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The hottest selling investor tools at www.investorideas.com; Global Stock Directories for Mining Stocks and Renewable Energy Stocks

Dawn Van Zant — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

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American Lorain Corp. (ALRC.OB) to Begin Trading on NYSE Amex Next Week

QualityStocks — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:33:38 +0000

American Lorain Corp., an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China, announced that it has received authorization to list its common stock on the NYSE Amex Exchange and will begin trading on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 under the ticker symbol “ALN.” “Moving from the OTC BB to NYSE Amex is [...]

Is Goldman Sachs Controlling Washington?

Contrarian Profits — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:49:31 +0000

pContrary to the prevailing analysis, we believe that the Obama and Bush administration insistence on protecting banks at the expense of the taxpayer is the result of a Machiavellian effort by Goldman Sachs and other major banks to influence U.S. economic policy by infiltrating the corridors of power./p pToday, we duly note that Goldman Sachs has just hired former Barney Frank staffer Michael Paese to be its top Washington lobbyist. This position was formerly held by Mark Patterson, the current chief of staff at the Treasury./p pPease and Patterson are not the only ones to pass through the revolving door between Washington and Goldman. Bush’s Treasury secretary, Hank “The Hammer” Paulson is a former Goldman CEO. And his replacement, Tim Geithner, was#8230;/p

No Place to Hide

Investment Education Staff — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:40:51 +0000

“Without leadership a nation falls” -Proverbs 11; 14 Now, with the NASDAQ and S&P 500 down six of the last eight sessions, and the NYSE and DJIA down five of the last seven, it would be tough to get too aggressive here with shorts. That being said, however, there are still some [...]

NYSE Indicators of Market Condition

Richard Shaw — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:40:25 +0000

Market condition indicators on the NYSE cover more than 3,000 companies, compared to the 500 companies of the S&P 500. Let’s see how that larger group is doing. The chart below presents several indicators: percentage of stocks with bullish Point & Figure charts 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day simple moving average of the NYSE index percentage of stocks above [...]

ProShares Opens Creations On Short Financial ETFs

IndexUniverse Staff — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:53:29 +0000

With lifting of the SEC's short-selling ban, ProShares moves to open its temporarily closed inverse financial ETFs.

With the lifting of the Securities and Exchange Commission's ban on short-selling, ProShares short financials funds, ProShares Short Financials (AMEX: SEF) and Ultrashort Financials (AMEX: SKF), resumed normal creation activity.

During the suspension of creations, average daily trading volume of SKF and SEF exceeded 19 million shares, according to ProShares.

There was no word from Rydex this morning as to whether its short financials fund, 2X Inverse S&P Select Sectors Financials (AMEX: RFN), would also be back to normal.

Separately, ProShares announced that it has moved all of its 64 ETFs to the NYSE Alternext platform (the new name for the Amex ETF platform), in response to the completed acquisition by NYSE of the ProFund ETF current trading home, the American Stock Exchange.

The ETFs' closing time will now be 15 minutes earlier, at 4 p.m., in line with the NYSE platform's normal closing time. The new closing time went into effect yesterday. The ETFs are all expected to move to NYSE Arca in the fourth quarter.

While the ban on short-selling has been the biggest problem for these short financials ETFs, more generally, the ETF industry has experienced its first major premium/discount, and bid/ask spread issues, as a result of the abnormal market conditions.

Many funds have developed wide discounts to net asset value—though most are eaten away by arbitrage players within a few days. What's more, bid/ask spreads have widened, though, again, the general trend before the abnormal market conditions was for bid/ask spreads to be going down across the ETF industry.

Nevertheless, ProShares has felt compelled to add an educational piece to its Web site explaining how ETFs trade, how a premium or discount can develop, and the difference between closing price, intraday indicative value, and net asset value.

The piece also provides investors with tips on how to more efficiently trade ETFs.

Limited Brands still has room to fall (LTD)

Eric Cheshier — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:49:35 +0000

Shares of Limited Brands, Inc. (Public, NYSE:LTD) have fallen to levels that haven’t been seen since 2003. At $15 shares, is the stock worth a look?

