TheStockAdvisors,com provides a daily overview of the latest stock, mutual fund and ETF recommendations, investment ideas and stock commentary of the nation's leading financial newsletter advisors. http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Consumer-Stocks.html Tue, 21 May 2013 22:20:08 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/10-blue-chips-for-a-5-year-horizon.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/10-blue-chips-for-a-5-year-horizon.html by Kelley Wright, editor Investment Quality Trends

For the most part our cash needs are met by a paycheck, until of course you no longer have one. At that point you will need a pool of capital and a stream of income from that capital to meet your needs. This is why we invest; to build capital and income to meet or augment current and/or future cash needs.

Our preferred strategy is through buying shares of very high-quality companies with long histories of dividend payments and dividend increases.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Kelley Wright***Investment Q Trends) frontpage Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Powell-s-picks-for-housing-exposure.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Powell-s-picks-for-housing-exposure.html by Jim Powell, editor Global Changes & Opportunities Report

The government’s biggest stimulus target is now the housing industry; more than any other industry in which we can invest, housing has a mandate to be successful. Without a housing rebound, the economy has little chance of becoming self-supporting again.

Besides the long term capital gains we can expect, housing also offers a good way to convert paper and electronic “wealth” into real, tangible wealth. In addition, real estate is usually a great inflation hedge.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Jim Powell***Global Changes & Opportunities Report) frontpage Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Barrick-Freeport-Yield-and-value.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Barrick-Freeport-Yield-and-value.html by John Buckingham, editor The Prudent Speculator

One of my favorite quotes from legendary Fidelity Magellan fund manager Peter Lynch is: “Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections, or trying to anticipate corrections, than has been lost in the corrections themselves.”

Meanwhile, we have added to our positions in Barrick Gold (ABX), a giant gold mining company, and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer, and the 8th largest gold producer.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Buckingham***The Prudent Speculator) frontpage Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Consistency-supports-Bed-Bath-Beyond.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Consistency-supports-Bed-Bath-Beyond.html by Richard Moroney, editor Dow Theory Forecasts

Stockholders of Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) have become accustomed to the company’s consistent growth. Over the last 16 quarters, the company has averaged sales gains of 11% and per-share-profit growth of 30%.

At the end of February, Bed Bath & Beyond operated 42 million square feet of selling space, up 16% from a year earlier. Its 1,471 locations included more than 1,000 of its namesake stores in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and Canada.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Richard Moroney***Dow Theory Forecasts) frontpage Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/4-turnarounds-from-the-worst-performer-list.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/4-turnarounds-from-the-worst-performer-list.html by George Putnam, editor The Turnaround Letter

One of our favorite places to look for turnaround candidates is a list of the worst performers in a certain segment of the market. Because investor sentiment can change very rapidly, today’s dogs often become tomorrow’s darlings, and those who are willing to go against the crowd can reap significant profits.

Among the worst performers in the S&P 500 index since the market hit its lows last June are Apple (AAPL), F5 Networks (FFIV), J.C. Penney (JCP) and Monster Beverage (MNST).

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (George Putnam***The Turnaround Letter) frontpage Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Yandex-searches-for-profits-in-Russia.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Yandex-searches-for-profits-in-Russia.html by Ian Wyatt, editor Top Stock Insights

The Internet is increasingly becoming a larger part of the average Russian's daily life. Based on the prevailing user growth trend, both Internet usage and frequency should increase.

This is great news for online advertising; as Russia's largest Internet advertising company, Yandex N.V. (YNDX) is well positioned to profit from this expanding market.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Ian Wyatt***Top Stock Insights) frontpage Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Yelp-21st-century-yellow-pages.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Yelp-21st-century-yellow-pages.html by Mike Cintolo, editor Cabot Top Ten Trader

Our latest Top Ten list has an impressive crop of stocks with good stories and charts that have shown large recent buying power (usually on earnings).

Our favorite is Yelp (YELP), a relatively recent IPO that has a great, sustainable story, rapid sales growth and a stock that just exploded higher on earnings.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mike Cintolo***Cabot Top Ten Trader) frontpage Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Avis-and-Hertz-Rental-returns.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Avis-and-Hertz-Rental-returns.html by Glenn Rogers, contributing editor Gordon Pape's Internet Wealth Builder

Car rental companies should do very well going forward and benefit from strength in leisure and business travel as well.

Additionally, there are number of catalysts peculiar to Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) and Avis Budget Group (CAR) that makes an investment in these names even more interesting.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Glenn Rogers***Internet Wealth Builder) frontpage Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/E.W.-Scripps-5-star-buy-in-broadcasting.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/E.W.-Scripps-5-star-buy-in-broadcasting.html by Westcott Rochette, S&P Capital IQ, The Outlook

E.W. Scripps (SSP) carries S&P Capital IQ’s highest investment recommendation of 5-STARS, or “strong buy.”

The media company has undergone a material evolution in its business composition that is not yet appreciated by the investment community, in our opinion, shedding non-essential assets and diversifying away from newspaper publishing in favor of broadcasting.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (S&P Capital IQ, The Outlook) frontpage Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/HCSG-Cleaning-up-in-healthcare.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/HCSG-Cleaning-up-in-healthcare.html by Benjamin Shepherd, editor Money & Medicine

When investors contemplate opportunities in the health care sector, the first choices that typically come to mind are sexy investments such as pharmaceutical companies making breakthroughs in treating diseases or hospitals developing ground breaking surgical procedures.

However, many unsung firm deal with the nitty-gritty of patient care and make the best investments because there's value in doing the dirty work. That's where Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) comes in.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Benjamin Shepherd***Money & Medicine) frontpage Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Neff-style-strategy-finds-unloved-stocks.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Neff-style-strategy-finds-unloved-stocks.html by John Reese, editor Validea

Most investors wouldn't give a fund described as "relatively prosaic, dull, conservative" a second glance. That, however, is exactly how John Neff described the Windsor Fund that he headed for more than three decades.

And, while his style may not have been flashy or eye-catching, the returns he generated for clients were dazzling -- so dazzling that Neff's track record may be the greatest ever for a mutual fund manager.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Reese***Validea) frontpage Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Western-Gas-Equity-An-MLP-favorite.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Western-Gas-Equity-An-MLP-favorite.html by Elliott Gue, editor Energy & Income Advisor

Western Gas Equity Partners LP (WGP) remains one of our favorite names in the MLP space; the firm is positioned to grow its payout at a rapid pace.

