2008 Article Archive
December 2008
A Market-Leading Utility that Can Easily Grow +40%
The best offense is
a good defense, and Exelon's (EXC) low operating costs
on its nuclear facilities make it a great growth and income
play.
Your Second Chance to Catch
the Oil Ride
If you haven't noticed, oil prices no longer seem to be moving and
shaking the financial markets these days. There was a time, not that
long ago, when the mood on Wall Street was almost entirely dictated by
action in the oil trading pits. But now, traders are keying on other
things and have lost interest. I've been watching one stock in
particular that stands out from the rest. With weak oil prices, this
company has still churned out huge profits. So just wait for oil prices
to rise and watch this stock soar.
November 2008
An $8
Trillion-Dollar Stock Sale -- The 3 Best Ways to Find Value in Today's
Market
If you spend much time reading the newspaper or visiting financial media
outlets, then you've probably run across dark terms such as "dire" or "gloomy"
to describe the current state of the markets. But if you listen instead to some of the world's savviest
investors, then you come away with a completely different
interpretation. Warren Buffett, for example, has turned decidedly
bullish and is plowing billions of dollars into the market.
Meanwhile, others like Whitney Tilson have referred to the current
environment as "absolute nirvana" for value investors.
October 2008
What One Wall Street Visionary is Doing in
this
Once-in-a-Lifetime Market
Warren Buffett has seen his share of down markets. But he knows this is exactly
the sort of situation where investors can find the best values. It was therefore
no surprise when he gave a resounding endorsement of U.S. stocks in a recent
op-ed piece for The New York Times.
But what exactly is Buffett seeing in today's market?
The Awesome Profit Potential of Earth's Liquid Capital
Water is the world's most vital commodity. Investing in
water resources and
infrastructure now can offer investors strong long-term returns.
September 2008
Undervalued Biogen Shares Have Room to Gain +38%
This maker of drugs for multiple sclerosis and cancer commands premium prices
and has new products in the pipeline.
Profit from the $22 Trillion Global Infrastructure Boom
Infrastructure spending is expected to be around $1.6 trillion in the U.S. and
$22 trillion in emerging markets to meet current needs. Here's how to profit
from it.
An
Undervalued Casino With +38% in Upside Potential
Steve Wynn's casino empire is the best in the world --
and the shares can be purchased for a fraction of their fair
value.
August 2008
Chipotle's (CMG) Low Price Makes Value Investors Salivate
From the day the burrito maker was spun
off from McDonald's, the company has been a favorite in the fast-casual dining
segment.
Harness the Wind and Potential Gains of +45% with this Industrial Manufacturer
Involved in several different product lines, this industrial
manufacturer is emerging as a top supplier for the U.S.'s growing wind energy
demand
Gain Access to
Foreign Markets and Discover 10%-Plus Yields
Many countries around the world are posting
exceptional total returns, but they aren't always accessible to American
investors. Thanks to exchange-traded funds, that is beginning to change.
July 2008
One
of the World's Top Performing Stocks Still has +50% More
Potential
Despite five year total returns of +1,164%, this mining
stock still has room to appreciate based on aggressive plans
to expand its annual production by roughly a half.
Unlock
One of the Secrets to +2,000% Returns
A common trait between companies with spectacular
returns is their ability to convert revenues into profits
efficiently, and margins are one of the best ways to gauge
profitability.
June 2008
The Most Exciting Way to Play a Financial Rebound
Financials are due for a bounce, and this fund stands to
profit from it with a well diversified portfolio containing
companies from all corners of the financial industry.
Get
Ready for the Bounce: Financials Stocks Primed for Takeoff
You might call it brutal, punishing, or even devastating -- but
no matter how you describe it, the massive sell-off in the
financial sector has been one for the record books. Luckily, the
sharper the sell-off, the greater the buying opportunity.
May 2008
This
Office Supply Company has the Potential to Appreciate More
than +100%
Recent sell-offs in this company has left it severely
undervalued, but Wall Street is beginning to change its
opinion, and the company is up +17% in the past two months.
Don't
Know How to Invest in Emerging Markets? Let this Fund do the
Work
With a portfolio based on fundamental measures, this ETF
offers solid international exposure.
Grab
Superior Gains by Investing in Legal Monopolies
Monopolies are responsible for some of the greatest
fortunes in history. Although pure monopolies may be rare, investors can always seek out the next best thing.
April
2008
This
Tax-Advantaged Fund has a 7.1% Yield and 3-Year Annualized
Gains of +15.4%
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Fund's (ETG) goal
is simple: distribute a high level of dividend income that
qualifies for the reduced tax rate.
This
Company has 529
Billion Potential Sales a Year
Although
it may seem pricey,
Google is trading at a bargain. Its unassailable
position, massive 62% market share and +30% earnings growth
make it a great investment.
March
2008
How
to Keep Uncle Sam at Bay -- and Boost Your After-Tax Returns
April 15th is right around the corner, and there's a
good possibility that you could have been sitting better --
with either a narrower tax liability or a fatter refund.
It
Pays to Seek Shelter in this Pharmaceutical
Firm
Abbott's (ABT) product lines address every stage
of the healthcare process, ranging from prevention to treatment. This balance
means the firm is nearly recession-proof.
You're in Luck: There is Now an ETF Geared Toward One
of the Hottest Sectors Around
Van Eck has just launched an ETF geared exclusively toward
coal, and increasing
world-wide demand would have lead to annualized returns of
+44% over the past three years.
February
2008
With
the Potential to Rise +37%, Darden (DRI) Should See Renewed Buying
Interest
As the owner of some of the world's most popular
restaurants, Darden has plenty of room for growth -- and share price gains.
Rake in
Bond Yields 600 Basis Points Above U.S. Treasuries
High-yield bonds were tainted years ago by scandal, but the market has evolved
since then. And now we could be on the doorstep of a historic buying opportunity.
With
Steady Long-Term Growth, Enterprise Products (EPD) Should Continue Gushing
Out Profits
With natural gas consumption on the rise, EPD stands to add to its already
impressive +500% gains over the last eight years.
January
2008
Profit
from the Gaining Momentum of
e-Commerce with LivePerson (LPSN)
Why try to guess which retailers
come out on top in cyberspace?
Instead, back the company that
over 6,000 firms rely on to get
the most out of their marketing
dollars and optimize their
e-commerce.
This Latin American Telecom has Risen +575% in the Last Four Years and Still has
Room to Run
Latin America has been one of the best places to stash your money lately.
America Movil (AMX) has been a true standout in the region, but at its current
prices, it remains a steal.
Brighten your Portfolio with Green Energy
Currently, alternative energy accounts for just a small percentage of the
nation's electric use. Given the increasing price of fossil fuels, it is likely
that other sources of energy will soon become more viable.
