bear market bull, 2011-08-31

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Caution on Builders as Consumer Confidence Lags: Analysts Homebuilder stocks may be rising today, but two analysts remain cautious about buying further into the sector...... 3 Stocks Set to Pop on Earnings Earnings reports have the power to create big volatility in stocks, particularly when bullish numbers are reported for a stock that's heavily shorted. Here are three stocks that are set to rise on ear..... Still No Reason to Buy Yahoo Shares: Tech Analyst Yahoo shares have climbed more than 5 percent over the last month, but there’s still no reason to be a buyer as the Internet company continues to face a handful of problems, said Colin Gillis, senio..... 5 Stocks Set to Fall on Earnings This Week While the economy may be at the end of the business cycle, this should not be feared. Instead, investors can exploit these inflection point. Here are five stocks that are set to fall on earnings this ..... RBC Analyst Bearish on Homebuilders The S&P/Case-Shiller housing data released Tuesday did nothing to change RBC Capital Markets analyst Robert Wetenhall's bearish view on homebuilders. ""We’re expecting home prices to decline ano..... Starbucks Takes Margin Hit as Coffee Prices Rise: Analyst Starbucks' conservative approach to raising prices has enabled the coffee chain to post a increase in traffic and same-store sales in the last quarter as coffee prices continue to soar, said Matthew D..... Art Cashin: S&P May See 'Another Leg Up' The S&P 500 index has managed to stay above the critical 1,200-level, which is giving investors hope that stocks may see “another leg up,” according to Art Cashin, director of floor operations..... 5 Stocks That Are 'Much More Attractive' than Financials: CIO Although financial stocks rallied on Monday following the announcement of a merger between two of Greece's largest lenders, Bill Webb, CIO of Gluskin Sheff & Associates, said he thinks there are m..... Art Cashin: S&P Approaching an Important Level The S&P is approaching an important level and, if it holds, stocks could be propelled higher, said Art Cashin, director of floor operations at UBS Financial Services. ..... 5 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2011 U.S. stocks have tumbled 15 percent from a 52-week high three months ago as investors moved out of riskier assets on signs the economy is slowing. Still, a diverse group of S&P 500 stocks have cli.....

Private Detective http://www.theprivatedetective.com/.....     Justin Mamis Trading Wisdom Time for another excerpt post taken from “When to sell” from Justin Mamis. Probably my favourite author. Do yourself a favour. Buy all his books and read them. Repeat the process. The best..... New Zealand Market Overview – US And Canadian Listed Stock Trading Ideas Added a New Zealand Sector Overview Chart to my public list. New Zealand has held up extremely well during the recent global downturn. The New Zealand Dollar has been a rather strong currency as well...... Gold Mining Stocks Versus Gold Price Performance Just a quick reminder regarding website updates. You probably have noticed I am not updating like crazy right now. You guessed it. There is a reason for me doing so. I believe the famous poker adage n.....

bull or bear market, 2011-08-30

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bear market bull market, 2011-08-29

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Friday's NASDAQ Top Percentage Gainers: ARUN, HERO, CAMT, DLLR POINT ROBERTS - August 29, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Friday Aug. 26, 2011...... Monday's Investor Idea: The Smart TV Market; (NYSE: SNE), (OTC: NYXO), Samsing (KSE: 005930) POINT ROBERTS - August 29, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on Monday's trading idea, consumer electronics stocks in the Smart TV/ Con..... BRAZIL Unemployment rate DROPS TO 6.0 PERCENT in July 2011 BRASILIA - August 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - The Brazilian government has announced that the country's July 2011 unemployment rate is estimated at 6.0 percent..... Oil Stocks & Relative Strength: What To Look For August 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - Here's Part 2 of Cory Mitchell's report, in which he explains what investors should look for in individual stocks to best profit...... Thursdays' Renewable Energy Stocks Trading; TSL, ENER, VRNM (OTC: CWET) Point Roberts WA - August 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in cleantech investor research, reports on trading for renewable energy stocks tradin..... Bernanke Speech: 6 Reasons to Beware of the Jackalope August 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - pennypayday.com commentary - I am always entertained by the misguided marketwatchers who see what they want and believe what they want while swallowing a..... Dow Jones (NYSE:DIA): Market Trading the Hurricane not Bernanke Northern, WI - August 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - pennypayday.com commentary - Dow Jones (NYSE:DIA),If you look at pre-market trading (Europe and Asia) they are selling off equities. Most ..... Thursday's NASDAQ Top Gainers: YRCW, ENER, TIVO, GAME POINT ROBERTS - August 26, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Aug. 25, 2011...... Mining Stocks; TurkPower Corporation (OTC.BB: TRKP) Retains New York Based Financial Advisory Firm EAS ADVISORS LLC NEW YORK, NY - August 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks Newswire) - TurkPower Corporation (OTC.BB:TRKP) is pleased to announce it has retained EAS Advisors LLC, a company located at 785 Fifth ..... Biotech Stock Alert: Aethlon (OTCBB: AEMD) Makes Headlines with Cancer Studies SAN DIEGO – August 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com newswire) - Investorideas.com, a leader in investor research including biotech stocks issues the following news alert for Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:..... Legend International Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:LGDI) Announces Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Alcoa of Australia Limited Melbourne Australia - August 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks newswire) Legend International Holdings, Inc (Legend) (OTCBB:LGDI) is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understan..... Frankfurt Wind Stock News; City Windmills Ltd. (CYW.F) opens door to 80'000'000 euros sales opportunity in a first business agreement MANCHESTER, U.K. - August 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) - City Windmills, Ltd. (Frankfurt symbol: CYW), announces that it has signed a significant long-term non-exclusiv..... Solar Stocks Interview with J Peter Lynch Discussing Portfolio Performance and Key Trends Point Roberts, South Salem, New York - August 25, 2011 www.Investorideas.com, a leader in cleantech stock research, releases a recent Q&A interview with regular solar stocks columnist, J Peter Lyn..... Gold (NYSE:GLD): Metal Falls $104 in Weak Afternoon Trading Northern, WI - August 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - Gold (NYSE:GLD) My first experience with volatility was when I started trading commodities the day Ronald Regan was shot......