Western Gas Equity Partners, which went public on Dec. 6, 2012, owns a 2 percent GP interest and an almost 45 percent equity stake in Western Gas Partners (WES); these are the entity’s sole assets, making the firm a pure play on the LP’s impressive long-term prospects.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Elliott Gue***Energy and Income Advisor) frontpage Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Technicials-and-technology-Bullish-transition.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Technicials-and-technology-Bullish-transition.html by Bonnie Gortler, contributing editor Systems & Forecasts

Healthcare, Utilities, and Consumer Staples led the market higher earlier in the year. Technology was a sector that had lagged all year, but with its latest strength it is a very encouraging sign that the market could go higher.

The Head and Shoulders formation in the tech sector, which I viewed as a potentially bearish pattern, is now negated because we broke through $71.00 on the PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ).

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Bonnie Gortler***Systems & Forecasts) frontpage Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Qualcomm-Wireless-value.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Qualcomm-Wireless-value.html by J. Royden Ward editor Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor

I believe the underperformance of technology stocks has created some outstanding opportunities for value investors, as companies with outstanding sales and earnings are now available at bargain prices.

Among technology stocks, I like Qualcomm (QCOM). In my view, the shares are undervalued and poised for big gains in the months ahead.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (J. Royden Ward***Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter) frontpage Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Drugstore-dividends.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Drugstore-dividends.html by Chuck Carlson, editor DRIP Investor

The first quarter of 2013 saw plenty of dividend action from corporate America. According to Standard & Poor’s, companies reported 944 dividend increases in the first quarter, paying out an additional $14.5 billion in dividends.

Despite the healthy dividend increases, companies still have plenty of room to increase dividends.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Chuck Carlson***The DRIP Investor) frontpage Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coinstar-Dillard-s-Value-standouts.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coinstar-Dillard-s-Value-standouts.html by Richard Moroney, editor Upside Stocks

Our Quadrix Value score reflects a stock’s percentile rank on more than 20 variables, but four of the most effective metrics are the price/earnings, price/sales, price/cash flow and the enterprise ratio.

Screening for standouts on these four measures, Coinstar (CSTR) and Dillard’s (DDS) are two especially cheap stocks.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Richard Moroney***Upside) frontpage Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Capital-Opportunity-Low-cost-growth.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Capital-Opportunity-Low-cost-growth.html by Mark Salzinger, editor The No-Load Fund Investor

Vanguard reopened its Capital Opportunity Fund (VHCOX) in April. This is good news for Vanguard investors seeking an aggressive, low cost, actively managed growth fund.

Capital Opportunity had been closed for about nine years. It now becomes the only PRIMECAP advised fund at Vanguard to be open to new investors.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mark Salzinger***No-Load Fund Investor) frontpage Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Value-expert-s-prudent-energy-bets.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Value-expert-s-prudent-energy-bets.html by John Buckingham, editor The Prudent Speculator

We find the record-low interest rate environment to be very supportive of further gains in equity prices. That does not mean that we won’t soon see a correction. But with low inflation and not-too-hot, not-too-cold U.S. economic data and profits and balance sheets remaining strong, equity valuations still seem reasonable.

We retain our long-term enthusiasm for our broadly diversified portfolios of undervalued stocks -- such as two energy issues: Ensco (ESV) and Halliburton (HAL).

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Buckingham***The Prudent Speculator) frontpage Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Delphi-Automotive-Navigating-gains.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Delphi-Automotive-Navigating-gains.html by Nicholas Vardy, editor Bull Market Alert

Delphi Automotive (DLPH) is one of the nation’s largest automotive suppliers and a leader in integrated audio, video and navigation systems that keep the nation's drivers both informed and entertained while driving.

Delphi also makes collision warning systems now required by law on all new automobiles. Here's why Delphi's stock has been in a steady uptrend and why I believe it will continue rising in the months ahead.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Nicholas Vardy***Bull Market Alert) frontpage Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/ServiceNow-IT-in-the-cloud.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/ServiceNow-IT-in-the-cloud.html by Timothy Lutts, editor Cabot Stock of the Month

Unless you’re in the industry, understanding the business behind ServiceNow (NOW) is likely to be a little challenging. It calls itself “The Enterprise IT Cloud Company,” but decoding that jargon is tricky.

Its goals include, “Transform enterprise IT,” “Automate and standardize business procedures” and “Consolidate global IT to a single system of record.” But what does that mean? Here’s the way I see it.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Timothy Lutts***Cabot Stock of the Month) frontpage Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Material-gains-ahead.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Material-gains-ahead.html by Richard Rhodes, editor The Rhodes Report

The S&P 500 has traded above the 1600 level, and above major trendline resistance from the 2000-to-2007 major highs. This “breakout” if you will has further distance to travel to the upside.

Now, the probability is growing that a real “bubble-like” move has begun, in which we could very well see the S&P 500 rise +25% in a very short while towards the 2000 level.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Richard Rhodes***Rhodes Report) frontpage Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Verastem-Stem-cell-cancer-speculation.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Verastem-Stem-cell-cancer-speculation.html by Benjamin Shepherd, editor Personal Finance

Stem cells are the fundamental building blocks of humans. As undifferentiated cells, they have the ability to become part of a calf muscle, a neuron, cornea or anything else in the body.

Scientists have long believed that the flexibility of stem cells can be harnessed to cure intractable human diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or diabetes.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Benjamin Shepherd***Personal Finance) frontpage Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/KKR-Best-of-breed-in-private-equity.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/KKR-Best-of-breed-in-private-equity.html by Mark Skousen, editor Forecasts & Strategies

In the past year, we have been big fans of private equity stocks and business development companies. These specialty finance companies are growing fast and increasing their dividends.

They are taking full advantage of the Fed’s easy money policies and the banking industry’s reluctance to finance small businesses.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mark Skousen***Forecasts & Strategies) frontpage Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Western-Digital-Cash-flow-and-buybacks.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Western-Digital-Cash-flow-and-buybacks.html by Charles Mizrahi, editor Hidden Values Alert

We continue to recommend Western Digital (WDC), which designs and makes hard disk drives in our Prime Time value portfolio.

The company's incredible cash flow allows the company to comfortably spread out capital between R&D, acquisitions, and shareholders.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Charles Mizrahi***Hidden Values Alert) frontpage Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Cubist-Battling-bacteria.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Cubist-Battling-bacteria.html by Stephen Leeb, editor The Complete Investor

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become an alarming problem in hospitals. Most drug companies, though, aren’t interested, seeing the potential profits as limited. Today’s most profitable medications are those taken chronically, while antibiotics are short-term fixes that, moreover, are usually priced very modestly.

