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Banking crisis continues

Andrew Gordon of Red Flag Insider does not see a quick end to the banking crisis. What is the best action for retail investors to take in this situation? Tune in to see… Watch the video now. Read more    Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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

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. [...]

Ford Motor Company (F): Invest now — or avoid forever?

Shares in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) now trade for roughly the cost of a gallon of Diesel. Is this the time to load up on F stock? Money Morning’s Horacio Marquez gives his take on the future of the automaker and where investors should best look for profits. Watch the video now. Read more    Standard Podcast: [...]

Time to buy this beaten-down retailer

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 [...]

The Impact of Naked Short Selling

The practice of naked short selling has been blamed for the failure of hundreds of small companies – and the loss of billions of dollars for individual investors. If the SEC puts an end to it (and it looks like they will) the impact will be felt by the practitioners – the institutions themselves. Rick [...]

Hot Stock Pick of the Week: A winning stock in grim times

Reading the financials of dozens of companies, Laura Cadden repeatedly found a depressing lack of confidence about the next two quarters – until she uncovered this manufacturer. Watch this video. Read more

China Olympics 2008: Boom or Bust?

With all the hype during the run-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has China set itself up for a bad fall? What will happen once the games are over? J. Christoph Amberger sees a grim future for this Asian tiger. Watch the video now. Read more

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

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

Investing in IPOs: Upcoming IPOs pack plenty of profits

Thought the time for investing in IPOs had passed? Not at all! Lou Basenese of Alpha Intelligence Alert has identified some upcoming public offerings that you will want to know about. Watch the video now. Read more    Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Stewart Enterprises (STEI) is up 44%: Laura Cadden sees profits in dead people

Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (STEI:NASDAQ) has been rapidly approaching Laura’s initial price target of $10, trading in the $9.17 to $9.29 range today. We’re up around 43%. by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Back on February 28 of this year, Smart Trading’s Laura Cadden recommended Stewart Enterprises, Inc. (STEI:NASDAQ) to TFN readers as a long-term hold. (Check [...]

Best energy stock to buy now

Though times have been tough recently for smaller oil and natural gas discovery and production outfits, this company is seeing stellar results from its newest wells. With that and other exciting projects in the works, it’s a steal at its current share price of less than $5! Watch this video. To have access to this Special Hot [...]

Outlook for gold: A TFN Smart Trading Video

Even with declining oil prices, gold prices seem to be holding steady. But will it last? Juan Munoz gives Smart Trading viewers his take. Watch the video now. Read more

TFN Editor’s PIC: Pizza Inn (PZZI)

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. [...]

Riding wave energy to gains: A TFN Smart Trading Video

Move over wind! Wave energy is more reliable and cost effective. Nick Hodge of Alternative Energy Speculator gives the low-down on the top technologies in marine energy — and which companies are set to profit from them. Watch the video now. Read more    Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | [...]

Profit from rising food prices: The HSC Hot Stock Pick of the Week

Baltimore — (TFN): Looking to profit from rising food prices but want to play it safe in these wacky economic market fluctuations? Then you may want to look to a packaged food company – preferably one with interests overseas. And Laura Cadden has found the perfect candidate… Read more

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

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 [...]

Profits in take-over arbitrage

As entire market segments plummet, the stage is set for a wave of corporate buyouts and mergers. Stock expert Thomas Kirchner, of Pennsylvania Avenue Funds, explains how to profit. Read more

Take Gains on Overstock.com (OSTK)

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)

      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 [...]

CEO, ABX,GLD: Despite soaring U.S. inflation, there are still opportunities for gains

Indexes show a rising U.S. inflation rate and consumer sentiment is at its most pessimistic in over 25 years. But Bill Patalon of The Money Map Report has three stocks that will see you profitably through these tough times. Join Laura’s interview with Bill Patalon… Read more