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC): Buffet to Put $5 Billion in B of A Northern, WI - August 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - Reports all over the wires about Berkshire funding Bank of America (NYSE:BAC)...I figure the best way to get your stock price higher is to.....     Wednesday's Frankfurt Cleantech Stocks Trading; PS4.K, C3O.F, CYW.F, VWDRY, SFX Point Roberts WA - August 25, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in cleantech investor research issues an investor snapshot for cleantech companies trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange for Wednesda..... Wednesday's Winners on NASDAQ: AZPN, PRMW, MHGC, AVGO POINT ROBERTS - August 25, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Aug. 24, 2011...... Today's Focus Stock : HGSH Sign up to receive our free e-mail alerts so you can check your e-mail tomorrow for part 2 of our update, or go straight to http://beaconequity.com/dailyalert at 9:30 to make sure you don’t m..... Gold $2,000 hits in September, says James Turk Now that Irene didn’t reconfigure the East Coast after dropping from a category 3 hurricane to a tropical storm as it reached inland on Sunday, and the Jackson Hole drama ended in no hint of an ..... Pre-market Movers; 5 Stocks ready to Rock Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) up 4.24% to $5.90 in pre-market trading. (NASDAQ: MU) (MU) Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) up 4.66% to $54.75 in pre-market trading. (NASDAQ:  LULU) (LULU)..... Wall Street Beat; 7 Top Movers in Friday Trade Aruba Networks Inc.  (NASDAQ: ARUN) shares jumped 19.89 to $20.55, a day after the enterprise WLAN provider announced its fourth-quarter results, with adjusted profit matching market expectations.  ..... Wall Street Watcher & 5 Hot Stocks for Monday The stock market laughed in the face of the pending Hurricane Irene strike on New York City by climbing sharply on the session.  Positive words from Bernanke’s Jackson Hole speech fueled the ra..... Closing Bell Hot Stocks; 3 Movers in After-hours Trade Shares of L&L Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: LLEN) are up 9.65% to $3.75 in after-hours trading today, moving up after the company recently expanded its advisory board. Earlier in regular trading the small-..... Pink Sheet Power Play; PGI Energy secures Sales Contract PGI Energy Inc. (PINK: PGIE) shares are up sharply in today’s trading after the oil and gas company today announced that it secured a $68 million sales contract. At last check, PGI shares gained 14%..... Ouch. Therma-Med drops 50% on the Day Therma-Med Inc. (PINK: THRA) dropped from early gains to plummet 50% at market close. The company today provided additional information on its Hindon Copper property located in Ontario, Canada. Theram..... Tech Stock Junkie? Check out these 3 Top Industry Plays Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM) shares are climbing in today’s trading after a rating upgrade from Sterne Agee. At last check, Research In Motion shares were trading 3.75% higher at $29.28..... Pink Sheet in News; 247MGI Review 247MGI Inc. (PINK: TOFS) today announced that it is the process of reducing its liabilities by 30% without issuing any new shares. The company said that it is looking to eliminate all its liabilities .....