You may or may not know, Limited Brands owns the Victoria’s Secret Brands, along with Bath & Body works. This isn’t the first time I’ve written about them; Limited Brands needs a checkup at least once a year.

Pier 1 Imports (PIR) Insiders put faith and money on the line

Frank Lara — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:30:58 +0000

With so many stocks beat up by the Bear market, you would expect insiders who believe their shares are trading at a discount to buy them outright and show us the way. Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) has been doing just that, the amount of insider activity is either a case of blind faith or true vision.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Reports on Thursday

Eric Cheshier — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:06:49 +0000

This Thursday, 07/17/08, Yum! Brands, Inc. (Public, NYSE:YUM) will host its Q2 Earnings Call.

Yum! Brands, which owns, operates, licenses and franchises the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, LJS and A&W brands on an international level, has fallen -12% since May first.

Gold’s quiet comeback, look to AUY and others

Stockmasters Staff — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:59:28 +0000

Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE:AUY) is a favorite of the Masters and with shares at $13.84, its worth a look. Gold has inched its way back up to over $900 an ounce thanks to a tanking stock market.

Steel was on Sale: Cleveland-Cliffs up

Frank Lara — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:32:18 +0000

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF)Â shares jumpedÂ 20% today after raising their revenue outlook.Â We told you Steel is on sale: Nucor, Cleveland-Cliffs and moreÂ on July 3rd, CLF is doing a number on the market today just like a good fake ID can do at your local liquor store.

Cleveland Cliffs (CLF) Up 15% on Guidance and Starting a Dividend

Trader Mark — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:41:00 +0000

I actually expect dividend payment to become part of the rule for other commodity makers, especially the fertilizers as they turn into cash flow machines. Cleveland Cliffs (CLF) trading up 15% this AM on this line item along with raised 2008 guidance ...

Buy Gamestop (GME) while cheap

Eric Cheshier — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:44:07 +0000

Shares of GameStop Corp (Public, NYSE:GME) reached a high of $63.77 near the end of 2007 before crashing down to current levels of $40 a share. With the lineup of games coming out this year, not to mention the release of GTA4 in Q2, Gamestop shares could prove to be a lucrative investment at current levels. Letâ€™s take a look at the lineup of games coming out in the latter half of 2008:

Bank of America hits $21.10 a share

Stockmasters Staff — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:52:27 +0000

Just wait until Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) cuts their dividend, then how low will shares get?

Cash America (CSH) keeps moving, go Pawn Shops

Ted Gottsegen — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:30:12 +0000

Back in April I talked up Cash America International (NYSE:CSH) because with the market on edge and American's strapped for cash, it just made sense. America's largest pawn shop and payday loan service is on fire today after raising Q2 estimates. There's no reason why the trend can't continue.

Cypress Bio Awaits Key Upcoming Catalysts

Mike Havrilla — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:48:00 +0000

Cypress BioScience (Nasdaq: CYPB) 1-Year Chart Cypress Biosciences (CYPB) is set for two major trading catalysts over the second half of this year in the form of a PDUFA decision date by the FDA on 10/31/08 for milnacipran in the treatment of fibromyal...

Times are tough but worse for Ruth’s Chris and Morton’s

Frank Lara — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:11:04 +0000

Think your stocks are doing bad? Try the best steakhouses in the country, in the last year Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUTH) shares have fallen 70% and Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE:MRT) is down 64%.

Beef. It's what people don't want to pay for when out for dinner.

Borders (BGP) is selling online yet shares stuck at $4

Ted Gottsegen — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:56:50 +0000

Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) shares got hit before the close today finshing down 8% at $4.69. Despite a new online borders.com re-launched to sell their books and goods without help from Amazon.com, Wall Street continues to punish BGP shares. Why do we care? How about the 25 million Borders Rewards customers that can shop online now, and not at Amazon.

Steel is on sale: Nucor, Cleveland-Cliffs and more

Stockmasters Staff — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:55:27 +0000

Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) is down 14% in the last 5 days and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) down 17% since Monday. All thanks to speculation and a Bloomberg article and down the big boys go. Today, those stocks are being bought back in a hurry, gitty up Masters.

