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Why?
July 21, 2008 12:39 PM
Shares of Citigroup are up another 3% on Monday, flowing Friday's better than 8% rise. My overriding question is why? Investors seem pleased that the banking and financial services giant lost less than Wll Street expected. The Street has not... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- Is WYNN a Win?
July 18, 2008 03:58 PM
Is it time to buy shares of battered casino stocks? Frankly, given the lure of gambling no matter what the economic conditions the question should have been more direct, why not buy casino stocks? Investors have forgotten that historically, casinos... >> continue reading
An end in sight?
July 15, 2008 10:47 AM
It seems like it will never end. The situation in the banking industry just keeps getting worse. No matter how often pundits and prognosticators declare the bottom, the news keeps getting worse and the stocks continue to decline. Bank Indexes... >> continue reading
Not bad, Wells, not bad at all
July 15, 2008 10:47 AM
That wasn't so bad at all. Wells Fargo reported earnings today and, unlike many other banks of late, it wasn't that bad. The bank reported total earnings of $1.8 billion ($.53 a share) down from $2.3 billion ($.67) a year... >> continue reading
Arch Coal: Friend or "Arch" Enemy
July 11, 2008 03:44 PM
Is Arch Coal (ACI) a friend or arch enemy? Given a very sharp correction in the price of coal stocks in general earlier this month, I wanted to know if the dip represented a buying opportunity for investors. Despite my... >> continue reading
Wells Fargo - Almost There
July 7, 2008 11:30 AM
So far 2008 has not been a lot of fun for the management and shareholders of Wells Fargo (WFC).Shares in the bank trade at the lowest levels in 5 years and are less than a dollar off of 52 week... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- Elan Pharmaceuticals - A miracle for patients and investors alike?
July 3, 2008 02:08 PM
Psychology of the market is everything and right now that psychology is decidedly negative. As such, stock values are depressed as participants toss the baby with the bathwater. Even the positive stories are seeing dampened enthusiasm. Take our stock of... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report : CASY - No general consensus on Casey General Stores
June 27, 2008 05:10 PM
These weekly bull/bear articles have been a pleasant surprise for me. With each week's selection, I am always surprised to learn something new and informative that helps me determine valuation. I may not always agree with the opinions here, but... >> continue reading
Goldman Kicks Citiroup While It Is Down
June 27, 2008 11:28 AM
It is just not getting any better for Citigroup. Yesterday a Goldman Sachs report not only suggested selling Citi shares, the recommended selling the shares short as part of bank stock paired trade. The Goldman analyst suggested that the bank... >> continue reading
Bad Week for Banks
June 22, 2008 01:25 PM
Another week past, another bad week for bank stocks. Naturally, as always when it comes to bad news, the leader was Citigroup. The banking giant announced that they would have to take additional write downs in the next quarter. Although... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- Lufkin Industries: Pumping profits to your pockets
June 20, 2008 04:48 PM
This week's Bull/Bear Report was inspired by blogger conversation regarding the oil patch and equipment suppliers like Dresser Rand (DRC). Our friends at Strategy Lab asked me to provide opinions on sister company, Lufkin Industries (LUFK). As I wrote in... >> continue reading
Insiders Betting on a Brighter Future
June 17, 2008 02:13 PM
Small bank stocks have continued to fall lately as pressure form difficult real estate markets continue to weigh heavily on their results. The index of community bank stocks, ABAQ, is once again flirting with new 52 week lows. Most of... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report: Is American Airlines still flying high?
June 13, 2008 04:56 PM
It is a tragedy watching any industry struggle, but even more so when that industry has already been decimated by intense competition and unmanageable cost escalation. Such is the plight of the U.S. airline industry and its state today is... >> continue reading
The Saga Continues
June 9, 2008 11:52 AM
The saga continues at Citigroup. This morning, Oppenheimer Analyst Meredith Whitney commented on the bank, and as usual it was not good news for the bank. She estimates that the bank will have even more losses and write-down's ahead because... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- Would you bank on Fannie Mae?