bull & bear market, 2011-08-26

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Angie’s List IPO Won’t Come Highly Recommended Angie's List has expanded, but only thanks to a costly advertising push -- and the losses are starting to pile up...... Analysts Predict Oracle Will Fall Outstanding financial performance and record of beating expectations make Oracle a buy at a lower price – after the shorts have taken their profit...... 6 Simple Phrases That Can Make You Rich Here are six time-tested investing principles that every investor should follow...... The Modern-Day Gold Rush Is this a major peak for gold and can it find support to extend its rally? Investors should be wary. This irrational market is causing a modern-day gold rush...... Amgen: The Don’t-Bother Biotech Despite being a cash cow, Amgen is stuck in a middle ground where it isn't growing, nor is it producing a tempting dividend...... Sell Payless, Stride Rite Parent PSS as it Closes 475 Retail Stores Payless ShoeSource parent Collective Brands (PSS) is closing 475 stores after it just announced a brutal earnings report. Sell this stock now...... Chipotle: Cheap Food, Expensive Stock CMG might have peaked -- it depends on whether it can beat expectations in the next quarter...... Share Prices of Bristol-Myers, Pfizer Could Jump on Positive Blood-Thinner Study Data Rush to replace warfarin is a big opportunity for the drug industry, and this pair of pharmaceuticals could use the help...... Energizer Just Keeps Going and Going … A stalwart in the disposable-products realm, Energizer delivers solid results time and again...... How to Prepare Your Portfolio for Hurricane Irene Prepare your stock investing portfolio for Hurricane Irene by selling insurers and volatile stocks in the market today, and consider buying shares of this retailer...... 6 Cheap Tech Stocks to Avoid Just because these technology stocks are inexpensive, doesn't mean they are of value. Add these six companies to your "do not buy" list...... 3 Reasons Cruise Line Stocks Might Be Starting to Sink Cruise lines have the upscale demographic behind them, but face too many negative factors beyond their control. See the headwinds they're facing...... Investors Need the Real Story on Jobs’ Health Even in a limited role, Jobs is critical to Apple, making the real story about his health vital to investors...... 2 Safe, High-Yielding ETFs to Buy Now These funds are loaded with preferred stocks in banks and other cash-rich companies...... Citigroup Could Hit $50 High-risk Citigroup stock is only for bottom fishers, but could pay off long-term...... Stay Out of the Path of Bernanke and Irene It's best to keep directional exposure to a minimum into early next week...... Could Goldman Sachs’ CEO Do a ‘Perp Walk’? Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein hires criminal defense lawyer Reid Weingarten, drawing suspicion and speculation into his role in the mortgage meltdown...... The Good News/Bad News About This Market October looks like a potential positive turning point for the stock market, but until then, don't count on much from the market...... Expedia Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons Expedia is innovative and diligent, but general economic conditions and emerging competition weigh on the stock’s prospects. See our buy-or-sell verdict...... European Banking System Nearing Collapse Renewed worry over Europe's debt crisis is bringing us closer to another recession. However, the worst thing you can do right now is stand idly on the sidelines...... Thursday Apple Rumors: T-Mobile Joins the iPhone 5 Party Report says T-Mobile officially will support iPhones in October; Also, iPad projected to continue dominating tablet market through 2013...... Is Buffett Buying History Repeating Itself? Warren Buffett's rush to the side of Bank of America is reminiscent of his 2008 buy of Goldman Sachs stocks. Just remember: He eventually won on the deal, but GS didn't recover overnight...... Avago Could Charge Up Your Portfolio Highly profitable and growing semiconductor component maker beats expectations, but stock is pricey...... Dollar Tree Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons You can sweat the details, but it's difficult to argue against a company that offers $1 goods during a down economy...... Patterson Companies, S&P Slip Into Reverse Hormel Foods and Applied Materials also head lower early Thursday; Citigroup, Morgan Stanley join other rising financials......

Gold Up as Economic Uncertainty Increases Trusts, mining ETFs and miners see mixed results in early Thursday trading......     Big BAC Buy Leads Fine Thursday Start for Financials Warren Buffett announces a $5 billion investment in Bank of America, and JPM, AXP also up; Dow still drops about 100 points in early trading...... Steve Jobs’ Greatest Hits as Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Wednesday that he was resigning as CEO of Apple. Here's a look back at Jobs' brilliant products that changed the company -- and the world...... No Reason to Hold Merck As long as this big-name pharmaceutical's growth continues to stagnate, its stock price isn't going anywhere, either...... Should Dell Go Private? Dell needs to ensure it can adapt to and survive in a post-PC world, and to do that, it needs the flexibility that comes without investors peering over your shoulders...... Hormel Foods Is Too Rich for My Blood Hormel beats expectations, has a healthy balance sheet and out-earns its capital cost, but the stock price is too darn high relative to its earnings growth forecast...... Samsung Claims Apple Can’t Copyright iPad Because of ’2001′ Movie Samsung's claim that ties the iPad to the popular Kubrick film might sound silly, but it's a reflection of Apple's own patent infringement claims...... Use Calls to Capture Dollar General’s Upside Here's another deep-discount retail stock that should get a lift from a strong earnings performance...... Rackspace Hosting’s Uncertain Future in Cloud Computing Rackspace Hosting, co-creator of the OpenStack project, has many things going for it, but also plenty of tough competition...... Forget Buffett — 99% of Investors Have No Business Buying Bank of America Stock Bank of America stock is only safe for a tiny group of aggressive day traders. The rest of us should avoid BAC stock like the plague -- or sell BofA now!..... Does Ben Have Another Rabbit in His Hat? Regardless of Ben Bernanke's Jackson Hole, Wyo., speech, investors must remain on high alert...... Avoid the Big Banks and Try These 5 Regional Banks Instead Even though the market has hammered big banks, some regional banks are performing well, and their stock offers good value. Here are five to consider...... Is GLD’s Popularity a Sign of the Gold Bubble? With the SPDR Gold Trust rising past the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, it's difficult to argue that gold is not a fad investment now...... Weeding Out the Big-Name Losers While brand recognition is important, a company's name should not be the sole reason to invest. Apple and Baidu are quality. Cisco should get second thoughts...... How You Can Profit from Mistakes by Paulson, Soros and Other Wall Street Greats Just as Michael Jordan missed some shots, investing greats like Paulson and Soros also miss on occasion. Here's what their recent mistakes teach us...... The ‘Jobs Question’ — Why You Should Sell Apple Stock There’s a lot to love about AAPL, but it would be unwise to shrug off Steve Jobs’ retirement. Here's why...... Don’t Put Too Much Faith in This Rally Despite three days of buying, every major index is below its 200-day moving average by a wide margin. ..... Sell This Semi Stock Into Rallies Rating cuts drove Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing down through a crucial support line. See the target...... Why Traders Should Play it Safe for the Rest of the Week Keep your bets small and wait for the S&P 500 to break above this number...... Estee Lauder Looking Like an Attractive Buy Estee Lauder (NYSE:EL) could reach $100 if it can overcome its 200-day moving average...... How to Get Control of Your Investments An out-of-control stock market does not mean you should have an out-of-control portfolio. A rock-solid foundation of low cost, diversified ETFs is crucial..... Toys ‘R’ Us: Could Its Buildup Blow Up? Toy giant's recent expansion plans might be aimed toward energizing its IPO, but the strategy is questionable and comes at a shaky time for retail...... Service Sector Might Be Savior for Second-Tier Tablets Retail and mobile payments can help Samsung, RIM and other tablet makers survive the iPad...... Sell Gold Puts Before Bernanke Speaks Gold might appear broken, but a careful way to play its' resurgence is to sell puts before Bernanke speaks...... Wednesday Apple Rumors: Sprint Gets an iPhone of Its Very Own WSJ report says Sprint will join AT&T and Verizon in selling the iPhone 5 this fall, but it might be too late to save the No. 3 telecom......

