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  • Why Investors Are Buying Celgene Like Crazy

    By Robert Fisher - January 31, 2012 | Tickers: AMGN, AZN, BMY, CELG

    With Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) trading show off 52-week highs, I decided to take a closer look at what all of the excitement is about. Here are the five points I looked at while researching the company:

    Celgene's trailing 5 year valuation metrics suggest that it is undervalued. Celgene's current P/B ratio is 6.0 and it has averaged 6.6 over the past 5 years with a more »

  • 5 Tobacco Stocks To Consider For Buy Ideas

    By Robert Fisher - January 31, 2012 | Tickers: MO, LO, PM, RAI

    The tobacco industry has been under controversy for a long time. However, there are tobacco companies that are doing well in this market despite recent news about price increases due to government taxes and tougher regulations. Here is my analysis of the key players in the industry and what investors should know before investing.

    Industry Risks To Know Before Investing

    Altria group (NYSE: MO) and Reynolds American (NYSE: RAI) are more »

  • 3 Ways Apple Could Tumble

    By Robert Fisher - January 31, 2012 | Tickers: AAPL

    After reporting profits doubling for 4th quarter 2011 Apple, Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is at the pinnacle as a series of popular new product roll outs and exploding share value makes the maker of electronics king of the current market. But while everything looks rosy in the land of the iPhone and iPad, there are some things wise investors should keep in mind. There are some very possible scenrios that could more »

  • Analyzing 5 New Cramer Buy Ideas

    By Robert Fisher - January 31, 2012 | Tickers: AMAT, BRCM, CSX, KLAC, TXN

    Stock market specialist Jim Cramer recommended that you buy these five stocks one month ago on his January 9th episode of Mad Money.  In this article, I analyze his picks on a relative value basis and analyze each stock's performance since Mr. Cramer's recommendation.

    Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT): When Jim Cramer recommended this stock a month ago it was at $11.34 per share and today it's more »

  • Following 5 New Jim Cramer Buy Ideas

    By Robert Fisher - January 31, 2012 | Tickers: BIIB, BWA, FCS, UNP, WY

    Stock market specialist Jim Cramer recommended that you buy these five stocks one month ago on his January 9th and 10th episodes of Mad Money.  In this article, I analyze his picks on a relative value basis and analyze each stock's performance since Mr. Cramer's recommendation.

    Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP): When Jim Cramer recommended this stock a month ago it was at $109.49 per share and today more »

  • 4 Energy Stocks Poised for Big Growth

    By Robert Fisher - January 31, 2012 | Tickers: CHK, KOG, SD, SGY

    Back in October 2011 the U.S. Energy Information Administration released a monthly Short-term Energy and Winter Fuels Outlook. The agency found that although world consumption for oil is expected to continue to grow, its pace is decreasing slightly. Current inventory is expected to intercept some of the demand, and prices remain conflicted between upward pressure from uncertainty of supply and downward pressure from lowered expectations for economic growth. Recent more »

  • Cramer Watch: Tracking 5 New Picks From January

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: JPM, M, NFLX, ROST, TJX

    Stock market specialist Jim Cramer recommended that you buy these five stocks one month ago on his January 6th episode of Mad Money.  In this article, I analyze his picks on a relative value basis and analyze each stock's performance since Cramer's recommendation.

    J P Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM): When Jim Cramer recommended this stock a month ago it was at $35.36 per share and today it more »

  • Further Upside Exists for Ace Shareholders

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: ACE

    Ace Limited (NYSE: ACE) provides a range of insurance and reinsurance products to individuals and businesses worldwide. Its fourth quarter earnings report is due on Tuesday 31 January, and is expected to show a decrease in profitability of 10.7% from the same period last year, though full year profits are expected to have risen to by 11.8% to $6.87.

    Over the past three months or so, Ace more »

  • Market Outlook for 5 Big Name Tech Stocks

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: CSCO, FTR, INTC, MSFT, ORCL

    With the close of 2011 and the beginning of a brand new year, many stock market experts along with industry leaders have started taking a look into their respective crystal balls to predict the market trends for 2012. The predictions are a mixed, as always, with some having a positive outlook while concluding that the global market has bottomed out and would possibly jump any moment from here on.  While more »

  • 3 High Yield REITs To Buy, 2 to Avoid for Now

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: AGNC, NLY, AINV, ARR, CIM

    Investments in REITs present a big potential advantage to investors due to the fact that a REIT must pass 90% or more of its taxable income onto its shareholders, opening the door for higher yielding dividends and greater benefit to the shareholder. Not all REITs are created equal, however, and everyone one of them comes with the risk of disappointment— as any traded stock does. Diversification lowers overall risk, especially more »