This leaves smaller companies leading the way — in particular, Cubist (CBST). Its major drug Cubicin treats skin, blood, and heart infections wholly or partly resistant to other antibiotics.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Stephen Leeb***The Complete Investor) frontpage Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Gift-cards-perk-up-profits-at-Starbucks.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Gift-cards-perk-up-profits-at-Starbucks.html by Brian Hicks, editor Wealth Advisory

In addition to being a well-run company, Starbucks (SBUX) has brand name power. It has captured a remarkable 33% market share in the United States.

A cursory review of Starbucks' valuation may give the impression that the stock is expensive. After all, it sells for 31x trailing earnings and 21x forward earnings. But there's a lot of upside for earnings as the company continues to expand.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Brian Hicks***Wealth Advisory) frontpage Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Disney-In-the-sweet-spot.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Disney-In-the-sweet-spot.html by Chuck Carlson, editor DRIP Investor

The sweet spot for investors right now seems to be companies with strong brands, rising dividends, and fairly reliable earnings streams. Disney (DIS) shares seem to fall perfectly into that sweet spot.

The stock has held up well during the market’s recent bout of volatility, and I expect these shares to outpace the overall market for 2013 and over the long term.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Chuck Carlson***The DRIP Investor) frontpage Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/D.R.-Horton-breaks-out-to-6-year-high.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/D.R.-Horton-breaks-out-to-6-year-high.html by Leo Fasciocco, editor Ticker Tape Digest

Home building stocks have been coming in with better than expected profits and many have been pushing higher.

D.R. Horton (DHI) recently broke out from a 13-week flat base, which carried the stock to a six-year high. The push higher was triggered by favorable quarterly earnings.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Leo Fasciocco***Ticker Tape Digest) frontpage Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Telecom-Argentina-A-super-stock.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Telecom-Argentina-A-super-stock.html by John Reese, editor Validea

Our featured stocks are selected based on the investing criteria of several legendary investors. Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) has a guru score of 100% based on the price-to-sales strategy of Kenneth Fisher.

Indeed, based on the Kenneth Fisher's price-to-sale strategy, Telecom Argentina would be considered a "Super Stock".

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Reese***Validea) frontpage Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/The-3-most-attractive-large-cap-funds.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/The-3-most-attractive-large-cap-funds.html by Vaughan Scully, S&P Capital IQ, The Outlook

While large-cap stocks have risen strongly in 2013, they have lagged small-cap and mid-cap stocks over the same period. Also, with the U.S. economy apparently on a firmer path to recovery, growth stocks would seem to have the edge over value.

With hundreds of large-cap growth funds to choose from, we set out to find the three most attractive from a performance, cost, and risk perspective.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (S&P Capital IQ***The Outlook) frontpage Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Quickel-s-techs-AAPL-MSFT-EQIX.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Quickel-s-techs-AAPL-MSFT-EQIX.html by Stephen Quickel, editor US Investment Report

The market, in our view, remains basically bullish as the economy continues to improve and corporate earnings continue to grow — especially at our kind of sector-leading growth companies. We see stocks continuing to rise through 2013 and well into 2014.

In the technology sector, it’s time to take a serious look at Apple (AAPL); we also recommend Microsoft (MSFT) and Equinix (EQIX). (Editor's note: Congratulations to Stephen on the 28th anniversary of his US Investment Report.)

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Stephen Quickel***US Investment Report) frontpage Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Frontier-100-High-risk-high-potential.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Frontier-100-High-risk-high-potential.html by Paul Goodwin, editor Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report

Emerging markets feature imperfect protection for private property, government interference in markets and the affairs of companies, low liquidity, low transparency and volatile economies. Frontier markets aren’t even up to the emerging stage; they’re pre-emerging.

The vehicle we favor for getting exposure to these high risk markets is the iShares MSCI Frontier 100 Index Fund (FM), which was created in September 2012.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Paul Goodwin***Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report) frontpage Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Turnarounds-5-to-bank-on.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Turnarounds-5-to-bank-on.html by George Putnam, editor The Turnaround Letter

Banks seem to be the companies that everyone loves to hate these days. Many are still bashing the banks for helping cause the financial meltdown in 2008.

For investors who have been brave (or contrarian) enough to venture into bank stocks, they have been quite rewarding. But we believe that the bank stocks have a lot further to run. It probably won’t happen overnight, but if you are willing to buy some bank stocks and hold them for several years, you should be handsomely rewarded.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (George Putnam***The Turnaround Letter) frontpage Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Sell-in-May-Maybe-not.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Sell-in-May-Maybe-not.html by Jim Stack, editor Investech Market Analyst

Over the last 50 years the seasonal cycle in the stock market has awarded investors the majority of their gains from November through April.

To support the belief that investors should "Sell in May and go away," the case is made of two investors who both start investing in the S&P 500 in 1960 with $10,000.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Jim Stack***InvesTech Market Analyst) frontpage Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Annaly-The-quintessential-income-stock.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Annaly-The-quintessential-income-stock.html by Genia Turanova, editor Leeb Income Performance

The highest-yielding stock in our portfolios, Annaly Capital Management (NLY), is yielding in excess of 11 percent. This mortgage REIT is in fact a quintessential income stock.

Since its 1997 IPO, Annaly has dramatically outperformed both the S&P 500 and the financial sub-index. With returns having come mostly from dividends, the main question concerns their future safety.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Genia Turanova***Leeb Income Performance) frontpage Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coach-Stepping-into-shoes.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coach-Stepping-into-shoes.html by Geoffrey Seiler, editor BullMarket.com

For its latest quarter, Coach (COH) posted a profit of $238.9 million, or 84 cents per share, compared with $225.0 million, or 77 cents a share, a year earlier. While the company is known for its handbags, its first quarter was all about shoes.

The results topped Wall Street forecasts by 4 cents per share. Revenue rose 7% to $1.19 billion, just ahead of the $1.18 billion Wall Street consensus.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Geoffrey Seiler***Bullmarket.com) frontpage Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Monsanto-Growing-profits-from-seeds.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Monsanto-Growing-profits-from-seeds.html by Elliott Gue, editor Energy & Income Advisor

With demand for corn, soybeans and other agricultural commodities continuing to grow and the supply of arable land in decline, farmers need to maximize their harvests.

Agribusiness giant Monsanto (MON) is one of our favorite food-related plays; its innovative genetically-modified (GM) seeds are critical to producing more crops from less acreage.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Elliott Gue***Energy and Income Advisor) frontpage Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/BHP-Rio-Tinto-Stick-with-super-miners.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/BHP-Rio-Tinto-Stick-with-super-miners.html by David Dittman, editor Down Under Digest

A deterioration of global macroeconomic sentiment, the threat of weaker commodity prices, unfavorable weather, the impact of past management missteps and shakeups in top leadership have hurt BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd. (RIO) .