June 6, 2008 04:41 PM
The credit crisis is over. No, check the credit crisis is not over. Wait, the Federal Reserve says the financial system is secure. Hold that, Lehman (LEH) searches for capital. So is it over or isn’t it? Obviously it is... >> continue reading
Fed is Bearish on Banks
June 5, 2008 11:13 AM
Until today I thought Meredith Whitney of Oppenheimer was the most negative observer of banks. That was, until I read the transcript of federal reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn's report to the Senate committee on Banking , Housing and urban... >> continue reading
Credit Crisis claims More Victims
June 2, 2008 10:59 AM
The credit crisis has claimed another victim. Ken Thompson the CEO of Wachovia was forced into early retirement this morning at Wachovia bank (WB), the nations fourth largest bank, Charimna larry Smith will act as interim CEO while the board... >> continue reading
State of the Banking Industry
May 31, 2008 04:14 PM
Bad does not even begin to describe it. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued its quarterly report for the banking industry late last week and it was not a pretty picture. Bank earnings were off a whopping 46% as... >> continue reading
State of the Banking Industry
May 31, 2008 04:14 PM
Bad does not even begin to describe it. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued its quarterly report for the banking industry late last week and it was not a pretty picture. Bank earnings were off a whopping 46% as... >> continue reading
State of the Banking Industry
May 31, 2008 04:14 PM
Bad does not even begin to describe it. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued its quarterly report for the banking industry late last week and it was not a pretty picture. Bank earnings were off a whopping 46% as... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report - What's the Prognosis on UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (UNH)
May 30, 2008 06:32 PM
People often ask me why I call myself The Rational Investor. The short answer is that I believe markets are inherently inefficient and therefore Rational Investors can exploit those inefficiencies for long term gains. Theoretically, the market is supposed to... >> continue reading
Interesting times at Citigroup
May 20, 2008 01:01 PM
It continues to be interesting times for Citigroup. The bank has been the hardest hit by the financial and credit crisis and if one analyst is right, the rough times may continue. Meredith Whitney, the Oppenheimer and Company analyst who... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report: Time to Snap Up CROX?
May 16, 2008 05:15 PM
I have to admit that Crocs (CROX), the maker of rubber sandals, has the profile of a stock that Rational Investors absolutely love. This former high flyer has been getting crushed on a series of missteps and unfavorable economic circumstances.... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report: Ford -- Is This Stock a Lemon?
May 9, 2008 07:12 PM
I have been a bull on Ford (F) for the last 2 years with little to show for my positive opinion on the stock. That all changed, maybe, with the tender offer from Kirk Kerkorian to buy shares at $8.50.... >> continue reading
Why Split it When You Can Sell It?
May 9, 2008 11:46 AM
Citigroup surprised investors again this morning saying that they would sell as much as $400 billion in assets over the next several years. This amounts to just about 20% of their current asset base. In recent years the bank has... >> continue reading
What Next for Citgroup?
May 6, 2008 11:32 AM
What now for Citigroup? The pressure to split up the banks and spin off some of the units to focus on the core banking business is growing. CEO Vikram Panidt is resisting the calls to spin off units the like... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- Archer Daniels Midland -- Harvest of Profits Ahead?
May 2, 2008 03:01 PM
The pickings for this week's bull/bear column were a bit slim, although I do have one bull and one bear opinion to share. Keep in mind this column is all about you. I'm simply the mediator. I'll keep throwing out... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report - Washington Mutual - Nowhere left to go but up?
April 25, 2008 04:21 PM
The market continues to rally and leading the charge is the financial sector. Does this mean we have the all clear to buy financials again? Possibly, but is this another bear trap? We have been fooled before with premature calls... >> continue reading
Don't Overlook China's Economic Achievements
April 21, 2008 02:46 PM
By Robert Hsu, Editor, Inside China Dispatch Recently, more than 100 of my subscribers and I visited five cities in China and stopped for a quick visit in Osaka, Japan. What an experience! I greatly enjoyed traveling with my subscribers... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- Tesoro Petroleum -- Trash or Treasure?
April 18, 2008 07:31 PM
I recommended Tesoro Petroleum (TSO) to my Rational Investor subscribers in 2003 when shares traded below $5 per share. That was a wise decision in the face of extreme pessimism regarding the oil refining business. Including a 2 for 1... >> continue reading
Citigroup earnings review
April 18, 2008 11:00 AM
Citigroup expected a somewhat larger than expected loss this morning. The total loss for the first quarter was $5.1 billion or $1.02 a share on revenue of $13.2 billion. Analysts had expected a loss of $.95. The chief culprit for... >> continue reading
Citigroup earnings preview
April 15, 2008 04:51 PM
Citigroup is expected to report earnings this week and the only real question is how ugly will it be? The consensus estimate according to Thompson Financial is for a loss of $.96 a share. At least one analyst expects a... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report - Potash (POT) - Growing profits or up in smoke?
April 11, 2008 12:37 PM
Are there no safe havens in this crazy market? As the financial and consumer stocks falter other sectors appear to be following suit. It's been one big drag for investors in 2008 and there appears to be no end in... >> continue reading
How to Invest and Make a Fortune Trading the Americas
April 8, 2008 02:41 PM
By Tobin Smith, Editor, ChangeWave Investing The global investing trend is puttering out, and I see the next big thing as what I call the "America trade," i.e., investing in North and South American stocks. Here's some helpful advice on... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report - Will the Sun Keep Shining on LDK Solar (LDK)?
