Tuesday, April 3, 2012

DailyMarkets.com - Aggressive Growth Stock: Park-Ohio Holdings

DailyMarkets.com - Aggressive Growth Stock: Park-Ohio Holdings

Aggressive Growth Stock: Park-Ohio Holdings

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp (PKOH) is a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) after posting nine straight upside surprises in as many quarters and getting higher estimates for 2012.
Company Description
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. engages in the industrial supply chain logistics and diversified manufacturing business in the United States, Asia, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. The company operates in three segments: Supply Technologies, Aluminum Products and Manufactured Products. The company was founded in 1961 and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bull Of The Day: Discover Financial Services (DFS)

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Discover Financial Services’ (NYSE:DFS) first quarter earnings was substantially ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate on higher transaction and credit card sales volumes and lower loan loss provisions, along with record-low delinquency and charge-off rates. Higher consumer spending and merchant acceptance contributed to the substantial expansion of income across segments.
Additionally, a dividend increase and share buyback have also injected optimism. The company has a strong inorganic growth … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bear Of The Day: Carnival Corporation (CCL)

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Following the recent sinking of Carnival Corp.’s (NYSE:CCL) cruise ship, we are cautious about the sector in the near term. This disaster shook customer confidence, thereby sharply reducing the booking volume and consequent earnings guidance.
Moreover, a slowdown in the European economy and faltering consumer confidence in Europe are currently acting as major hindrances to the company’s growth. Surging fuel prices and a greater exposure to a sluggish European market remain other headwinds for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Growth & Income Stock: Mattel, Inc.

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) offers investors solid growth and strong income at a reasonable price.
Based on consensus estimates, analysts expect low double-digit EPS growth over the next two years. On top of this, the company pays a dividend that yields a solid 3.6%.
And earnings estimates have been rising following the company’s better-than-expected fourth quarter results. It is a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy).
Company Description
Mattel, Inc. is a leading toy maker with iconic brands like Barbie®, Hot … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Momentum Stock: Extra Space Storage Inc.

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)
On February 22nd, EXR again beat analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter and full year 2011, sending the stock to a new all time high of $29.20.
 Extra space has been on the momentum radar since June of 2011; since then the company has reported 2 strong quarters and expects more growth in the future.  The question remains whether it's too late to buy shares at these levels.
Another Stellar Report
This is the third time EXR has been featured as … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Quantum Rare Earth Development Announces Updated Resource Estimate: Highest Grade Niobium In N. America

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 10:58 PM PDT

 Quantum Rare Earth Development Corporation (QRE:TSXV or QREDF:OTC) possesses the rights to the only 43-101 compliant resource of niobium in the United States at its Elk Creek Project in Nebraska. 
In this age of energy conservation intrinsic in the production of lighter and stronger metal alloys, niobium presents itself front and center.  It appears on the government's short list of essential metals.  The automotive industry requires cars that are lighter which … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The White House’s War Against Fossil Fuels

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 07:54 PM PDT

From my editorial in today’s Investor’s Business Daily (with Thomas Hemphill):

“At a critical time for America’s energy future, Obama’s proposed energy platform is likely to damage the economy, drive energy prices higher, and move us further away from energy independence and economic security.

Behind Obama’s recent claim that he supports a “sustained, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy,” lays a war against traditional fossil-based energy sources … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

How To Be A Better Quant

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 12:45 AM PDT

I have written extensively about what it takes to become a good quantitative analyst. It isn’t just about knowing the right technique or writing a better algorithm, though that is part of the skill set needed. What’s more important is situational awareness – awareness of the investment environment that we live in so that we can deploy the right model to take advantage of the environment.

To illustrate my point, if you are in the New York area on April 16, 2012, I would strongly … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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