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A Yacht, Greenspan and Uranium
09.10.08
On Monday, in a CNBC Europe interview, Jim Rogers wondered if the US was "...more communist than China."
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Big Oil and Big Brother Google
09.03.08
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. I know I did. But I'll also freely admit – I always look forward to getting back in to the office after a holiday.
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I Put a Spell on You
08.27.08
Last week, I left you with a stock pick that my stock selection machine, TRIGR, turned up. If you recall, Canadian Solar (Nasdaq:CSIQ) had jumped over 3,000 points in TRIGR's ranking system to take the number 3 slot.
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Inflation, The Fisher King and a Solar Stock
08.20.08
And to think, investors cheered the Fed's decision to hold interest rates unchanged.
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WCI, the Fed and Spring of 2010
08.13.08
Just because your title is "billionaire investor" doesn't mean you don't make a mistake from time to time. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn apparently lost $113 million when his home-building company, WCI Communities declared bankruptcy last Monday. I guess he can afford it.
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The Hero's Dilemma: Kill the Dragon or Rescue the Princess?
08.06.08
Our previous experiences with "stagflation", as the double economic whammy of slowing growth and rising inflation is known, occurred in the '70s and early '80s.
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Where to Find the Next Bull Market
07.30.08
It's an old stock-market saw – there's always a bull market somewhere. Even though the S&P 500 is down some 16% year to date, it's easy to point to commodity and oil stocks and say, "See? There's your bull market."
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TradeMaster Daily Stock Alerts
07.23.08
They made some investors very wealthy. Sohu.com roared 350% from early to 2006. Baidu.com (Nasdaq:BIDU) did even better, jumping 538%.
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China's Superfund Stocks
07.16.08
There’s one thing you can say for the current stock market – it gives me plenty to talk about. Oil prices were down $10 at one point today. Interestingly, many of the Oil Services stocks that I cover rallied off their early lows as oil prices fell.
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The Media's Missing Olympic Story
07.09.08
Here's a headline we haven't seen -- "Oil Down $6 a Barrel". Apparently, the first storm of the hurricane season, Bertha, won't plow through the rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. And refiners aren't buying as much oil due to tight profit margins.
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The Great Energy Auction is About to Start
07.02.08
It's getting rough out there in the stock market. A quick look back on June and I count 9 up days and 13 down days. That doesn't sound too bad. Except that those 13 down days accounted for a 144 point drop on the S&P 500.
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New Blog--TradeMaster Daily Stock Alerts Blog
06.25.08
Reuter's is reporting that profits for U.S. corporations are now expected to fall 10.2% year over year. Hello, bear market.
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Get the Best of TRIGR, Every Day, at No Charge
06.18.08
Check out these numbers: 8 winners out of 9 recommendations for 25.75% average gains...
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Clean Up on China's Superfund Stocks
06.04.08
In Less than 50 Days, 4 Chinese Stocks Will Start A Long March Higher and Early Investors Could Total 959% in Profits on China’s “SUPERFUND” Stocks
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Good Times Ahead for Gold
05.28.08
Now that the Memorial Day weekend is out of the way, oil prices have started to drift lower. Let's hope gasoline prices follow suit.
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Olympics Shine Light on Chinese Investment Opportunities
05.21.08
The Summer Olympics in Beijing are now just 79 days away. I, for one, can't wait for the opening ceremonies for a couple reasons – one's personal, one's business.
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Market Outlook: Cautiously Optimistic
05.14.08
A letter from Ian Wyatt; Investing 101: Top Stock Insights' Market Outlook
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China Peace Dividend?
05.07.08
And while Chinese citizens cheered, the Torch's journey around the world hasn't exactly been easy. Protestors have dogged the 'round-the-world journey. But despite the controversy, the crowds of Chinese in the Hainan Province were so enthusiastic, I couldn't help but smile.
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Investing 101: The Industrial Materials Sector
04.30.08
The industrial materials sector continued its outpacing of the broader markets for the past month amid rising gold prices. Much of this sector comprises mining companies whose profits are amplified with the increase in price of their underlying commodity.