April 4, 2008 12:03 PM
LDK Solar (LDK) has been in the news a lot this week, announcing three new sourcing deals - two long-term wafer supply contracts and a Polysilicon sourcing agreement to last through 2011. The stock has been on tear lately too,... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report: Goldman Sachs -- Good As Gold or Time to Sack?
March 28, 2008 02:21 PM
How do you solve a problem like Maria or shall I say Goldman Sachs (GS)? On one hand we are dealing with a mess in credit markets that would rival any of the worst financial crises over time and on... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Stock Report: Baidu
March 24, 2008 02:33 PM
Well it was bound to happen eventually. I knew at some point I would choose a stock whereby it would be virtually impossible to compile both a bull case and a bear case. I just didn't think it would happen... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report—Sirius Satellite Radio
March 24, 2008 01:35 PM
I had a feeling I touched a nerve with the selection of Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI). As a long time follower of this lightning rod of a stock, I suspected that there would be plenty of opinions on where this... >> continue reading
Fed Interest Rates: The Truth about Lower Interest Rates
March 21, 2008 04:47 PM
From Your Money Matters by Ken & Daria Dolan It seems as though everyone goes crazy when fed interest rates get cut. Just a few months ago, federal interest rate cuts were seen as good news. The Dow was up... >> continue reading
Stock Investments: Don't be Trapped by Bear Market Rallies
March 21, 2008 12:34 PM
By Tobin Smith, Editor, ChangeWave Investing Say hello to the Federal Reserve, ladies and gentlemen. After Sunday's unexpected 25-basis-point cut, the Fed continued the trend with a 75-point cut on Tuesday. So how did this affect stock investments? If you've... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report: Google Stock -- Time to Buy or Stay Away?
March 13, 2008 09:37 AM
There is no bigger endorsement for an investment decision than being derided by a fairly large audience. It's the ultimate high for a contrarian investor and validation that my analysis is most likely on target. That was certainly the case... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- NutriSystem (NTRI) Feast or Famine Ahead?
February 29, 2008 06:54 PM
One lesson our bloggers at InvestorPlaceBlogs seem to understand is that the market ebbs and flows in parallel with the business cycle. When the economy is strong, growth stocks tend to do very well. When the economy weakens, those growth... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Report -- Is it Time to Buy Citi?
February 22, 2008 06:13 PM
Owning a bank used to be so simple. Borrow money at a low rate, lend it at a higher rate and profits would surely follow. But, what happens when you lend at a higher rate and they don't pay? Even... >> continue reading
Bull/Bear Stock Report - Should You Buy DryShips, Inc. (DRYS)
February 15, 2008 07:19 PM
I've always despised the concept of style boxes made popular by firms like Morningstar. While possibly good intentioned, although I doubt it, putting stocks in a box based on a static view makes absolutely no Rational sense. Instead, I prefer... >> continue reading
Bullish or Bearish on the Microsoft/Yahoo Deal?
February 8, 2008 04:54 PM
The verdict is in. While many of you seem to own Microsoft (MSFT) in your portfolios for Round 2 Strategy Lab Open, I did not see very passionate support of the company in the wake of its take-over offer of... >> continue reading
The Truth About Lower Federal Interest Rates
February 1, 2008 05:33 PM
From "Smart Money Moves" by Ken and Daria Dolan Everyone goes crazy when federal interest rates get cut. A few months ago, people thought the Federal Reserve was doing a good thing by cutting key interest rates. September saw the... >> continue reading
Recession Fears: Capitalize on a Crazy Market
February 1, 2008 04:39 PM
From Trending123 by John Lansing Recession!!! I bet that word inspires the same reaction as tight spaces, spiders, heights, and public speaking. Recession fear is right up there with all these other sweaty-palm-inducing situations -- but don't panic. I'm here... >> continue reading
10 Must Have Stocks to Own in 2008
January 14, 2008 04:00 PM
From Investor's World by John Dessauer As far as the stock market is concerned, 2008 opened with a rocky week on Wall Street, but my overall outlook for the rest of the year is still optimistic. American exports are still... >> continue reading
Stock Market Internals: What Stinks?
January 14, 2008 03:52 PM
From Trade Talk Weekly by John Lansing Do you want to know what stinks? Stock market internals. They haven't looked this pathetic since 2002. That may have been a good year for wine... maybe even good for cheese (although unlike... >> continue reading
China Stocks Set for Big Profits in 2008
January 10, 2008 04:26 PM
From Inside China Dispatch by Robert Hsu The post holiday sales rush is still going strong making this the busiest time of year for shopping malls across America. Shopping centers around China are also experiencing the rush, getting busier and... >> continue reading
Are Capital Infusions Valuable to Shareholders?
