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2009 Earnings Projections By : Charles Rotblut CFA Profit forecasts for 2009 continue to be cut in large numbers. For every positive revision , there have been 6 cuts. Earnings Preview for Nov 10 - 14 By : Charles Rotblut CFA Companies that could issue positive surprises include ACECOM Technology (ACM) and Wal-Mart Stores (WMT). Starbucks (SBUX) could potentially disappoint investors. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Nov 7 By : Jim Giaquinto The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), RockTenn (RKT), Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated (SYKE), Compass Minerals (CMP) and Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. (ODSY). Screen of the Week: The Right Tools for the Job By : Kevin Matras Stocks featured in this article are: Archer Daniels Midland, Co. (ADM), Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG), ITT Educational Services, Inc. (ESI), Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (MTXX) and Sunoco, Inc. (SUN). Earnings Preview for Nov 3 – 7 By : Charles Rotblut CFA November has historically been one of the best months for the major markets, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. An Uncertain Future By : Charles Rotblut CFA The economy contracted last quarter, as was widely expected. The recession is worsening this quarter. After that, the outlook is open for debate. Not-So-Happy Holidays for Retailers By : Bill Wilton With the worlds' equity markets becoming more stable, investors seem to be split on the near-term future of the U.S. economy. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Oct 31 By : Jim Giaquinto The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Screen of the Week: 3 Days Up: Price and Volume By : Kevin Matras With the market going back and forth and up and down lately, here's a simple screen for finding stocks on the move, NOW!!! Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Oct 17 By : Jim Giaquinto Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Oct 17 Screen of the Week: The Market is Cheap By : Kevin Matras Whether we've hit the market bottom already or not, the market is downright cheap. Market Analysis: Record Volatility By : Charles Rotblut CFA What The VIX Is Telling Us Earnings Preview for Oct 20 – 24 By : Charles Rotblut CFA Will earnings season finally become the focus of traders? We're about to find out. What is Growth and Income? By : Alex Kolb Generally, a Growth and Income play will have healthy balance sheets, consistent dividend payments, quality products and services and experienced management teams. Unexpected Industries With Bullish Forecasts By : Charles Rotblut CFA This week, I'm going to focus on 2 industries that investors may not expect to beneficiaries of recent positive revisions to earnings estimates. Screen of the Week: Covered Call Writing By : Kevin Matras Today I want to talk about options. My Deep Value Stock Screen By : Charles Rotblut CFA I am a value investor who looks for bargains. And right now, my favorite screen is saying Fossil (FOSL), Jo-Ann Stores (JAS), ReneSola (SOL), Terra Industries (TRA) and Unum Group (UNM) are bargains. Earnings Preview for Oct 14 – 17 By : Charles Rotblut CFA The bond market will be closed on Monday in observance of Columbus Day. The NYSE and Nasdaq will be open. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Oct 3 By : Jim Giaquinto The four best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Diamond Foods, Inc. (DMND), SureWest Communications (SURW), Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (SUNH) and Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR). Screen of the Week: Six Places to Be By : Kevin Matras Today's topic is a bit of an extension on this week's Roundtable Review discussion in which we talked about what to do with $100,000 in new cash. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Sep 26 By : Jim Giaquinto The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Almost Family, Inc. (AFAM), Life Partners Holdings, Inc. (LPHI), Avon Products, Inc. (AVP), Penn Virginia Corporation (PVA) and LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG). Grading Management with ROE By : Kevin Matras Return on Equity, or ROE, is a commonly used measure of management efficiency. It's a favorite screening criteria of many money managers, investors and myself, because it tells you how successfully a company is using its shareholder's capital. A Letter to Zacks Elite Subscribers By : Charles Rotblut CFA I realize many of you have questions about what to do with your portfolios (and what we are doing with the portfolios on Zacks Elite). Don't Build It, They Won't Come By : Mike Vodicka Cheap money and artificially inflated housing prices are the root causes of the problems that have been plaguing the real estate market and big financial institutions for the past year. Earnings Preview for Sep 29 - Oct 3 By : Charles Rotblut CFA As I write this on Friday morning, we are continuing to await a final decision on the proposed bailout of financial firms. The final outcome will impact market direction. Getting Defensive in an Offensive Market By : Bill Wilton In tough markets there are three types of investors; Bulls that remain in denial, those who sit in cash, and savvy investors who shift toward defensive stocks. Earnings Preview for Sep 22 – 26 By : Charles Rotblut CFA The big bailout will be a key focus of the markets. Staying Focused on the Long-Term By : Charles Rotblut CFA Quadruple witching has led the fourth day of triple-digit intraday moves for the Dow. The ban on short-selling forced many traders to close out their positions rather than roll them over. