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  • Where is eBay Looking for Growth?

    By Shas Dey - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    In March 2013, eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) laid down aggressive targets for increasing its revenue. PayPal, which accounted for 40% of its 2012 revenues and reported 25% growth, will be the key factor in eBay’s future growth. But there's also another factor: The company aims to drive this growth by expanding globally and luring customers through its mobile technology.

    The company announced plans to achieve $300 billion in e-commerce more »

  • Pop Goes the Sound of This Micro-Cap Portfolio

    By Jeff Stouffer - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: CSIQ, OSTK, PZI

    Some of the most spectacular stock returns can be found in the micro-cap space. Stocks that have a market capitalization of between $50 million and $250 million are considered to fall into this category. Recent market action in the PowerShares Zacks Micro Cap (NYSEMKT: PZI) ETF has been significant enough that three of the top four holdings have graduated to the next level. This ETF, which holds 400 stocks, was more »

  • Is eBay a Buy After Missing Revenue?

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, AXP, EBAY, MA, OSTK

    eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) actually beat consensus earnings estimates for the first quarter of 2013 by 1 cent, but underperformance on the top line caused the stock to fall on the day; it is currently down 6% since the beginning of April. Revenue actually grew 14% in the quarter versus a year earlier, with earnings up at a double-digit rate as well, though Q1 is generally soft for eBay and investors more »

  • Just Buy This Online Retailer

    By Waqar Saif - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    Headquartered in California, eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY), is an American online consumer-to-consumer corporation. On April. 18, eBay released its earnings for 1Q’13, the company missed its earnings estimates amid weak performance in the European region. Now, the big question is what’s in store for the company in the future?

    Quarterly Earnings

    In the first quarter, eBay reported earnings of $829 million, or 63 cents a share versus $725 million more »

  • Did These Analysts Make the Right Calls?

    By Brian Nichols - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: NCT, OSTK, SIX

    During earnings season, analysts are hard at work to issue revised outlooks, upgrades, downgrades, etc. While many of these calls will move stocks on the call alone, investors shouldn’t fall victim to buying only because of the upgrade. In this piece, I am assessing three calls to determine whether they are good or bad and if the notes warrant the calls.

    Newcastle Investment (NYSE: NCT)

    On Friday, shares of more »

  • This High-Flyer is Still Far from Reaching its Worth

    By Brian Nichols - April 21, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK | Editor's Choice

    On a day that was suppost to be eBay’s (NASDAQ: EBAY) time to shine, another online retailer stole the show. Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK)is often left behind in the discussion of top online retailers but could very well return much larger gains.

    Overstock.com’s Quarter at a Glance

    On Thursday, Overstock.com saw market-leading gains after reporting Q1 earnings. The stock, which rallied 37%, has seen strong more »

  • How To Prepare For The Inevitable Market Mania

    By Nikhil Shamapant - April 19, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, BP, COST, OSTK

    The next four years in market history won’t be anything like the last four. In the last four years, the market has run up 81%, hitting all time highs just days ago. However, the uncomfortable truth is that the market is expensive now, and investors better square with that knowledge quickly, or we all may pay the price.

    Why do I think the market is so overpriced? First, Warren more »

  • How To Prepare For The Inevitable Market Mania

    By Nikhil Shamapant - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, BP, COST, OSTK

    The next four years in market history won’t be anything like the last four. In the last four years, the market is up 81%, hitting all time highs just days ago. Things really couldn’t have gone too much better for the everyday investor since 2009, the bottom of the financial crises. However, the uncomfortable truth is that the market is expensive now, and investors better square with that more »

  • Has This Web 1.0 Company Turned the Corner?

    By Robert Hanley - April 5, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    Despite its small relative size, Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) survived the dotcom meltdown of 2000 and the subsequent online retail wars that took out many of the early internet pioneers. While the company’s more successful rivals, like eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) have broadened their business mix, Overstock continues to focus on providing brand-name merchandise at discounted prices through its online marketplaces. After being left for dead more »

  • Has This Web 1.0 Company Turned the Corner?

