bull market bear market, 2011-11-29

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Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) 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.....

bearish stocks, 2011-11-28

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Friday's NASDAQ Winners: POZN, AMCF, WWIN, SPRD POINT ROBERTS - November 28, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Friday November 25th...... TSX Stocks to Watch; Friday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: WED), (TSX: SU), (TSX: RY), (TSX: MFC) November 28, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 25, 2011...... Biotech Investor Alert for (OTC: AEMD), (Nasdaq:VRUS), (VRTX); Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Treatments November 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Another month, another Euro area country in the hot seat... Italy already had issues thanks to the buffoonery of its former Prime Minister and it's now t..... EUROPE'S RED TAPE BLUES November 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Another month, another Euro area country in the hot seat... Italy already had issues thanks to the buffoonery of its former Prime Minister and it's now t..... Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Biotech/ Pharma Stocks: (OTC:AEMD), (Nasdaq:VRUS), (VRTX) POINT ROBERTS, November 25, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, issues a biotech/pharma investor snapshot for stocks involved in the treatment of..... TSX Stocks to Watch; Thursday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: AAB), (TSX: NRG), (TSX: MNB), (TSX: CEE) November 25, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 24, 2011...... Wednesday's NASDAQ Top Gainers: PNBC, TSPT, AMCN, OPTT POINT ROBERTS - November 24, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Wednesday November 23rd...... TSX Stocks to Watch; Wednesday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: AAA), (TSX: LSG), (TSX: LUN), (TSX: ASR) November 24, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 23, 2011...... Ifo Business Climate Germany: November Sees Improvement for First Time in 4 Months November 24, 2011 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) The Ifo Business Climate for industry and trade in Germany improved somewhat in November for the first time in four months...... Gold Stocks; Goldcorp (TSX:G.TO) (NYSE:GG) Announces New Credit Facility VANCOUVER - November 24, 2011 (Investorideas.com mining stocks newswire) - GOLDCORP INC. (TSX:G.TO) (NYSE: GG) announced that it has entered into a $2.0 billion credit facility with a syndicate of 15 ..... 6 Myths that Hold Back America And What America Can Learn from the Growth of China's Economy NEW YORK, NY - November 23, 2011 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) Despite a globally challenging economic environment, production in China has grown by an astounding 7% to 14% per year..... 48 Years Ago Today We Lost JFK - The Street Beat Chicago, IL - November 23, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - The Street Beat commentary - 48 years ago today the world was horrified by the death of John F. Kennedy...... Chanticleer Holdings (OTC:CCLR): Hooters Picks Global IR Firm Chicago, IL - November 23, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - The Street Beat commentary - Chanticleer Holdings (OTCBB: CCLR), an operator focused on expanding the Hooters casual dining restaurant br.....

Tuesday's NASDAQ Top Percentage Winners: WCAA, FMCN, BRCD, CSIQ POINT ROBERTS - November 23, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Tuesday November 22nd......     TSX Stocks to Watch; Tuesday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: ELR), (TSX: ORA), (TSX: K), (TSX: SU) November 23, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 22, 2011...... Today’s Focus Stock: VELA Is Growing Faster Than Our Waistbands … Will Traders Fill Their Plates? Good morning! VelaTel Global Communications, Inc. (VELA)  is one of the fastest-growing wireless networks in one of the fastest-growing telecom markets of all time: China itself. Deal after deal rec..... 7 Top Penny Stocks in Review for November 23 Legend Oil and Gas Ltd (OTC: LOGL) surged almost 100.0% today after the company updated shareholders with its progress in its Canada operations. Legend Oil and Gas, a managed risk, oil and gas explora..... Jim Rogers, “You Should Own Silver” Fence sitters of the silver market are forewarned: buy more silver.   That advice, according to Jim Rogers of Rogers Holdings, is the heads-you-win-tails-you-win investment proposition in the years ..... 7 Top Penny Stocks in Review for November 22 Royal Energy Resources Inc. (OTC: ROYE) shares slipped 1.18% to close at $0.0084, a day after the oil and gas development stage exploration and production company said it had obtained approval from th..... “Holy Jeepers,” Sprott to Buy $1.5B of Silver Bullion! The silver price could explode higher in coming months. As the silver and gold price predictably fade ahead of option expiration, JP Morgan’s bullion manipulation scheme could be headed for unpr..... China Health Resource (CHRI) Reports Record 3rd Quarter Results Today, Traditional Chinese Medicine products supplier, China Health Resource Inc. (OTCBB: CHRI), announced record-breaking results for their 3rd Quarter ending September 2011. CHRI reported a 219% inc..... Total Nutraceutical Solutions Inc. (TNUS) Secures USDA Organic Certification Total Nutraceutical Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: TNUS), developers of a sophisticated portfolio of extraction and refinement biotechnologies for commercializing enhanced antioxidants destined for the thrivi..... 7 Top Penny Stocks in Review for November 21 Shares of HyperSolar Inc. (OTC: HYSR) surged more than 69% today after the company disclosed additional information from its patent application for a process to produce renewable natural gas using sun..... Wall Street Beat; 7 Top Movers in Monday Trade Shares of Global Education & Technology Group (NASDAQ: GEDU) climbed as high as $10.70, a fresh 52-week high, following news the test-preparation services provider will be bought by publisher Pea..... FluoroPharma Medical, Inc. (FPMI) is “One to Watch” FluoroPharma Medical Inc. (OTCBB: FPMI) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing patented Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging products to improve patient management.....

