Monthly Archives: November 2010
Getting in Before Sell Side Institutions Follow
We have noted on numerous occasions that it is not uncommon for stocks that appear in our model portfolios or our weekly ranking updates to presage major ratings actions by sell side firms. See our “Nostradamus Report” for more details. … Continue reading
Tyson Looks Primed for a Relief Rally
Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) is the $5.9b market cap packaged food company that is probably known most for its chicken products. This is an extremely interesting idea to appear on our list because there seems to be across-the-board consensus for … Continue reading
Williams-Sonoma Beats Consensus Raises Guidance and Tanks 10 Percent Opening Door for Long-term Investors
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported solid results for the fiscal third quarter ended 10/31/2010. As we write this, the stock is down more than 10% in an absurd sell-off, likely driven by fears related to a slowdown in the home furnishings industry … Continue reading
Don’t Sweat TRW Automotive’s Sell-Off
The worst decliner in our model long portfolio today was TRW Automotive (TRW), down 5.69%, due in part to the decline in the market and more likely due in part to its recent announcement to commence a 10 million share secondary offering. … Continue reading
RPC Inc the Most Intriguing Idea this Week
RPC Inc. (RES) is a $2.6b market cap oil and gas services company that offers technical and support services to other oil and gas companies. It operates in two segments, Technical Services and Support Services. Technical Services include pressure pumping, … Continue reading
Fossil Inc. Showing Strong Momentum but Unlikely the Next Chipotle or Netflix
Fossil Inc. (FOSL) reported a very strong quarter and raised guidance today. While the stock hit our price target, the strong operating momentum and likely still too-low forward earnings estimates may provide a particularly good opportunity for some discretion with … Continue reading
High-Quality Continues to Beat S&P 500 Performance
Model Portfolio Daily Update: November 4, 2010 Members must log in for the full report: Members that have problems logging in and view the report, please contact us. [emember_protected] http://scr.bi/dePNpn [/emember_protected] New Actions Required: [emember_protected] None [/emember_protected] Of Note: A … Continue reading
Executing Real Trades Relative to a Theoretical Model Involves High Risk of Slippage Costs
Ascendere Model Portfolio Daily Update: November 1, 2010 Members may log in for the full report: [emember_protected] http://bit.ly/bHRQ2c [/emember_protected] New Actions Required: None. Of Note: Fundamentals are sharply improving and valuations remain compelling As of October 31, 2010, 24 stocks … Continue reading
