Monday, April 30, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
100 Best Small Publicly Traded Companies in America
100 Best Small Publicly Traded Companies in America
S&P Capital IQ provided us with corporate information, financial data and rankings based on a series of metrics. We started with a universe of 1,200 publicly traded, small companies, which we defined as having between $5 million and $1 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. To narrow this group down, we required that sales growth, earnings per share growth and return on equity to be greater than zero for both the latest 12 months and over the companies’ last five fiscal years. We also excluded companies whose stock price is lower than $5.This brought the size of the list to 164
S&P Capital IQ provided us with corporate information, financial data and rankings based on a series of metrics. We started with a universe of 1,200 publicly traded, small companies, which we defined as having between $5 million and $1 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. To narrow this group down, we required that sales growth, earnings per share growth and return on equity to be greater than zero for both the latest 12 months and over the companies’ last five fiscal years. We also excluded companies whose stock price is lower than $5.This brought the size of the list to 164
Friday, April 27, 2012
Top Small Caps On Deck Next Week, RGR Tops List From IBD (Investors Business Daily)
Top Small Caps On Deck Next Week, RGR Makes List From IBD
The gun maker with a 99 Composite Rating reports after the close Tuesday. Analysts expect earnings per share to surge 62% to 68 cents. Revenue is forecasted to climb 34.8% to $101.70 million.
Ruger, No. 2 on the IBD 50 list, is operating at capacity as customers boost orders now, out of worry that tougher gun control laws could be coming.
Shares edged up Thursday to 54.63.
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The network security hardware and software provider reports after the market closes Monday. Analysts are looking for EPS to double to 8 cents, while revenue climbs 35% to $41.65 million.
Sourcefire, which owns a best-possible 99 Composite Rating, is benefiting from increased spending on tools to keep medical records, credit cards and other key data safe from increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Shares rose 2% Thursday to 49.61.
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The final small-fry on deck to report is Liquidity Services, a sort of online flea market for government and corporations to buy and offload surplus goods.
The company has climbed to No. 1 on the IBD 50 list, as companies try to cut purchasing costs, and governments look to make a buck unloading unneeded ambulances or dental office equipment.
Shares climbed more than 2% Thursday to 54.45.
Apple's Semiconductor Food Chain Benefits From Surging Profits
Apple's Semiconductor Food Chain Benefits From Surging Profits
"The whole apple semiconductor food chain likely benefits," said RBC Capital analyst Doug Freedman.
"The whole apple semiconductor food chain likely benefits," said RBC Capital analyst Doug Freedman.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Estimates for RGR what are your approximations? 65 is about average.
Estimates for RGR what are your approximations? 65 is about average.
Way it is being bought in Volume today is very compelling!
Way it is being bought in Volume today is very compelling!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
“Buy when there’s blood in the streets” (Baron Rothschild in 1871)
“Buy when there’s blood in the streets” (Baron Rothschild in 1871)
"Buy low, sell high” is the mantra of making money on Wall Street, but when is it low enough to buy? According to one Wall Street proverb, the time to buy is when there is “blood in the streets.” The proverb has been attributed to financier Bernard Baruch and to industrialist John D. Rockefeller, Sr., but it’s most frequently attributed to Baron Rothschild.
During the Panic of 1871 in Paris, when everyone was selling, Baron Rothschild (according to the story) was buying. The Rothschild account is described in print in 1894, 1907, 1917 and 1931.
During the Panic of 1871 in Paris, when everyone was selling, Baron Rothschild (according to the story) was buying. The Rothschild account is described in print in 1894, 1907, 1917 and 1931.
Baidu.com (BIDU): The whisper number is $0.87
Baidu.com (BIDU): The whisper number is $0.87, three cents ahead of the analysts estimate. BIDU has a 76% positive surprise history (having topped the whisper in 16 of the 21 earnings reports for which we have data). The average price movement (starting at next market open) within ten trading days of these twenty-one earnings reports is -3.5%. The strongest price movement of -7.7% comes within twenty trading days when the company reports earnings that beat the whisper number, and -6.1% within twenty trading days when the company reports earnings that miss the whisper number (negative reactor). Last quarter the company reported earnings three cents short of the whisper number. Following that report the stock realized a 5.5% loss in five trading days.
Monday, April 23, 2012
False Rumors of BIDU Leak From Feb 2012 being repeated April 2012 pre-earnings
False Rumors of BIDU Leak From Feb 2012 being repeated April 2012 pre-earnings
Yes we know you are trying to make $$$ from shorting BIDU but it won't work on great earnings repeated!
Yes we know you are trying to make $$$ from shorting BIDU but it won't work on great earnings repeated!
"Nothing is ever wrong. We learn from every step we take. Whatever you did today was the way it was meant to be. Be proud of you" -unattributed
"Nothing is ever wrong. We learn from every step we take. Whatever you did today was the way it was meant to be. Be proud of you" -unattributed
ETH - Still more downside not cooked in?