bear market bull, 2011-08-25

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Top 10 Geothermal Energy Countries (With Some Surprises!) There is increasing interest for geothermal energy spurring from all corners of the globe, and the number of geothermal energy countries is increasing according to the GEA (Geothermal Energy Associati.....

Peak Water – The 3 Types of Peak Water Snapshot of Peak water Many people are already aware that the increasing lack of availability of water around the world is a huge issue, and will continue to be one in the upcoming years. Increasingly.....

bull or bear market, 2011-08-24

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Market 'Getting Ahead of Itself' with Easing Hopes: Strategist Although the Dow soared to its biggest gain in almost two weeks, the market might be getting ahead of itself as investors eye a highly-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke last ..... Improvement in US, Concern About Europe: Barclays' Kantor There will be improvement in the U.S. economy in the second half of the year, according to Barclays Capital managing director Larry Kantor, but there will be an overhang from continued uncertainties i..... Bank Stocks Worth Buying Now: Analyst With a ""buyers' strike in financials right now,"" it could be a good time to invest in banking and broker stocks, one analyst told CNBC...... Wait for 'Supercommittee' Before Buying Stocks: Wealth Manager Mark Lamkin has an unusual indicator for when to get out of the more than 70 percent portfolio allocation in cash—the U.S. Congress. Specifically the ""supercommittee"" created during the fight over..... On the Hunt for Stock Bargains Thought about buying into a Chinese search-engine company? How about something in the consumer staples area? Here's your chance, two fund managers told CNBC Tuesday...... Higher Commodity Prices Squeeze Heinz Profits Heinz's lower second-quarter outlook, which caused its shares to fall on Tuesday, is an example of how higher commodity prices are hurting food companies, one analyst said...... Cashin: Markets Show Lack of Leadership Although US stock markets opened strong on Monday on high hopes, reality set in as stocks descended into choppy trading later, said Art Cashin, director of floor operations for UBS Financial Services...... H-P and Bank of America Present 'Shocking Parallel': Yale Dean Hewlett-Packard and Bank of America, two stocks that fallen sharply in recent days, present a ""shocking parallel,"" said Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean of the Yale School of Management. ..... Cheap World Stock Prices Has Invesco Buying: Manager Stocks are cheap around the world, with European stocks looking particularly attractive, Clas Olsson told CNBC Monday. ..... Gold Will Spend Most of 2012 Above $2,000: Trader Despite the recent robust gains in gold prices, expect the rally to continue well into 2012, said Paul Sacks, principal gold trader at Aurum Options Strategies. .....

Private Detective http://www.theprivatedetective.com/.....     Louise Yamada Video Technical Analysis Of World Markets One of the most respected technical analysts out there, I am talking about Louise Yamada, is talking about the technical situation in the markets.You all know I am not in the predicting business. Stil.....

bear market bull, 2011-08-23

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IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) Hello Friends! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my blog, Stock Picks Bob's Advice ! As always, please remember that I am an amateur investor, so please remember to consult with your pr.....