Trends say play Companhia Paranaense de Energia

Ted Gottsegen — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:24:23 +0000

Forget what you think you know, this Bear market isÂ killing everything.Â What isn't it killing?Â Brazil and Energy stocks.Â Â For aÂ combo of both,Â turn toÂ Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ADR)Â (NYSE:ELP), better known as Copel.

Under Armour (UA) 50 Cents away from 52-week low

Stockmasters Staff — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:37:03 +0000

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) keeps taking a beating. Now the Short Float is at 70% and shares are just above $25. But Georges Yared is saying they are the next Nike. Really?

Auto and Truck sales due tomorrow, look out F and GM

Ted Gottsegen — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:16:13 +0000

Auto and Truck sales will be reported tomorrow at noon, I know what stocks I don't want to own: Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM).

Really, what's the point in owning these stocks?

Home Depot (HD) Insiders buying back in Spades

Frank Lara — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:03:18 +0000

Its no secret The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) and Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) stock has taken a huge hit in recent months. But HD officers are laying their money on the line, buying up shares with the utmost confidence in their company. Since May Insider buying of HD shares totals $107.4 million. So should you be buying with them?

Western Union (WU) is gaining momentum

Eric Cheshier — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:14:44 +0000

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) shares are on the rise – up 15% in the last 3 months. The debt markets are in a panic, and the mortgage industry has all but evaporated like the foam in your freshly poured beer. But money-transfer kingpin Western Union scoffs at the rest of the pitiful companies in the financial sector.

Here’s why

Time to Short Cruise Companies Carnival and Royal Caribbean

Ted Gottsegen — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:46:48 +0000

Fuel costs out-of-control, strapped U.S. consumers, so time to take an all expense paid cruise? Que Whitney - Ah, Hell to the No. ABN downgraded Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) for good reasons.

Today’s Biggest Loser: IndyMac Bancorp

Stockmasters Staff — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:49:18 +0000

IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:IMB) shares are down 14% and just hit $1.34 a share. A year ago they traded above $33 which comes out to a -96% Return, but who's counting?

Will Sprint’s (S) new wireless plan stop the bleeding?

Eric Cheshier — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:33:28 +0000

Over the last year, Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) has become the equivalent of Stephen King’s Carrie. The redheaded step-child of the top 4 wireless companies - In the 4th quarter, Sprint posted a $29.5 billion loss (one of the largest in corporate history) . So can Sprint stop the bleeding or will the blood flow?

Lionsgate Entertainment (LGF): Misunderstood, Too Cheap to Ignore

Frank Lara — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:19:29 +0000

Passing on an article from fellow WallStNewsletters.com site CollegeAnalysts.com. They argue that Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (NYSE:LGF) is the most misunderstood media company on the planet. Of course our own Steve Reeves has something to say about the subject. Read on.

Running In Place, Stocks Fail to Gain Any Ground

Market Speculator — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:45:47 +0000

Monday the NASDAQ undercut its most recent rally attempt’s lows reseting our confirmation rally. Tuesday’s action failed to re-ignite a new rally attempt. Volume was on the light side as NASDAQ volume fell roughly 2% while on the NYSE we saw higher volume. This market continues its “no man’s land” path. Overall, this market does [...]

Ensco (ESV)

Bob Freedland — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:01:20 +0000

Hello Friends! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my blog, Stock Picks Bob’s Advice! As always, please remember that I am an amateur investor, so please remember to consult with your professional investment advisers prior to making any investment decisions based on information on this website. I wanted to try to [...]

The Pep Boys 5 Minutes of Fame

Steve Reeves — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:39:19 +0000

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & JackÂ (Public, NYSE:PBY) stock is up 6% today due to its Q1 profit jumping 47%.Â But how they got that number wasn't from same-stores salesÂ numbers or even rising revenue.Â So why is the stock on fire and will the fire die before the market closes?

FTD Group Inc. (FTD) – Always in Season

QualityStocks — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:20:29 +0000

You know your company is one with a rich history when your original name had the word “telegraph” in it. That’s the case with FTD Group Inc., who we know as the flower people today. The original name of the company, founded in 1910, was Florists’ Telegraph Delivery. They were the first flowers-by-wire service in [...]

