Archives for: October 2007

5 unloved stocks ready to shine


31st October 2007
Here are a handful of troubled stocks that the MSN Money CAPS community thinks are now headed in the right direction.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasMen in their 30s lag behind fathers in pay | Blood bath | 10 big stocks for the larg… more »

30 Oct 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume


30th October 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Down Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  SWHC 2032%  12.12% This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volume24 May 2007 17:20:0… more »

30 Oct 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume


30th October 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  FELE 795%  44% This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeA new wave of insider tradi… more »

Lose $8 billion, pocket $160 million?


30th October 2007
Stan ONeal will be remembered for the massive write-down Merrill Lynch took under his watch. He leaves the Wall Street firm with his reputation in shreds but with a rich exit package.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasIs Apple as green… more »

5 global stocks for a gloomy market


30th October 2007
Its no time to throw your money around in the U.S. market, but I wouldnt shy away from some modest investments in companies with overseas angles.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasThe billionaires you dont know | Dows big gain nearly fi… more »

The search for the next wonder drug


30th October 2007
Investing in cutting-edge drug companies can reward you with both money and satisfaction; you could be funding a cure. But the risks are high. Elan offers a good case study.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasBig caps are all the rage |… more »

Is your 401(k) plan a clunker?


30th October 2007
You probably already know youre in the drivers seat for funding your retirement. Heres how to tell if youre in a good plan -- and what you should do if youre not.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas5 unloved stocks ready to shine | FTSE… more »

Oil, commodities push stocks higher


30th October 2007
Crude oil tops $93, in part because of the falling dollar. Techs jump, helped by gains for Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems. Merrill Lynch rises ahead of CEO ONeals expected departure. The Fed is expected to cut rates on Wednesday. A bid for Saks Fifth… more »

Top-earning dead celebrities? Elvis, Lennon


29th October 2007
The King reclaims his top spot on the list with a $49 million year, while settlements with Apple and EMI boost the Beatle to No. 2.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas23 May 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume | The markets… more »

BEA Systems 1 of 10 stocks to buy today


29th October 2007
The maker of so-called middleware -- software that lets different types of programs share information -- appears on an MSN Money list of stocks poised for gains.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasBest of the Dow? Wright rides with Merck… more »

Dowdy Holiday Inn to get $1 billion makeover


29th October 2007
Faced with steep competition from Marriott, parent InterContinental Hotels tries to try to lure back business travelers. Upgraded hotels will sport a new logo, too.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeKeep your eye on airlines, gold | D… more »

9 funds from the ETF bargain bin


29th October 2007
We make our picks from the bottom up, checking to see which exchange-traded funds offer the biggest discounts from fair-value estimates.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasCrude oil touches a record $80 | Dow falls 311 points on housing,… more »

Tech stocks pain proves theyre vulnerable, too


29th October 2007
Last weeks roughing up of the technology sector indicates that the entire stock market is at serious risk due to recession.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasGold stocks start to shine | Singapore: Your key to Asia profits | Immigration… more »

After Fridays rally, watch the Fed


27th October 2007
The Dow closes up about 135 points; crude oil briefly tops $92. Gains for Microsoft and Countrywide fuel the rally. Traders expect the central bank to cut rates again next week -- and trouble if the Fed doesnt. Reports suggest Merrill Lynch CEO ONeal cou… more »

What the Boss can teach CEOs


26th October 2007
Two hours spent at a Bruce Springsteen concert yields insights into how the best in the business can stay intimately connected to their market.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeShares stayed higher this afternoon. | The threat to you… more »

Credit contagion infects your wallet


26th October 2007
The mortgage mess has already spread to car loans and credit cards. If consumers run scared and stop borrowing, the economy is in big trouble.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeThe skys no limit for CEO perks | Sweeping changes mean s… more »

Thompson shies away from stocks


26th October 2007
The Republican presidential candidate keeps his millions in bank accounts, and his retirement is secured by three pensions rather than a stock-dependent 401(k).This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeDeals help Dow inch closer to 14,000 |… more »

Timing counts


26th October 2007
Discipline and planning are the keys to successful investing, as one of our players proved this week.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual Volume8 stocks for a shaky second half | 2 stock dogs to buy on this dip | Stocks feel the pain of a buy… more »

Crude tops $90; Microsoft shares soar


26th October 2007
Stocks could open strongly Friday after Microsoft reports a 23% profit jump and calls Windows Vista demand "robust." Crude shoots higher on domestic supply and Iran worries; $100 crude may not be far off. Investors remain jittery, especially about financ… more »

Housing, financial losses are no surprise


25th October 2007
Are any of us shocked any more by the fact that the housing numbers stink and that financial companies are being affected by all the bad loans? If this news does surprise you then maybe the best course of action for you is to put all your cash in a mattr… more »