bull and bear market, 2011-08-22

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Friday's Iron Ore Stocks Trading; (TSXV: ADI), (ASX:FMG), (OTCBB:TRKP), (NYSE:NEM) Point Roberts WA - August 22, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining Newswire) – www.Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for investors including mining and resource stocks, issues a trading snaps..... Friday's NASDAQ Top Gainers: CLWR, SGI, MENT, WTSLA POINT ROBERTS - August 22, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Aug. 19, 2011...... Gold Stocks Trading Alert; Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K.TO) Most Active POINT ROBERTS - August 19, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, including gold and mining stocks reports issues a trading alert for gold stock..... Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq:WTSLA) Trading Up at $4.53, up 0.53 (13.25%) On Second Quarter Earnings POINT ROBERTS - August 19, 2011 - Investorideas.com Newswire - Investorideas.com issues a trading alert for Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq:WTSLA) following yesterday's Second Quarter earnings release at the c..... Thursday's Gold Stocks Trading; (TSX.V: YLL), (TSX.V: GBB), GLD, NGD POINT ROBERTS - August 19, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, including gold and mining stocks reports on trading in junior and leading gold min..... Thursday's NASDAQ Top Gainers: CMRG, PURE, DARA, HOTT POINT ROBERTS - August 19, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Aug. 18, 2011...... Lantronix (NASDAQ: LTRX) Chosen to Network-Enable Quadlogic's Power Line Communications Metering Technology Irvine, CA - August 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - Lantronix (NASDAQ: LTRX), a leading global provider of smart connectivity solutions that enable cloud-based access to any device, anywhere, ..... Tech Stock; Nyxio Technologies (OTCBB:NYXO) Anticipates Large Growth in Emerging Smart TV Market PORTLAND, OR - August 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com Tech stocks newswire) - Nyxio Technologies Corporation (OTC.BB: NYXO), a leading provider of quality cutting edge consumer electronics sees large grow..... Selling Fear to Investors: Who is a small Investor to trust? - How About John Stewart from the Daily Show POINT ROBERTS - August 18, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors issues the following commentary on recent market activity and developments...... Wednesday's OTC Top Gainers: XTOG, SGCA, LUSI, SRCH POINT ROBERTS - August 18, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the OTCBB for Aug 17...... Wednesday's Top Gainers on NASDAQ: PLAB, CLWR, SAPX, MKTX POINT ROBERTS - August 18, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Aug. 17, 2011...... Oil and Gas Stocks; Aroway Energy Inc. (TSX-V:ARW; PINK:ARWJF) Appoints New Manager of Engineering CALGARY, ALBERTA - August 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy stocks newswire) – Aroway Minerals Inc. (TSX-V:ARW; PINK:ARWJF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Contrada as its new Manage..... Energy Stocks News; In a New Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com, Robert McIntosh, President & C.E.O. of American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH), Provides Details Regarding Recent News AUSTIN, Texas – August 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) - SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview featuring, American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB:AAPH) is now a..... Jason Burack and Kevin Kerr: Six REE Metals to Watch August 17, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks newswire) Rare earth elements have made possible improvements in everything from smart phones and plasma televisions to clean energy technology......

Frankfurt Wind Stock News; City Windmills Ltd. (CYW.F) Releases its New Windmill Video MANCHESTER, U.K. - August 17, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) - City Windmills, Ltd. (Frankfurt symbol: CYW - www.citywindmills.com), an innovative company focused on the gene.....     RFID Stock; EarthSearch (OTCBB:ECDC) Announces Continued Growth in Second Quarter Earnings ATLANTA - August 17, 2011 (Investorideas.com RFID stocks newswire) – East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTC.BB:ECDC), through its subsidiary EarthSearch Communications, Inc., announces second quart..... Oklahoma Oil and Gas Stocks Snapshot; (OTCBB: AAPH), (NYSE:SEMG), (NYSE: SD), (NYSE:RRC) Point Roberts, WA. - August 17, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector research including oil and gas stocks, issues a trading snapshot on Oklahoma, Missi..... Cheap Oil & Gas Play; Hercules Offshore Stock Review Shares of Hercules Offshore Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO) nudged higher this morning with the broader market, up nearly 1% to $3.33. The company late last month released its second-quarter financial results, re..... Premarket Alert : 5 Early Active Stocks Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) up 7.64% to $3.24 in pre-market trading. (NASDAQ: CLWR) (CLWR) Rediff.com India Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ: REDF) up 6.49% to $7.88 in pre-market trading. (NASDAQ: REDF..... Wall Street Watcher & 5 Hot Stocks for Monday The worldwide sell-off in stocks continued on this final trading day of the week. An early morning rally was quickly squelched as J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) jumped on the bearish train warning of slow ec..... Wall Street Beat; 3 Stocks to watch next Week Shares of H&E Equipment Services Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) are up 4.35% to $8.16 in after-hours trading today, moving up after the company recently released its second-quarter financial results. Earlier..... Top OTC Gainer; SavWatt plows through Friday Trade to close in the Green SavWatt USA Inc. (OTC: SAVW) shares rocketed to more than 25% gains on the day after the company announced that it signed an exclusive agreement with P2i to make its LED lights water and dirt resistan..... Gold Stocks rally as Prices touch another Record High; Vista Gold Review Worries over a global economic recession boosted demand for safe haven assets such as gold, Treasuries and the Swiss Francs in the last few days. Most of the investors’ money has poured into gold, w..... Nasdaq Leading Performer; Infinera Stock Review Infinera Corp.’s (NASDAQ: INFN) Submarine Solution has been recently deployed by Kodiak Kenai Cable Company LLC for its optical network upgrade 1,000 KM throughout the state of Alaska. The news sent..... Talk about Heavy Gains; Clearwire soars on Takeover Buzz Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) shares soared in today’s trade on reports that Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) is in discussions with cable companies about a possible investment that ma..... Wall Street Darlings; 3 Major Gainers in Mid-Day Trade Shares of Silicon Graphics International Corp. (NASDAQ: SGI) are seeing a huge rally in today’s trading, moving up after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results. The stock reached..... Earnings Review; 3 Active Stocks soaring on Solid Quarterly Results The Wet Seal Inc. (NASDAQ: WTSLA) shares are seeing a huge rally in today’s trading after the company announced its second-quarter financial results. At last check, Wet Seal shares were trading 12% .....