bull market and bear market, 2011-11-25

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Grinchy Managers Are Stealing Christmas as Office Parties Hit All-Time Low A recent poll showed an all-time low 74% of companies will have office parties this year. Sure, times are tight, but how many more cuts can workers endure?..... 7 Energy Stocks That Will Drain Your Wallet Even though crude oil prices are once again pushing up against the $100 mark, investors need to be judicious in their selection of energy stocks...... 4 Risks That Will Hamper Your Retirement Create a diversified dividend portfolio to address the 4 major risks of retirement planning: inflation, longevity risks, extreme market conditions and liquidity..... 7 Metal and Mining Stocks to Sell As uncertainty reigns in the market, precious metals are in focus. However, not all metal and mining stocks are a good investment...... Markets Pay the Price for Political Paralysis The market's nosedive should prove, for anybody who didn't realize it already, that the fate of America is tied to Europe both financially and economically...... What to Watch for in Agriculture Investing Fertilizer stocks have been hit hard lately. That could change, especially if upbeat farm forecasts from the likes of Deere pan out...... Wednesday Apple Rumors — Big Discounts on MacBook Airs for Black Friday Report: Apple to knock a significant portion of the sticker price off MacBook Airs on Black Friday, but the iPad and other gadgets won't be slashed as generously...... Gold, Silver Heading South for Thanksgiving Gold was slipping and silver plummeting Wednesday morning. Especially hit hard were miners, including NovaGold Resources and Hecla Mining...... Get Fired Up for Amazon’s Bargain Stock! You can buy AMZN stock for less than a Kindle Fire tablet. Considering Amazon's position going into 2012, that's as good a bargain as the tablet itself!..... Should You Store Stock in QLogic or Brocade? Network storage providers Qlogic and Brocade are booming lately and do business in a rapidly growing field. Which is right for you?..... Pfizer’s Latest Gambit for Keeping Lipitor Alive Like a vampire refusing to die, Lipitor keeps on going. Now, PFE has a deal to sell the cholesterol-lowering drug directly to patients at generic cost...... Pick up a Black Friday Bargain in Microsoft Calls We think the recent selloff is Microsoft is overdone -- and we'll tell you how to catch some of MSFT's upside with an options play...... 5 ‘New Frugal’ Black Friday Stocks On Black Friday, consumers will embrace a new mind-set when they shop at these primarily upscale brands. Investors should follow them through the doors...... 4 Holiday Covered Call Trades Want a free iPad or complimentary lattes for 60 days? These holiday covered call trades can get you there!..... 5 High-Flying Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Even though government spending is ebbing, the private sector has created strong demand for goods made by the likes of Goodrich and others...... Where Did Ron Paul Go? The silence on the media front makes you wonder if you hadn’t missed Ron Paul's obituary. Still, quietly, Paul looks to be gaining ground in Iowa...... American’s Fall Could Make Boeing Falter Boeing's recent plane order from AMR Corp. is looking shakier, and the sweet financing Boeing had to offer AMR could come back to haunt it...... 7 Foreign Telecom Stocks to Hang Up On Many foreign telecom providers have been caught up in the euro zone debacle and other local issues that have sent shares sharply downward...... 3 Charts That Should Scare You The Dow and two foreign indices paint a grim picture for the bulls...... Why Now is the Ideal Time to Buy Apple Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is in a powerful bull trend, but has dipped to its support line...... Netflix, Groupon Bomb — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap Netflix (NFLX) shares give up more than 5% Tuesday, and Groupon (GRPN) drops near its IPO valuation...... Frontline: 3 Lessons From a Troubled Tanker Company Frontline's stock collapse Tuesday should be a stern reminder to investors about doing their due diligence...... For Value Investors, It’s IBM — Not HP Hewlett-Packard just came off bad earnings and is down 53% below its five-year high. HPQ might scream value, but bellwether IBM is screaming louder...... 10 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy These 10 specialty retailers already are enjoying a fruitful 2011 -- and they have room to run this holiday season...... Apple, iPhone Need to Branch Out in 2012 Apple's iPhones are carried by just 30% of the world's mobile phone operators. A more extroverted 2012 would serve the company well......