Nevertheless, these stocks remain in the aggressive holdings section of our model portfolio. In our view, these super miners are beaten, but not broken.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (David Dittman***Down Under Digest) frontpage Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Mexico-Fund-Investors-looking-south.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Mexico-Fund-Investors-looking-south.html by Brian Hicks, editor The Wealth Advisory

The vast majority of stocks in our model portfolio are focused on the U.S. economy. But for our latest recommendation, we're moving into Mexico.

The Mexican central bank reported that in February, foreign investors poured a record $80 billion into the nation's stocks and bonds. And we want to profit from it.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Brian Hicks***Wealth Advisory) frontpage Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Caterpillar-S-creaming-buy.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Caterpillar-S-creaming-buy.html by Russ Kaplan, editor Heartland Adviser

One undervalued stock, which I believe is a screaming buy, is Caterpillar (CAT), the well-known global maker of construction, earthmoving and mining equipment.

This company has been going strong for over 85 years and isn’t going anywhere. They currently have hundreds of sites around the world, including Antarctica.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Russ Kaplan***Heartland Adviser) frontpage Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Yahoo-New-CEO-rights-the-ship.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Yahoo-New-CEO-rights-the-ship.html by Mike Cintolo, editor Cabot Top Ten Trader

As one of the original dotcom behemoths, Web-portal and online content provider Yahoo! (YHOO) needs no introduction.

The company has come a long way from its years of market dominance in the early 2000s, with Google usurping much of Yahoo’s former territory. Ironically, former Google executive Marissa Mayer now has the helm at Yahoo, and is finally righting the ship.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mike Cintolo***Cabot Top Ten Trader) frontpage Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Pharma-favorites-with-buybacks.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Pharma-favorites-with-buybacks.html by David Fried, editor The Buyback Letter

Our Buyback Premium Portfolio is beating the S&P 500 by more than 75% since its inception in 2000;  the portfolio is up 84.86% vs. a gain of 9.12% in the S&P 500 over the same time frame.

Two of our latest additions to this portfolio are in the biotech and pharmacuetical sector: United Therapeutics (UTHR), where management has reduced shares outstanding by 6.3% in the last 12 months; and Mylan (MYL), which has reduced shares outstanding by 7.3% in the last year.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (David Fried***The Buyback Letter) frontpage Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Price-is-right-Muni-fund-bets.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Price-is-right-Muni-fund-bets.html by Mark Salzinger, editor No Load Fund Investor

Despite low yields, municipal bond funds still make sense for conservative investors interested in principal protection, modest income and diversification against their equity portfolios.

Among our favorites are the national funds from T. Rowe Price, which have generated consistently strong tax-free income with superior risk-adjusted returns. All feature a long-tenured manager, an extensive corps of credit analysts, generally mild volatility, and a low expense ratio.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mark Salzinger***No-Load Fund Investor) frontpage Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Capital-and-income-10-top-blue-chips.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Capital-and-income-10-top-blue-chips.html by Kelley Wright, editor Investment Quality Trends

Our primary purpose is to assist investors in growing their capital and income base from which to derive cash for their current and future needs.

To that end we believe that high-quality stocks purchased at historically low-price-to-high-yield offers the best potential for downside protection and upside appreciation.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Kelley Wright***Investment Q Trends) frontpage Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/MEMC-Bright-light-in-solar-power.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/MEMC-Bright-light-in-solar-power.html by Angelo Zino, S&P Capital IQ equity analyst, The Outlook

Our latest Focus Stock MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR), which carries S&P Capital IQ’s highest investment recommendation of 5- STARS or “strong buy.”

MEMC, which is changing its name to SunEdison, manufactures silicon wafers, which are used for the production of almost all semiconductor-based devices and develops and owns solar power generating facilities.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (S&P Capital IQ***The Outlook) frontpage Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Chiquita-Brands-Fruitful-turnaround.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Chiquita-Brands-Fruitful-turnaround.html by George Putnam, editor The Turnaround Letter

Chiquita Brands International (CBQ), which traces its history back to a ship captain in 1870, has many of the features that we like to see in a turnaround candidate.

First and foremost, it has a powerful brand. The Chiquita brand dominates the banana market, and it is probably the most widely-recognized name in any form of fresh produce.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (George Putnam***The Turnaround Letter) frontpage Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Buy-Nuance-Ask-Siri.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Buy-Nuance-Ask-Siri.html by Glenn Rogers, contributing editor Gordon Pape's Internet Wealth Builder

This column is being dictated directly into my computer. I'm spared the drudgery of typing thanks to a company called Nuance Communications (NUAN).

Nuance is well known for its Dragon software, which has become the dominant speech recognition program for consumers. Less well known is that Nuance powers Siri for Apple, the often frustrating but steadily improving voice-recognition program embedded in every iPhone.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Glenn Rogers***Internet Wealth Builder) frontpage Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Two-top-buys-in-natural-gas.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Two-top-buys-in-natural-gas.html by Jim Powell, editor Global Changes & Opportunities

The outlook for natural gas (NG) producers is improving much faster than expected. Energy consumers of every type are switching to natural gas in record numbers.

Given the changing outlook for natural gas, weak profits and low stock prices for the leading producers are unlikely to last much longer. I believe investors who want to capture the lion’s share of the rebound should act soon.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Jim Powell***Global Changes & Opportunities Report) frontpage Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/A-six-pack-with-unusual-promise.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/A-six-pack-with-unusual-promise.html by Stephen Quickel, editor US Investment Report

Finding fresh stock selections is no easy task in a market that’s been rallying for three months. Investors eventually tend to overbuy when stocks are rising — and oversell when the market heads down.

Today, the pickings have proved thin as we screen hundreds of stocks for superior growth potential at reasonable prices. That said, we've still found stocks with unusual promise. Here's an overview of 6 of our new buys.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Stephen Quickel***US Investment Report) frontpage Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Scholastic-Digital-education.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Scholastic-Digital-education.html by Charles Mizrahi, editor Hidden Values Alert

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) is a global children’s publishing, education and media company. Since it’s founding in 1920, Scholastic has emphasized quality products and a dedication to reading and learning.

The company is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and a leading developer of educational technology products.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Charles Mizrahi***Hidden Values Alert) frontpage Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Guru-expert-Remmbering-Zweig.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Guru-expert-Remmbering-Zweig.html by John Reese, editor Validea

Our latest Guru Spotlight is a bittersweet one. While it's always interesting to examine the great Martin Zweig's approach, we're also commemorating his passing; he died in February at the age of 70.

