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Portfolio fertilizer: Potash is on the move

July 2, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Gold and Resources · Comment 
The potash market is looking strong today thanks to news of increasingly positive supply and demand fundamentals. Potash Corp. (NYSE:POT) is leading the charge. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Even in day filled with less-than-stellar economic data and enough stocks trading in the red to pull the perma-bears out of hibernation, there is cause [...]

The second quarter’s biggest winners… and losers

July 2, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., US Stocks and Markets · Comment 
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 eNews 07/02/2009: “Did you make 43% on Tuesday’s TFN Grapevine pick?”

July 2, 2009 · Filed Under TFN eNews · Comment 
This was published via e-mail broadcast on July 2, 2009 In today’s TFN eNews: * 43% gains in 2 days on TFN Grapevine Pick * 20-30% upside on this tiny Texan marine services provider… by November * Winners and losers Dear TFN Reader, Now this is our idea of financial Independence Day! Yesterday, I forgot to mention that [...]

Trade war with China ready to “boil”

July 1, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., International Investing · Comment 
We have been preparing for this news for months, but who could have guessed it would all boil down to chicken? With China ready to ban American imports, the nation’s poultry industry could be in trouble. But this is much bigger than chicken. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): We have been preparing for an [...]

Oshkosh drives into Afghanistan with big gains

July 1, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Investment Strategies · Comment 
It is a good day for Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) and its shareholders, but it will get even better. After surging nearly 400% in the last nine months, today’s news of a billion-dollar contract proves there is more room to run. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): It is no surprise one of the best-performing stocks so far [...]

TFN eNews 06/30/2009: ” 2 new reader grapevine stocks”

June 30, 2009 · Filed Under TFN eNews · Comment 
This was published via e-mail broadcast on June 30, 2009 In today’s TFN eNews: * Far from the Madoffed crowds * 2 new reader grapevine stocks! * Iraqi oil auctions Dear TFN Reader, Don’t call it rearranging the deck chairs aboard the Titanic! Even if the latest bit of news from the White House makes you wonder [...]

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

June 30, 2009 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comment 
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 [...]

Iraq’s oil auction: No parade for the oil markets

June 30, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Oil and Energy · Comment 
Iraq was hoping for better results, but is forced to take what it can get as the world’s largest oil producers say the country is still too dangerous to think about cheap oil. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): It is supposed to be a joyous day in Iraq, with American troops exiting the cities [...]

TFN eNews 06/29/2009: “150 years for Madoff, 20% for TFN readers”

June 30, 2009 · Filed Under TFN eNews · Comment 
This was published via e-mail broadcast on June 29, 2009 In today’s TFN eNews: * Where to prospect for aluminum after last weekend * 150 years for Madoff, 20% for TFN readers * Welcome back, Carter — in Hong Kong? Read more

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

June 30, 2009 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · 1 Comment 
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

June 30, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., US Stocks and Markets · Comment 
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 [...]

Rough seas ahead for Royal Caribbean

June 29, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Options · Comment 
The situation cannot get much worse for the nation’s tourism industry. Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) hit the Street with lowered earnings estimates this morning. It may be time for the shorts to start making their move. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Life for Richard Fain cannot feel like a vacation these days. Unless the world’s [...]

Profiting as energy goes green and lean

June 29, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Oil and Energy · Comment 
The nation’s energy sector is changing rapidly thanks to a slowing economy and massive reform efforts in Washington. As the industry evolves, Allis-Chalmers Energy (NYSE:ALY) is doing its best to ensure it is ready for the future. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Do not let the ticker tape fool you. Allis-Chalmers Energy (NYSE:ALY) is [...]

NCI Building Sytems: Blame it on those greedy shorts

June 26, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., US Stocks and Markets · Comment 
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 [...]

What’s with Broadwind Energy today?

June 26, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Investment Strategies · Comment 
Congress is working overtime to try to revive the nation’s economy. Today’s Cap-and-Trade vote is fueling speculation. Is Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) really worth 35% more or have investors been duped? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): With a Cap-and-Trade vote imminent, speculation is growing by the minute. What if Congress pulls off major reform? How will [...]

TFN eNews 06/25/2009: “The most-ignored vital news of the week”

June 25, 2009 · Filed Under TFN eNews · Comment 
In today’s TFN eNews: * The next Great Migration * This automotive retailer has what it takes * Noises of non-commitment Read more

TFN eNews 06/24/2009: “Did you miss me?”

June 25, 2009 · Filed Under TFN eNews · Comment 
published via email on June 24, 2009 In this edition of the TFN eNews: * Where they don’t even take VISA * Compound gains of 712.5% — not bad for a $79-a-quarter service, if I say so myself! * Will this Canadian oiler be the next take-over target? Read more

The airline industry gains altitude

June 25, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Investment Strategies · Comment 
The airline industry is under a lot of pressure. Thanks to some encouraging news this morning and word that fliers are willing to pay a bit more, airlines have managed to pull out of the recent nosedive. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Even as fuel prices continue to rise, the airline industry is managing [...]

Nike gets ready for competition

June 25, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., US Stocks and Markets · Comment 
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 [...]

Right out of the used-car sales book

June 24, 2009 · Filed Under Featuring..., Options · Comment 
Capitol Hill is moving faster than ever. We will get a Cap-and-Trade vote on Friday. The market has already cast its vote, making now a great time to make some smart investments. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore—(TFN): The Obama administration must be getting some schooling from Dealin’ Dave’s Used Car Sales. Can’t you hear Nancy Pelosi saying to [...]