Tuesday Apple Rumors — Apple to Offer Own Black Friday Deals A placeholder page on the Apple Online Store declares a "one-day Apple shopping event" -- scheduled for Black Friday......     Volatility High as Gold, Silver Recover from Monday’s Plunge Gold and silver prices headed higher Tuesday morning, with NovaGold Resources (NG) and other gold miners enjoying boosts. Silver miners fell against the grain...... 5 Reasons Not to LUV the Southwest-AirTran Merger Right Now The Southwest-AirTran merger could pay off eventually, but there's numerous factors and a boatload of past precedent that shows the near future will be rocky...... St. Jude or Medtronic: Which Is Healthier for Your Portfolio? STJ and MDT are thriving in a tough industry -- cardiovascular rhythm management -- but one may have an edge...... Netflix Scrambles for Cash to Buy New Shows Netflix can't buy new shows without cash, and can't win over investors without new content...... Will the Supercommittee Failure Lead to Another Meltdown? The supercommittee's failure to reduce the deficit brings up memories of the sharp and relentless August meltdown. Are we in for another one?..... May the Salesforce Be With You CRM has taken a big haircut since its Thursday earnings report. A value like this should be a tractor beam for bargain investors...... Crude Dip a Put Seller’s Delight The United States Oil Fund (USO) has weathered the latest market freefall with its uptrend intact so far. Check out this solid oil ETF option play...... Sirius Is Worth the Risk, Even If John Malone Doesn’t Raise His Bet Investors shouldn't wait to see whether a report saying Liberty Media might hike its stake in Sirius XM is true. The company is on the mend anyway...... 5 Mega-Cap ETFs to Track for the Value These five blue-chip-tracking ETFs might not be sexy -- in fact, some are down in the dumps -- but here's why now is a good time to jump in...... Tune In to Harris Rather Than ViaSat Value investor Seth Klarman can afford to wait out his big stake in VSAT. You probably can't, so here's a better IT buy instead...... 5 Positive Economic Indicators We Should Be Thankful For If the gloom and doom has gotten to you, consider these positive signs and take heart...... 5 Ways the Debt ‘Stupor’ Committee Will Make You Poorer Washington's shenanigans will send out global shockwaves, but there's plenty of noticeable ways the supercommittee's failure will hit close to home...... Major Downtrend Confirmed – Take Cover Yesterday’s sell-off broke through several important support zones...... Bail on This Builder Now Ryland Group (NYSE:RYL) issued a strong sell signal and closed below its near-term support line...... Supercommittee Skunks Wall Street — Monday’s IP Market Recap The congressional supercommittee's failure to reach a debt resolution sends the Dow down 250 points. RIM, Sony among companies reaching 52-week lows...... Gilead’s Giant Gamble in Buying Pharmasset The $11B price tag raises the stakes big-time, and critics say Gilead is overpaying to get Pharmasset's promising hepatitis C treatment...... 3 Earnings Trades for a Gloomy Market TiVo, Campbell Soup and Guess? could move based on fundamentals when they report this week, rather than on unrelated macro issues. ..... Bank on This Pair of Biotech Bargains When it comes to small biotechs, one successful product can send its stock soaring. This pair of companies currently have promising treatments on the horizon...... Monday Apple Rumors — iPad 3 to Make Apple King of PC Sales Research firm says, counting tablets, Apple will be world's top PC maker in 2012 with help from iPad 3. Also, Apple is set to open Grand Central Station store...... 12 Companies Boosting Dividends These 12 companies have announced dividend increases over the past week. All of them have raised distributions for at least five consecutive years...... 3 Ways Google Can Challenge Microsoft Office Google Apps is proving a respectable competitor to Microsoft Office, but a few changes could turn it into a force to be reckoned with...... Ross Stores — 3 Pros, 3 Cons Discount retailer Ross Stores posted solid quarterly results, but is ROST stock a good investment in such a high-competition sector?..... Handicapping Ford vs. GM Now GM and Ford have fallen lately in tandem. But if conditions improve, one of these automakers is set up for a bigger rebound...... Buy This Stock for Value Menu Prices! Wendy’s (WEN) and Jack in the Box (JACK) are clear second fiddles to McDonald's, but one of them is a bargain if it can turn around its performance in 2012......

shorting stock, 2011-11-24

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National-Oilwell Varco (NOV): An Earnings Growth and Deep Value Play National-Oilwell Varco Inc. (NOV, Free Analysis), an oil and gas equipment and services company, represents one of the best plays in the oilfield equipment sector and may be shifting to an earnings gr..... Achillion (ACHN): Pharmasset Acquisition Sparks M&A Speculation Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACHN, Free Analysis), a biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases, was mentioned as a potential buyout target by Piper Jaffray today. The analyst expects..... Getty Realty (GTY): CEO Places Big Bet on a Turnaround Getty Realty Corp (GTY, Free Analysis), a real estate investment trust focused on gas and convenience store properties, had a tough year so far in 2011. The company’s stock fell more than 50% since ..... Invivo (NVIV): Geron’s Opens a Door, but It’s Still a Long Shot Invivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp (NVIV, Free Analysis), a biotechnology company engaged in stem cell research targeting spinal cord injuries, soared more than 40% higher this week. The move came afte..... The excuses used for disbelief in global warming Scientists around the globe pretty much rally to the call that yes Virginia, global warming is indeed a reality. Those of us on the side of ecology for the last thirty years have been saying a simple .....

The Green Paradigm Shift – The UN Wants the Globe to Invest $1.3 Trillion The Big Shift The UN is calling for a green paradigm shift, which includes a complete rethink of how our environment is affected by market forces. According to a report by UNEP – the UN Environment .....