His Zweig Forecast was one of the most highly regarded investment newsletters and Zweig Dimenna Partners has been ranked in the top 15 of Barron's list of the most successful hedge funds.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Reese***Validea) frontpage Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Apple-3-reasons-to-expect-a-bottom.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Apple-3-reasons-to-expect-a-bottom.html by Ian Wyatt, editor Top Stock Insights

I want to go on the record that I think this is a bottom for Apple (AAPL) and that now is perhaps the best time in recent years to buy the stock.

There are three reasons that Apple stock is attractive today -- the firm's upcoming quarterly earnings, new products on the horizon, and the company's pro-shareholder philosophy. Plus, the shares are cheap.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Ian Wyatt***Top Stock Insights) frontpage Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/What-s-next-for-gold-and-silver.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/What-s-next-for-gold-and-silver.html by Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, editors The Aden Forecast

The decline in gold and silver was fast and sharp as panic selling set in, resulting in major technical damage. Currently, gold is technically bearish and it could fall further.

We recently recommended lowering your metals position from 30% to 15% of your total portfolio, and we maintain that recommendation.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mary Anne and Pamela Aden***The Aden Forecast) frontpage Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Tech-expert-s-transportation-buys.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Tech-expert-s-transportation-buys.html by Bernie Schaeffer, editor Schaeffer's Investment Research

Our stock picks are based on a proprietary strategy known as "expectational analysis" which combines fundamental, technical and contrarian-based sentiment metrics.

Based on this approach, I initiated a long position in two stocks in the recently-strong transportation sector: Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) and United Continental Holdings (UAL).

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Bernie Schaeffer***Schaeffer's Research) frontpage Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Graham-Buffett-Double-values.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Graham-Buffett-Double-values.html by J. Royden Ward, editor Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter

Benjamin Graham has been recognized for decades as the father of value investing. Warren Buffett was a student of Ben Graham at Columbia University and later worked for Mr. Graham for several years.

For this Special Report, I combine Warren Buffett’s and Ben Graham’s criteria for choosing stocks. During the past eight years, I have featured Graham-Buffett Stocks on 16 occasions; over that period, these stocks have increased 77.% vs. 28.8% for the S&P 500.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (J. Royden Ward***Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter) frontpage Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Pacific-Coast-Oil-Under-the-radar.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Pacific-Coast-Oil-Under-the-radar.html by Elliott Gue, editor Energy & Income Advisor

Among royalty trusts, one high-quality name continues to fly under most investors’ radars. Pacific Coast Oil Trust (ROYT); the outfit stands to benefit from the unique dynamics of California’s oil market.

To summarize, a lack of incoming pipelines connecting California to major onshore production and refining centers means that the state relies heavily on waterborne shipments of crude oil from foreign countries.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Elliott Gue***Energy and Income Advisor) frontpage Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Intel-Income-plus-upside-potential.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Intel-Income-plus-upside-potential.html by Mark Skousen, editor High-Income Alert

The challenge for me as editor of an income-focused service is not just to find recommendations with high yields. If that were the case, we would focus almost entirely on big dividend payers like REITs and partnerships.

We want to own stocks with huge upside potential as well. That’s why I’m adding Intel (INTC) to our high-income model portfolio.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mark Skousen***High Income Alert) frontpage Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Walgreen-A-bullish-prescription.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Walgreen-A-bullish-prescription.html by Chuck Carlson, editor DRIP Investor

Editor’s Portfolio holding Walgreen (WAG) has enjoyed a rebirth of sorts recently. Indeed, shares of this drug store giant recently skyrocketed to a new 52-week high.

On the earnings front, per-share profits excluding acquisition costs rose 9% to $0.96 per share in the quarter ended February 28. The results beat the consensus estimate by $0.02. Investors also liked what they heard concerning a strategic alliance Walgreen announced with Alliance Boots.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Chuck Carlson***The DRIP Investor) frontpage Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Income-expert-picks-utility-trio.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Income-expert-picks-utility-trio.html by Genia Turanova, editor Leeb Income Performance

We expect utilities to out-yield U.S. Treasuries in the foreseeable future. This justifies our increasing commitment to the sector.

For income and further price appreciation, we recommend Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) and NextEra Energy (NEE). For reliable income, we are recommending Southern Company (SO). Here's a look at these three utilities.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Genia Turanova***Leeb Income Performance Report) frontpage Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Emerging-markets-small-caps-dividends.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Emerging-markets-small-caps-dividends.html by Nicholas Vardy, editor The Alpha Investor Letter

Our latest recommendation combines two highly profitable asset classes — small cap stocks and emerging markets — through the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index (DGS).

Emerging markets have gotten off to a slow start in 2013. Nevertheless, much of the world’s “smart money” expects emerging markets to be standout performers during the second half of 2013.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Nicholas Vardy***Alpha Investor Letter) frontpage Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/SP-buys-that-pass-the-Buffett-test.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/SP-buys-that-pass-the-Buffett-test.html by Beth Piskora, S&P Capital IQ, The Outlook

The following stocks meet the criteria that Warren Buffett has emphasized in the past.  As such, these stocks might satisfy the “Oracle of Omaha.”

How does Buffett make his picks? In short, he uses the following five investment criteria.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (S&P Capital IQ***The Outlook) frontpage Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/3-favorites-for-defensive-growth.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/3-favorites-for-defensive-growth.html by John Persinos, editor Personal Finance

Against the current economic and fiscal backdrop, the most prudent course of action is to focus on large-cap consumer and information technology stocks that are less vulnerable to unexpected political shocks and the market’s ups-and-downs.

However, investors worried about the contractionary effects of “sequestration” don’t have to sit on the sidelines. They can take a defensive stance and still enjoy growth.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Persinos***Personal Finance) frontpage Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Virgin-Media-A-stealth-play-on-Liberty.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Virgin-Media-A-stealth-play-on-Liberty.html by Vivian Lewis, editor Global Investing

Virgin Media (VMED) operates both in consumer and business telephony. This company is not owned by Sir Richard Branson and in fact is a US company offering Britons quadruple play: broadband pay TV, broadband internet, land, and cellular telephones.

VMED is due to be taken over for about $16 billion in cash plus a further $7.5 billion in debt by Liberty Global (LBTYA), which will become a UK company after the deal is completed. As such we are buying VMED with the expectation that we will end up owning Liberty.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Vivian Lewis***Global Investing) frontpage Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:17:01 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Caterpillar-Deere-Equipped-for-value.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Caterpillar-Deere-Equipped-for-value.html by John Buckingham, editor The Prudent Speculator

We are confident that our eclectic style of income-focused, diversified value investing will continue to prove its worth, just as it has for the last 36 years.