Why we need a recession -- soon


25th October 2007
Bankers and government officials have plenty of tricks to put off the inevitable until at least after the November 2008 election. Thats too bad.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeWeak mining sector | Rate and inflation fears beat up s… more »

Stocks nearly beat Merrill Lynch loss


25th October 2007
The investment house angers investors with a $7.9-billion write-down, far bigger than expected. Stocks recover much of their early losses. Microsoft wins a stake in Facebook. Existing-home sales fall again. Boeing lowers its revenue forecast.This article… more »

Southern California wildfire costs mount


24th October 2007
Insured losses from the flames are expected to exceed $500 million -- and actual losses will be even higher.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeHow To Buy Stock Online | Nows the time to grab great buys | Legal Thriller Author Asks:… more »

How do you get respect? Be Buffett


24th October 2007
Berkshire Hathaway comes out No. 1 in a poll of money managers on the worlds most respected companies; venerable businesses dominate the top of the list.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeCentral banks are stealing from the average… more »

10 stocks for people who hate chasing lists


24th October 2007
This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeFTSE up | 31 May 2007 10:25:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume | Can designer homes fix housing woes? more »

Buffett bets on prefab homes


24th October 2007
There are a few reasons for long-term investors to look at stocks of manufactured homes. For one, the sector isnt being hit by the subprime lending mess.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeReal-estate investors 10 big mistakes | Stoc… more »

Amazon battered despite big earnings


24th October 2007
The stock tumbles nearly 11% as investors worry profit margins will shrink. Stocks jump on a big tech rally. Research in Motion will sell BlackBerries in China. Wal-Mart cuts forecast as more retailers see slowing sales ahead. Countrywide Financial slump… more »

5 stocks the skeptics admire


24th October 2007
Contrarians may be hard to please, but theyll give credit where they think credit is due. Here are a handful of stocks endorsed by doubters among the MSN Money CAPS community.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volume5 unloved stocks ready… more »

Wholl rescue homeowners in the housing mess?


23rd October 2007
Big banks and the feds are working to throw an $80 billion lifeline to companies holding bad loans. But no one seems interested in rescuing families that need just a little help.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeUse ETFs to explore… more »

Apple shares jump on strong earnings


23rd October 2007
Apple sees a 34% increase in Macintosh computer sales and sells 1.1 million iPhones. American Express earnings beat estimates; Texas Instruments disappoints. Despite tech strength, stocks finish the day with modest gains. A rising dollar knocks crude oil… more »

Boeing bends the plane truth


18th October 2007
Whether its self-delusion or something worse, Wall Street seems more determined than ever to stretch the truth. Two examples: Boeings predictions for its new airliner and big banks self-serving bailout schemes.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Invest… more »

Techs rally, beat back a housing sell-off


18th October 2007
Yahoo and Intel lead the Nasdaq higher. EBays results beat Street estimates, but a huge write-down tempers enthusiasm. The Dow and S&P 500 end unchanged after crude falls, but housing gloom persists. The Feds Beige Book sees growth slowing.This article i… more »

General Electric and 9 other stocks for today


18th October 2007
The multi-industry conglomerate appears on an MSN Money list of stocks poised for gains. Here are StockScouters leading investment ideas.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasFTSE down at close | Chickens come home to roost | Can these cho… more »

17 Oct 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume


17th October 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Down Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  WBMD 891%  50.10% This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeThe truth behind pen… more »

17 Oct 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume


17th October 2007
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  MLAN 1560%  63.57% This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeHome-supply glut pushes… more »

Best Buy pulls plug on analog TVs


17th October 2007
The consumer-electronics giant has removed all analog television products from its store shelves and is selling only digital television products.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas16 Jul 2007 13:15:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volu… more »

The skys no limit for CEO perks


17th October 2007
Fortune 100 companies (shareholders, that is) are spending more and more on private jets for top executives -- who can use them for personal tasks, like dropping off kids at school.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasSingapore: Your key… more »

5 stocks headed for greatness


17th October 2007
The MSN Money CAPS community can help investors identify which companies among the thousands of pretenders might be tomorrows market stars.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasOil prices surge to 3-week high | Patience on picks should pa… more »

Apple has more iTricks up its sleeve


17th October 2007
This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasThe best set-it-and-forget-it retirement funds | Boeing bends the plane truth | Stocks break records with best day since 2002 more »

Street loves Intel, Yahoo earnings


17th October 2007
Intel and Yahoo soar in after-hours trading on strong earnings. Treasurys Paulson calls housing the nations biggest economic challenge; Fed boss Bernanke see housing weakness for some time. That and $87 crude oil ding stock prices.This article is courtes… more »

9 hot stocks for a year-end rally


16th October 2007
The end of the year is often one of the best times to be invested in the market. Heres how to use a screen to find stocks that are ready to move higher.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeTech, financial, energy shares power rally | Re… more »

