a [...]
Fat Americans versus lean China
Published on October 15, 2009
Investors have a choice. Invest in China and its expanding economy or Krispy Kreme (NYSE:KKD) and America’s expanding waistline.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Investors don’t know what to do. A lackluster third-quarter earnings season is telling them to sell and run. Yet a “psychological” breakthrough yesterday has investors ready to sell the farm [...]
Harley Davidson: A pig in pain?
Published on October 14, 2009
It is time for Harley Davidson (NYSE:HOG) to open its books and talk about the future. Investors are expecting a lot. Will they be rewarded for their bold moves?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The countdown is on for Harley Davidson (NYSE:HOG) and its shareholders. Before tomorrow’s opening bell, the iconic bike manufacturer will let [...]
Historic flight for crude addicts
Published on October 13, 2009
It was a historic flight, yet few folks ever knew it happened. It is good news for Rentech (AMEX:RTK) investors.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Smokers typically have interesting insight on their addictive, often deadly habit. Ask most long-time nicotine addicts and they will tell you they despise their pack-a-day dependence.
Yet few smokers find [...]
HSC gainer #67: Arotech Corporation (ARTX) bunkers 21.6%
Published on October 12, 2009
Military battery and armor maker Arotech Corporation (NASDAQ:ARTX) adds 21.6% gains to the 2009 tally of Hot Stock Confidential.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: When we issued our free report Top Alternative Energy Stocks on August 27, I teased with a recommendation I saved for members of TFN’s premium service, Hot Stock Confidential. (After all, [...]
Some like it hot: HSC members take 21.6% gains on Joe’s Jeans (JOEZ) in 3 trading days
Published on October 12, 2009
Members of TFN’s premium service were instructed to buy Joe’s Jeans (NASDAQ:JOEZ) last Thursday. Today, they took gains of 21.6% in justy 3 trading days.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: Last Thursday, October 8, I recommended you buy shares in Joe’s Jeans (NASDAQ:JOEZ) “below $0.70, in anticipation of a [...]