We will always target inexpensive stocks, pursuing bargains wherever they may reside. Here's a look at two of our latest featured stock recommendations: Caterpillar (CAT) and Deere & Co. (DE).

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Buckingham***The Prudent Speculator) frontpage Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/5-favorites-for-value-and-yield.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/5-favorites-for-value-and-yield.html by Ian Wyatt, editor High Yield Wealth

The most frequent question I receive from new investors is, "How do I get started?" when looking to build an income-focused portfolio.

Here's a look at some of our favorite stocks from among the 25 that are featured in our model portfolio; they offer high-yield income and value at their prevailing prices.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Ian Wyatt***HIgh Yield Wealth) frontpage Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/CVS-Caremark-Pharmacy-standout.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/CVS-Caremark-Pharmacy-standout.html by Eric Vermulm, senior portfolio manager, Stack Financial Management

CVS Caremark (CVS) stands out not only as the largest pharmacy chain in the country, but as a well positioned Consumer Staple stock with a one of a kind structure driving market share growth.

Through the company’s more than 7,400 retail stores, CVS provides local health care expertise and convenience to millions of Americans.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Eric Vermulm***Investech Market Analyst) frontpage Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/eBay-Transforming-retail-payments.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/eBay-Transforming-retail-payments.html by Geoffrey Seiler, editor BullMarket.com

eBay (EBAY) recently held its annual analyst day, where it provided robust guidance for its key business platforms, saying eBay's three core businesses -- Marketplace, PayPal and GSI -- would process in excess of $300 billion in global commerce by 2015, up from $175 billion in 2012.

Over the past few years, eBay has essentially transformed itself from an online auction website into a retail, payments technology and fulfillment company that can help retailers optimize their businesses both online and offline.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Geoffrey Seiler***Bullmarket.com) frontpage Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coventry-Healthy-buyback-bet.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coventry-Healthy-buyback-bet.html by David Fried, editor The Buyback Letter

Coventry Health Care (CVH), a managed healthcare company in the U.S., is one of the latest additions to our model portfolio of buyback stocks.

Incidentally, our buyback portfolio is up 81.07% since inception (August 2, 2000) vs. a gain of 5.33% in the S&P 500 over the same time frame.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (David Fried***The Buyback Letter) frontpage Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Enterprise-In-the-sweet-spot-for-energy.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Enterprise-In-the-sweet-spot-for-energy.html by Mark Skousen, editor Forecasts & Strategies

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), based in Houston, it is the country’s largest master limited partnership (MLP).

By creating a pipeline network for the transportation of domestic oil and gas -- including Bakken oil -- Enterprise Products is in the sweet spot of the new energy bull market.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mark Skousen***Forecasts & Strategies) frontpage Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Turnarounds-in-healthcare-management.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Turnarounds-in-healthcare-management.html by George Putnam, editor The Turnaround Letter

Many healthcare stocks have been on a roller coaster ride over the last few years, buffeted by positive long-term demographic trends, along with negative forces emanating from Washington, including the complexities of ObamaCare.

The healthcare stocks below have been riding the roller coaster downwards for a while, but have the potential to bottom out and begin to climb again in the coming months.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (George Putnam***The Turnaround Letter) frontpage Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Cisco-Value-growth-income.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Cisco-Value-growth-income.html by Stephen Leeb, editor Income Performance Report

While growth for tech stocks may be less manic than in the past, many still have a lot of growth potential. And if you can find one that both pays a dividend and is attractively valued in terms of both price to earnings and price to book, you’ve hit pay dirt.

One such company is Cisco Systems (CSCO), the worldwide leader in making things that connect people to the Internet and to each other.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Stephen Leeb***The Complete Investor) frontpage Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/CPSI-Patients-and-profits.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/CPSI-Patients-and-profits.html by Ingrid Hendershot, editor Hendershot Investments

In 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which included approximately $19 billion in funding over a 10-year period for health information technology.

Founded in 1979, Computer Programs and Systems (CPSI) is a leading provider of healthcare information solutions for community hospitals with over 650 client hospitals in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Ingrid Hendershot***Hendershot Investments) frontpage Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Melco-Crown-Keep-gambling-on-Macau.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Melco-Crown-Keep-gambling-on-Macau.html by Timothy Lutts, editor Cabot Stock of the Month

Just as Las Vegas boomed years ago, Macau is booming today for the same reason; it’s the only place in China where gambling is legal.

All the big names in the industry are there, including Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts. And Melco Crown Entertainment (MPEL) -- our latest stock of the month pick -- is thriving right along with them.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Timothy Lutts***Cabot Stock of the Month) frontpage Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Linn-Energy-Bad-news-or-strong-buy.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Linn-Energy-Bad-news-or-strong-buy.html by Roger Conrad, editor MLP Profits

A big blow came against Linn Energy LLC (LINE) with allegations of accounting irregularities questioning management’s hedging strategy and true profitability. The result was selling momentum that took the unit price down as far as $34.27 in February.

Since then, however, bears have been seriously chagrined by two major events. In fact those who bailed will want to seriously consider taking positions again in this undervalued, fast-growing energy producer in the midstream business.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Roger Conrad***MLP Profits) frontpage Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/30-years-of-dividends-The-magnificent-7.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/30-years-of-dividends-The-magnificent-7.html by Barney Brodie, editor S&P Capital IQ Editorial

Consider these facts: 1) the Dow recently hit an all-time high; 2) U.S. corporations have record levels of cash and are increasingly bestowing that cash on shareholders as dividends; 3) investors are yield-hungry, as the bond market offers historically low yields.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Senior Index Analyst Howard Silverblatt considered those facts and decided to look through the 30 stocks in the Dow for those that have increased their dividends annually for at least 30 years. The result is what Silverblatt has dubbed the “Dow 30-30” or the “magnificent seven”.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (S&P Capital IQ***The Outlook) frontpage Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/A-Vanguard-for-value-investing.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/A-Vanguard-for-value-investing.html by Mark Salzinger, editor The No-Load Fund Investor

Vanguard made a good decision when it handed the entire portfolio of Vanguard U.S. Value (VUVLX) to its own quantitative Equity Investment Group in late 2010. Returns since then have easily bested the fund’s large-cap value peers and place the fund in the top quintile of the growth-income funds we track.