    By Robert Hanley - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    Despite its small relative size, Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) survived the dotcom meltdown of 2000 and the subsequent online retail wars that took out many of the early internet pioneers. While the company’s more successful rivals, like eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) have broadened their business mix, Overstock continues to focus on providing brand-name merchandise at discounted prices through its online marketplaces. After being left for dead more »

  • Man in the Mirror

    By Gerelyn Terzo - March 23, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    Barron's did a great job in its annual yearbook of corporate America's 30 best chief executive officers. This year, stock-price performance was used as part of the criteria. Not surprisingly, Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett and Starbucks' Howard Schultz made the list - again. The returning names are somewhat predictable while newcomers, including Carol Meyrowitz at TJX Companies and Google's Larry Page, also got a well-deserved nod.

    The more »

  • The Problem Isn't The CEO

    By Reuben Brewer - March 22, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, GRPN, OSTK

    Groupon's (NASDAQ: GRPN) shares shot up on the news that it had fired its CEO. The only thing is that the CEO isn't the problem.

    Deal a Day

    Groupon was created around the idea of selling a single product or service, normally from a local merchant, to its network of potential buyers. The deals were heavily discounted, which the buyers liked. And they usually sold out, which Groupon more »

  • 1 Compelling Retailer Poised For Growth

    By Joseph Harry - March 8, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) is generally an unfamiliar name when people are discussing which online retailer to invest in. The company isn't as large as its more well-known competitors, but occupies an unique niche. Small companies like Overstock can be much riskier than their larger counterparts, but can also bring more reward if Mr. Market begins to suddenly notice them and give them some credit. Here's a few more »

  • Roll Over Rover? 6 Reasons Why Amazon Is Still Going Higher

    By John Macris - February 6, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, HSNI, OSTK

    Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported fourth quarter earnings after the bell on January 29, and the company didn’t disappoint in providing a menagerie of fresh evidence for bulls and bears alike to make their respective cases. Despite the fact that Amazon reported lower-than-expected earnings and revenue for the third consecutive quarter, investors sent the stock higher by more than 9% in the after-hours session. The price action in Amazon more »

  • eBay Surges Ahead of Most E-Commerce Companies

    By DISHA SHROFF - January 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) was founded by Pierre Omidyar to provide online linkages to buyers and sellers, service providers and service receivers, and it continues to do so. The new generation has broken past the concept of physical market, partly because of belief and partly due to convenience and options available and the older generation is following suit. Such companies make sure to connect with their customers in a unique way more »

  • E-Commerce Should Provide You a Safe Bay Across Amazon

    By vrinda kedia - January 23, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    It was never expected that online shopping would grow at the pace it has grown. People assumed that without a physical market and without actual visual display of the products, purchase would hardly be possible. Security of transactions made through credit cards was another concern. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY), however, became better than the expectations of the market. They have grown at an amazing pace. Let us more »

  • Is eBay Cheap Now?

    By Anh HOANG - January 23, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) has enjoyed quite a sweet rise for the past 4 years. Since the beginning of 2009, the share price has increased from $10.50 per share to $54.39 per share currently. The bullish momentum continued after eBay reported impressive Q4 quarter earnings results, which exceeded analysts’ expectations. Is eBay a good investment opportunity for investors at the current price? Let’s find out.

    Business Snapshot

    eBay more »

  • The Metric Amazon Can't Ignore Forever

    By Jon Quast - January 21, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, MELI, OSTK, WMT

    Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the undisputed heavyweight of internet marketplaces.  This company is absolutely phenomenal in terms of revenue, website traffic, growth and a variety of other factors.  Amazon is also a living fossil in a way.  They are one of the last companies leftover from the dot.com bubble.  They never folded, and for good reason.  While many dot.com stocks were speculative, Amazon actually sells stuff and makes more »

  • Should Investors Bid on This Company?

    By Ryan Guenette - January 2, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, MELI, OSTK

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2012 draws to a close, I would like to look at a leader in the online shopping industry: eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY).

     

    Strengths:

    • Accelerated Revenue Growth: In 2006, eBay reported revenue of $6.0 billion, and in more »

  • The Deadly Dot-Com Stock Of This Decade, Buy This Stock Instead

    By David Gould - December 26, 2012 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    If you are looking to buy into a recovering economy, you may naturally be considering eCommerce stocks. The problem is that they have risen significantly -- sometimes doubling or nearly tripling in value for the year to date -- that much of the upside has dissipated. I thus encourage investors to look around the edges and not go for companies that can appreciate meaningfully off of lower multiples and earnings growth. Below more »

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