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Sector Insight: China and the Gas Industry
04.23.08
China is a land of economic growth, and the gas industry is never one to miss a golden opportunity.
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Be Greedy When Others are Fearful
04.16.08
Wall Street calls it a "correction." From the October, 2007 highs to early March lows, the S&P 500 fell 20%. The Dow Industrials dropped 19%, and the NASDAQ plummeted 24%.
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Interview with Richmont Mines CEO, Martin Rivard
04.09.08
Richmont Mines CEO Martin Rivard recently spoke with us about the status and prospects of the mining company.
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SmallCapInvestor.com Teams Up with Yahoo! Inc.
04.02.08
SmallCapInvestor.com, the leading small-cap investor website, has teamed up with Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide, to provide independent small cap news, research, and analysis to Yahoo! Finance, the #1 finance site on the web.
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Check on China: Hanwei Energy Services
03.26.08
It's no secret – Chinese stocks have made some investors very wealthy over the last few years.
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Secret Ratio Values Gold at $1641.60 an Ounce
03.19.08
For 60 years, gold and oil have maintained a secret relative valuation ratio. Today, that ratio is off by over 50%. Read on to discover this secret ratio and why gold is still at least 50% undervalued…
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Quick 55% Run for This Stock
03.12.08
Quick 55% Run for This Stock
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Wall Street Roundup with CEO Martin Rivard
03.05.08
Wall Street Roundup with CEO Martin Rivard; Alternative Energy Investing is Not the "Next Big" Thing--It's the Current "Big Thing"
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The Outlook for the Economy and Global Markets
02.27.08
The Outlook for the Economy and Global Markets; Selectivity, Lower Growth Expectations Key in Small-Cap Stock Picking
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Up Close and Personal with DivX
02.13.08
Up Close and Personal with DivX; Investing 101: Find the Diamond in the Rough; Discover the 'Moat' Company that Saves Babies
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The Software Hero: Pegasystems, Inc.
02.06.08
The Software Hero: Pegasystems, Inc.; Investing 101: Run and Hide?; Save Your Retirement from the U.S. Stock Plunge
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Small Cap Spotlight--Genoptix,Inc.: A bone-crusher?
01.30.08
Small Cap Spotlight--Genoptix,Inc.: A bone-crusher?; Just Released Report Reveals Top 5 China Stocks to Save Your Retirement from the U.S. Stock Plunge
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RIMM: Still in Motion
01.23.08
RIMM: Still in Motion; How to Avoid Stock Market Dogs
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Servicing the U.S. Government
01.16.08
Servicing the U.S. Government; Watch List Profiles: PSEM, FRM, UTVG.OB and FEED
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Just Released Report Reveals Top 5 China Stocks
01.09.08
Just Released Report Reveals Top 5 China Stocks; Investment Idea: DivX Inc.; Watch List Profile: ICOC, HINT, AXYS, OYOG
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Small Cap Spotlight: Mega Brands Revisited
01.02.08
Small Cap Spotlight: Mega Brands Revisited; Watch List Profile: Shengda Tech
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A Wii in Every Stocking?
12.19.07
A Wii in Every Stocking? Nintendo Co. Profile; Where to Find the Top Stocks for 2008
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Investment Idea: Silicom Ltd.
