US Stocks and Markets
Curis Inc. (CRIS) is up on buy-out rumors: We say Hold!
Published on August 28, 2009
TFN Hot Stock Confidential pick Curis Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS) soared past our initial profit target today. What’s a man (or woman) to do about it?
by Laura Cadden
Baltimore, MD — TFN: Rumors of a buyout by Roche Holding Ltd. (OTC:RHHBY) (or better, Roche’s Genentech division) have sent the share price of Curis Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS) up over our [...]
David versus Goliath: Oshkosh wins yet another big contract
Published on August 27, 2009
500% gains in six months is an astonishing accomplishment. How long can Oshkosh continue to outbid its fierce competitors?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Just when most investors believe it shares had topped out and were ready to level off, OshKosh (NYSE:OSK) goes and wins yet another huge contract.
When I first started tracking the [...]
22% gains on Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN)
Published on August 26, 2009
Laura Cadden just locked in 22.3% gains on Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) for members of TFN’s Hot Stock Confidential
by Laura Cadden
Baltimore, MD — TFN: On June 6, I recommended our Hot Stock Confidential members buy Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) for 20% gains within 6 months.
Today, the shares jumped on news that the company completed enrollment 6 months ahead [...]
First gains on swine flu vaccine stocks Sinovac (SVA), Vical (VICL), and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (RDY)
Published on August 26, 2009
Pre-pandemic profits on Sinovac (AMEX:SVA) Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ:VICL), and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE:RDY)?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: Six days ago, on Aug. 20, I sent out our TFN Special Report: The Top Swine Flu Vaccine Stocks under $20. You know the kind of reports I write: Full of useless asides and rambling observations about the vices of [...]
General Maritime: Ready to catch up with the market?
Published on August 26, 2009
The equities market is up big so far this summer, but not every stock has followed. Is it time for tanker companies like General Maritime (NYSE:GMR) to catch up?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Not all stocks are in positive territory these days. Even though the major indices have been nearly unstoppable this summer, [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine: There’s Something about Viral Genetics, Inc. (VRAL)
Published on August 25, 2009
Recent activity surrounding biotech penny stock Viral Genetics, Inc. (OTC:VRAL) indicates this company could be ready for a boost
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: TFN eNews reader Cliff X. filed the following with us this afternoon:
“Viral Genetics, Inc. (OTC:VRAL) is a small company that develops and commercializes a series of proteins based primarily on [...]
Two companies taking advantage of the growing deficit
Published on August 25, 2009
Washington is spending this country towards its demise. These two companies will hep you put your hard-earned tax dollars back in your pockets.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): What does the government have up its sleeves this time? While the president is on vacation (playing golf with shady business connections), the White House put [...]
More news on TFN Grapevine pick Quepasa.com (QPSA)
Published on August 24, 2009
Quepasa.com (OTC:QPSA) is up over 100% since we first posted our TFN Reader Grapevine pick on TFN’s home page. Is is still a good play?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: TFN Reader Grapevine Maven Charles D. filed this with us:
“Quepasa.com (OTC:QPSA) has done very nicely since you refered it to your readers. The stock [...]
Is Xcellink International Inc. (XCEL) a good deal now?
Published on August 24, 2009
TFN eNews readers ask about Xcellink International Inc. (OTC:XCEL)
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD – TFN: ”I’m a new member of your free newsletter and am very happy to be onboard,” writes TFN eNews reader Ryan C. “I have a question about a stock I have been watching and hearing alot about, Xcellink International Inc. (OTC:XCEL). They have [...]
Fearful investing: Smith and Wesson puts the gun on the table
Published on August 24, 2009
What will the markets do now that almost all of Washington is on vacation? Finally, the markets real forces are at work. That means there is big money to be made.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): With the president hiding on an island off the coast of Massachusetts, Congress avoiding its constituents and little [...]
Craft Brewers: Toasting triple-digit gains
Published on August 21, 2009
Vice stocks create a great way to beat a recession. Small-cap vice stock are an even better way. Craft Brewers Alliance (NASDAQ:HOOK) is all the proof we need.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): My neighbor owns a bar. He has twenty acres, half a dozen horses, a brand new truck, a house with two kitchens [...]
Dangerous retail: The sector that refuses to recover
Published on August 20, 2009
The retail sector is all over the news. Unfortunately, the headlines are almost all negative. As unemployment risks remain high, consumers refuse to spend.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It has been a tough week if you have anything to do with the world of retail. Just about every company that opened its books to [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine Penny Stock Pick: Nuvilex Inc (NVLX)
Published on August 20, 2009
Nuvilex Inc (OTC:NVLX) looks like the perfect stock for the Echo Boom generation…
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: A few years ago, I discovered a surefire cure for hangover:
I stopped drinking alcohol.
It works like a charm. It reduced my recycling by a third, saved thousands of dollars a year. It also resulted in instant weight [...]
HSC Network: AMDL Inc. (ADL) to release earnings today
Published on August 19, 2009
AMDL Inc. (NYSE:ADL) is to release earnings today. Will we get a short-term spike in our long-term hold?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore, MD — TFN: HSC member Shannon Z. reminded us that the earnings bell may be tolling for one of our “Proxy Stocks”:
“Just a heads up. I believe the delayed ADL financials release is slated for [...]
Breaking up is hard to do: Measuring the Whole Foods fallout
Published on August 19, 2009
Is a blissful relationship coming to an end? After its CEO spoke his mind, Whole Foods’ customers are staging a boycott. Will it be enough to stop the stock’s triple-digit rally?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If there is one thing we have learned from the recent healthcare “debate” it is we should not [...]
Airline cutbacks? Not for Rentech
Published on August 18, 2009
Shares of Rentech (AMEX:RTK) are soaring today as word spreads about the company’s latest deal. Shares have more than doubled in less than two weeks.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): This is how giants are born, one small advance at a time. It was just eleven days ago I last wrote about Rentech (AMEX:RTK) [...]
Three penny-stock winners in a losing market
Published on August 17, 2009
Small caps have done it once again. Proving they want nothing to do with the realm of Blue Chips, some of the world’s smallest companies are surging while the rest of the market plunges.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The majority of the market is deep in the red today as investors rethink their [...]
Blockbuster: Where is the rewind button when you need?
Published on August 14, 2009
Just when it thought the competition was leveling off, Blockbuster (NYSE:BBI) faces another nasty barrage. The company missed estimates yesterday, now the Street is forcing it to pay.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Competition can be so mean. In a country where the government is doing its best to make sure we all have [...]
Big Ben moves the market
Published on August 12, 2009
There is plenty of action for investors to contemplate today. The Treasury is unloading record levels of debt. The Fed is wrapping up its buying spree. And the equities market is loving the action.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Blame it on the recent surge in the equities market. Blame it on an increasing appetite [...]
SmartHeat: A hot stock in a cool market
Published on August 11, 2009
It is hard to find a “true” growth story these days, especially in the United States. In China, however, things are not quite as bleak. The action from SmartHeat (NASDAQ:HEAT) is a perfect example.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Call it an earnings season hangover. Call it profit taking. Or call it a technical [...]