bearish stocks, 2011-11-23

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Bulls Rush Into Kinross Gold Kinross Gold bounced from its lowest price since late 2008, and traders are stepping in to buy upside calls. ..... Black Friday Could Boost These Discounters: CEO The National Retail Federation predicts up to 152 million Americans will shop during the upcoming Black Friday weekend, and deal-seeking consumers may flock to discount retailers, Kimco Realty's chief..... How to Play the Thanksgiving Rally of 2011 The Dow Jones Industrial Average has historically given investors something to be thankful for during the Thanksgiving week: money. Buying into what is known as the Thanksgiving Rally could earn you p..... Bulls Charge Into Corinthian Colleges The bulls are headed back to school at Corinthian Colleges. ..... 5 Rocket Stocks to Buy for Thanksgiving As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, these five stocks could have short-term gain catalysts and longer-term growth potential, according to a report from TheStreet...... Four Tech Stocks for 2012 While the window for tech initial public offerings remained closed during the third quarter with just four venture-backed companies pursuing IPOs, the trend appears to have reversed in recent weeks...... After a Difficult Summer, Tyson Foods Is a 'Buy': Analyst Although Tyson Foods experienced a difficult summer in its chicken segment, one analyst thinks the company will return to profitability in 2012. ..... These 4 Stocks Best Bet for Black Friday: 4-Star Analyst Ken Hemauer, co-portfolio manager at Baird Midcap Fund, sees four stocks that will profit from Black Friday and beyond despite the expected weakness in overall retail sales. ..... 'Significant Damage' If S&P Breaks 1185: Art Cashin ""We have the 'stupor committee,' as I call them, as ineffective as everybody thought. You have renewed worries going on in Europe...and then of course the streets of Cairo remind us that every crisis..... We Still Have to Watch Europe: UBS' Cashin ""I think what you're seeing today is the European Central Bank knowing that the Spanish elections are coming up"" Sunday, and ""going out of their way to keep things quiet in Europe,"" Art Cashin, he.....

Private Detective http://www.theprivatedetective.com/.....     When It Is Best To Do Nothing – Do Nothing I could literally list thousands of quotes on why at times it is important to stand aside, why you need to know when it is best to do nothing and to stay in cash when the market is not conducive to t..... A Trader’s Job Is To Protect Self-Confidence Protecting one's self-confidence is key to long-term market survival. If I had to sum up what's going on in the markets in one sentence it probably would be the following: This is an extremely dangero.....

bearish stocks, 2011-11-22

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Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) 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.....     Cardtronics (CATM) 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 pro.....

bearish stocks, 2011-11-21

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Single Best Strategy for Investors to Maximize their Profits Point Roberts, South Salem, New York –November 21, 2011 www.Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors, issues a solar stocks update and market commenta..... RI Producer Chad A. Verdi's film Loosies is now available in over 40 million homes worldwide November 21, 2011 (Investorideas.com newswire) - East Greenwich RI, Verdi Productions announced today that its film, Loosies, is now available through major US cable distributors, as well as iTunes an..... Security Stocks; United Protection Security Group Inc. (TSX-V: UZZ) - Q3 - RESULTS EDMONTON - November 21, 2011 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) - F.V.Ramsoondar, Chief Executive Officer of United Protection Security Group Inc. (TSX-V:UZZ) is pleased to announce that the Company has rel..... Junior Oil and Gas Stock News: Osage (OTCBB: OEDV) Achieves 20,000 Acre Land Position in Logan County, Announces Commencement of Drilling Disposal Well SAN DIEGO - November 21, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. (OTCBB: OEDV) announced today that it has increased its land position targeting the Mississipp..... Biotech stocks News; BioSante Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: BPAX) Added to NASDAQ Biotechnology Index LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - November 21, 2011 (Investorideas.com newswire) - BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX), today announced that it has been added to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (Symbol: N..... Where the Wind Blows: GE's $50 Million Mongolian Wind Farm Deal Shows Path to New Growth November 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) The World Bank estimates that the developing world will grow more than twice as fast as high-income countries over the next two ye..... High Gold Price Brings Miners to Nicaragua November 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks newswire) For those who read our previous article on Nicaragua, it's a predictable surprise that, thanks to foreign investment, this tiny nation has ..... Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) Earnings Up 41% Austin, TX - November 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - The Street Beat commentary - For the three months ended September 30, Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) recently announced that sales totaled $56.4..... Fire River Gold Corp. Announces Additional Revenue from the Nixon Fork Mine Project Austin, TX - November 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - The Street Beat commentary - Fire River Gold Corp. and Mystery Creek Resources Inc. (OTC: FVGCF.PK) are pleased to provide this update for..... Thursday's NASDAQ Gainers: RMBS, ZOLL, VIAS, AMCN POINT ROBERTS - November 18, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Thursday November 17th...... TSX Stocks to Watch; Thursday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: HAT), (TSX: LSG), (TSX: POT), (TSX: AVR) November 18, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 17, 2011...... BlackRock Managing Director Obie McKenzie Named Among 75 Most Powerful Blacks on Wall Street by Black Enterprise Magazine New York, New York - November 18, 2011 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) Black Enterprise Magazine, the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans, recently named Obie ..... Statement of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance Regarding S&P's Increase in Brazil's Credit Rating on 17 November 2011 November 18, 2011 - (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) The risk rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) today raised Brazil's long-term foreign currency credit rating from BBB- to BBB with a stable ou.....

