Tag: recession
General Motors (NYSE:GM): Let the fat lady sing
Published on November 17, 2008
Reckoning day is here for Detroit. Should Washington vote to save General Motors (NYSE:GM) or should it let the company fight for its life in bankruptcy court? No matter what, America has more pain ahead.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): General Motors (NYSE:GM) has become so fat trying to save it would be the equivalent [...]
Under Armour (NYSE:UA) cannot hide from a recession
Published on November 13, 2008
I am a big fan of Under Amour’s (NYSE:UA) products. Their stock is another story. We made big gains by shorting them last month. It may be high time to do it again.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is tough for many investors to admit, but marketers rule Wall Street. On most days, [...]
Use Wall Street’s misconceptions to your advantage
Published on November 10, 2008
There clearly are countries… that are going to collapse into recession, if only unofficially. But this doesn’t necessarily have to evolve into a global recession — a position that most of the traditional Wall Street establishment disagrees with…" — Keith Fitz-Gerald
Keith Fitz-Gerald, Investment Director, Money Morning/The Money Map Report
Nut job. Alarmist. Fear monger. Dr. [...]
A nuclear agenda: China and Pakistan move ahead
Published on October 16, 2008
America’s not-so-friendly global counterparts are taking advantage of our national pain. Pakistan and China are making deals and rumors of a nuclear pact are spreading. Investors must carefully monitor the situation.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): Thanks to a financial debacle that started on Wall Street and rippled across the globe, America’s superpower prowess has [...]
Crude prices plunge: Use an UltraShort ETF (DUG) to make 2-to-1 profits
Published on October 15, 2008
The global economy is screeching to a halt. Pretty soon, it will be obvious we are in reverse. That means oil prices will continue to plunge. Use an UltraShort ETF (AMEX:DUG) to profit from the downturn.
The Fed is buying. Should you?
Published on October 15, 2008
The markets remain highly volatile. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) and others announced surprise third-quarter earnings, yet the future is bleak. The more data we get the more I believe you should buy gold and short oil.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): America is a changed beast. What once was a country willing to go to war over [...]
Wall Street rally: Check out Goldcorp (GG) and Barrick (ABX) and buy gold
Published on October 13, 2008
Wall Street is celebrating today. It was the biggest rally in Wall Street history, yet it just a three-day high. The jubilation will not continue and gold prices will soar. Use today’s action to profit well after today’s action subsides.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): I am starting to think Wall Street must have eaten [...]
Recession Investing: Severstal (SVJTF) is crazy
Published on October 9, 2008
Russia’s largest steelmaker, Severstal (SVJTF) is planning a major Asian expansion at the worst of all possible times. But with the Russian economy in shambles and demand for commodities collapsing, the company can’t be serious.
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): When in doubt, ignore the commodities crash and push your expansion through with sheer willpower. [...]
Hershey (HSY): Kisses sweeten the recession
Published on October 8, 2008
While the rest of the world has been growing more bitter by the day, The Hershey Company (HSY) has been gaining back a little of its sweetness. Unlike the rest of the market, HSY may have already seen its bottom and be one the way back up. Should you buy?
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): [...]
Why America’s credit crunch spells debacle for Europe
Published on October 7, 2008
Smug Europeans are gleefully rubbing their hands as America’s financial industry hits rock bottom. But the Schadenfreude may be short-lived: The U.S. credit crunch means lower demand for European imports. And American spending built their economic recoveries…
The Omaha Principle: Tyco (TYC) is waaaaay undervalued
Published on October 6, 2008
Tyco (TYC) has lost 26% in the last two weeks. In fact, it’s even done worse than the Dow. But the company is raising its dividend and increasing its earning per share. This is a strong candidate, according to the Omaha Principle.
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): It’s been following the market almost exactly, [...]
Market plunge: Value investor’s paradise
Published on October 6, 2008
Investors are suffering from a dramatic blow today. American markets have dropped back to valuations we first saw in 1999. The drop hurts, but it is not nearly as bad as what the rest of the world is facing.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): Is this is a day that you will remember forever? Will [...]
Dividend income: Earnings fall, you win
Published on October 6, 2008
Earnings are dropping and dividend checks are shrinking at a record rate. Is this the perfect buying opportunity? Take a look at Altria Group (NYSE:MO) to decide.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): The current market crisis has not been kind to many investors. According to a report released this morning, income investors have been hit [...]
Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) down 28% in first hour
Published on September 30, 2008
Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) is down 28% this morning on good news. The company has new plant open. But it’s stock fell. What’s going on?
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): Wait, that can’t be right, but I guess it is. Pacific Ethanol (NASDAQ:PEIX) fell 28% in the first moments of trading, with nothing but good [...]
Volatility hedge: Short Boeing (BA), go long on National City (NCC)
Published on September 30, 2008
Market volatility is through the roof. Smart traders can take advantage of the action and turn it into a profit opportunity. Boeing (NYSE:BA) and National City (NYSE:NCC) offer a shot at huge profits.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): There is an old adage on Wall Street that says as long as the markets are moving, [...]
Buy Vallourec (VK), Fresenius (FME) & Syngenta (SYNN) for the European recession
Published on August 25, 2008
“With economic growth likely to slow, investors will take a greater interest in firms with clearly visible profitability, operating in strongly growing markets. Here are three examples.” — Cedric de Fonclare
Blogger’s note: Each week our friends over at MoneyWeek in London ask a professional investor where he or she is investing [...]
Be an Alpha Warrior: Don’t buy into the recession hype
Published on August 21, 2008
“Frequent news stories about financial doom tend to bring on the, ‘Yikes, we’re all gonna die!’ response. Even in people who should know better.” — John Carlton
Blogger’s note: Ah, fear mongering, it’s an age-old tradition in the mainstream media. And there’s nothing the media likes more than a good recession to talk about. Afterall, a [...]
Oil Prices Don’t Control the Recession
Published on August 11, 2008
“Can the collapse in oil prices save the economy from recession? Sadly not. The rising oil price was a symptom, not a cause, of the unchecked global boom that lead us here. And the fact that it’s falling now is merely a sign that we’re already in the grip [...]
Economic slowdown in Europe: German GDP may have shrunk by -1%
Published on August 9, 2008
Weak German economic growth numbers worry Economists — and spell trouble for the euro.
Recession-Buster Stocks: Buy Amazon (AMZN:NASDAQ)
Published on August 8, 2008
“Analysts were expecting Amazon to earn $0.26 per share… and the company reported earnings of $0.37. Revenues nearly doubled from the same period last year.” — Rick Pendergraft
Blogger’s note: The recession has deflated American spending. Lack of easy credit is keeping U.S. consumers from buying on a whim, and stores are [...]
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