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eBay soars on earnings: But can it sustain share prices?

Published on July 23, 2009

EBay is soaring on earnings. But can sales be sustained in the face of a drawn-out depression?
Baltimore, MD — TFN: eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) jumped over 10% on good earnings.
No wonder: I’ve been buying a lot recently. (At my house we have the saying that with eBay and Amazon, every day’s Christmas!)
As far as buying and [...]

TFN Reader Grapevine: MedLink (MLKNA), Quepasa (QPSA), AnywhereMD (ANWM)

Published on July 22, 2009

TFN eNews Readers share their “secret stock picks” with you. Today: MedLink (MLKNA), Quepasa (QPSA), and Anywhere MD (ANWM)!
by J. Christoph Amberger

Human Genome Sciences: Big surprise leads to big gains

Published on July 21, 2009

Most investors were not expecting good news. That is why shares of Human Genome Sciences (NASDAQ:HGSI) are soaring after the company released its latest Phase III results.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It has turned out to be my mantra over the past several weeks: big surprises lead to big gains.
Last Thursday, my colleague, [...]

Service Corporation International (SCI): Lock in 20% gains

Published on July 21, 2009

We’ve hit our anticipated double-digit gains on our “reality play”, Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI). Let’s take them to the bank!
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): Our free TFN Editor’s PIC on January 2 of this year was Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI). (Read the article here: http://www.todaysfinancialnews.com/editors-pic/pick-up-shares-ofservice-corporation-international-sci-6945.html.)
We predicted double-digit gains for this provider of death services. If [...]

Slots and natural gas: Two small-cap movers

Published on July 20, 2009

The markets are moving. While the nation’s biggest companies are making the headlines, some of the smallest firms are creating the most profit potential.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore—(TFN): After a banner week for the equities market last week, we are off to another positive start.
As the equities market continues to react to a slew of [...]

TFN Reader Grapevine: “Check out Brinx Resources (BNXR).”

Published on July 16, 2009

TFN eNews reader alerts our TFN Network to a possible opportunity in Brinx Resources (BNXR)
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore (TFN): “Book value 148 but .043 now!,” writes Phil G. about his TFN Reader Grapevine pick Brinx Resources Ltd. (OTC:BNXR). “No debt, cash and cash equivalents: $2,634,952, total assets: $4,000,000. Total liabilities only $378,649. Shares outstanding: 24.53M (verified); [...]

Rick’s Cabaret: Are the brass poles about to rust?

Published on July 16, 2009

Is it time for some hands-on research at Rick’s Cabaret International (NASDAQ:RICK)? Shares of the company have soared over the past few months. Unfortunately, soaring unemployment may put an abrupt stop to the surge.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It may not be an investment suitable for all portfolios, especially for folks with ethical [...]

Three 52-week highs worth studying

Published on July 15, 2009

The markets are moving today taking some high-flying stocks with them. As earnings season shows some surprising strength, get ready to see some big gains.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It has been a surprisingly upbeat start to the earnings beat. With big surprises come big gains. With the Dow up by more than [...]

Buying votes in the world of academics

Published on July 14, 2009

The president is ready to hand out your money once again. This time he is using more than $12 billion to attract future liberals to the world of academia.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): President Obama is touring the nation once again in yet another attempt to give your hard-earned money to somebody else.
It [...]

CardioNet: A heartbreaking drop

Published on July 13, 2009

With one stroke of a pen, a Medicare insurer managed to take millions of dollars out of investors’ pockets today. CardioNet (NASDAQ:BEAT) may be down by 30% today, but investors have a never-before-seen opportunity to grab shares at great prices.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Is this a sign of the future? A health [...]

Four small caps on the move

Published on July 9, 2009

The overall markets may not be moving much today, but that has not stopped a handful of small caps from handing their investors big gains. If you are a fan of penny stocks, you don’t want to miss out on these four companies.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Thanks to diverging economic data, the [...]

Why is Best Buy selling motorcycles?

Published on July 7, 2009

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) is breaking into a whole new market, putting TVs and laptops aside to sell expensive electric motorcycles. It is a move that raises eyebrows, but can it raise its stock price?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Today’s consumers are fickle. In a world with a flow of knowledge that is more [...]

3 tiny “milestone” stocks you need to buy now

Published on July 6, 2009

We’ve found 3 tiny “milestone” stocks that could make your retirement dreams come true. Each company has the potential for gains of up to 3,046%—but this opportunity won’t last long…
by J. Christoph Amberger, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): Imagine sipping your favorite red from the Villa D’Este overlooking Lake Como…
Or relaxing in the Bahamas as [...]

The second quarter’s biggest winners… and losers

Published on July 2, 2009

The second quarter of 2009 was filled with gains and plenty of plain. After looking at the quarter’s winners and losers, one thing is obvious, biotechs can make or break your portfolio.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Sometimes the best way to see where you are going is to look where you have been. [...]

TFN Reader Grapevine: “Check out Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX:GSS)”

Published on June 30, 2009

TFN eNews reader alerts our TFN Network to a possible opportunity in Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX:GSS).
by J. Christoph Amberger, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): TFN eNews reader and HSC Member Shannon Z. put us on the trail of recent activity in a mining stock:
“You might want to take a look at Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX:GSS). I [...]

TFN Reader Grapevine: “Put Quepasa Corporation (OTC:QPSA) on your watch list!”

Published on June 30, 2009

TFN eNews reader alerts our TFN Network to a possible opportunity in Quepasa Corporation (OTC:QPSA).
by J. Christoph Amberger, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): TFN reader Charles D. alerted us to a developing situation:
“Please put Quepasa Corporation (OTC:QPSA) your Buy or at least your Watch list.  This company is about to run to $5.00 plus. (It currently trades [...]

University of Phoenix gets good marks

Published on June 30, 2009

The Apollo Group (NYSE:APOL) and its University of Phoenix are making investors happy today with news of the company’s first-ever billion-dollar quarter. In a nasty job market, everybody wants an education.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Education is big business these days. As a product of both state- and privately funded schools, I can [...]

NCI Building Sytems: Blame it on those greedy shorts

Published on June 26, 2009

NCI Building Systems (NYSE:NCS) is soaring today, up by nearly 20%. What gives? There’s no news, very little positive data from its industry, and dilution is pushing aside current shareholders. It must be those rascally shorts.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Shorts get a bad rap. Any Internet message board that even lightly deals with [...]

Nike gets ready for competition

Published on June 25, 2009

Nike (NYSE:NKE) revealed its latest quarterly efforts. Not bad, but the future is not as bright as many had hoped. It is not a good sign for Under Armour (NYSE:UA) investors.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The battle between two industry rivals is heating up. One company is mature, managed by a team of [...]

Boeing faces a nightmare

Published on June 23, 2009

Boeing (NYSE:BA) was forced to announce yet another major delay this morning. Now that the Dreamliner has been put back five times, investors are wondering if the new plane is nothing more than a bad nightmare.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore—(TFN): So many times we hear of folks that believed they were living a dream only to [...]