bull and bear market, 2011-08-19

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Lessons From a Gazillionaire’s Bad Call John Paulson's go-big-or-go-home approach has had a couple setbacks, but investors can gleam some important information from his losses...... That Burning Smells Like Teen Retail Retail itself isn't all gloom and doom, as discounters and luxury brands are seeing reassuring sales numbers -- but A&F, Aerpostale and others caught in a murky middle ground...... Friday’s Stocks to Watch: H-P, Salesforce Hewlett-Packard shares tumble after a head-spinning array of developments...... Want to Save Yourself, AOL? Go Private Struggling AOL peppered with problems that will be more difficult to fix with shareholders constantly on the watch...... Who Wants BlackBerry? Three Potential Buyers for RIM RIM's stock price and BlackBerry's market share are shrinking, but its patent portfolio still might attract suitors. Here are three potential buyers...... Hewlett-Packard Embodies What’s Worst in Corporate America Just peek behind the doors at HP headquarters and you'll see the embodiment of all that is wrong in Corporate America today -- stupidity, a lack of innovation, bloated operations and poor leadership...... The Cream Always Rises to the Top August may be a dismal month for the equity markets, but fortunately not all big-name stocks have submitted to the selling demons. These ten have held their own...... Sell Into Any Rally You’re Lucky Enough to Get Today is options expiration, and with that should come some short covering -- so, sell into any rallies...... The Best Price to Buy Apple A break under Apple’s 50-day moving average could result in a pullback. Get the buy price...... Why the Carnage Isn’t Over A retest or break of last week’s lows now looks likely before we head higher...... Short This Unlucky Casino Stock Volatile Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) is likely to see further weakness...... 5 Bogus Buybacks at Big-Name Stocks Buyback programs can bolster faith in a company, but those at AOL, TiVo, Southwest, Covidien, and HP raise serious questions...... Boeing’s First 787 Could Ship Next Month However, deliveries of new 787s to Air India will be delayed at least two more months, and the airplane manufacturer faces big challenges on other fronts...... Thursday Apple Rumors: They Only Want iPad Hewlett-Packard shareholders should be nervous about Q2 earnings -- the TouchPad can't get out from underneath the shadow of the iPad...... 7 Cash Cows for an Unsafe Market Here are four favorite funds and three stock recommendations for investors looking for steady streams of solid income during these stormy times. ..... Acme Packet: There’s Not Much in This Name Investors might not be buying APKT as a mid-cap, and it's decidedly too expensive. This tech story might be one worth putting down...... Learn to Embrace Volatility’s Tipping Point A surge in implied volatility can offset the risk of selling puts against a stock's downtrend...... Techs NetApp, LSI Reeling Alongside S&P 500 Citigroup, PulteGroup also down big in early trading; Consul Energy one of just two stocks to break ranks...... Tap Into Sky-High Option Premiums Option premiums are at levels not seen in a year, and as a result, selling options in today’s market is an excellent strategy...... Dow Unanimously Down Early Thursday Financials, tech, oil -- everyone takes a beating during a crummy midday for the Dow Jones Industrial Average...... 10 Dividend Stocks Stable Enough to Support Your Retirement Dividend growth stocks perform well over time and provide a steady stream of income, making them a sure-fire way to invest in your retirement...... News Corp., Disney Risk Audience by Restricting New TV on Hulu Companies pushing back the amount of time between live broadcast, Hulu broadcast, and that spells danger for their online futures...... It’ll Pay to Be Early on a Heinz Call Option The premium is attractively low, and the company is well-positioned to get a boost from earnings...... Gold Surges to Nominal Record Levels as Investors Flock to Safe Haven Jobless claims, inflation chase gold higher to the upper $1,820s Thursday; gold and silver trusts also make gains...... What’s Driving Today’s Dizzying Declines Thursday's negative headlines are merely the latest chapters in large, longstanding problems that are taking their toll on the markets......