Security Stocks; United Protection Security Group Inc. (TSX-V: UZZ) - Alarm Monitoring Appointment EDMONTON - November 17, 2011 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) - F.V.Ramsoondar, Chief Executive Officer of United Protection Security Group Inc. (TSX-V:UZZ) is pleased to announce that the Company has app.....     Angie's List Gains 33% in IPO Orlando, FL - November 17, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - The Street Beat commentary - Angie's List (Nasdaq: ANGI), a site where members can hire and review local contractors for auto or home ser..... Today's Focus Stock: Fossil Fuel Via Solar Power! No Wonder HYSR's Been Rallying! Good morning! HyperSolar, Inc.(HYSR) is famous in “green” investing circles, but a few days ago it made headlines to attract fans of old-fashioned natural gas power as well. And as you ca..... TiVUS Inc. (TIVU) Launches Ku-band Hotel Satellite Feed Today before the opening bell, TiVUS Inc. (OTCBB:TIVU) told investors it has signed an agreement with a leading digital media services company to secure broadcast rights agreements for all needed ca..... Quandrant4 Systems Corp. (QFOR) is “One to Watch” Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Quadrant 4 Systems Corp. (OTC: QFOR)is a leading provider of next generation Information Technology (IT) Services and Information Technology Enabled Service..... G4S to Implement Calladius Software (CALD) Sales Training Solutions Today, Callidus Software Inc. (Nasdaq: CALD) announced that G4S, the world’s largest security services provider, selected its ForceLogix Sales Coaching and Litmos Learning Management solutions to a..... Amwest Imaging (AMWI) Inks Joint-venture Agreement with eMarketTeam Amwest Imaging Inc. (OTCBB: AMWI), a technology company providing Web-based solutions to connect businesses and customers, today announced it has signed a marketing and technology joint-venture agreem..... Gerald Celente: Run, “Entire System is Collapsing” Many have long predicted a time to run for cover would come, but the notion that the reason for selling your paper assets to move into plain ol’ cash, or better yet, physical gold and silver, wo..... SANUWAVE Health Inc. (SNWV) Presents Positive Phase 3 Clinical Data SANUWAVE Health Inc. (OTCBB:SNWV), an emerging regenerativee medicine company, today announced that positive data from its phase III clinical trial of dermaPACE® for the treatment of diabetic foot u..... Market Closers; 7 Top Movers in Today's Session Shares of Children’s Place Retail Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE) jumped 15.13% to $$51.91 in today’s session, boosted by better-than-expected third-quarter results and an upbeat outlook for th..... 7 Top Penny Stocks in Review for November 17 Amwest Imaging Inc. (OTC: AMWI) caught investors attention today after the company announced its successful acquisition of Instant Website Technology, a “cloud software” company providing ..... Marina Biotech (MRNA) Given Patent in China for Intranasal Insulin Delivery Formulation Marina Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of oligonucleotide-based therapeutics. The company’s innovative therapeutics utilize m.....

bear market and bull market, 2011-11-18

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How You Should Play a Refining Relief Rally Refining stocks have been taken to the woodshed over the past week -- but a few of these are oversold and could rocket on changes in oil spreads...... 2 U.S. Sectors to Shield You From Europe Don't get burned in Europe's fire. Here are some healthy all-American companies that do all of their business right here at home. ..... ARM Holdings: Strong ‘Arming’ Market Share from Intel We are hearing some rumblings in the semiconductor jungle that the 800-lb. gorilla’s lunch is under attack...... Investments You Can Make in Good Company It doesn't always make sense for regular investors to mimic moneymaking icons -- but a few of Warren Buffett's current investments are solid everyman plays...... Windows Opens up Qualcomm to Continued Growth QCOM looks like the winner in the smartphone chip war..... America’s Kodak Moment Might Be Over Kodak (EK) is trying to sell one of its few modern businesses, Kodak Gallery -- exemplifying the grim choice Kodak has between a quick bankruptcy or slow death...... These U.S. Exporters Could Get Stuck in Europe’s Muck Banks are a well-known fallout victim of Europe's debt crisis -- but these companies that rely heavily on exporting to the euro zone could be in for a hurt, too...... Is Citigroup Even Worse than Bank of America? Investors should be at least as leery of Citi as they are of BofA. The two share multiple similarities -- and reasons to steer clear...... SolarWinds’ Bright Future Makes It a Must-Buy SolarWinds is not a solar or even alternative energy company. It’s actually an enterprise software company -- and it's a must-buy. Here's why...... Big Pharma’s Emerging Markets Foray Hits Roadblocks Companies are finding plans for global expansion aren't without hiccups...... 3 Hot Stocks for a Cold November This month, investors should stick with companies that can grow regardless of the economic environment. See three picks to weather any November storm...... 7 Financial Stocks Mauled By the Mortgage Meltdown It's quite obvious that the mortgage crisis has been hard on banks. Particularly troubled are the mortgage finance companies and “thrifts” such as AF and FNFG...... Morningstar’s Latest Attempt to Rate Funds Falls Flat While some of Morningstar's mutual fund ratings are spot-on, many of them -- including VFINX, VEIEX, VASGX and VASIX -- are up for debate...... Look for a Bounce Around Mid-morning Short traders may want to take profits on a thrust lower since internal indicators are close to oversold levels...... Sell This Disappointing Semi Stock Teradyne’s failure to hold at the 50-day moving average would signal a test of the lows. Get TER's downside target...... Boeing Rewrites Its Own Record — Thursday’s IP Market Recap Boeing (BA) signed a $21.7B deal with Indonesia's Lion Air on Thursday, breaking a company mark it set earlier this week. Also, J.M. Smucker (SJM) disappointed...... Thursday Apple Rumors — iPad Tops Kids’ Holiday Wish Lists For kids ages 6 to 12, Apple's iPad and iPhone are the gifts to get this holiday season, according to a Nielsen survey. ..... Debt Supercommitee: Doomed From the Start Only days from its deadline, the bipartisan debt-cutting panel is still deadlocked over how to trim $1.2 trillion from the federal debt...... What If the ECB Starts Printing Money? A resulting flood of liquidity would be rocket fuel for markets -- and you need to be ready...... Amazon Phone for 2012 Holiday Season? A dominant holiday season player, analysts believe Amazon is already looking ahead to Christmas 2012 ... with plans to develop a smartphone...... Thinking Retail Stock? Swap Out Sears for Dillard’s With investors unbelievably still buying Sears stock, here's a reminder why another retailer is a better play. Buy this name instead...... 3 Stocks That Will Weather a 2012 Recession Make these three defensive picks to help ride out an increasingly likely market slump in 2012...... 3 Sci-Fi Projects Coming Out of Google X Once upon a time, Google's search engine sounded like pure science fiction. Now, the company's Google X facility is tinkering with these futuristic projects...... Why the EU Debt Crisis Matters to Us European bond traders are fed up and taking matters into their own hands. Sadly, this means the crisis is certain to hit U.S. shores. Here are five things you can do...... Gold, Silver Head Lower as Spain, France Auction Bonds iShares Silver Trust (SLV), Silver Standard Resources (SSRI) take sharp losses Wednesday morning while gold and silver slide......

