2007 Article Archive
December
2007
One Blockbuster Drug Could Net Gilead (GILD) a Half-Billion Dollars
Long-term growth estimates for this solid biotechnology company are
conservative. Just one drug in the development pipeline has the potential to
produce $500 million in annual revenue.
How You Can Profit From Institutional Buying
Every day, large institutions make changes to their positions that affect
stock prices. Learning to spot these moves can drastically increase your
profits.
November 2007
Shipping
Stocks -- A Perfect Way to Profit from Booming Global Trade
Global trade is growing, and that spells rising demand for shipping
services. Even better, there's an income kicker: water transport firms generate
strong cash flows and pay out huge dividends of up to 15.4%.
Playing
the Global Boom in Non-Residential Construction
Although spending on U.S.
residential construction topped out in late 2005, spending on non-residential
construction continues to soar.
Profiting
from Tremendous Growth in Latin America
If you're ignoring Latin America's investment potential, then you're missing out
on one of the most compelling economic growth stories on the planet.
October 2007
The Central
Europe & Russia Fund (CEE) Has Showered Investors with +35% Annualized Gains
This fund has earned handsome returns by
investing in Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Russia.
Asta
Funding (ASFI) Looks to Capitalize on Rising Consumer Defaults
The effect of a worsening credit market is a boon for investors of this
company.
September 2007
One of the
Cheapest Financial Stocks in the World
Shinhan Financial (SHG) is Korea's
second-largest bank, yet the firm's stock trades at half the valuation of its
peers.
Twelve Companies Generating Mountains of Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow gives the best sense of a firm's
profitability, and these companies score highly on
that metric.
August 2007
A Sagging
Credit Market Should Lead to Higher Profits for Portfolio Recovery Associates
(PRAA)
Although the recent credit squeeze is bad news for most sectors of the
economy, this firm stands to gain.
Profit From Companies Paying Down Their Debt
Paying down debt shows investors that a firm's core business is strong. We found
17 companies doing just that.
Twenty-One Firms Benefiting From the Boom in Alternative Energy
With the price of oil near record highs, many are looking toward alternative
energy sources. Here are nearly two-dozen stocks benefiting from this trend.
July 2007
Beat
the S&P by 45% by Investing in Spin-Offs
Nine out of ten spin-offs top the S&P in their first two
years -- by an average of 45%. This firm looks to continue
this trend.
Nine Companies Boasting Accelerating Growth
We all know Wall Street has a hunger for growth, so we found nine firms that
could fulfill the Street's appetite -- and benefit shareholders.
June 2007
A
Shareholder-Friendly Firm Ready to Buy Back $1 Billion Worth of Stock
SunTrust Banks is one of the largest regional banking firms in the U.S.
And in a move that will benefit its investors, the firm is planning to
repurchase $1 billion worth of stock this year alone.
Twenty-Two Firms Following in Starbucks' Footsteps
These companies share a trait with the ubiquitous coffee retailer -- strong
pricing power as shown by their healthy margins. In fact, all 22 carry operating
margins that are better than 90% of the S&P 500.
May 2007
Eaton Vance: A Solid Firm Well-Positioned for Future Growth
Eaton Vance (NYSE: EV) is perhaps best known for its closed-end fund offerings.
In each of the past four years, no other firm has issued more closed-end funds
than EV. This is great news for Eaton Vance's investors.
Thirteen Stocks Set to Squeeze Short Sellers
In 2004, shares of Travelzoo soared over +1000% thanks to a short squeeze of
huge proportions. We have the exclusive names and ticker symbols of 13 more
stocks that could do the same thing in the near future.
April 2007
Why Now
is the Best Time to Invest in This Stock
Microsoft's Vista is giving many PC users around the globe a reason to update
their computers. This company is updating its ubiquitous software as well -- at
the perfect time to benefit from the worldwide computer upgrade cycle.
The
Hot Casino Market Has These Gaming Stocks Booming
From Macau to Vegas, people are in
love with gambling. We have found a few gaming stocks that will benefit from
this love affair and put dollars in investors' pockets.
March 2007
Invest
in These Undiscovered Growth Stocks Before the Crowd
By running our advanced screening tool for firms with huge growth and little
analyst coverage, we found almost 20 stocks that should move higher when Wall
Street discovers what it has been missing.
This
Company's Surprise Hit Could Mean Future Gains for Shareholders
With its unique design, unparalleled interactivity and attractive price,
Nintendo's Wii has proved popular with consumers. Investors may find the
company's shares appealing as well.
February 2007
Beat
the S&P with These Foreign Companies
The S&P 500
finished 2006 up about +15% including dividends -- its best year since 2003.
While this isn't shabby, it pales in comparison to
the +127% gain logged by China's Shanghai and Shenzen 300
Index, the +53% jump in India's Sensex, and the +33% gain in Brazil's
Bovespa. The point of this comparison: it's
a mistake for U.S. investors to ignore foreign markets.
How
to Find Probable Takeover Targets
As mergers and acquisitions become more common, investors stand to earn big
returns if they are able to identify takeover targets before a deal is
announced.
January 2007
Stock/Futures
Exchanges -- One of the Most Profitable Industries on the Planet
Today's modern exchanges enjoy one of the most lucrative business models
on the planet. As the volume of securities traded worldwide increases, so should
the revenue for exchanges -- and their share prices.
Turning
the Corner to Profitability
While losses are tolerable early in a company's lifecycle, every company must eventually turn a profit to survive. That magic moment when a company's business model starts to gain traction and losses turn to positive net income is one of the most profitable times to invest.
Paul Tracy founded
StreetAuthority and became Chief Investment Strategist in 2001. Prior to that he spent
several years as Managing Editor at a multi-million dollar financial publishing
firm with over 150,000 subscribers. In addition to his role as managing editor
and lead financial writer, he was also responsible for equity research and
managing a team of seasoned professional financial writers, researchers and
market commentators.
Paul's previous experience includes
a position at Robert W. Baird & Co.'s full-service brokerage operations as
well as economic research work on a Money and Banking project funded by the
National Bureau of Economic Research. He has also spent time doing outside
consulting and research for the University of Virginia, has appeared as a guest
expert on several prominent financial radio shows, and has been a featured
speaker at various investment conferences across the U.S.
Paul graduated with a B.S. in
Finance and Management from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of
Virginia.