12.12.07
Investment Idea: Silicom Ltd.; Watch List Profile: Repligen Corporation
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Investment Idea: Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
12.05.07
Investment Idea: Iconix Brand Group, Inc.; Education Corner: Accounting Tricks, Part 1; Top 5 Small Cap Stocks for 2008
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IPO Watch: Entropic Communications
11.28.07
IPO Watch: Entropic Communications; Small Cap Investor Spotlight: The Heat is On
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Investment Idea: LMS Medical Systems
11.21.07
Investment Idea: LMS Medical Systems; Watch List Profile; How to Find Solid Growth Stocks in Today's Turbulent Market
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Introducing Top Stock Insights
11.14.07
Introducing Top Stock Insights; The Father of Value Investing; How to Find Solid Growth Stocks in Today's Turbulent Market
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Investment Idea: BluePhoenix Solutions
11.07.07
Investment Idea: BluePhoenix Solutions; The Fed and You
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The Beauty of the Russell 2000
10.31.07
The Beauty of the Russell 2000; Rising Star Stocks Watch List Profile; Discover the Profit Power from Emerging Markets
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The Really Big Money
10.24.07
The Really Big Money; Growth Report Watch List Profile; Discover the Profit Potential with Small Cap Stocks
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American Oriental Bioengineering: Ancient Chinese Secrets Meet Modern Western Medicine
10.17.07
American Oriental Bioengineering: Ancient Chinese Secrets Meet Modern Western Medicine; Sector Watch: Healthy Investments; 7 Powerful Forex Strategies Revealed
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The Importance of a Regular Portfolio Review
10.10.07
The Importance of a Regular Portfolio Review; Rising Star Stocks Watch List Profile; Discover the Profit Power from Emerging Markets
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Investment Idea: CommVault Systems Inc.
10.03.07
Investment Idea: CommVault Systems Inc.; Growth Report Watch List Profile
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Check on China: A Water Play
09.26.07
Check on China: A Water Play; Jamba Inc.: Juicing Up its Expansion Strategy
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Investment Idea: Insite Vision
09.19.07
Investment Idea: Insite Vision; Top 10 Mutual Funds for Today: New Special Report; Watch List Profile: American Physicians Service Group
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Things Keep Clicking for This Software Company
09.12.07
Things Keep Clicking for This Software Company; Meet EDGAR
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IRIS International: A Medical Device Maker on the Move
09.05.07
IRIS International: A Medical Device Maker on the Move; Value Find: Terabeam Inc.
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Investment Idea: Voxware, Inc.
08.29.07
Investment Idea: Voxware, Inc.; Rising Star Stocks Watch List Profile; 7 Powerful Forex Strategies Revealed
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Investment Idea: Ness Technologies
08.22.07
Investment Idea: Ness Technologies; Growth Report Watch List Profile; Profity from the Top 10 Mutual Funds for Today
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Answers Corp: A Key Question
08.15.07
Answers Corp: A Key Question; The Starting Point for Investors Looking for Wealth Generating Profits
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Can Value and Growth Coexist in your Portfolio?
08.08.07
Can Value and Growth Coexist in your Portfolio; How the iPhone is Profiting Rising Star Stocks Readers with a +400% Winner
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Amerigo Resources
08.01.07
Amerigo Resources Update; How to Profit From the Growth Report Stock Selection System; Watch List Profile
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SunOpta: Turning Green into Gold
07.25.07
SunOpta: Turning Green into Gold; The Starting Point for Investors in Small Cap Companies
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Averaging Up
07.18.07
Averaging Up; Rising Star Stocks Watch List Profile
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Gone Fishin'
07.11.07
Summer is to travel what Christmas is to retail: A third of all U.S. leisure travel happens in summer months, when schools are out. Find out a few travel and leisure stocks worth considering.
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Ballard Power: They're up, they're down
07.05.07
The concept of non-polluting fuel cells powering our cars and trucks seemed too good to be true when it first exploded on the scene nearly two decades ago. Investors in one of the leading hydrogen-cell developers, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDP, TSX: BLD) might be left wondering if commercializing the technology is just a lot of hot air.
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Yahoo! Shakeout At the Top
06.27.07
Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) practically invented the portal, attracting a small-but-expert public hungry for order in the chaotic early days of online information. Its subject indexes seem antiquated now, but Yahoo! soon converted anonymous surfers into registered users by giving away e-mail. That's what makes Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel's departure both surprising and, in a way, inevitable.
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Investment Idea: ClickSoftware Technologies
06.20.07
ClickSoftware (Nasdaq: CKSW) is an Israel- and U.S.-based company that develops and markets industry-leading field workforce management optimization software systems.
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Canadian Mining Stocks
06.13.07
For most American small-cap investors, the Canadian market usually translates into just one thing - mining stocks.