Try a Covered Call to Profit from Carbo Ceramics’ Bounceback Here's a way to lower risk with a good stock in a choppy market......     Investors Bail on Mutual Funds; Should You? Hedge your bets against market volatility by making long-term plays -- and take a peek at what Buffett's putting his money in...... Join Bill Gates in Buying CSX Gates Foundation boosted its stake 188% in this cheaply-priced train shipper. Should you hop on board?..... Salesforce.com: Not a Cheap Way to Experience the Cloud If you go for CRM, you'll be paying a lot for your earnings -- not to mention, there's far safer ways to invest by cloud...... Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: NetApp, JDSU NTAP's stock tumbles, along with the rest of the market, after a weak earnings report...... A Double-Dip Recession? Cut the Cute Names There has been much talk about a double-dip recession. While many are selling, KB Home, Winthrop Realty and others are making insider buys...... Abercrombie & Fitch Looks Good on Sale Strong financials and a drop in cotton prices make this an attractive company -- and compared to the actual clothes, the stock can be bought on the cheap...... Don’t Buy Into American Tower’s Popularity Highly watched telecom stock's move to become an REIT was iffy, and it is too reliant on debt...... We’re at an Inflection Point for Gold Stocks Gold prices are rocketing and the environment in general for gold stocks is ideal -- but they haven't take off yet. Here's a look at what this may mean...... Is it Time to Follow Ichan Out of Amgen — and Other Biotechs? Investor Carl Ichan recently dumped several biotechs. However, Amgen's sales are strong, and with other positives, it's possible he cut bait too soon...... Aftermath of August’s Intraday Low A week after the stock market formed its intraday low, the rebound is still shaky. For now, investors should be selective with new purchases...... Don’t Be Fooled by This Complacent Market The bulls may be hoping for a quick turnaround, but the market has established a clear long-term downtrend...... A Rising Energy Play With a Steady Dividend Consolidated Edison is in a long-term bull market and pays a 4.4% dividend. Here are more reasons why it's a buy...... How to Trade the Late August Lull The market is likely to be range-bound for the next two weeks...... Get Ready to Short Tech ETF XLK As the broader markets run out of steam, build a short position in the Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSE:XLK)...... Can a GOP President Fix the Economy? Can GOP front-runners Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann or Rick Perry put the nation back on track in 2012?..... Amazon Publishing Continues to Boom With New Exclusives Amazon's growing stable of authors means traditional publishers are getting pushed out of the picture entirely...... A Small-Cap Stock for Every Emotion Whether you're bullish, bearish, uncertain or in need of safety in this market, we've got the right stock for you. Here are eight to consider...... Wednesday’s OptionsPlace: ARO Calls Jump Ahead of Profit Report Traders are betting Aeropostale will post good earnings numbers...... Wednesday Apple Rumors: Head of iAd Heads for the Hills Report says mobile advertising VP heading to Highland Capital; also, musician David Byrne creates fake apps for social media-themed exhibit...... Video Gaming Blitz: What Launches Are in Store for the Holidays? Video gaming's big three -- Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo -- have a few titles coming out, but all of them lack a blockbuster release...... 4 Fad Stocks to Avoid When consumers lose interest, the results can be disastrous. From Chipotle to LinkedIn, here are four stocks that may be at risk of a fickle public...... Blue Chips Now Yield More Than Treasuries Last week's panic was exciting, but relatively meaningless in the long term -- making this latest dip an attractive setting for high-quality big-cap stocks...... S&P 500 Nudges Its Way Upward Wednesday Day's early gainers on the S&P 500 include Cameron International and Sprint Nextel, while Dell and First Solar take losses...... Does Dell Stock Selloff Mean the Beginning of the End? Corporate darling no more, once-dominant Dell may be on its way to becoming a tech dinosaur......

bull or bear market, 2011-08-18

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The UN and Green Energy Investment – The Dramatic Move Toward a Green Economy A dramatic step toward green energy investment is evident in the new report issued by the United Nations. The UN is serious about creating a green economy and has launched a global transition by cutti.....

bearish stocks, 2011-08-17

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Najarian: Bulls Look to Board US Airways There was very little green in the market yesterday, but airlines were positive for most of the session. ..... Volatile Week 'Not the End of the World': Wilbur Ross Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross told CNBC Tuesday he was not perturbed by last week's volatile market swings. ..... S&P Downgrades Google, Sees Risk From Motorola Buy Standard & Poor's downgraded Google to sell from buy with a $500 price target Tuesday, because of the web company's planned $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility. ..... Home Depot a 'Hold' Despite Raised Guidance: Analyst In spite of Home Depot's increased earnings-per-share forecast in their quarterly earnings report this morning, depressed consumer spending could stifle the stock, one analyst said...... Recession Risk Less Than Markets Suggest: BlackRock's Doll Placing a 30-percent probability on another recession occurring, one strategist said the most important issues for investors to consider are both U.S. and global economic growth and whether Europe is ..... SGI Gets Bullish Activity Ahead of Earnings Silicon Graphics has struggled this quarter, but option activity was bullish yesterday ahead of its earnings report later this week. ..... M&A Activity Will Continue Despite Market Volatility: Analyst As the three major U.S. stock indexes continue to rally following last week's stock roller-coaster ride, mergers and acquisitions will continue despite increased volatility, one analyst said...... Find Comfort in These Dividend-Paying Stocks: Strategist When the market is weak, there's nothing more comforting than dividend-paying stocks, Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group told CNBC Monday. ..... Microsoft Might Be Next to Buy Device Maker: Analyst Microsoft might be in the market for a device maker after Google's buy of Motorola Mobility, said Travis McCourt, managing director at Morgan Keegan...... Low Volume Shows 'It's a Seller's Boycott': Cashin Low stock market trading Monday shows it's ""a seller's boycott,"" Art Cashin told CNBC. .....

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bearish stocks, 2011-08-16

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IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) Hello Friends! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my blog, Stock Picks Bob's Advice ! As always, please remember that I am an amateur investor, so please remember to consult with your pr.....

