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Friday, September 2, 2011

bull & bear market, 2011-09-02



    Nightmare on Netflix Street
Starz's nonrenewal of a content deal with NFLX isn't crushing news, but it's still a painful reminder of escalating licensing fees......

Off on the Wrong Foot in a Historically Tough September
The bulls have one last chance to mount a comeback, depending on how the market chooses to interpret the government's August jobs report......

Power Your Portfolio With National Grid
Despite somewhat high valuation, its whopping dividend yield and profit margin make this utility attractive......

Expeditors International: Proven, But Pricey
EXPD's high valuation means you should wait until this solid performer’s stock price falls......

Sprint Nextel: A Bargain With or Without AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
But don't get attached -- Sprint stock's value is its bargain price, not its potential as a long-term stock to hold......

Just Crazy Enough to Work — 5 New Buyers for T-Mobile
Even if the Justice Department axes AT&T's deal, more suitors will come a-callin' for T-Mobile. Here's a look at some likely -- and interesting, if unlikely -- future buyers......

Sweeten Your Portfolio with This Soft Drink Stock
National Beverage's solid technicals and fundamentals point to a good investment opportunity......

Sell While CBS’ Star Is Still Bright
The media outlet's numbers aren't all pristine, and the potential leadership fallout should Redstone suddenly pass away is a legitimate concern......

Why You Should Be Worried About September
The charts say this month may be daunting for investors......

Don’t Wait to Sell BP
A bottom in BP PLC (NYSE:BP) appears to have failed with a big pickup in selling volume......

Is It Worth Laboring Over the Market Today?
The jobs report should cause a good deal of volatility, but few of the big players will be present......

2 Ways to Take Aim at Target
Target Corp. sits in a tricky spot, but a resistance level may hold the key. See the trades......

Thursday Apple Rumors: Man Walks Into Bar, Finds iPhone 5 …
Here are your Apple news items and rumors for Thursday: iPhone 5 Gets Legs: Apple can't seem to stop its employees from wandering off with precious prototype technology, heading to a local pub and for.....

5 Stocks Under $5 That Insiders Love
These five penny stocks have been the target of significant insider buying of late. See the list......

Wii-Like Controllers May One Day Replace Your TV Remote
As a free perk, it could catch on, but if motion-controlled features come with an added cost, consumers probably will go without......

Use Verifone Calls to Play an Earnings Bounce
Buying calls may be a cheap way to get into stock that often sees an earnings bounce......

The TouchPad Lives: What HP Needs to Do Next
Though the revival of the TouchPad supposedly is meant to appease production partners, HPQ can't let this second chance at the tablet market go by......

Use Options to Play Gold’s Sideways Drift
Here's a common strategy that traders use when range-bound drift has taken hold......

S&P 500 Slips in Early Thursday Trading
Juniper Networks among rallying tech sector companies; Chesapeake Energy, WellPoint also headed upward......

Dow Jones Enters September on the Upswing
Boeing, Chevron and Cisco among Thursday's early winners; Bank of America, Kraft and American Express lose ground......

Royal Gold Shines as a Covered-Call Play
Here's a way to boost the profit on a solid gold stock......

Enjoy the Calm Before the Storm
The slump in market and political volatility looks like a temporary one......

The Fresh Market Could Use a Markdown
High P/E, modest earnings growth and slim margins don’t add up to a healthy investment......

Chesapeake Energy: Natural Gas or Hot Air?
Chesapeake Energy's stock is up 54% in the past year. The question is whether CHK can keep it up. See why our verdict is "no.".....

The Big Losers: 3 Stocks in the Dumps Poised to Rally
These three companies have been battered lately, but can be bought on the cheap and have the potential to climb out of the doldrums......

    Under Armour Won’t Protect Your Portfolio
36% rise in the last two weeks puts this capital under-earner out of my price range......

    In Event of Bird Flu Pandemic, Vaccine Producers Likeliest to Prosper
A mutant strain of H5N1 could be spreading in Asia, meaning vaccine heavyweights might be going back to the drawing board......

AOL Might Be Coming to Its Senses
The struggling online company is reportedly discussing its options. What's being considered?.....

3 Keys to a Successful Investment Plan
Investing without an investment plan is like shooting in the dark. Here are three ways to decrease your odds of failure......

Icahn: From Hollywood to … Bleach
Activist investor Carl Icahn is at it again, this time pushing Clorox to sell itself to a global consumer products company......

3 Winning Hospital Information Systems Stocks
These three hospital information systems companies are poised to reap the benefits of governmental incentives......

8 Timely Buys for the Rest of the Year
From railroad company Norfolk Southern to consumer staple Colgate, these eight stocks are starting to gain traction and should finish the year strong......

Why Exxon Is Smarter Than 99% of Publicly Traded Stocks
Exxon's latest foray is an example of the long-term thinking that's kept XOM far ahead of the curve. See what they're up to now......

Why Yahoo May Buy the New York Times Company
It's just a wild rumor at this point, but there are benefits to a Yahoo-New York Times alliance. Let's take a look......

What Stands in the Bulls’ Way Now
The August breakdown inflicted serious technical damage and a massive band of potential selling is in front of us......

RIMM’s Rally Is Just About Finished
Unless someone attempts to acquire Research In Motion, the stock is likely to falter. See the smart trade......

Why Traders May Want to Take an Early Vacation
The relief rally is starting to show signs of weakness, and volume will likely decline into the upcoming holiday weekend......

Joy Global Could Make a Happy Portfolio
This company offers up steady profit growth and an attractive valuation......

Steve Jobs Made CEO Hero Worship Cool
Apple (AAPL) likely will remain strong for years to come because Steve Jobs has built a company that makes products people adore. And what's not to love about that?.....

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Uncle Sam Slaps Down AT&T/T-Mobile
The U.S. government on Wednesday filed an antitrust complaint against the proposed merger, surely pleasing competitors Verizon and Sprint......

3 Solid Trades in an Unstable Market
Currently, the S&P has us in a trading range. Your investment strategy should be to plan to sell once the market nudges higher......

How to Defend Your Options Profit
Here's a strategy to avoid giving away too much profit......

Ford Hitches a Ride With Zipcar
In a win-win deal, Ford will provide Zipcar vehicles and the car-sharing service will get subsidized rates. Does this make Zipcar stock a buy?.....

Sirius XM Radio Is a Zombie Stock
SIRI has shown a strong will to survive, but its financials -- while improving -- aren't solid, and Pandora remains a threat despite CEO's jawing......

What iPad Killers Can Learn From Xbox
For a glimpse into where the tablet market might be headed, take a look at the console wars between Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo......

Vertex Scores Big With Hepatitis Drug
The company's new hepatitis C medication, Incivek, is outselling Merck's drug by 4-to-1. What's more, it's close to adding another drug to its arsenal......

Telecom a Two-Horse Race Even if AT&T, T-Mobile Deal Fails
The AT&T deal with T-Mobile is reportedly under attack by the government, but that can't change dominance of telecom stocks AT&T and Verizon......

Google+: Turning Into a Negative?
Stall in visits, average minutes spent on Google+ is worrisome and comes at a time when Facebook is on the attack. Also, Google's Motorola deal still could prove cumbersome......

S&P 500 Tries to Leave August on a High Note
Joy Global, Tesoro each up more than 5% early Wednesday. Altera, CF Industries Holdings lose ground......

Wednesday’s OptionsPlace: AMR Calls Flying Higher
Traders are looking for the stock to make a move higher......

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