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Zoltek Companies: An Intriguing Alternative Energy Play
06.06.07
Incorporating its proprietary continuous carbonization process, Zoltek Companies (Nasdaq: ZOLT) develops and manufactures carbon fibers, high strength, high stiffness synthetic fibers that reinforce and improve the performance of composites used as the primary building materials in every day commercial products.
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Blank Checks Make a Comeback
05.30.07
Buying stock at an initial public offering is an act of faith, but investing in so-called "blank check" companies, startups with no operating assets (and no guarantee they will find any), products, or staff, is an act of blind faith.
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The Home Health Market
05.23.07
The fastest-growing health care segment is home health care, which is estimated to have represented 12.5% of total spending, or $53.4 billion in 2006. And, after spending the past few years getting its house in order, ClearOne Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CLRO) could be poised for a break-out year.
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Investment Idea: Wonder Auto Technology
05.16.07
Wonder Auto Technology (OTCBB: WATG) is the second-largest manufacturer of starters and alternators in China.
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Jumping on the Exchange Bandwagon
05.09.07
Gone are the days when the world's stock exchanges were clubby nonprofits, mere vehicles for traders, brokers and individual investors to swap stocks, securities, commodities and derivatives. In an increasingly competitive world, today's exchanges are investments in their own right -- in fact, some of the hottest public offerings running since the market recovery began.
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Biodiesel boom, boon?
05.02.07
China's biodiesel industry boom could be a boon for investors as the country steps up development of the green fuel to meet its pressing energy needs. But, as with many apparent opportunities in China, prudence is the order of the day as the sector goes through its growing pains.
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Investing in India
04.25.07
For decades the Indian economy was hobbled by restrictive trade laws, strong government intervention, and crippling bureaucracy. But India has rapidly been liberalizing its economy, and, much like the case with China, such efforts unleashed an enormous force given the sheer number of people involved.
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Evaluating Valuation Metrics
04.18.07
Valuations are assessments of market capitalization as compared to the company's intrinsic value.
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April Investment Idea: Silicon Motion Technology
04.11.07
Taiwan-based Silicon Motion Technology (Nasdaq: SIMO) is a fabless developer of semiconductor controllers for digital media storage and mobile multimedia devices.
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A Little Planning May Save You Lots of Taxes!
04.04.07
Tips to help you wade through the minefield of tax information to determine the optimum strategy for keeping the taxes on your investment gains to a minimum.
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Making a Fortune from Hedge Funds
03.28.07
As long as hedge fund and private equity managers show customers that their stellar investing performance is worth it, they'll keep earning those big fees. But can they?
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March Investment Idea: GeoPharma, Inc.
03.21.07
Through its subsidiaries, Florida-based GeoPharma Inc. (Nasdaq: GORX) manufactures, packages and markets over-the-counter and generic pharmaceuticals, health and beauty care, dietary supplements and convenience foods products.
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Russell 2000
03.15.07
The Russell 2000, a subset of the larger Russell 3000, by way of how it is constituted includes many newer, smaller firms often not represented by the S&P 500 or other large indices. On this basis, it is used both as a barometer and the benchmark in the small cap world.
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Investing in China
03.07.07
If you didn't pay much attention to the Chinese stock market, you probably did afford it at least a passing glance on February 27.
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Small-Cap Mutual Funds
02.28.07
The individual investor who focuses on small-cap stocks has a plethora of options among the thousands of small cap mutual funds currently available... provided the funds are still taking in new money.
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February Investment Idea: Qiao Xing
02.21.07
The nuts and bolts of indexes, or indicators, of market movements. Plus, Qiao Xing (Nasdaq: XING) is this months' investment idea.
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From Russia with Love
02.14.07
Investors in Russia had more than New Year’s Eve as a reason to party as 2006 came to an end. The Russian stock market closed at an all-time high, capping a year in which the dollar-based benchmark Russian Trading System (RTS) index gained 70 per cent.
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Make Your Portfolio a BRIC House
02.07.07
The BRIC countries (an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, and China)as geographically large, populous nations are the most important of the emerging markets. In this issue, a look at Brazil.
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The Mutual Fund Garden of Eden
01.31.07
China oriented mutual funds were the big winners in 2006.
