Archives for: February 2008

Will bulls or bears rule markets next week?


16th February 2008
Weak economic news weighs on stocks. Next week investors face big economic news and big earnings reports, led by Wal-Mart and Hewlett-Packard. Best Buy warns on 2008 earnings; Chipotle disappoints. Markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day.This ar… more »

Clear Channel among 10 hot stocks


16th February 2008
The nations biggest radio-station owner appears on an MSN Money list of stocks poised to appreciate. Here are StockScouters top picks.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas26 Jun 2007 16:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume | Next up:… more »

Global economy rides with this stock


16th February 2008
Freight companies such as DryShips, a Strategy Lab favorite, work as a bet on the global economy. That makes them very profitable at times -- and very volatile.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasTime to buy when the market dips | Bulls… more »

15 Feb 2008 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume


15th February 2008
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Down Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  AZPN 2853%  12.71% This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volume$21,000 an hour, at… more »

15 Feb 2008 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume


15th February 2008
  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up Symbol Volume %Change Price %Change News  CGNX 918%  19.43% This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeStock winners from all o… more »

Is a reformer helping stock crooks?


15th February 2008
New Yorks attorney general wants to crack down on corporate crime. In the process, he may be giving some shady stock traders a helping hand.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasDont hang up on Motorola yet | Private equity powers the cand… more »

Buffetts an opportunist, not a hero


15th February 2008
The stock market seemed to hail the Oracle of Omaha as a savior for his offer to reinsure bonds, but the billionaires proposal wasnt based on altruism.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing Ideas04 Jun 2007 10:25:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusua… more »

5 power plays for natural-gas stocks


15th February 2008
Potential regulatory changes have producers wary of building coal-fired electric plants. That makes gas the key to meeting demand -- and makes gas stocks a good investment.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasProfit from pain of air trave… more »

Earnings may be strong, but Im still a skeptic


15th February 2008
Earnings tell you what happened. What investors want to know is what will happen. For now, I think the economy and stocks will continue to be weak. So Ive made seven moves to take advantage of the softness.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing… more »

Value players stride ahead


15th February 2008
Just three weeks into the latest round of Strategy Lab, it looks like this is a value players market.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasCreating Investment Opportunities for Small Investors | Thompson shies away from stocks | 8 stocks f… more »

Follow 2 geniuses into drug stocks


15th February 2008
These little-known money managers -- and brothers -- have come up big by buying into cutting-edge biotech companies that are essentially recession-proof. Here are five of their picks.This article is courtesy of MSN Money Investing IdeasEnergy companies d… more »

Economic worries slam stocks


15th February 2008
The Dow drops 175 as investors worry financial stocks face more stress. The Feds Bernanke sees banks writing off more loans, but lower interest rates and the new stimulus package will boost the economy. A bond insurer gets downgraded.This article is cour… more »

The 99-cent recession menu


15th February 2008
Worried that sales could slump as the economy slows, some fast-food chains are offering more food for less money. But will quality drop with prices?This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeCan these choppy waters get any rougher? | The skys… more »

Chocolate prices soar


14th February 2008
Expect to pay more for that Hershey bar: Just in time for Valentines Day, a cocoa price surge is making sweet somethings more expensive than ever.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeSouthern California wildfire costs mount | How to pro… more »

Is Obama bad for business?


14th February 2008
The Democratic contender is rated lower than his rivals by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. But hes taken steps that arent typical of liberal senators.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeBig caps are all the rage… more »

Tech stocks power market higher


14th February 2008
The Dow moves up 179 points, or 1.5%, but the Nasdaq has a better day, jumping more than 2.3%. Reports suggest Yahoo and News Corp. are talking a partnership deal to derail Microsofts offer for the Internet company. Venezuela cuts off oil to ExxonMobil.T… more »

5 stocks that swayed the skeptics


13th February 2008
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 Up on Unusual VolumeWeek 3 | Broken China: A… more »

Spot the next hot stock trend


13th February 2008
Big-money players make their profits by finding the right sectors at the right time. Heres a simple system using MSN Moneys ETF tracker that can help you do the same.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual Volume5 stocks that swayed the skeptics… more »

Buffetts rally pushes Dow up 133


13th February 2008
Stocks jump after the Oracle of Omaha says Berkshire Hathaway has offered help to troubled bond insurers. But selling in tech stocks pulls the rally back. Legg Masons Bill Miller says Microsoft should boost its Yahoo bid. GM beats Street estimates but st… more »

Focusing on a long-term strategy


12th February 2008
Despite recent losses, I believe my overall strategy is a winner. Im selling my shares in a Vanguard ETF -- Im just not familiar enough with foreign markets -- and buying Covance, highly rated by CAPS players.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Un… more »

Tempted by China? 3 ways to cut risk


12th February 2008
Here are seven investment plays, and the strategies behind them, for holding down your risk while profiting in China.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeGone fishin -- and into his own business | Grab Intel in the new tech rally | 30 M… more »

Fools gold for your valentine


12th February 2008
Truth is, the bright, shiny metal that we give our loves (and tuck in our portfolios) is a terrible investment. But well buy gold anyway, and thats OK.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual Volume10 stocks to buy and forget | 10 surprising ETF… more »

Except for AIG, Dow has a good day


12th February 2008
AIG shares slump after it says losses from mortgage-related securities are bigger than thought.  Microsoft signals it wont take no for an answer after Yahoo rejects its $44.6 billion offer. The Dow will get a makeover next week. Apple leads techs higher.… more »

Going broke? Blame your primitive brain


12th February 2008
This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumePatience on picks should pay off | Land ho! Nows the time to buy | FTSE closed higher more »

Yahoo says no to Microsoft


12th February 2008
The Web company says Microsofts $44.6 billion bid "substantially undervalues" Yahoo, while Microsoft says Yahoos rejection is "unfortunate."This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeFTSE on the up | Growth stocks for pessimists | Online Fi… more »

Housing mess too big for a quick fix


11th February 2008
The bulls have come back out to suggest weve seen the worst of the credit crisis. But the real problem -- too many bad mortgages -- wont be easily solved.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volume30 May 2007 11:05:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on… more »

McDonalds sales sizzle; stocks sag


09th February 2008
The fast-food chain gets help from its dollar menu and the falling dollar. Higher oil prices push the Dow lower; the index has its worst week since 2003. The Nasdaq gets a boost from Amazon.coms big stock buyback. Dell gives Advanced Micro Devices a bad… more »

7 ways to get rich by relaxing


09th February 2008
This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual Volume24 May 2007 17:20:00 - Top 5 Stocks down on Unusual Volume | War means a windfall for CEOs | Stocks slip as Fed holds key rate at 5.25% more »

5 favorite metals stocks to mine


08th February 2008
Soaring global demand will create supply shortages for industrial metals, and some lesser-known companies are among those poised to strike it rich.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeSweeping changes mean stellar profit | Crude oil t… more »

Why the Fed doesnt matter


08th February 2008
At least not as much as you may think it does. Interest rates are only one factor in stock picking, and the companies themselves are much more important.This article is courtesy of Stocks Down on Unusual VolumeCitis big loss, weak retail sales batter sto… more »