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Sep 19 By : Jim Giaquinto The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Collective Brands (PSS), Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (BWLD), Life Partners Holdings, Inc. (LPHI), Flir Systems Inc. (FLIR) and Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. (SNDA). Screen of the Week: Cash is King By : Kevin Matras Earlier this year, I read a news story about how Bernanke and Greenspan were both saying that many companies had lots of cash on the books. Earnings Preview for Sep 8-12 By : Charles Rotblut CFA There really isn't much on the financial calendar to move stocks in either direction. Healthy Profits From Healthcare Stocks By : Mike Vodicka Elasticity of demand is a concept that resides at the core of economic fundamentals. Simply stated, elasticity of demand measures customer sensitivity to fluctuations in price. If price adjustments lead to a change in purchasing behavior, demand is considered to be elastic. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Sep 5 By : Jim Giaquinto The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR), The9 Limited (NCTY), Big Lots, Inc. (BIG), Knoll, Inc. (KNL) and Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN). New Top 5 Sectors By : Kevin Matras It's been said that roughly half of a stock's price move can be directly attributed to its group. Swing Month By : Charles Rotblut CFA The Stock Trader's Almanac calls it the worst performing month of the year, but that is not always the case. During the late 1990s, September was great for stocks. The past couple of Septembers have also yielded positive returns. Do Value Plays Still Exist in the Hot Alternative Energy Sector? By : Tracey Ryniec Alternative energy, which is defined as solar, wind, biofuels and other energy that is not fossil fuels, is hot right. But now that alternative energy has become a glamour sector, and investors have piled in, many of the companies have seen their shares rise sharply Earnings Preview for Sep 1-5 By : Charles Rotblut CFA As I write this on Friday afternoon, Gustav is a Category 1 hurricane. Should the storm continue to strengthen and head towards Louisiana and Texas, oil futures will rise sharply. Let's hope that any damage from Gustav is minimal. Screen of the Week: Sales at the Expense of Profits Doesn't Work By : Kevin Matras This week I want to focus on Sales Growth and Profit Margins. Indiscriminate Selling in Commodities By : Charles Rotblut CFA I'm surprised by the indiscriminate selling in commodities and commodity-related stocks. Earnings Preview for Aug 25 – 29 By : Charles Rotblut CFA The final week of August will feature earnings reports from S&P 500 members Big Lots (BIG), Dell (DELL), Novell (NOVL), Sears Holding (SHLD) and Tiffany (TIF). Overall, it will be a quiet week for earnings with 77 companies confirmed to report. Late-Summer Trading By : Charles Rotblut CFA Despite all of the news flow, the major indexes aren't moving much. Rather, stocks are stuck in a typical late-summer environment. It's Electric By : Alex Kolb One of Zacks.com’s several trading services, the Breakout Trader, recently received a boost in the form of a 19% return on a stock that was in the portfolio for a holding period that was a couple days short of just one month. The stock was American Science & Engineering (ASEI), and its share price is still rising. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Aug 22 By : Jim Giaquinto The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Terra Industries (TRA), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Massey Energy Company (MEE), Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS) and Bucyrus International, Inc. (BUCY). Using Moving Averages By : Kevin Matras You can make money with individual stocks no matter what the market is doing. Earnings Preview for Aug 18 - 22 By : Charles Rotblut CFA Dow components Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and Home Depot (HD) headline the last official week of second-quarter earnings season. Joining them will be S&P 500 members Gap (GPS), Lowe's (LOW), Limited (LTD) and Target (TGT). The Bull Case For U.S. Stocks By : Charles Rotblut CFA Last week, I discussed whether we are seeing the start of a recovery or just a bear market rally. It's still too early to say if a bottom has been firmly established. However, if we look out over 12 months, U.S. equities seem like they could be the best game in town. Energy Stocks vs. Financial Stocks By : Mike Vodicka In spite of the recent selloff in the energy sector, most of these stocks are still trading with big gains on the year. Top Performing Stocks for the Week Ended Aug 15 By : Jim Giaquinto The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (GNK), Knoll, Inc. (KNL), Mariner Energy, Inc. (ME), Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) and Parker Drilling Company (PKD). Great New Screen By : Kevin Matras This week's screen is just great, so I'm going to get right into it. No witty play on words to tie it into recent events or anything like that. Just the