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Investment Planning for 2007 Starts Now
01.24.07
If your New Year's resolution is to have a more profitable portfolio then you need to do your homework. Also, an update on past Investment Idea, Cynosure (Nasdaq: CYNO).
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The Ins and Outs of Economic Indicators
01.17.07
A rundown on some of the major economic indicators and how they work.
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Investment Idea: China Expert Technology
01.10.07
Profiling China Expert Technology (OTC BB: CXTI), an emerging Chinese growth play in the IT network and infrastructure markets in China and Hong Kong.
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Defining the Future of Modern Communications
01.03.07
Since 1927, TIME editors have named a "Person of the Year" on the cover of a special issue of the magazine. The title is given to the person who, for better or worse, the magazine's editors believe had the greatest impact on the year's events. Interestingly enough, among the contenders for 2006 were, as the cover suggests, "You. Yes, you. You control the Information Age. Welcome to your world."
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Behind Stock Price Movements
12.20.06
On any given day you’re likely to see a stock’s price move up, down and all over the place before ending at a price higher, lower or the same as the previous day’s closing price. What drives this stock price movement?
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Exclusively for Big Idea Investor Readers
12.13.06
This holiday season Growth Report is providing loyal Big Idea Investor readers with a complimentary 30 day trial membership and exclusive discounted pricing on a newsletter membership. Plus, by going back to basics, Schwab proves its best to be what it always was.
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Growth Over for Organics?
12.06.06
The grocery business, with its high operating costs and razor-thin margins, has never been a playground for wimps. That basic reality has now descended on the trendy and fast-growing niche of natural foods, where both Whole Foods Markets (Nasdaq: WFMI) and Wild Oats Markets (Nasdaq: OATS) shares have recently been hammered by Wall Street.
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US Global Investors
11.29.06
Profiling US Global Investors (Nasdaq: GROW), an investment advisory and mutual fund management company. Plus, a take on the online holiday shopping boom.
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Cisco rises... again
11.22.06
For longtime Cisco fans burned in the bust, there's suddenly much to smile about.
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The End of Online Discount Brokers?
11.15.06
What exactly is a broad market driver? And, will no-cost trades be the next big thing in online investing?
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NewsletterAdvisors.com Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
11.08.06
NewsletterAdvisors.com Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, and as the Dow rises should investors be bullish, bearish, or just plain confused?
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eBay Looks Cheap
11.01.06
Is now the time to scoop up eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY)shares? Also, an update on Comtech Group.
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Investment Idea: Cynosure
10.25.06
This week's investment idea is Cynosure (Nasdaq: CYNO), a firm that designs, markets, and sells aesthetic laser treatment systems. Also, we reveal the Growth Report stock selection system.
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Emerging Markets - The Time May Be Right for Another Look
10.18.06
Emerging market funds took a big hit in May, but since then have bounced back. Could more growth be in store? Plus, a look at the state of Web 2.0.
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Green Investing: Part II
10.11.06
In the second and final part of our series on Green Investing we take a look at exciting new developments on the corporate front, in which businesses and organizations – profit and non-profit – are jumping into the fray, not only with their voiced support, but also with their pocketbooks.
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Has the Time Finally Arrived for 'Green' Investing?
10.04.06
Clean energy is now ranked as the fastest growing sector in private funding and the third largest VC investment category, accounting for some 13% of invested capital.
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Are Big Tobacco's Recent Woes an Opportunity?
09.27.06
Tobacco stocks have been on a roll as of late. However, Monday's "lights" rulings tripped them up, especially Altria (NYSE: MO). Does this present a good entry point for investors?
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Retail Investing: Be a Smart Shopper
09.20.06
The retail sector has seen its share of suffering stocks. But there are bright spots too. Also, Peter Henig's take on the recent Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) Board scandal.
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The Battle of Search
09.13.06
Should investors throw in their lot with Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) or Google (Nasdaq: GOOG)? Plus, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) and others are getting caught with their loans down.