January 4, 2008 10:08 AM
The last few months have been tough for some of the strongest financial stocks out there, but they're still standing because they had to make some adept -- and certainly painful -- moves to stay in the game. This past year saw thousands of layoffs, billions of dollars in write-downs and an influx of both private domestic and foreign investment dollars that were intended to help nurse several lenders back to health. >> continue reading
Retirement Planning: The Dolan Retirement 'Catch-Up' Plan
January 3, 2008 02:56 PM
Most people would be surprised to know how far (or not) their retirement savings will go by the time they are ready to retire. The cost of living constantly increases. What could be a comfortable savings today may not be so comfortable in 10 or 20 years. It's important to start planning now, and we've put together some advice for folks at all stages of life. >> continue reading
Why There's Little Value in Value Stocks
December 18, 2007 11:22 AM
From What's Working on Wall Street Now by Louis Navellier The stock market was insane last week! On Tuesday, the market threw a fit when the Fed cut by only 25 basis points. The Dow plunged nearly 300 points. Many... >> continue reading
Pulte Homes Put Sellers Counting on a Spike?
December 13, 2007 11:17 AM
From ChangeWave Options Insider by Jon Najarian There was some serious activity last week in stock put option selling coming across our HeatSeeker, particularly in Pulte Homes (PHM). We think it's noteworthy when people are taking on the obligation of... >> continue reading
Future Global Economic Superpowers
December 12, 2007 10:43 AM
From Inside China Dispatch by Robert Hsu Think forward to the 21st Century: Which country do you predict will become the foremost economic superpower? I pose this question often in my global investing seminars. Most people answer China, then the... >> continue reading
Stock Market Trend Correction - Prince or Pauper? You Decide.
December 6, 2007 02:43 PM
From Changewave Investing Editor Tobin Smith Experienced investors know that we make the most money coming out of stock market trend corrections, and I have some stock market investing advice that could help you claim a princely fortune in the... >> continue reading
Black Friday/Cyber Monday - Follow the Shoppers
December 6, 2007 02:28 PM
From Inside China Dispatch by Robert Hsu It was up in the air whether or not shoppers would log on for "Cyber Monday." They did, in fact, show up in force, and opened their wallets to the tune of $733... >> continue reading
Stock Market Tips: Market Correction or Market Pullback?
November 30, 2007 04:14 PM
From Trade Talk Weekly by John Lansing 44-26-9. What is that...a locker combination? The next winning lottery numbers? Barbie's (TM) measurements? Hmm--all very possible (especially the last one). The right answer depends upon your ability to identify the difference between... >> continue reading
Moving Averages - Options Trading Tips To Keep Your Portfolio Moving
November 30, 2007 02:22 PM
From ChangeWave Options Insider by Jon Najarian Options traders are constantly searching for ways to predict how the market will move. Professional stock options trading experts look at a stock's moving average, which can help you decide the best time... >> continue reading
Monthly Income Preferred Securities: A High-Yielding "Turkey" You Don't Want
November 27, 2007 04:04 PM
From Smart Money Moves by Ken and Daria Dolan It's difficult to not be enticed by an 8% yield. That's what your broker will be counting on when he suggests you buy a type of preferred stock - called monthly... >> continue reading
Mutual Funds: Three Simple Steps to Selecting the Best Mutual Funds
November 21, 2007 03:33 PM
Mutual funds can be a very useful tool to help you achieve your financial goals - IF you pick the best mutual funds. There are some outstanding, well-managed funds you could choose. There are also some real dogs. This is how most investors get tripped up. With so many choices, finding a solid fund is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Here Ken and Daria Dolan provide three simple steps to find the best mutual funds. >> continue reading
Big Changes in China's Financial Market Announced
November 12, 2007 10:41 AM
From Inside China Dispatch by Robert Hsu Recently, the Chinese Premier made a shocking announcement that rocked the financial world. What changed and how does it affect those of us currently investing in China, or considering to? Is it still... >> continue reading
Ten Technology Stocks to Sell Right Now
November 12, 2007 10:17 AM
From What's Working on Wall Street Now by Louis Navellier In this time of stock market volatility, it's important for investors to effectively manage their risk. With adequate diversification and the knowledge of which stocks to buy and which stock... >> continue reading
Virtual Software, Real Profits--Hot Stock Pick
November 8, 2007 04:19 PM
From WaveWire by Tobin Smith This week's rant addresses my advice on stock picks dealing with virtual software and hardware...the big profits we've already made in this space are anything but virtual! Those very real profits are nothing compared to... >> continue reading