screen and how it's done. Reducing Our Exposure to Energy By : Charles Rotblut CFA Changes to the Focus List, particularly positions we close, are rarely the primary theme to this column, but I feel the decision to remove Encore Acquisition (EAC) and EOG Resources (EOG) deserves a detailed explanation. Earnings Preview for Aug 4 - 8 By : Charles Rotblut CFA The Fed will hold a one-day meeting on Tuesday, Aug 5. I do not anticipate any change in interest rates. What is Growth and Income Exactly? By : Alex Kolb Every day, readers of Zacks.com are offered four new stocks that fit each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value. For those who have checked out the companies under the different categories, but may not have had the time to learn more about the style of investing related the stock being researched, I thought it would be helpful to offer more insight on the four investment styles Recovery or Bear Market Rally? By : Charles Rotblut CFA The stock market is acting as if a bottom has been set. Earnings Preview for Aug 11 - 15 By : Charles Rotblut CFA Many retailers will start reporting second-quarter results this week, including Dow component Wal-Mart (WMT) and fellow S&P 500 members J. C. Penny (JCP), Nordstrom (JWN), Kohl's (KSS), Macy's (M) and TJX Companies (TJX). In total, 20 retailers are on this week's calendar. As the shippers sink, should you jump onboard? By : Tracey Ryniec Investing in the shipping sector has not been for the faint of heart recently. As commodities have lost their luster, so have the industries that are lumped in with them, such as the shippers, the fertilizers, and large industrial mining equipment manufacturers. Why Growth Stocks Win By : Kevin Matras When it comes right down to it, a company's fortunes will rise and fall on its ability to grow its business and earn profits. Better Understanding A Critical Illness Such As Cancer With The Aid Of Some Statistics By : Mike Armstrong Critical illness cover can be considered as a popular form of insurance policy in the UK. The end of 1990’s saw around 2.5 million critical illness policies in the UK. Among the long list of critical illnesses that exists we may come across the critical illness, cancer. Let’s have a look. Holiday Spending Mistakes – Avoid Them By : Mark Grant You are going to spend this Christmas – there is no going around that. You may even have to take out a payday loan or a Christmas loan to help you with your expenses. Yet even if you had all the money in the world, it wouldn’t do you any good if you do not spend wisely for the holidays. Here are some of the worst holiday spending mistakes that you can commit and how to avoid them. Resolve you old age expenses with life settlement By : Regal Life settlement is safe procedure through which one can get rid of expensive premium amounts and can easily arrange sufficient money to meet his or her post retirement financial needs. Florida life insurance By : Mike Delphi Term Life Insurance is life insurance that is taken out for an extended period of time. The concept of term life insurance is very easy to understand. Shopping online for term life insurance is relatively easy. Poland the Overseas Investment Property Hotspot Uncovered By : Patrick Martin If you want to make money from overseas property investment then your answer could be to invest in property Poland. In April alone the average price of property in Poland rose by 11.3 percent. This figure way outstrips the returns being achieved in other emerging markets. Stock Market Investment Advice By : edgar Stock market investment would be one of the crucial financial decision as well as the money management process in this era. And the Indian economy would be the next destination for stock investments, as the economy is growing at the rate of 9%. But before making any investments, one can go through the following tips to catch the profit. Rent Collection, Best Practices / Must Read Tips for Landlords By : Kevin Kiene Collecting rent from a tenant is the cornerstone of investing in rental properties. For some landlords, collecting rent is not difficult but for others it can be a real struggle. Online Brokerage By : vijay kumar Sogoinvest offers some very powerful online trading tools to transform online stock trading into a remarkable experience. Trading done through it takes advantage of minimal commissions and hence automatic investments are as low as $1 and real-time trading ranges between $1.5 - $3. OFFER FOR BANK INSTRUMENTS By : bank instruments SELLER MTN BG'S How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too. By : James Delrojo I'm sure you know the old proverb that you can't have your cake and eat it too. Well when it comes to investing in residential real estate that proverb doesn't apply. I'm going to show you that you can have your cake and eat it too. A Simple Formula For Success In Residential Property By : James Delrojo Residential real estate is increasing in popularity as a form of long term investment. However most people have little knowledge as to the differences between a good investment and an ordinary investment. Here is a simple guide to help you Five Uses For Survivorship Life Insurance By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU Survivorship life insurance can pay estate taxes, offset income taxes on inherited qualified plans, and replace assets. When putting your estate plan together, do