|
Featured Advisors
|
Wednesday May 02, 2012
by Marvin Appel, editor Forecasts & StrategiesProctor and Gamble ( PG) recently announced that its latest quarterly earnings were more than 10% below expectations. As a result, the stock tumbled? Should you step in?
The company also announced that full-year earnings projections would be 3% below previous estimates. Moreover, there were some potentially stubborn problems at the root of the decrease in earnings. For one thing, P&G has lost market share in men’s razors, oral care, dishwashing detergent and laundry detergent to competitors, who have beenless aggressive in raising prices than has P&G. P&G will rescind some of its price increases in these areas. Also, sales growth around the world is sluggish, especially in Europe. Lastly, raw materials costs have risen, although that trend seems to have ended for now. I continue to recommend PG at $63 per share or lower as a long-term, dividend-producing holding. The current yield is 3.4%, which is better than the average investment-grade bond. Option premiums are so low at this point that I do not recommend covered call writing. The late April sell-off occurred on a surge of volume, so I expect the stock to regain its footing. $63 is a previous support area. Learn more about this financial newsletter at Marvin Appel's Forecasts & Strategies.Related articles:
|
News Flash
|
Tuesday May 21, 2013
Split buys? HOMB and Noble Energy |
by Neil Macneale, editor 2-for-1 Stock Split Newsletter
Each month, we add one stock to our model portfolio based upon those companies that have announced 2-for-1 stock splits; after a meager number of splits over the past year, we have a nice collection of six splits elect from this month.
|
Read more...
|
|
Tuesday May 21, 2013
WisdomTree targets global bonds |
by Mark Salzinger, editor The Investor's ETF Report
While most investors diversify the equity portions of their portfolio with allocations to foreign stocks, few diversify their bond holdings internationally. WisdomTree recently introduced the first ETF to invest in a truly global portfolio of corporate bonds.
|
Read more...
|
|
Monday May 20, 2013
Express Scripts: Obamacare buy |
by J. Royden Ward, editor Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
I am attracted to healthcare stocks because the confusion surrounding “ObamaCare” has held healthcare stock prices back. I think Express Scripts (ESRX) is very likely to shine in 2013.
|
Read more...
|
|
Monday May 20, 2013
Hodges: High conviction funds |
by Walter Frank, editor MoneyLetter
Over the last two months, Hodges Fund (HDPMX) has made a strong run to the top echelons of our domestic stock fund rankings. And one of its siblings, Hodges Small Cap (HDPSX) has been within the top decline of the small blend category from 2009 through last year, and is in the top 20% this year.
|
Read more...
|
|
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).
|
Read more...
|
|
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.
|
Read more...
|
|
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.
|
Read more...
|
|
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.
|
Read more...
|
|
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.
|
Read more...
|
|
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.
|
Read more...
|
|
|