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Growth Ahead for Top Chinese Electronics Firm
09.06.06
This week's investment idea is Chinese technology firm Comtech (Nasdaq: COGO), one of Growth Report's favorite picks. Plus, the latest market outlook from Supernova Stocks.
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Tech Giants Fallen on Hard Times
08.30.06
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) and Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) were once high flying businesses that were once considered the greatest of their time. Is it too late for these companies to retrench and become go-go stocks again? And, Ford (NYSE: F) going private is a nice thought, but a bad tip of its hand to shareholders.
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Salesforce.com Soars
08.23.06
Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) shares are on the move after an outstanding quarter. And, legitimate buying and selling of stock by company insiders may provide opportunities for individual investors to profit.
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When Less is More
08.16.06
In the battle between banks, the little guy sometimes wins. Plus, the relationship between corporate governance and excessive compensation of Chief Executive Officers.
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Back-dating of Stock Options
08.09.06
Since the Wall Street Journal broke the story last year, nearly one hundred companies have become embroiled in the controversy over the back-dating of stock options. Plus a review of the new book Rule #1.
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Mitcham Industries
08.02.06
This week's investment idea is Mitcham Industries (Nasdaq: MIND), a leaser of the seismic equipment used to locate precious oil and gas reserves. Also, the latest market outlook from Supernova Stocks.
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The Sun Also Rises
07.26.06
The cleantech/alternative energy markets have been plagued by alternating euphoria and uncertainty. We look at a company in that space - Sunpower (Nasdaq: SPWR). Also, DC Money Show musings and Wi-Fi might be coming to Washington's Metro system.
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Not Software, Salesforce
07.19.06
San Francisco-based SalesForce.com (NYSE: CRM) is helping sales people and managers effectively manage sales leads, customers, and proposals in a software solution that allows the collective use of resources and tools. Plus, short-term actions that investors with weaker stomachs for volatility might want to take to protect, as well as grow, their assets.
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The End of Medicine
07.12.06
An excerpt from Andy Kessler's newest book, The End of Medicine: How Silicon Valley (And Naked Mice) Will Reboot Your Doctor.
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A Bright Spot in the Domestic Auto Industry
07.05.06
The outlook is bright for Honda and Toyota. But an even better investment proposition may be the businesses who supply the parts to them. Plus, real estate is suffering under the weight of its own hysteria. Will its downturn take the market even lower?
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All Bets Are Not Off
06.28.06
The gaming industry is expected to post $100 billion in annual revenues by the end of the decade; we present several gaming companies worth keeping an eye on. Plus, a look at Granite City Brewing (Nasdaq: GCFB), a rapidly growing microbrewery and restaurant chain.
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Home, Sweet Home
06.21.06
Has the bloom worn off the housing industry? And now that the market has erased gains for 2006, where should investors put their cash?
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Are REITs the Right Stuff?
06.14.06
Announcing the launch of BFP's new website, BrokerAdviser.com, featuring a complimentary special report, "Top 12 Online Brokers for Individual Investors." Plus, a look at apartment REITs, a sector that should benefit from lofty real estate prices and rising mortgage rates.
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TradeStation: Programmed for Profit
06.07.06
This week's investment idea is TradeStation Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAD), an electronic trading platform that lets stock brokers and institutional money managers trade from anywhere. Also, VOIP pioneer Vonage Holdings (NYSE: VG) continues to generate bad press after its recent IPO. And, an update on NetEase (Nasdaq: NTES).
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Walking the Edge of Inflation
05.31.06
Is there, or is there not, inflation ahead? Anybody know? Also, an update on YouBet.com (Nasdaq: UBET), one of Growth Report Editor Ian Wyatt's three undervalued stocks for 2006.
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Investing in India Part III
05.24.06
We conclude our series on investing in India with a look at how investors can make direct plays on the country through funds and ADRs. Also, a look at Asta Funding (Nasdaq: ASFI) and the recent Burger King (NYSE: BKC)IPO.
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The Mom and Pop Revolution
05.17.06
Small businesses are absolutely booming. Plus, an update on Bronco Drilling (Nasdaq: BRNC). And, Time Warner's (NYSE: TWX) Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announces an agreement to distribute Warner Bros. content through BitTorrent Inc.'s peer-to-peer system.