5 bubble-proof foreign stocks


16th October 2007
Developing-country stock markets are building a bubble that will burst -- eventually. Here are five fairly safe bets to help you make money in the meantime.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasStocks Versus Bonds | Chevron 1 of 10 stocks… more »

How to profit from the housing mess


16th October 2007
Going short is best left to professionals, but you might want to play the long side. Investing in the apartment market is one way to do that.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasChoppy summer, then a strong sprint | New types of funds wed… more »

Crude tops $86 a barrel; stocks slump


16th October 2007
Crude jumps on fears Turkey will invade northern Iraq. The Dow falls 108 points in part because of oil prices and Citigroups big profit drop. Genentech earnings jump 21%, but shares slip. Big banks join together to create multibillion-dollar bailout fund… more »

Bulls ignore techs tough reality


15th October 2007
One example: Youll see a drearier picture if you look past the facade of the latest earnings report for Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry mobile device.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeAre we headed for an epic bear ma… more »

The best way to beat high gas prices


15th October 2007
With oil prices rising, wed all like an alternative to that costly commodity. But until the right technology emerges, youre better off getting a piece of the oil-industry action. Among my picks: refiner Valero.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unu… more »

Baseball lessons on fund hits and misses


15th October 2007
Comparing a teams performance to those of its peers -- or league -- matters, but so does the division its in. Quality funds can hide in tough groups. We uncovered a few.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeMerck and big deals spark rebo… more »

Stocks face a huge week of earnings


13th October 2007
Citigroup, Google, Intel and IBM will be among next weeks top earnings reports. Investors see a bidding war for BEA Systems after Oracles $6.6 billion bid. Stocks move higher, and crude oil briefly tops $85 a barrel. Biogen Idec puts itself up for sale.T… more »

Full speed ahead in Strategy Lab


12th October 2007
Every time the market looks like its ready for a breakout, resistance in the form of a wave of selling knocks it back down again.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeMargin Trading (Part 3) | Week 3 | FTSE slightly lower more »

Why the dollar keeps dropping


12th October 2007
Dont waste your energy worrying about a big crash. Heres why the dollars decline will continue gradually and why investors should look to investing overseas.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual Volume2 new funds that play global well | Shares… more »

The right way to cash in with gold


12th October 2007
Gold is in a primary bull market, so its no surprise that Barrick Gold has been my top performer in this round of Strategy Lab -- with a return of more than 30% in three months.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeDeepening debt crisis… more »

Open players ride stocks on the rise


12th October 2007
This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeWill your car soon run on chicken fat? | 21 Jun 2007 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume | How regulators fed the credit mess more »

A big tech sell-off stops a rally cold


12th October 2007
JPMorgan cuts sales estimates for Baidu.com, and tech stocks swoon. Once up 120 points, the Dow closes down almost 64 points. Apple and Research in Motion are among the victims. Retailers have a weak September. Crude oil tops $83.This article is courtesy… more »

Looking for gains in a hurry


11th October 2007
I might hold certain stocks through a sell-off if I knew my time frame was 12 to 18 months. But the Strategy Lab round lasts only six months, so Im not afforded that luxury.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volume6 hot dividend-paying st… more »

Shuck the ethanol and let solar shine


11th October 2007
Solar power and compressed natural gas offer more-efficient energy technologies than planting, fertilizing, harvesting and refining fields of corn into fuel. Investors, take note. Congress, listen up.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Vol… more »

Boeings 787 delay stalls the rally


11th October 2007
Stocks tumble after Boeing says it wont deliver its first 787 Dreamliners until late 2008. The UAW says it has reached a contract settlement with Chrysler. Costcos earnings are surprisingly good, but traders boo Alcoas results. Earning warnings start to… more »

Has the public soured on Martha Stewart?


10th October 2007
Shares of her companys stock have dropped 40% since last December, while her TV ratings have plummeted and merchandise sales have faltered. But some say Stewart is going to come back.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeIndia readies… more »

The worlds oldest billionaires


10th October 2007
Most of the billionaires in the age-90-plus generation got rich the old-fashioned way: coming up through blue-collar backgrounds and picking up street smarts along the way.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeFTSE slightly lower | FTS… more »

Fed helps Dow, S&P 500 hit new highs


10th October 2007
Stocks jump when the Feds Sept. 18 meeting minutes show central bankers deciding that fighting the credit crunch is more important than worrying about inflation. Molson Coors and Miller Brewing will team up to fight Anheuser-Busch. Alcoa boosts its stock… more »

Big beer brawl brewing


10th October 2007
Miller, Molson Coors will combine operations in a bid to challenge Anheusers dominance. The big question: Can size offset the increasing consumer preference for wine and boutique beers?This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeWhat recessi… more »