bull market bear market, 2011-08-15

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Tech Stock News; Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) to Acquire Motorola (NYSE:MMI) Mobility for $40.00 per Share MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - August 15, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) today announced that they hav..... Friday's OTC Percentage Gainers: TTIN, GNTA, FLTT, FCSC POINT ROBERTS - August 15, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the OTCBB for Aug 12...... Friday's NASDAQ Winners; CLWR, MOBI, MNKD, TXCC POINT ROBERTS - August 15, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Aug. 12, 2011...... Oil and Gas Stock News; Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. (OTCBB: OEDV) Releases Strong First Half 2011 Results SAN DIEGO, CA - August 15, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy stocks newswire) - Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. (OTCBB: OEDV) is pleased to release highlights from their latest form 10-Q currentl..... Natural Gas Stock News: Clean Energy Fuels (Nasdaq:CLNE) and Covanta Energy Announce Plans to Open a Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station at the Essex County Resource Recovery Facility NEWARK, N.J. - August 12, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - To support the growing demand for natural gas-fueled refuse vehicles in New Jersey, Clean Energy Fuels Corp...... Indian Shares Ended lower on Global debt Crisis, Expectations of Another Rise In interest rate POINT ROBERTS - August 12, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, issues the following market and economic commentary for investors following invest..... Green Investor News: Fuel Efficiency Standards Pave Way for Greener Roads Point Roberts WA - August 12, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in cleantech investor research, reports on recent developments that will impact the a..... Jason Wangler: Williston Basin Stocks are Hot August 12, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - The Williston Basin is a hot area of exploration and production that oil and gas analyst Jason Wangler follows from his SunTrust Robinson Humphrey..... Electric Car Stocks Trading Alert: ABAT, AONE, (OTC: EVCA), TSLA Point Roberts WA - August 12, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in cleantech investor research, reports on trading for renewable energy stocks in the..... Thursday's Defense and Security Stocks Trading; ACFN, ABAX, RTN, OTC: VSUL Point Roberts, WA - August 12, 2011 – Investorideas.com, an investor research portal covering multiple stock sectors including defense and security stocks, presents a sector close up on defense and ..... Thursday's NASDAQ Winners; AONE, TELK, ASIA, PSID POINT ROBERTS - August 12, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Aug. 11, 2011...... TSX Gold Stocks Trading; (TSX: YRI), (TSX-V: RUN), (TSX-V: GBB), (TSX: LUN) (TSX: LSG) Point Roberts, WA - August 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining Newswire) – www.Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors, reports on junior gold stocks trading for Augu..... Mining Plays in Turkey: (TSX: ASR), (TSX: ELD), (OTCBB: TRKP), (TSX.V: EMX) Point Roberts, WA - August 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining Newswire) – www.Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for investors including mining and resource stocks, issues a trading aler..... Canadian Natural Gas Stocks: Intriguing Plays in a Divided Market August 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - August is often one of the best months to buy natural gas stocks; gas prices and the commodities stocks overall are at a low......

(OTCBB: ECDC) RFID Technology Provides Monitoring and Security for Oil Tankers and Pipelines POINT ROBERTS, Wash. - August 11, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal, specializing in sector research including oil and gas stocks and RFID stocks, reports on East Coast D.....     Too Big to Fail: Too Little to Care About – a Global Government Approach to Business POINT ROBERTS - August 11, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, is betting on small business to be a key factor in turning around the economy In t..... Electric Vehicle News; Nanostart-holding Nanosys: 11-million-USD-funding by U.S. Department of Energy Frankfurt / Palo Alto, CA – August 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) – Nanostart (OTCQX: NASRY) -holding Nanosys, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy..... Mannkind's Last Gasp: Buy, Sell or Hold? Teetering on the brink of running out of capital, unique pharmaceutical company Mannkind (Nasdaq: MNKD) has been granted another chance by the Food & Drug Administration. After being knocked down ..... Top Small-cap Energy Stock; Hercules Offshore in Focus Many of our members are making big gains off this stock – sign up for our alerts today! Hercules Offshore Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO) jumped to 7% gains at market open this morning, moving off last week..... Premarket Alert : 5 Early Active NASDAQ Stocks Zagg Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAGG) up 11.34% to $16.40 in pre-market trading. The company reported better than expected second-quarter financial results. (NASDAQ: ZAGG) (ZAGG) Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ..... 3 Stocks on the Move in After-hours Trading Shares of Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) are up 0.94% to $3.23 in after-hours trading today, moving up after reports that the company abandoned its plans for 4G PlayBook. Earlier in regular tradi..... Wall Street Watcher & 5 Hot Stocks for Monday Even ultra negative Consumer Sentiment numbers couldn’t curtail the bargain hunters from pushing stocks solidly positive on the session.  Lifted by decent Retail Sales figures and an advance in..... Finance Stock Spotlight; WaMu in the Clear The Justice Department recently completed the investigation into the collapse of Washington Mutual Inc. (PINK: WAMUQ), reporting that it did not file any criminal charges against Washington Mutual. Wa..... Penny Stock on the Move; Tivus soars to close-up 270% Shares of Tivus Inc. (PINK: TIVU) skyrocketed to +270% gains today, taking its gains in the last three trading sessions to more than 310%. The technology entertainment services company recently announ..... Tech Stock Trading Idea; Exide Technologies Review Exide Technologies (NASDAQ: XIDE) shares have been upgraded by analysts at Wedbush from an Underperform to a Neutral rating. Wedbush analysts, however, lowered their price target on Exide Technologies..... Stock Buzz; 3 Major Gainers in Mid-Day Trading Shares of Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) are soaring in today’s trading, moving up after the company released its second-quarter financial results. The stock reached a high of $46 in mid-day trading, an..... Top Small-cap Biotech Stock; BioSante surges to Solid Gains Many of our members made big gains on this stock in today’s trade after receiving our initial alert – sign up today! BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) shares reached a high of $.....