Vanguard U.S. Value is designed to hold stocks most likely to generate returns greater than the Russell 3000 Value Index, its benchmark, which it resembles in many ways.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mark Salzinger***No-Load Fund Investor) frontpage Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Allscripts-Turnaround-in-medical-records.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Allscripts-Turnaround-in-medical-records.html by Gregory Dorsey, contributing editor The Complete Investor

Allscripts (MDRX) is a leading provider of electronic record-keeping and practice management systems to doctors, hospitals, and various other health care providers.

After a prolonged fainting spell, the company is now getting the right treatment for a robust recovery, and we’re adding it to Small-Cap Portfolio.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Gregory Dorsey***The Complete Investor) frontpage Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Real-estate-bet-on-the-Bakken-boom.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Real-estate-bet-on-the-Bakken-boom.html by Brian Hicks, editor Energy & Capital

In the past, I've recommended producers, wildcatters, and pipeline stocks to profit from the shale oil and gas boom currently taking place in the United States.

Now, however, I'm recommending a real estate investment trust -- Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET). The name may not be very sexy, the 5.6% yield is. REITs should be an essential part of your portfolio because of the consistent, steady income they pay investors.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Brian Hicks***Energy & Capital) frontpage Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Procter-Gamble-Set-for-a-turnaround.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Procter-Gamble-Set-for-a-turnaround.html by Chuck Carlson, editor DRIP Investor

To say Procter & Gamble (PG) has been a lazy stock in recent years would be an understatement. These shares were up less than 2% in 2012 and less than 4% in 2011. Flat earnings and revenues have not helped these shares.

However, the company seems to be in the midst of a turnaround. For investors who want a blue chip with an above-average yield, a stellar record of growing its dividend (56 consecutive years and counting), and reasonable upside potential, these shares should fit the bill.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Chuck Carlson***The DRIP Investor) frontpage Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Adens-sisters-What-s-next-for-stocks.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Adens-sisters-What-s-next-for-stocks.html by Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, editors The Aden Forecast

The Fed is plowing ahead with its quantitative easing monetary stimulus program, and it’s vowed to keep QE going indefinitely. Japan, Europe and China are doing the same, to one extent or another, in order to keep their economies growing and on track.

All this liquidity is creating a flood of money that’s driving stocks higher. As the old saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats and it’s happening worldwide. It’s basically driving most of the global stock markets higher.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mary Anne and Pamela Aden***The Aden Forecast) frontpage Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Royal-Dutch-Shell-For-growth-value.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Royal-Dutch-Shell-For-growth-value.html by John Reese, editor Validea

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDS.A), the Netherlands-based energy giant, is one of the largest firms in the world, with a $213 billion market cap and close to half a trillion dollars in sales over the past 12 months.

Its shares are cheap -- they trade for just 7.8 times trailing 12-month earnings -- and come with a 5.2% dividend yield. Fundamentals like those help it earn strong interest from my James O'Shaughnessy-based growth & value investor model.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Reese***Validea) frontpage Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Realogy-For-a-real-estate-recovery.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Realogy-For-a-real-estate-recovery.html by Glenn Rogers, contributing editor Gordon Pape's Internet Wealth Builder

The U.S. housing market now seems to be firmly on the road to recovery. The question is how to make some money from it. The home building stocks look overpriced and we already own two forest products companies

A new suggestion for investing in the housing recovery is Realogy Holdings Corp. (RLGY), which is one of the largest, if not the largest, real estate franchisors in the world.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Glenn Rogers***Internet Wealth Builder) frontpage Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Newmont-Low-multiple-high-yield.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Newmont-Low-multiple-high-yield.html by John Buckingham, editor The Prudent Speculator

Newmont Mining (NEM), the giant gold miner, has been a victim of the sell-off in the price of the precious yellow, but we continue to believe that the shares are worth far more than their current market valuation.

Our reason for optimism about NEM’s long-term prospects was bolstered when the company announced better-than-expected full-year 2012 results and raised its quarterly dividend.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (John Buckingham***The Prudent Speculator) frontpage Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Finish-Line-Racing-to-expand.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Finish-Line-Racing-to-expand.html by Russ Kaplan, editor Heartland Advisor

Our newest stock recommendation is specialty retail store Finish Line (FINL), which deals with clothing and athletic shoes. It is especially known for it’s wide variety of top quality shoe brands they sell.

I know many investors are concerned about the U.S.'s weak economy. However, don’t forget about the rapidly growing middle class in Asia.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Russ Kaplan***Heartland Adviser) frontpage Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Grain-gains-Best-bets-in-agriculture.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Grain-gains-Best-bets-in-agriculture.html by Jim Powell, editor Global Changes & Opportunities Report

In my opinion, the solid long term fundamentals for commodities mean that today’s off-peak prices are creating an excellent buying opportunity.

The most promising commodities now are the major crops, nearly all of which have performed well for several years. In a hungry world with an expanding population, I think agricultural commodities will continue to outpace many investments – including precious metals.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Jim Powell***Global Changes & Opportunities Report) frontpage Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/LeapFrog-A-jump-from-toys-to-education.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/LeapFrog-A-jump-from-toys-to-education.html by Geoffrey Seiler, editor BullMarket.com

Imperial Capital was out with a bullish note on LeapFrog (LF) after its analysts met with management in Los Angeles.

"LeapFrog has a relatively new management team that has altered its strategy from being primarily a toy company to an emphasis on becoming the leading educational entertainment content provider," analyst Lee Giordano wrote. "Its singular focus on educating kids in the 3-8 year old age range represents an attractive market niche."

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Geoffrey Seiler***Bullmarket.com) frontpage Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Hard-to-go-wrong-with-Colgate.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Hard-to-go-wrong-with-Colgate.html by Neil Macneale, editor 2-for-1 Stock Split Newsletter

Our 2-for-1 portfolio ended February at an all time. The pendulum has clearly swung in our favor since the crash of 2008.

This portfolio is composed exclusively of stocks that have made 2 for 1 split announcements; our latest buy is Colgate-Palmolive (CL), which announced a split in early March.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Neil Macneale***2-for-1 Stock Splits Newsletter) frontpage Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/StealthGas-Shipping-gains.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/StealthGas-Shipping-gains.html by Elliott Gue, editor Energy & Income Advisor

Greece-based shipowner StealthGas (GASS) boasts the world’s largest fleet of handy-sized liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, a class of vessel that can transport cargos of between 3,000 and 8,000 billion cubic meters, usually for local distribution in areas that lack pipeline capacity.