52-week lows, really low

Stockmasters Staff — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:01:40 +0000

Big Banks are dying, WaMu (NYSE:WM) hit $6.05 and BofA (NYSE:BAC) hit $29.34 today. It's one thing for Crocs Inc (NASDAQ:CROX) to hit $9.03, but our U.S. financial institutions? Good Lord.

Artificial Life, Inc. (ALIF.OB) Awarded Another Contract with Cartoon Network.

QualityStocks — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:13:23 +0000

Artificial Life, a leading global full service provider of award winning mobile technology and applications has signed another development agreement with Cartoon Network, Inc, owned by Turner Broadcasting Company, a Time Warner company (NYSE:TWX). Artificial Life is a pioneer in broadband mobile technology and the world’s first full service broadband mobile content and technology provider. The [...]

EPI, the new WisdomTree India Earnings Fund down 20%

Ted Gottsegen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:00:30 +0000

You've seen the commercials a million times on Bloomberg, CNBC, and Fox Business. Despite WISDOMTREE TRUST's (NYSE:EPI) 150 profitable companies what they fail to mention is the fund's performance, just down 20%, that's all.

Chiquita Brands International (CQB); Yes, They Have Those Bananas

QualityStocks — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:27:15 +0000

Chiquita Brands International sells many bananas - and other products too - as evidenced by their sales data. Their approximate annual revenue is $4.5B. Trading on the NYSE, the company is part of the Farm Products industry and has their headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are a marketer and distributor of bananas, other fruits, and [...]

Gambling for Monday: KKD & WM

Stockmasters Staff — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:20:35 +0000

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD) shares are down 91% since late 2003 and Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) is trading at a 13 year low. Get ready to gamble come Monday, both of these stocks could either continue to fall or bounce like 64' Impala tricked out with hydraulics. Let it ride.

Todd Sullivan interviews the CEO of Dow Chemical

Stockmasters Staff — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:57:53 +0000

Part one of Todd's interview with Dow Chemical's (NYSE:DOW) CEO Andrew Liveris. In this part they talked about oil, natural gas and how the JV strategy will effect their impact on Dow.

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc (LEH) Looks to Raise Capital

QualityStocks — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:53:28 +0000

Lehman Brothers (LEH:NYSE) is one of the nation’s major investment banks. Lehman was founded in 1850 and has a rich history on Wall Street. However, Lehman’s stock price has been taking a beating this year as they have been painted with the same brush as Bear Stearns. There are rumors floating around Wall Street nearly [...]

Yes, No, or maybe Flotek (FTK)

Eric Cheshier — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:34:02 +0000

If mining and drilling is the rage for fuels the world can't live without and prices going higher and higher, how can Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE:FTK) be trading so low? Shares are down 50% YTD after cutting their 2008 guidance and trading at $17. But with a 15% short float could it be setup for a potential short squeeze?

Thank you Wal-Mart, told you so

Ted Gottsegen — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:36:37 +0000

Just last week I wrote Times are tough so go with Wal-Mart, easy money with a 6% gain since last Tuesday. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) shares are up 3% today and taking the DOW up 100 points. It pays to read the Masters.

Under Armour (UA) held back by the Shorts

Frank Lara — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:16:30 +0000

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) is taking a chance on it's new cross-training shoes the Prototype. Next year, Under Armour plans to attack the much larger (11 times bigger) running-shoe market. So with its stock down almost 50% since last October, what can they lose?

The Talbots Inc. (TLB) Dressed Up With Somewhere to Go

QualityStocks — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:00:47 +0000

That somewhere to go is the road to future growth. The Talbots Inc. hopes their commitment to quality fashion will allow their customers and investors to share the ride with them. The company is an international specialty retailer and cataloger of women’s, children’s, and men’s fashion. They sell apparel, shoes, and accessories in 47 states, [...]

Honda (HMC) just makes sense

Ted Gottsegen — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:07:10 +0000

After writing Honda (HMC) is our only hope America just two weeks ago I knew investing in HONDA MOTOR CO (NYSE:HMC) would pay off. The stock is up 10% since then and with $4+ gas, HMC is one of the few companies to benefit from high gasoline/oil prices.