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Investing in India: Part II
05.10.06
In this issue we continue our series on investing in India with a look at three companies that are capitalizing on outsourcing. Also, we take a look at some solar energy stocks.
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Red Hot Commodities
05.03.06
Commodities continue to reach record highs. In this issue we take a look at some commodity related ETFs and in our "Ask the Editor" feature we field a reader question about commodities. Also, Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) is applying their success in selling CDs to movie promotion. And, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) will complete their spin-off of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) sooner than expected.
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Is There Still Gold in Oil?
04.26.06
This issue's investment idea is F5 Networks (Nasdaq: FFIV), a company that solves traffic problems along the information super-highway. Also, an update on past investment idea Coldwater Creek (Nasdaq: CWTR). And is loading up on oil and gold a good idea?
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Oil Hits Yet Another New High
04.19.06
Oil Hits Yet Another New High. Plus GE (NYSE: GE) used to be the harbinger for the U.S. economy, but now that role has expanded the role over. And, the cable industry touts bundling as its savior, but will "unbundling" prove to be the stronger force?
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Investing in India: Part I
04.12.06
In the first of our series on investing in India, we examine the demographics and economic conditions of the world's second most populous nation. Also, a brief look at the new oil ETF, the United States Oil Fund (AMEX: USO), and a review of first quarter stock performance.
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The Numbers Game of Nods and Winks
04.05.06
Earnings season is here. Find out why earnings quality matters. Also, merger and acquisition activity is really picking up. Learn why this is happening and which sectors look particularly ripe for plucking. Finally, an update on HouseValues (Nasdaq: SOLD).
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Give Palm a Hand
03.29.06
Is Palm (Nasdaq: PALM) a victim of its own success? And, a review of Jeremy Siegel's new book The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and the True Triumph Over the Bold and the New.
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March Madness on Demand
03.22.06
This week's Investment Idea provides Internet financial technology services to financial services companies, particularly those of smaller sizes. Also, CBS's (NYSE: CBS) March Madness on Demand is shaping up to be a resounding success. And, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) unveil the Ultra-Mobile PC.
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Ma Bell Rides Again
03.15.06
With plans to acquire BellSouth (NYSE: BLS), AT&T (NYSE: T) is set to become the largest telecom in the U.S. once again. And Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) is trading at a 52-week low, while Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) is in the midst of a successful turnaround: Which stock is the more compelling investment?
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The Oracle of Omaha Speaks
03.08.06
Warren Buffett recently released his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) shareholders. Find out what wisdom he has to share. Also, Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) shares surge after the company reaches a settlement with NTP Inc. And, much was made of eBay's (Nasdaq: EBAY) acquiring of Skype. But are big Internet acquisitions really that valuable?
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Ports Deal Renews Interest in Port (In)security
03.01.06
The Dubai Ports World deal has congressional leaders and citizens alike up in arms, but the heightened focus on port security means opportunities for investors. Find out which companies stand to benefit. Also, Audible will be distributing the podcast of comedy sensation, Ricky Gervais. Can this spark light a fire under the disappointing stock?
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The Cost of Doing Business in China
02.22.06
After missing earnings, shares of Whole Foods (Nasdaq: WFMI) have fallen. Is the stock worth picking up at current levels? Also, find out what went on last week at Congressional hearings on American technology company dealings in China.
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A Bubble of a Different Sort
02.15.06
The month of January has seen the Russell 2000 index gain 8.9%; we explain the so-called "January effect" and why microcaps belong in your portfolio. Also a look at Broadcom's (Nasdaq: BRCM) recent rise. And will the new film "Bubble" change the way movies are distributed?
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Super Bowl Suds
02.08.06
In this issue we unveil our brand new free special report on the Baby Boomer profit opportunity. Also, fuel prices are crippling airlines. Find out how Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is bucking the bankruptcy trend. And, Anheuser Busch (NYSE: BUD) sure makes great commercials, but its shares have been on the skids for the last couple years. Is it time to scoop them up or look elsewhere?