About two-thirds of the company’s ships operate in Asia, where demand for seaborne LPG volumes increased by 12 percent in 2012, driven by emerging markets such as China.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Elliott Gue***Energy and Income Advisor) frontpage Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Value-favorites-Corning-Schlumberger.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Value-favorites-Corning-Schlumberger.html by J. Royden Ward, editor Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter

Can the stock market keep going? Betting the S&P will rise a tad more to breach the old high is not certain, but odds favor the bulls.

According to Ned Davis Research, since 1928, after the S&P Index made a new high following a bear market, it rose an average additional 18% over a period of more than a year. I advise rotating into my new recommended undervalued stocks such as Corning (GLW) and Schlumbrger (SLB).

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (J. Royden Ward***Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter) frontpage Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/GAMCO-Global-Income-from-gold.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/GAMCO-Global-Income-from-gold.html by Ian Wyatt, editor High Yield Wealth

The recent sell-off in gold has created an opportunity for income investors to add to or to establish positions in GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources & Income Trust (GGN), a $1.2-billion gold-driven closed-end fund.

I'm a long-term bull on gold and I'm an income investor, which is why I'm very bullish on GAMCO Global . I consider it an exceptional income value in today's market. 

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Ian Wyatt***HIgh Yield Wealth) frontpage Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Qualcomm-Best-in-breed.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Qualcomm-Best-in-breed.html by Geoffrey Seiler, editor BullMarket.com

Qualcomm (QCOM) continues to be the top chipmaker for high-end smartphones, as its best-in-breed technology is considered the only one to offer a complete processing solution that allows for all the features consumers are looking for (such as WiFi and GPS).

Meanwhile, the the stock -- a selection on our Recommended List -- announced a new stock buyback program and an increase to its dividend.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Geoffrey Seiler***Bullmarket.com) frontpage Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Artisan-A-trio-of-top-global-funds.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Artisan-A-trio-of-top-global-funds.html by Mark Salzinger, editor The No-Load Fund Investor

The Artisan Funds group offers three mutual funds that invest significant portions of their assets in U.S. as well as foreign stocks.

Though each boasts an impressive record of performance, they are managed by independent teams with their own methods of stock picking and portfolio construction.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mark Salzinger***No-Load Fund Investor) frontpage Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coach-Quality-and-durability.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Coach-Quality-and-durability.html by Ingrid Hendershot, editor Hendershot Investments

Coach (COH), founded in 1941, has grown from a family-run workshop in a Manhattan loft to a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men.

Coach products are renowned for their distinctive design, quality, function and durability. In 1985, Coach was acquired by Sara Lee and then spun off in 2000 at a split-adjusted price of $2.00 per share.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Ingrid Hendershot***Hendershot Investments) frontpage Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Philip-Morris-International-Emerging-gains.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Philip-Morris-International-Emerging-gains.html by Esther Kwon, S&P Capital IQ Equity Analyst, The Outlook

Our latest Focus Stock is Philip Morris International (PM), which carries S&P Capital IQ’s highest investment recommendation of 5- STARS, or “strong buy.”

The firm is the world’s largest publicly traded manufacturer and marketer of tobacco products. With operations in about 180 countries, we expect Philip Morris International to outperform its domestic peers.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Esther Kwon***S&P The Outlook) frontpage Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Dow-Theory-3-buys-for-yield.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Dow-Theory-3-buys-for-yield.html by Richard Moroney, editor Dow Theory Forecasts

Investors who appreciate quality stocks with “good” yields have plenty of options. In January and February, 570 stocks raised, resumed, or initiated dividends, the highest during that two-month period in at least a decade.

Below, we review three stocks that are above-average yielders that also top their sector average yield and have a history of growing the payout. Here's a look at Aflac (AFL), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Intel (INTC).

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Richard Moroney***Dow Theory Forecasts) frontpage Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/HCC-Insurance-Payouts-for-67-quarters.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/HCC-Insurance-Payouts-for-67-quarters.html by Charles Mizrahi, editor Hidden Values Alert

HCC Insurance Holdings (HCC) specializes in targeted insurance fields and continues to thrive in a world that is still recovering from the financial crisis.

Inherent to the insurance business is evaluating risk and ensuring that in the long run the house comes out on top. HCC has mastered this art and continues to deliver strong earnings.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Charles Mizrahi***Hidden Values Alert) frontpage Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Omega-A-healthy-REIT.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Omega-A-healthy-REIT.html by Mike Cintolo, editor Cabot Top Ten Trader

Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) is a U.S. company that operates as a real estate investment trust, investing in healthcare facilities, with an emphasis on skilled nursing facilities.

At the end of last year, the company owned or held mortgages on 476 skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and other specialty hospitals. All told, the company controls a little over 55,000 beds in 33 states that are operated by 46 third-party companies.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Mike Cintolo***Cabot Top Ten Trader) frontpage Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Vina-Concha-y-Toro-Toast-to-Chile.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Vina-Concha-y-Toro-Toast-to-Chile.html by Tyler Laundon, editor Pay Dirt

The wine market is one of the fastest growing markets in the agricultural industry, averaging 10% to 15% annual growth. One trend within the trend that has stood out is the rise of Chilean wines.

I'm adding one of the wine industry's most powerful brands to our portfolio: Viña Concha y Toro (VCO), South America's leading wine produce and one of Chile's oldest companies, founded in 1883.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Tyler Laundon***Small Cap Pro) frontpage Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Turnaround-around-expert-eyes-MetLife.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Turnaround-around-expert-eyes-MetLife.html by George Putnam, editor The Turnaround Letter

Founded in 1864 as the National Union Life and Limb Insurance Company, MetLife (MET) has grown into the largest life insurance company in the US. It currently has about $4.2 trillion of life insurance in force.

The stock rose gradually to a high of $71 in 2007. Then, like many financial companies, MetLife saw its stock get hit hard in 2008, and it has never really recovered.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (George Putnam***The Turnaround Letter) frontpage Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Eldorado-Global-gold-from-Brazil-to-China.html http://www.thestockadvisors.com/Main-Section/Eldorado-Global-gold-from-Brazil-to-China.html by Benjamin Shepherd, editor Global Investment Strategist

With the gold market in the doldrums over the past year, even the highest-quality mining operations have seen their share prices plummet; a mid-tier gold miner, Eldorado Gold Corp. (EGO) is arguably one of the best miners in the business.

Eldorado operates one mine in Brazil, three in China, two in Greece and two in Turkey. It also happens to be the only Western gold miner with a secure foothold in China, the world’s largest gold producing country.

]]> steven@thestockadvisors.com (Benjamin Shepherd***Global Investment Strategist) frontpage Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000