not overlook this valuable planning tool. G7 Forex System: The Most Effective Forex Trading System Tool By : James de Wet Usually, the successful and practical traders approach the forex trading market with a great deal of carefulness and they learn the basics of Forex trading every single day. Where are the Boomers Going Now? By : PanamaMark All we have to do is look to the Baby-Boomers to see where the next big growth industries and markets are going to be. Four the past 4 years I have been observing the growing trend for Americans and others, mostly Canadains and Brits, to purchase second homes and to also relocate to Panama. SEP IRAs: A Path to More Retirement Income? By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU Do you have your own business? Do you have a 401(k) at work and have self-employment income on the side? If so, the SEP IRA may be one alternative to building a bigger retirement nest egg. Europeans Are Kicking Off a Quiet Revolution in Worldwide Banking By : parker LONDON, March 23 — In the snow-covered mountains of Davos, Switzerland, top executives of Barclays, the British bank, and ABN Amro, a Dutch rival, ran into each other at the World Economic Forum in January. Among other things, they shared their sense of intrigue at the possibility of working together to create a global banking group that might rival HSBC Holdings. Opportunity Cost and Your Long Term Care Decision By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU Are you considering long term care insurance but are balking because you don't think you will ever need it? Here is an approach that does not require annual premiums and provides a tax-free benefit to your heirs if long term care is never needed. Wealth Building at 55 plus - Getting a Good Money Education By : James Delrojo This is the last in a series of articles on creating wealth, specifically aimed at helping those who have left their wealth building activities to later in life than they probably should have. It will help you understand what you need to do to turn your finances around. Buy To Let By : landlord The buy tolet market is booming even with interest rate rises looming in the UK the market is still boyant and pusihing forward making house price rise. How to do your homework before you do the deal. http://www.landlord.co.uk Foreclosed home listing By : Richard Hedley Everyone wants to save on real estate. The problem is, many people simply don't know how, or where to actually find those elusive savings. When you're buying on the open market, it can be truly difficult to come across unusually good deals. You might be able to win a home with a lower bid through a real estate agent, but if you're really looking for savings that will create lots of initial savings and maximum potential investment value, you have to consider the market for foreclosure listings. These incredible resources are the homebuyer's key to finding deals on great homes that can provide savings of as much as 50% off your initial purchase. What!? No Hurricanes in Panama? By : PanamaMark Regrettably, it seems no one told Paul that PANAMA has no taxes on new construction, low home insurance rates (about 1/3 of Florida's) and NO HURRICANES! How to Make a Sizable Charitable Donation From Your IRA - Tax Free By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU* If you are over 70 1/2, have an IRA and are charitably inclined, a new law allows you to make a substantial gift from your IRA — tax-free. However, there is a narrow window of opportunity. The Three Types of Investing By : James Delrojo In the world of investing there are many different investment vehicles and strategies but they can be split into three broad categories. The advantage of thinking from this point of view is that it makes it easier to decide which form of investing or which combination of investing will best suit you Senior Term Life Insurance By : Mike Armstrong A senior term life insurance policy is an excellent way to supplement the financial assistance you leave behind for your family. Whole Life Insurance By : Mike Armstrong Whole Life Insurance is the most basic type of permanent life insurance. Whole Life insurance provides protection as well as a cash value. Your premiums remain at a fixed level for the duration of the contract. What Is Term Life Insurance? By : Mike Armstrong Term life insurance is the least expensive type of coverage and least complicated type of life insurance, at least initially. Coverage is in effect for a fixed term or period of time, typically 1 to 30 years and usually, can be renewed. Wealth Building at 55 plus - Changing Your Belief System About Money By : James Delrojo If you are 55 and not rich yet then you have beliefs around money that you need to change. People tend to get what they expect and believe in, so it is time that you asked yourself which of your beliefs on money and wealth are no longer serving you and then do something to change them. The Six W's of Residential Property Investing By : James Delrojo If you want to maximize your profit potential in residential property investing then you need to understand what is going on in the market place. You can do this by using the 6 W's approach to analysis. Home Sales: Do You Really Know the Tax Exclusion Rules? By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU Will you be selling your home soon? How much of the gain can you exclude from tax? Do