PeakStocks.com Featured Company: AAR Corp. (AIR)

QualityStocks — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:38:46 +0000

AAR Corp (AIR:NYSE) is one of the world’s leading aviation support companies. Through AAR’s diverse family of businesses, they provide a broad range of products and services to commercial airlines, defense organizations and OEMs. The company’s list of clients include large commercial airlines, regional airlines, cargo carriers, various governments around the globe, and major manufacturers [...]

Banks are horrible but if WaMu and Wachovia go lower, buy now

Ted Gottsegen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:07:50 +0000

Wachovia Corporation (NYSE:WB) is 25 Cents from its 52-week low and Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) is just 5 Cents away. The Financial sector is going down in flames, but the world is not ending.

Wachovia (WB) cans CEO

Stockmasters Staff — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:50:26 +0000

Financial Field Day today. Wachovia Corporation's (NYSE:WB) Ken Thompson is out and Kerry is next to go at WaMu. When your company stock falls 57% in one year, its over.

WaMu: Perfect Timing

Ben Stevens — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:06:41 +0000

Just as Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) shares are 20 Cents away from a 52-week low, Kerry Killinger gets knocked off as chairman. He's still the CEO, but let's face it, once you run the company shares down from $44 to $8 it's only a matter of time. Killinger's days are now officially numbered.

Barron’s says GE could be a buy

Stockmasters Staff — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:25:46 +0000

Say no more, General Electric's (NYSE:GE) beat up shares finally caught the attention of Barron's. GE is of course the second largest U.S. company and Barron's sees limited downside as investors can now make a better case for buying the stock. You have to pay Barron's to read the article but thanks to Reuters for informing the masses.

Very Bullish Week Ends With Us Set Up For Some Big Gains

Joshua Hayes — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:01:22 +0000

It was nice to see oil stop rising to the moon and for stocks to still continue higher as a constant rotation from commodity into higher quality tech stocks does seem to be evolving. In fact, it appears commodity stocks are going to continue higher with those new leaders that are starting to emerge. I [...]

Strong Market Has Many Amateur Investors Confused; There Are Way Too Many Bullish Charts For Us To Breakdown

Joshua Hayes — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:32:23 +0000

Some people are making this way harder than it is when it comes to making money. I make it very clear when I am going very long and when I am only buying a few to a hundred shares of something. A newbie will not know this but anyone with at least a few months [...]

It Just Got Too Busy; Extremely Dull Session Has Some Bullish Action Underneath

Joshua Hayes — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:31 +0000

Weill this has to be quick as the chat room was too busy and I spent a LONG time writing up a nice piece that I would appreciate all members read that are subscribers to at least the silver level. The writeup on the long section will hopefully help some of you to understand why [...]

Visa shares pullback gets attention

Stockmasters Staff — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:53:06 +0000

The greatest IPO of 2008, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a story of the ages. Visa shares hit $89 this month but have since fallen to $75. Visa shares are down almost 14% since the high, so could this be the entry point we have been waiting for?

Times are tough so go with Wal-Mart

Ted Gottsegen — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:20:21 +0000

Gas over $4 a gallon, grocery prices through the roof, stagflation, where does it end? Calgon take me away? Nope, Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) to the rescue. Even rich people will be heading their to buy milk, movies, and even a gun or two to protect themselves from poor people. Wal-Mart's slogan, "Save Money. Live Better" makes sense to all Americans.

Honda (HMC) is our only hope America

Ted Gottsegen — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:55:05 +0000

I just filled up in Seattle and the cheapest regular gasoline I could find was $4.05 a gallon. Which made me think no one is going to buy Ford's (F), GM may squeak by, but one automaker is going to blow them away, Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) is the future.

Chad Brand – United Healthcare on Sale

Ted Gottsegen — Wed, 21 May 2008 04:50:14 +0000

WallStNewsletters.com Full Monte contributor Chad Brand, aka. the Peridot Capitalist wrote last week about a company the Masters have been keeping a watch on, UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH). Besides Warren Buffett buying more shares the stock has rallied 7% in the past three days and it is still less than $3 from its 52-week low.