Wal-Mart’s Stepped-Up D.C. Push a No-Brainer Wal-Mart's (WMT) plans to open D.C. stores has sparked the usual argument about its impact on the local economy. But for Wal-Mart itself, the strategy is sound......     10 Machinery Stocks Breaking Down Manufacturing has been hit hard, and businesses are spending less money on heavy equipment -- meaning fewer big contracts for Ingersoll-Rand (IR) and others...... 7 Health Care Merger Plays Here's how to play the feverish pace of M&A in the hospital sector, as big health care providers compete to get much bigger...... Is It Time to Dump These 4 Health Care ETFs? These four funds' holdings stand to lose big on health care reform, regardless of the Supreme Court ruling. Investors should assess the damage from the outside...... Target vs. Wal-Mart: Who Wins This Retail Smackdown? In the battle for budget-conscious consumers, both Wal-Mart and Target are closely matched -- but only one has the overall edge...... There’s No Place Like Home Depot for Trading Gains The beauty of options is their versatility. The number of strategies suits the number of opinions — many. In the equities market, market participants have two choices: buy or sell. In the option..... Hewlett-Packard Earnings: A Prelude to a Crash? The most attractive thing about Hewlett-Packard's earnings will be these puts. Get the trade for HPQ...... The 5 Best Deals in the Financial World Times are tough, but smart consumers can find an abundance of credit card, broker, life insurance, money market and mutual fund deals to stretch their dollar...... 4 Ways for AMR Corp. to Pull Out of Its Tailspin Investors may be fearful of a bankruptcy by American Airlines' parent company, but it might just be the move to make. Here are three more things it can do to survive...... Why Dentsply Is a Stock to Buy The global dental products powerhouse Dentsply (XRAY) looks set to break higher...... It’s Time to Privatize the Postal Service Federal meddling has to end if the USPS is ever going to become a real business. Here's what politicians and postal unions must do...... 5 Communications Stocks Plugged in to Profits There is no denying that, in this digital age, communication stocks are one of the few growth industries. Stocks such as ARUN, CMTL, IDCC, and MSI are thriving...... Beat the Stock Market With Emerging Market Bonds A well-diversified fund of emerging market bonds, such as no-load TCW Emerging Markets Income N (MUTF:TGINX) is a great way to beat the 10-year Treasury note...... Bear Signals Flashing on Major Indices Yesterday’s triple-digit decline on the Dow is bearish for the market and an indicator on the S&P 500 and NYSE point to further decline...... Little Cloud Stock Could Become a High Flier With valuable intellectual property and bullish support, cloud hosting solutions provider 8x8 Inc. should make a powerful advance. Get the trading target...... Dell’s Day to Dip — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap Thailand flooding causes Dell to reduce full-year guidance, sending shares downward. Also Wednesday, Abercrombie (ANF) shares are slammed on quarterly earnings...... Tech Sector Nearing a Breakout Point If December brings the usual market gains, look for the tech sector to nudge past its resistance point and break out into a rally...... Electronics Retail Owes Apple, iPhone 4S a Big ‘Thank You’ Electronics retail sales were up 3.7% year-over-year, with a big push from Apple's iPhone 4S. Of course, Apple has a history of pumping up the metric...... Wednesday Apple Rumors — Google Revealing Music Store Google (GOOG) is expected to kick off its music store, to compete with iTunes, on Wednesday with a smash event in Los Angeles...... Disney CEO Will Take Steve Jobs’ Place in Apple Boardroom Disney's Bob Iger will take Steve Jobs' place on the Apple board of directors. See why he's a perfect fit for the company's diverse brain trust...... Drill Into Oil Services to Play Rising Energy Prices Oil's current rise to over $100 a barrel and long-term energy-demand trends all bode well for the oil services sector. Here's where to place your bets...... Tune Out News Corp., Dial In Time Warner With a scandal-free business, Time Warner's prospects definitely appear brighter than those in the Murdoch empire...... Gold, Silver Lower; NovaGold Skyrockets on News of Spin-Off, Asset Sale Gold and silver miners also were moving lower Wednesday morning, with the exception of NovaGold Resources (NG)...... 4 Car Dealer Stocks That Are Hitting The Gas With auto sales running at the strongest pace since 2009, some car dealer stocks have been gaining speed. These four should keep accelerating. ..... 7 Stocks for a Clean, Attractive Portfolio Most people don't consider soap and basic beauty products to be "discretionary." These are some of the biggest winners among personal product companies......

