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Wednesday June 06, 2012
by Leo Fasciocco, editor Ticker Tape DigestFresh Markets ( TFM), based in Greensboro, N.C., operates 113 food markets in 19 states; its annual revenues are $1.1 billion; following strong earnings, the stock has broken out to the upside.
Fresh Markets reported net for the fiscal first quarter ended April 30 jumped to 40 cents a share from 28 cents a year ago. The consensus estimate on the Street was at 35 cents a share and the highest was at 38 cents a share. So, TFM topped the highest estimate, which is very bullish. That probably will cause analysts to raise their year estimates. Net for the upcoming fiscal second quarter ending July 30 should rise 19% to 26 cents a share from 22 cents a year ago. The highest estimate on the Street is at 27 cents a share. The stock coming public in late 2010 and trading around 35. The stock then climbed to a peak of 48 in early 2011. It then pulled back to 31 in mid-2011. Since then it has been working steadily higher. The breakout is impressive coming with expanding volume and a widening of the trading spread. Also, the base was set up above a rising 50-day moving average line. So, the breakout has a lot of positives, with strong underlying buying supporting the breakout. Institutional sponsorship is excellent. The largest fund holder is 5-star rated Fidelity Growth Company Fund with a 4.9% stake. Also, 5-star rated Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund is the second largest fund holder with a 4.2% stake. The largest fund buyer recently was 4-star rated Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund which bought 509,117 shares. Learn more about this financial newsletter at Leo Fasciocco's Ticker Tape Digest.Related articles:
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Friday May 17, 2013
United Natural: A play on Whole Foods |
by Mark Skousen, editor Hedge Fund Trader Alert
We’ve recommended Whole Foods Market (WFM) from time to time, and the stock has moved up sharply in the past three years, but I’d like to suggest an alternative -- one of Whole Foods’ primary suppliers, United Natural Foods (UNFI).
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Thursday May 16, 2013
Timing expert eyes India |
by Sy Harding, editor Street Smart Report
The money flow and momentum reversals in India's Bombay Index have now been enough to trigger buy signals on intermediate-term indicators. With this new buy signal, we have added a position in the iShares India 50 ETF (INDY) to our portfolio.
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Wednesday May 15, 2013
Value investor goes with Guess |
by Charles Mizrahi, editor Hidden Values Alert
Guess?, Inc. (GES) is a holding in our special situation portfolio; its strong product quality has created brand name recognition and a loyal consumer following.
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Wednesday May 15, 2013
MGAM: Bingo, lotteries, casinos |
by Jim Oberweis, Jr., editor The Oberweis Report
Multimedia Games Holding Company (MGAM) makes innovative gaming systems for Native American and commercial casino operators in North America, lottery operators, and charity and commercial bingo operators.
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Tuesday May 14, 2013
Fidelity expert: Bowers' bond bets |
by Jack Bowers, editor Fidelity Monitor & Insight
If you’ve been worried that the bond market might take a big hit, you can relax. Indeed, while bond funds may lag stock funds over the next 5-10 years, they still have a decent shot at keeping up with inflation, and they remain an excellent way to cut risk in a blended portfolio.
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Tuesday May 14, 2013
Tesla: 'Out of the ball park' |
by Timothy Lutts. editor Cabot Stock of the Month
Tesla (TSLA), our previously featured Stock of the Month and our top stock pick for 2013, knocked the ball out of the park in its latest quarter. The company exceeded analysts' expectations on all counts: cars sold, revenues, earnings, gross margins and more.
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Monday May 13, 2013
5 ways to speculate on Cuba |
by Jim Powell, editor Global Changes & Opportunities Report
With the death of Hugo Chavez in March, and Venezuela’s economic decline, the heavily subsidized oil lifeline is likely to be cut or sharply reduced. I think the resulting energy squeeze will force Cuba to allow greater foreign trade and investment.
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Monday May 13, 2013
Big gains in nanotechnology? |
by Doug Fabian, editor Making Money Alert
The nanotechnology niche focuses on very small, even microscopic, technology. Nanotech has produced technological developments in medicine (lasers), electronics (ink jet systems) and biomaterials (chemical and bio-detectors).
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Friday May 10, 2013
Gold: Reasons for continued caution |
by Jim Stack, editor Investech Market Analyst
In October 2011, we questioned the run-up in gold prices to $1,895 an ounce and called prices “bubblish”. We were criticized for not understanding the new paradigm. Nonetheless, the price of gold has fallen significantly, and I feel more comfortable sharing my personal perspective of what lies ahead.
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Thursday May 09, 2013
Buffett's Berkshire is still a buy |
by Geoffrey Seiler, editor BullMarket.com
Recommended List selection Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported a 51% increase in net income for the first quarter, powered by profits from its extensive insurance businesses and strong results from the railroad unit.
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