you know the current rules? Do you know the exceptions? Did your spouse die, are you divorced, remarried or in the Armed Forces? All these circumstances require special planning. Buy to Let The Basics By : landlord Buy to let and investment property are never easy read as much as you can about being a landlord Simplifying a Difficult Senior Planning Decision: The Family Home By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU Whether or not to sell their home is one of the biggest sources of consternation to seniors. Here are reasons to stay put and ways to remain in the home and get the equity out. Buying great pre foreclosures By : Richard Hedley Buying great pre foreclosures is one of the most effective ways to find discount property available for direct purchase in today's competitive market. With so many people searching for homes through real estate agents and other traditional forms of property purchase, it can be tough to find any substantial savings. And buying other forms of repossessed or distressed types of houses often means competing with others in an auction scenario. But buying pre-foreclosures means dealing directly with a homeowner on your own to negotiate a sale, so it can be a great way to get the price you want. IRAs and Early Retirement By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU If you retire early and roll your 401(k) into an IRA, what is the best way to take out income to live on? What are the rules? What are the penalties for taking money out before the magic age of 59 1/2? What are the exceptions? What are the work-arounds? Buy foreclosure homes By : Richard Hedley If you're looking for someone who can help you find the best deals available on all kinds of apartments, houses and commercial real estate, don't turn to an agent or broker. Instead, just visit ForeclosureConnections.com, where our knowledgeable staff will teach you how to buy foreclosure homes for discounts that will amaze you! These great chances to save are available everywhere, The Seven Stage Wealth Building Pyramid By : James Delrojo The Pyramids of Egypt have stood for around 5,000 years. The reason why they have lasted so long is the basic structure of each layer being built on the strong foundation of a broader, solid layer beneath. That is exactly the way to build your wealth so it too will stand the test of time. How Much Money Is Enough By : James Delrojo It always helps to know what you are aiming at and wealth creation is no different. I will assume that you want to build wealth in order to be able to retire and still live well. How much money will you really need? Invest in Costa Rica By : David Lovendahl Invest in Costa Rica. This Latin American country is experiencing phenomenal growth in their real estate market. Now is the time to get your feet wet on your own ocean-front property. Golf community parcels are also available in this region where outsiders are not just welcome; they are family. Who Should Be the Beneficiary of Your IRA? By : Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU Why is making the proper beneficiary election for your IRA important? Does your election follow the rules? Is it the best one for your family circumstances? Is there a better one? Find out by taking a look a few common beneficiary elections and their results. Buying great pre foreclosures properties By : Thomas Buying great pre foreclosures is one of the most effective ways to find discount property available for direct purchase in today's competitive market. With so many people searching for homes through real estate agents and other traditional forms of property purchase, it can be tough to find any subs Costa Rica for Developers & Hotel Chain Owners By : David Lovendahl There has never been a better time to think about investing in Costa Rica than today, and if you are in the field of land development or hotel management -- or you’ve always wanted to be -- now is your chance! Take advantage of burgeoning land sales and ecotourism and invest in Costa Rica now! The Concept of Saving versus Investing You Should Know By : Makabongwe Maseko Should you save or should you invest? Your answer may depend mainly on factors such as your financial goals, how much you have accumulated and how much you still need to adequately fund your goals, your time horizon and your feelings about risk. FOREX Currency Exchange Market - The Market that Makes NASDAQ Look Like a Lemonade Stand By : JohnKelly Learn about the Forex Foreign Currency Market - why this market dwarfs all others - and how you the average investor can reap its rewards. Life Settlements Can Give Retirees Flexibility By : Tony King There is a lot of discussion these days about Life Settlements as a way to get rid of old life insurance policies while gaining some cash. While this sounds like a great option for many people who no longer need the coverage a specific life insurance policy provides, it isn't a perfect fit for everybody. Markets crash! Here's what to do ... By : Martin D. Weiss Yesterday’s market crash struck Wall Street like a bat out of hell — the Dow down 416 points, the S&P 500 off 50 points, and Nasdaq pummeled by a whopping 97 points. Virtually every investment under the sun — blue chips and tech stocks ... large caps and small caps ... domestic stocks and international stocks — even gold and silver — got hit hard.
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