stock shorting, 2011-11-17

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Getty Realty (GTY): CEO Places Big Bet on a Turnaround Getty Realty Corp (GTY, Free Analysis), a real estate investment trust focused on gas and convenience store properties, had a tough year so far in 2011. The company’s stock fell more than 50% since ..... Invivo (NVIV): Geron’s Opens a Door, but It’s Still a Long Shot Invivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp (NVIV, Free Analysis), a biotechnology company engaged in stem cell research targeting spinal cord injuries, soared more than 40% higher this week. The move came afte..... AMAG Pharmaceuticals (AMAG) Could Be a Takeover Target AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMAG, Free Analysis), a biopharmaceutical company developing a therapeutic iron compound to treat iron deficiency anemia, could be a near-term takeover target, according to ..... Hibbett Sports (HIBB) Should Beat Earnings Estimates  Hibbett Sports Inc. (HIBB, Free Analysis), an operator of sporting good stores in small to mid sized markets in the United States, should report favorable third quarter results, according to ThinkEq..... Pinnacle Entertainment (PNK) CEO Bets on a Recovery Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. (PNK, Free Analysis), an owner and operator of casinos and entertainment facilities, could be ready for a turnaround judging by Anthony Sanfilippo’s recent purchases. The..... KIT Digital (KITD) Trades at an “Unreasonably Low” Valuation KIT Digital Inc. (KITD, Free Analysis), a provider of end-to-end technology platforms for managing enterprise IP-based video assets, may be significantly undervalued by some analyst accounts. Roth Cap..... China Gerui (CHOP): Capacity & Prices Drive Q3 Results China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Ltd. (CHOP, Free Analysis), a leading high-precision, cold-rolled strip steel producer in China, recently reported better-than-expected third quarter results drive..... High Plains Gas (HPGS): On the Road to Recovery? High Plains Gas Inc. (HPGS, Free Analysis), a natural gas exploration and development company that specializes in distressed projects, jumped more than 50% early during today’s session after breakin..... Is the water you are drinking filled with drugs? I first became aware of the topic of drugs in the water system about six years ago. One of the local students had submitted a school science project for the science fair which examined the amount of e.....

The Impacts of Sea Level Rise – 3 Billion Coastal Inhabitants Under Threat According to scientists and various studies that were conducted on sea level rise due to global warming, the seas could be as much as a meter (3 feet) higher by the end of the century than what they a.....

shorting stock market, 2011-11-16

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Buyers Stream to Broadcom Call buyers streamed into Broadcom yesterday as the chip maker ran higher with the rest of the tech sector...... Best Year-End Strategy: Invest by the Book The old stock market chestnut ""sell in May and go away"" proved to be good advice this year. But that was not the only old adage of Wall Street traders that worked in 2011 — they all worked. ..... Buffett's Big Move in Shaky Market While sinking markets and renewed fears of a global recession were enough to drive many out of equities in the third quarter, Warren Buffett invested the most in 15 years for the quarter ended Sept. 3..... 11 Stocks That Trade for Under $11 on 11/11/11 Superstitious investors who have come to believe that traditional fundamental analysis methods are haywire in the seesawing marketplace may want to consider promising stocks with beaten-down prices of..... Option Bulls Hopeful on Micron Micron Technology is trying to shift its business into a broader range of products, and yesterday the options paper turned bullish. ..... ..... Bears Step Up Attack on Ailing Janus Capital Janus Capital has been falling sharply, and the bears are looking for even more downside. ..... Five High-Quality, Low-Risk Stocks Focusing on companies with earnings growth at a reasonable price, a strong balance sheet and financial condition, and dividends. ..... iPhone Slowdown Rumor 'Total Joke': Piper Jaffray Analyst Rumors that Apple is slowing production of its wildly popular iPhone 4s are ""a total joke,"" Piper Jaffray's senior research analyst told CNBC Wednesday. ..... Bulls Look for a Hit in CBS CBS delivered some monster TV ratings in college football over the weekend, and now the bulls are tuning in for a rally. .....