Ethan Allen (ETH) -3.6% premarket after forecasting FQ3 adjusted EPS of $0.13-$0.14, vs. analyst consensus $0.19, due to expenses related to revamping its product line that hurt profit by $0.04-$0.05. By the end of the fiscal year, the furniture maker says ~60% of its products will be new. ETH raises its quarterly dividend to $0.09 from $0.07
Still more downside not cooked in?
Still more downside not cooked in?
Sunday, April 22, 2012
"Knowledge is not power, it is potential power. Action is power." -Dan Kennedy
"Knowledge is not power, it is potential power. Action is power." -Dan Kennedy
"If u look in the mirror & don't like what u see don't blame the mirror, if u look at the world & don't like what u see don't blame the world" - unattributed
"If u look in the mirror & don't like what u see don't blame the mirror, if u look at the world & don't like what u see don't blame the world" - unattributed
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Ruger (RGR) Should Buy Glock In 2012
Ruger (RGR) Should Buy Glock With RGR Stock Creating A Win-Win For All Investors in Both Firms
Glock sells very high profit margin items, much higher by multiple levels compared to average of RGR's items.
The business is family owned and has been a best-seller to law enforcement and militarizes all over the world for decades.
It makes sense for a merger or buyout of Glock since their founder is no longer as actively involved and the family can cash out by selling.
Shareholders at the RGR May Annual Meeting should propose this idea.
We could see a substantial new source of revenues and profits with this type of deal adding lots on to higher profit margins.
Glock sells very high profit margin items, much higher by multiple levels compared to average of RGR's items.
The business is family owned and has been a best-seller to law enforcement and militarizes all over the world for decades.
It makes sense for a merger or buyout of Glock since their founder is no longer as actively involved and the family can cash out by selling.
Shareholders at the RGR May Annual Meeting should propose this idea.
We could see a substantial new source of revenues and profits with this type of deal adding lots on to higher profit margins.
Friday, April 20, 2012
"Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” —Stephen King
"Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” —Stephen King
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Domino's: An Apple Ripe For The Picking
Domino's: An Apple Ripe For The Picking
"There are three reasons Domino's stock has plenty of upside from the present level. The first is stronger restaurant growth than expected via Yum Brands' (YUM ) first quarter 2012 earnings report. Another indicator that Domino's stock will be heading higher is an investment by Guggenheim Partners in Domino's asset-backed securities (ABSs). The third reason is three common technical indicators: SMAs, RSI, and Bollinger Bands (BBs)."
"There are three reasons Domino's stock has plenty of upside from the present level. The first is stronger restaurant growth than expected via Yum Brands' (YUM ) first quarter 2012 earnings report. Another indicator that Domino's stock will be heading higher is an investment by Guggenheim Partners in Domino's asset-backed securities (ABSs). The third reason is three common technical indicators: SMAs, RSI, and Bollinger Bands (BBs)."
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
RT @Reggie_Bush Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work!
RT @Reggie_Bush Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Don’t work. Be hated. Love someone.
Don’t work. Be hated. Love someone.
"This witty yet piercing commencement speech is one of my favorite reads. It resonated deeply with me as I am about to graduate from college. I'd like to share it with you guys as I hope that not only new grads, but everyone else can benefit from it, too.
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Written by Adrian Tan, author of The Teenage Textbook (1988), was the guest-of-honour at a recent NTU convocation ceremony. This was his speech to the graduating class of 2008."
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Photos Of Recycled Cooking Oil Put Chinese Food Safety In Question
Photos Of Recycled Cooking Oil Put Chinese Food Safety In Question
"China has a large and pervasive underground market for purchasing, delivering, and manufacturing illegal cooking oil. "Digou oil" -- variously translated as "sewage oil," "gutter oil," or "ditch oil" -- is commonly extracted through boiling and refining garbage or leftover foods. Oils released through this rudimentary processing are then skimmed off and collected."
"China has a large and pervasive underground market for purchasing, delivering, and manufacturing illegal cooking oil. "Digou oil" -- variously translated as "sewage oil," "gutter oil," or "ditch oil" -- is commonly extracted through boiling and refining garbage or leftover foods. Oils released through this rudimentary processing are then skimmed off and collected."
Friday, April 6, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
S&P REITERATES SELL OPINION ON SHARES OF CARMAX
Feb-Q EPS of $0.41, vs. $0.39, is above our $0.39 forecast, as finance income and SG&A expenses were better than we projected. Although accounting reclassification reduced EPS for FY 12 (Feb.) and FY 11 by $0.02 each year, we raise our EPS estimate by $0.04 to $1.96 for FY 13, on our revised revenue and margin outlooks. New store openings and land acquisition should use more cash in FY 13 than FY 12. We raise our target price by $1 to $28, or 14.3X our FY 13 EPS estimate on historical and peer P/E analysis, but believe the shares remain overvalued at current levels.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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