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Black Gold: Run in Oil Stocks Not Over Yet
02.01.06
Shares of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) are trading at a premium as hefty as the company's signature burritos. Is the company worth investing in? Also, get Growth Report Editor Ian Wyatt's take on the booming oil and services market.
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Blackout for Blackberry?
01.25.06
Could we be seeing the end of Research in Motion's (Nasdaq: RIMM) popular Blackberry? MasterCard will be going public soon. We weigh the merits of investing in Big Plastic. Thanks to Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM), the broadband chipmaker, is getting a new lease on life.
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Three Undervalued Growth Stocks for 2006
01.18.06
Another retailer has caught the eye of Supernova Stocks. Also, from the pages of the Growth Report three undervalued growth stocks for 2006.
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Broadband Over Power Lines
01.11.06
A look at the peformance of past Big Idea Investment Ideas. And could broadband over power line (BPL) be poised to give cable and DSL a run for their money?
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Looking Ahead
01.04.06
A review of topics that we believe will be of importance for investors in 2006, including the slowing housing market, the continued strength of commodities, especially oil and gold, a renewed interest in micro cap stocks, and lastly an IPO market that looks to be solid once again. Our stock pick this week is Endeavor International (AMEX: END), an oil and gas exploration and production company that looks to parlay its drilling rights in the North Sea into profits.
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Volume 1, Issue 24 - December 28, 2005
12.28.05
Supernova Stocks presents highlights from their 2005 "Year in Review" issue. Find out what's behind Supernova's 73.8% win rate on stock picks this year. Also we provide an overview the of permission based email sector and check in on the fast crumbling real estate market.
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Volume 1, Issue 23 - December 21, 2005
12.21.05
In this issue we spotlight sustainable non-profits that are making a difference in the lives of thousands of people. Plus, we take a look at Google's move to acquire a 5% stake in AOL.
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Volume 1, Issue 22 - December 14, 2005
12.14.05
In this issue we present Big Idea readers with special holiday discounts to Business Financial Publishing's newsletters. Also, find out why the oil-gold price ratio indicates an opportunity for investors. And a look at the rise of in-game advertising.
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Volume 1, Issue 21 - December 7, 2005
12.07.05
This week's investment idea is Dawson Geophysical (Nasdaq: DWSN), the leading provider of seismic data for oil and gas exploration and production companies. We also examine recent data that suggests that the housing market has slowed down substantially, and find out why Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is the early winner in holiday retail.
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Volume 1, Issue 20 - November 30, 2005
11.30.05
This week's Big Idea features an excerpt from Supernova Stocks' newest report, "Fifty & Up: How to Profit from America's Aging Population." The excerpt is an overview of why the health care sector stands to gain the most as Baby Boomers age. Also this week, Peter Henig looks at oil companies who are forced to defend their record profits.
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Volume 1, Issue 19 - November 23, 2005
11.23.05
What should investors do today with regards to oil and gas investments? Buy? Hold? Sell? Growth Report's new special report, "Oil Rush of 2006: Top Six Oil & Gas Stock Picks" aims to answer that question and presents six investment ideas for the new year. Big Idea Investor gives you a first peek inside the report. Also in this issue, we look at the success of and potential IPO for MLB.com.
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Volume 1, Issue 18 - November 16, 2005
11.16.05
An overview of the just released Supernova Stocks special report, "Fifty & Up: How to Profit from America's Aging Population." Also, Pete Henig cautions against analysts who "shoot first" and ask questions later.
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Volume 1, Issue 17 - November 9, 2005
11.09.05
Steve Case steps down from Time Warner's board; find out what he has planned next. Learn more about "Top Ten Stocks for 2006 from America's Leading Investment Experts," a new complimentary special report from NewsletterAdvisors.com. And finally, this week's investment idea is HouseValues, a company that is positioned to capitalize on the trend of increased online real estate advertising.
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Volume 1, Issue 16 - November 2, 2005
11.02.05
In this issue Supernova Stocks Editor Charles L. Norton delves into the trend of "socially responsible" investing and doesn't like what he finds. We |