Private Detective http://www.theprivatedetective.com/.....     Eric Sprott Video – Governments Will Break Their Promises Interesting video with Eric Sprott and James Turk. The key sentence of the entire interview is 'Governments will break their promises'. What is happening right now will ultimately have consequences wh.....

bear market bull market, 2011-11-15

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AutoZone (AZO) "Revisiting a Stock Pick" 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 & bear market, 2011-11-14

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Friday's NASDAQ Winners: SBSA, ANAC, INTX, PRMW POINT ROBERTS - November 14, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Friday November 11th...... TSX Stocks to Watch; Friday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: RIM), (TSX: FCO), (TSX: ML), (TSX: TRP) November 14, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 11, 2011...... Biotech stocks News; Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index NEW YORK - November 14, 2011 (Investorideas.com newswire) - The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (Nasdaq..... Nanotechnology Stocks; mPhase (OTC.BB:XDSL) IP valued at a minimum of $40 million LITTLE FALLS, NJ - November 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB: XDSL.OB) On October 19, 2011 mPhase Technologies reported that an independent valuation performed..... Water Stocks: Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) Transforms Water Management in Australia with Wireless Fixed Network Deployment November 11, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors including water stocks issues an investor news alert on Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI)...... Junior Oil and Gas Stocks Snapshot: (TSX:DEE), (OTCBB:OEDV), (TSX:TNP), (TSX:WFE) Point Roberts, WA - November 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector research including oil and gas stocks, issues an investor snapshot on junior oil a..... TSX Stocks to Watch; Thursday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: LUN), (TSX: FM), (TSX: FMC), (TSX: CNQ) November 11, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 10, 2011...... Thursday's NASDAQ Winners: BAMM, DVOX, IBCP, SMTX POINT ROBERTS, November 11, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Thursday November 10th...... Water Stocks; (TSX: GLV.A GLV.B) Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter Results November 10, 2011 – (Investorideas.com water stocks newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors including water stocks issues an update on financial results fo..... Wednesday's NASDAQ Winners: KITD, GTIV, EVBS, ZSTN POINT ROBERTS - November 10, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal for independent investors, reports on top percentage gainers on the NASDAQ for Wednesday November 9th...... TSX Stocks to Watch; Wednesday's Trading Leaders: (TSX: SU), (TSX: FM), (TSX: CTA), (TSX: IDG) November 10, 2011 Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX trading leaders for November 09, 2011...... Australian Miner Finds a Sugar Daddy November 10, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Adamus Resources (ADU-ASX) is a well-managed gold producer headquarted in Perth , Australia...... Oil and Gas Stocks; Aroway Energy Inc. (TSX-V:ARW; PINK:ARWJF) Begins Winter Drill Program CALGARY, ALBERTA - November 10, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy stocks newswire) – Aroway Minerals Inc. (TSX-V:ARW; PINK:ARWJF) announces that a drilling rig has been secured and has commenced drilli.....

Biotech stocks News; BioSante Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: BPAX) Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2011 and Pipeline Update LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - November 10, 2011 (Investorideas.com newswire) - BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 and.....     Gold Stocks; Gold Bullion (TSX-V: GBB) retains SGS Canada Inc. - Geostat as independent consultant on its Granada Property VANCOUVER - November 9, 2011 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks Newswire) - Frank Basa reports: Gold Bullion Development Corp. (TSXV: GBB, OTC PINK: GBBFF) is pleased to announce it has retained the ser..... Bluegreen and BFC Financial Merger have Investors Excited! Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE:BXG) surges with merger news as its shares have traded as high as $3.00 during the trading session already and last traded at $2.85 for a gain of 39.71% from Friday’s clo..... Today’s Focus Stock: Who Keeps Accumulating POSC on the Dips? Good morning! Positron Corp. (POSC) has been too hot to handle for the last few months, which is a little ironic when you consider that its nuclear medicine business has been ramping up beyond expecta..... English Firm E-Waste Systems Inc. (EWSI) Announces Partnership with Fine Resources, Inc. to Expand Global Business Development E-Waste Systems Inc. (OTCBB: EWSI), a London-based provider of waste electric and electronic equipment processing services around the world, today announced a partnership with an electronic waste and ..... IntelGenx Corp. (IGXT) Receives FDA Approval for High Dose Anti-Depressant CPI-300 IntelGenx Corp. (OTCBB: IGXT) today announced with excitement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its lead product, CPI-300, for patients with Major Depressive Disorder. CPI-..... Northern Iron Corp. (NHRIF) (TSX-V: NFE) Starts Trading on the QTCQX International Marketplace Northern Iron Corp. (OTC: NHRIF), a mineral exploration company, announced that its shares will begin trading on the QTCQK International Marketplace (QTCQX) at market open today under the symbol “NH..... PNS Stock Soars amid Acquisition Agreement with AVT Shares of Pinnacle Data Systems Inc. (AMEX: PNS), a worldwide provider of services and products for OEMs of computer hardware products, are seeing a huge rally in today’s trading after the company a..... Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (PHX) Reports on Oil and Gas Operations Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (NYSE: PHX) reported operational data on the company’s oil and gas activities for fiscal 2011. The company is active in developing various plays in Oklahoma and Arkansas, ..... Peter Schiff's Boldest Call Ever Sentiment for a euro swan dive must stand at a record; it must dwarf any negative reading the U.S. dollar ever had. No fresh data are available on the sentiment for the USD:euro cross, but the chatter..... CSOC expecting to Capitalize on the ARRA Caduceus Software Systems Corp. (OTC: CSOC), a software company specializing in the development of an all-in-one solution for private practitioners and doctors, this week said that it is looking to ca..... Pinnacle Data Systems to be Acquired by Avnet Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. (AMEX:PNS) opened the trading session at $2.35 this morning and hasn’t strayed very far from there since as it last traded at $2.36 – representing a gain of 104.78%! PN.....