US Stocks and Markets
Can Obama and his team crush Wal-Mart?
Published on June 17, 2009
Americans love to hate Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), but it is a retailer we would most certainly miss if it were suddenly gone. Could Obama and his market manipulators determine it is too big to fail?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore — (TFN): I am not the kind of guy that would ever get a tattoo. The company’s [...]
La-Z-Boy not looking so lazy
Published on June 16, 2009
The markets are having a tough time finding the right prices. When most investors were expecting dismal news from La-Z-Boy, the company and its go-getting management surprised with news of a profit.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): This is a fantastic time to be refurnishing a house. You cannot turn on a TV without [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine: Dwayne’s update for GNTA, SNBP and HRNF
Published on June 15, 2009
TFN eNews reader Dwayne remains bullish on Genta Inc. (OTC:GNTA), Sinobiopharma (OTC:SNBP) and Heathrow Nat. Food (PINK:HRNF).
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): TFN reader and Grapevine contributor Dwayne has checked back in today with a quick bullish update on a few of his past picks.
Now for the disclaimer: These Grapevine picks are not recommendations [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine: Looking at penny stocks MLKNA, ENLU and SPNG
Published on June 12, 2009
TFN eNews reader C.D. thinks penny stocks MedLink International Inc. (OTC:MLKNA), Enerlume Energy Management Corp. (OTC:ENLU) and Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC:SPNG) are about to pop. See what YOU think…
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore (TFN): If you’re a regular reader of TFN, you know we’ve begun posting some of the tips we get from readers. These [...]
Taking a look at the EU’s Rambus decision
Published on June 12, 2009
The European Union handed down a big decision today. It is sending shares of Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS) well into positive territory. But is the company the ultimate winner? There is more than one way to play the situation.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The world’s governments have a scary level of control over investors. The [...]
Itron: The next hyped-up bubble
Published on June 11, 2009
Bubbles seem to be a recurring theme on Wall Street. While most folks are still blind to it, there is a dangerous bubble about to pop. Either stand clear and wait for it to blow, or act fast and take advantage of the situation.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Wall Street has a bad [...]
FedEx needs you… not the unions
Published on June 9, 2009
After a pro-labor Congress took over Washington and the fall of Detroit, the nation’s largest employers are doing all they can to keep unions at bay. FedEx (NYSE:FDX) has unveiled a campaign like no other.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If you want to run a multi-billion dollar international conglomerate these days, you had [...]
Smart phones, smart investments?
Published on June 8, 2009
The cell phone industry is making big moves today. Palm’s (NASDAQ:PPL) new phone release is taking its share price down. While speculation over Steve Jobs and the iPhone is creating its own problems for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is a pretty dismal day on Wall Street. With thoughts of surging interest [...]
Can a stock buyback fix Wal-Mart’s low, low prices?
Published on June 5, 2009
Typically, a stock buyback signals corporate executives are bullish. But at Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), there is a good chance it is simply another savvy marketing move. This time shareholders are the ones dealing with everyday low prices.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Stock buyback. That is a term you don’t hear too often these days. [...]
Small-cap disaster of the day: Odyssey Marine
Published on June 4, 2009
It turns out finding $500 million in hidden treasure is not nearly as fun as it sounds. Odyssey Marine and its shareholders are learning the hard way today.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Don’t you just hate it when you find $500 million laying on the street and the courts make you hand it [...]
Playboy’s (NYSE:PLA) numbers don’t add up to much in regard to the FriendFinder IPO
Published on June 2, 2009
A comparison of Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:PLA) and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) allows us to define the only proper strategy to trade the upcoming FriendFinder Networks IPO
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: The times, they are a-changin’! These days, you could become 51% owner of Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:PLA) for less than $50 million. I’m not sure what you’d [...]
Small-cap play of the day: Virgin vs. the bunny
Published on June 2, 2009
A brand is a powerful thing to waste. As Playboy succumbs to competition, investors want to know what is next. Today’s news helps shed some light on the subject.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): While Hugh Heffner is far from a positive role model, he sure does know how to create a powerful brand. [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine: Movement ahead for these volatile pennystock picks
Published on June 1, 2009
TFN eNews reader and honorary penny sleuth Dwayne F. sees imminent movement in Sinobiopharma (OTC:SNBP), GoldSpring, Inc. (OTC:GSPG), Greenchek Technology Inc. (OTC:GCHK), Heathrow Nat. Food (PINK:HRNF), Metiscan Inc. (OTC:MTIZ). Do you agree?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: We at TFN consider ourselves a clearing house of good, solid, investment-related information. Which means we’re always glad to get tips [...]
Big gainer of the day? Surprise! It’s General Motors
Published on June 1, 2009
General Motors is finally where it belongs, in bankruptcy court. While the news may be bad for America’s storied manufacturing history, getting the pain over quickly and efficiently will ultimately benefit the American economy and all of its investors.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): They said it would destroy the economy and forever change the [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine: Four volatile pennystock picks
Published on May 28, 2009
TFN eNews reader and honorary penny sleuth Dwayne F. sees imminent movement in Sinobiopharma (OTC:SNBP), GoldSpring, Inc. (OTC:GSPG), Greenchek Technology Inc. (OTC:GCHK), Heathrow Nat. Food (PINK:HRNF). Do you agree?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: We at TFN consider ourselves a clearing house of good, solid, investment-related information. Which means we’re always glad to get tips or inside [...]
OpenTable IPO: You paid how much?
Published on May 22, 2009
It is great to see the IPO market doing well, but investors had better pay attention. It is starting to look like the Tech bubble all over again. This will not have good results.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Sometimes I am amazed that a company is even in business, let alone going public [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine: Is there GoldSpring in them thar hills?
Published on May 21, 2009
TFN eNews reader Dwayne F. sees GoldSpring, Inc. (OTC:GSPG) getting ready to move. Do you agree?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: We at TFN consider ourselves a clearing house of good, solid, investment-related information. Which means we’re always glad to get tips or inside scoops from our readers. Since our editors are usually deep into their own research, [...]
Eye on volume: Another look at a strong indicator
Published on May 19, 2009
Keep an eye on volume, it can lead to big-time profit opportunity. Or it can save you from getting in at the top. A look at Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI) proves its worth.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): On a day when the market is having a tough time finding the guts to make a [...]
TFN Reader Grapevine: Dwayne’s 3 power penny picks
Published on May 18, 2009
TFN eNews reader Dwayne F. sees imminent movement in Sinobiopharma (OTC:SNBP), GoldSpring, Inc. (OTC:GSPG), and Greenchek Technology Inc. (OTC:GCHK). Do you agree?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: We at TFN consider ourselves a clearing house of good, solid, investment-related information. Which means we’re always glad to get tips or inside scoops from our readers. Since our editors are [...]
Trading volume: The quiet, yet strong indicator
Published on May 18, 2009
Pops in trading volume have a strong history of foretelling future action. Find the right combination of volume and price action and you are onto a surefire winner. Remember, it is all about supply and demand.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Trading volume is one of the most important and reliable indicators of a [...]