NotableCalls – China Digital TV: Buy the Dip says Morgan Stanley

Stockmasters Staff — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:13:37 +0000

Passing this along Masters from NotableCalls: Morgan Stanley reiterates overweight for China Digital TV (NYSE:STV) noting that the stock stock price dropped 10%+ post its 1Q08 result – a market overreaction in firm's view.

Seasick from Aventine’s stock

Ted Gottsegen — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:40:36 +0000

Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AVR) shares have been all over the map these past few months making investors quezzy . On Monday ethanol stocks were the rage, then a day later ethanol stocks were a death sentence. But yesterday AVR rallied 10%, so how to you invest in AVR?

Wal-Mart 2008 outlook cautious and down we go

Stockmasters Staff — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:24:56 +0000

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) the world's largest retailer said the U.S. economy is playing a critical factor in 2008 and the stock is down 2% and falling. Stocks are taking a hit today and down the ship goes.

Nautilus Inc. comes out of right field

Ted Gottsegen — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:50:54 +0000

Yesterday shares of Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) jumped 31% to $6.77 on volume of 1 million shares shares, more than 3 times their daily average over the past 30 days. This all happens a week later after the earnings call on May 5th? What, what, what!??

Build-A-Bear Workshop heads even lower

Ted Gottsegen — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:17:07 +0000

Today Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc (NYSE:BBW) is down 9% and shares are getting closer to a new low, hanging out around $9 a share. Bad news has driven this stock down 68% over the last year and if you're hoping to catch a rebound, better think again.

Circuit City: Goldman Sachs to assist on a deal, most likely with Blockbuster

Frank Lara — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:59:03 +0000

Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE:CC) goes down for the count. On Friday they announced it would open its books to Blockbuster Inc. and Blockbuster's largest shareholder, Carl Icahn. So short term investors playing the stock, its time to bail.

Sprint Nextel set to report Tuesday

Stockmasters Staff — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:14:29 +0000

Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) shares have recovered 43% in the last month and the Street is looking for more good news come Tuesday. Now Sprint is teaming up with Clearwire (CLWR) and merger rumors with Deutsche Telekom have picked up interest again this week. So Masters, how to play the earnings call, walk away or run to it?

Dark Pools Looking More Like the Kiddie Pool: Shallow and Smelly

David Aferiat — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:48:00 +0000

2 interesting articles this week from WSJ and Reuters on the untamed and unaccountable dark pools in the market.What are dark pools?The WSJ defines them as "the secretive electronic trading networks that match buyers and sellers anonymously." These tr...

$200-a-barrel will only benefit Exxon Mobil

Ben Stevens — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:28:54 +0000

When will oil stop heading up and will we have to pay $5 or $6 a gallon for gas at the pump? There's only one way to offset the costs of oil and gas for Joe Consumer, buy shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). Take part in the soon to be record profits for the world's largest company on a market capitalization basis.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc: Who Cares?

Ted Gottsegen — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:06 +0000

DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP, INC. (NYSE:DPS) starting trading yesterday on the NYSE and Wall Street could care less. Hard to believe but they are the 3rd largest beverage company in the U.S. which makes you wonder - should you invest in them?

USEC Inc. (USU) up 13% since Monday

Frank Lara — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:19:53 +0000

The Masters talked up USEC Inc. (Public, NYSE:USU) on April 17th: Investing in Uranium with USEC Inc. (USU). The stock was ready to fall then, and it did after Q1 profit dropped. But now investors are picking up shares and realizing that USEC is worth looking into in the $5 range.

Wachovia Corp. (WB) gets some help from the Sopranos

Stockmasters Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:22:56 +0000

Well it doesn’t get any better than this Masters. Wachovia Corporation (Public, NYSE:WB) is being investigated by the Feds for alleged laundering of drug money, yea, how you doing? Shareholders are going to get their knees whacked come Monday. Read more at the WSJ – Wachovia Is Under Scrutiny In Latin Drug-Money Probe Tags [...]

Altria Group: Beer and Smokes make Money

Frank Lara — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:24:33 +0000

It was tough week for Altria Group, Inc. (Public, NYSE:MO) shareholders but if there’s one thing Americans love it’s their cigarettes and booze, I know I love them. Yes sir, why it doesn’t get any more American than a pack of Marlboro’s and pint of MGD, that’s why investing in Altria [...]