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Lock in gains on StemCells, Inc. (STEM)

October 14, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
20% profit? I’ll take it! by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com If you took my advice and bought shares of StemCells, Inc. (NASDAQ:STEM) on October 6 (TFN Editor’s PIC: A micro cap with macro potential (STEM)), you should be enjoying gains of around 20% right now. It’s likely that this stock will see another bump right after the elections, [...]

General Electric (GE): A blue chip bargain

October 13, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
Now is the time to get in on this blue chip stock. Read more

TFN Editor’s PIC: A micro cap with macro potential (STEM)

October 6, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
This biotech could be on the verge of breaking out. And that would mean big gains for those that get in now. Read more

TFN Editor’s PIC: A speculative buy with incredible potential (IDMC)

September 25, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
If you can stomach a speculative play — try IndyMac Bancorps, Inc. (OTC:IDMC) on for size… Read more

TFN Editor’s PIC: Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX)

September 2, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
As post-Olympics China’s steel plants and factories kick back into gear, dry bulk carriers can count on increased business. by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore — (TFN): Back in May, I recommended China Cosco Holdings Company (CICOF:PINK) and to my chagrin, it’s taking its own sweet time moving up. But I have [...]

Sell Chico’s (CHS) for over 10% gains in less than a week

September 2, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic, US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore — (TFN): On August 26, I recommended Chico’s FAS, Inc as an Editor’s PIC. This retailer’s stock price has gone up nicely in less than a week but it’s hard to say if this run will continue. I suggest you take the gains. I recommend you sell your shares of Chico’s FAS, Inc. [...]

Time to buy this beaten-down retailer

August 26, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore — (TFN): Chico’s FAS, Inc. is a specialty retailer with over 1,000 stores in the U.S. Besides Chico’s, the company operates stores under the names White House | Black Market and Soma Intimates. Though seeing losses like the rest of the sector, Chico’s FAS is in a better position than most as [...]

Vespa-maker Piaggio (PIAGF) sees 174% higher sales on soaring gas prices

August 14, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
Piaggio’s Vespas are the sexiest way to beat high gas prices this summer. Sales are up 174% for last month, and Piaggio’s pink sheets stock listing can’t help but follow suit. Read more

Beer investing: Craft Brewer’s Alliance, Inc. (HOOK)

August 6, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
by Laura Cadden, TodaysFinancialNews.com Formed July 1, 2008 after the merger of Widmer Brothers Brewing Company and Redhook Ale Brewery, Inc., Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc. (or CBAI) is ripe for investing. You can see by the chart that shares were impacted by the merger, but are now recovering. In addition to their Widmer Brothers and Redhook, Oregon-based CBAI [...]

TFN Editor’s PIC: Pizza Inn (PZZI)

July 28, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
Texas-based Pizza Inn, Inc. and its subsidiaries account for over 350 restaurants – 67 of them outside of the U.S. As you know, we like to make our Editor’s PIC’s down and dirty, so here’s a quick look at what I like about this company: · For the last five quarters, it’s enjoyed positive same store sales growth. · It’s [...]

Load up on Tesoro (TSO) while the gettin’s good

July 23, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
Baltimore— (TFN): Thanks to high crude oil prices, refiners have been taking it on the chin of late. Tesoro Corporation (TSO:NYSE) hit a 52-week low last week and is oh-so-slowly recovering as oil prices retreat. Tesoro has seven refineries in the U.S. It owns and operates gas stations and convenience stores in 17 states. It produces [...]

Take Gains on Overstock.com (OSTK)

July 17, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic · Comments 
Baltimore— (TFN): As I told you on July 11 about Overstock.com, Inc., I sure wish I’d recommended this stock back in mid-March — we’d be up 211%. I didn’t, darnit. BUT… I will settle for over 25% gains and that’s what we’re seeing right now. You should take nice profits where you can these days. I [...]

Recession Investing: Overstock.com (OSTK)

July 11, 2008 · Filed Under Editor's Pic, International Investing · Comments 
      Baltimore— (TFN): I’m always on the lookout for a stock that stands to MAKE money in a recession, and online discount retailer Overstock.com, Inc. (OSTK:NASDAQ) fits the bill. The stock price seems to have leveled off lately at just around $23 — this after a steady increase since mid-March when it was just under $9 (wish [...]