  • 3 Big Energy Dividends to Buy, 2 to Avoid

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: DMLP, ECT, PVA, PWE

    The constantly growing demand for energy and the emerging economies that require it provides long term security to energy stocks and makes them more stable long term investments. Reinvesting in the same company through the use of dividends provides a renewable source of fuel to grow your position in a stock and increase its returns over time through a dividend reinvestment plan. The main advantage of reinvestment plans is that more »

  • 5 Dividend Stocks That Could Beat the Market in 2012

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: BSX, COF, CVX, DD, WFC

    Considering the importance of dividend stocks, due to low interest rate environment, I have identified and analyzed 5 dividend payers that I believe will outperform in 2012. They have high payout ratios along with sufficient free cash flow to continue paying dividends in the coming quarters.

    Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) is a bank holding company for Capital One Bank. Shares of the company are currently trading at $46 more »

  • 5 Dividend Stocks Yielding 7% or More

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: AGNC, CTL, FTE, MFA, PDLI

    Dividend paying stocks have gained a lot of attention since the economic crisis due to their ability to pay out, hard, solid cash when other stocks were loosing value drastically. However, as returns on a dividend paying are slow, it is important to analyze the ability of the company to sustain its dividends in future years as well. Some major factors which need to be taken into account include the more »

  • Analyzing the Dividend Sustainability of 5 Popular Income Stocks

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: MO, NLY, EXC, VZ, WIN

    High dividend yielding stocks have become investors’ favorites these days. However, one should also consider the sustainability of dividend payments. Below, I have analyzed 5 dividend stocks with high dividend yields, payout ratios and a positive outlook on ability to continue paying dividends.

    Windstream Corp. (NASDAQ: WIN): After a 3.5% decline in its stock price over the last year, Windstream is trading at forward price to earnings ratio of more »

  • Income Investors: 5 Stocks with Big, Safe Yields

    By Robert Fisher - January 29, 2012 | Tickers: T, FTR, LINE, NOK, VOD

    Below I have done analysis on 5 stocks with high dividend yields. They, not only offer, high dividend yields but also have a sustainable dividend payment history. Investors should consider them for long term holdings.

    Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK): After falling by almost 55% in 11 months, Nokia’s stock price rose by 17% in the past month. The stock was down 47% in 2011. Not surprisingly, Nokia has a more »

  • Is the CME Group Undervalued?

    By Robert Fisher - January 28, 2012 | Tickers: CME 130518C00060000, ICE, NDAQ, NYX

    It is hard to get a handle on why the share value of the CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) has been in a year-long slide. The spectacular blowup and bankruptcy of MF Global during the last two months of 2011 do not help the perception of the futures markets, but the CME share value had been in a general decline for 11 months prior to that event. The CME Group is more »

  • 5 Stocks Poised for Growth in the Coming Year

    By Robert Fisher - January 28, 2012 | Tickers: AMZN, AAPL, BMY, GR, RRC

    Investor activity can make a stock price jump like nothing else, and with a bullish start to the year, several companies are making headlines. In my analysis of the current market I noticed five stocks, ranging from manufacturing to technology that are stirring up investor activity, sparking interest, and making headlines in 2012. In the following article I discuss why I believe these five stocks are poised for positive growth more »

  • 6 Undervalued Stocks That Could Take Off in 2012

    By Robert Fisher - January 28, 2012 | Tickers: APH, BDX, LH, RL, RCI, SNN

    With the uneven recovery taking place on Wall Street, investors are being forced to spend extra time researching companies and the prospect of their success. While a number of well-known companies have gotten off to a great start in 2012, there are still plenty of businesses that have yet to be discovered. Among these, six undervalued stocks with strong potential are Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX), Rogers Communication Inc more »

  • Jim Cramer Watch: Tracking 5 Buy Ideas From January

    By Robert Fisher - January 28, 2012 | Tickers: APOL, ETP, SHW, BA, WFC

    Stock market specialist Jim Cramer recommended that you buy these five stocks one month ago on his January 5th and 6th episodes of Mad Money.  In this article, I analyze his picks on a relative value basis and analyze each stock's performance since Cramer's recommendation.

    Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW): When Jim Cramer recommended this stock a month ago it was at $92.50 per share and today it more »

  • 5 Dirt Cheap Stocks with Upside Potential

    By Robert Fisher - January 28, 2012 | Tickers: DDR, EMC, KRFT, PBCT, POT

    The following companies are selling cheaply on a relative basis when considering either forward or trailing earnings. These stocks are seemingly going to see some appreciation, whether it is in the near future or years from now. I am going to highlight some of the pros and cons of the following stocks so that the reader can make a decision based on their risk tolerance and personal investment requirements.

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