Published documents by Nelson

2009

The world’s stock markets have taken a hammering in 2008 with pretty much every single listed company seeing huge falls in their share price. Both large and small companies have been affected but smaller companies have been hit particularly hard and are looking really weak, so is it now worth buying shares in these companies or not? Well my own personal view is that these smaller cap...

Coping Up With New Hopes In The Indian Stock Market Published on 01/06/2009

Stable economy and a fast-paced economic growth is what is desired by every nation. Inter-regional and international trade relations ’step-up’ the ’progress’ factor. Of late, the prevailing economy hit by the recession bug has deluged one and all under its grip. It is not a single-nation crisis but an international one, affecting developed nations the most. Where stocks and shares rule...

Investors And India Sensex Published on 01/06/2009

In the wake of the economic crisis being faced by both developed and developing nations, leave aside under-developed nations, both companies and general mass have been highly affected. In case of the Indian money market, Sensex India has engulfed within its grip all investors, who sadly witness the downfall. Many companies have reached the doorstep of bankruptcy including high-profile investors...

The Role Of The Sensex Published on 01/06/2009

The very term ’Sensex’ imbues a world of financial possibilities, the sphere of investors, and the domain of stock markets. Recently, during the past couple of months, this term has drawn much attention, sweeping under its grip both investors and non-investors. Almost every home has a story to tell, mostly genuine ones and few ’word of mouth’ rumors, and all related to Sensex India....

Satyam Cancels Maytas Acquisition As Investors Fume Published on 01/06/2009

In business news, IT Major Satyam faced the ire of its shareholders and called off $1.6 billion deal to buy family owned infrastructure firms Maytas Properties and Maytas Infrastructure. Satyam was forced to backtrack on its plans within a day after its board approved the acquisition of Maytas Infra for $300 million for 51 per cent stake and Maytas Properties for $1.3 billion. The deal has...

Markets Respond Well To Mega Booster Dose For Economy Published on 01/06/2009

The month of December couldnt be better for the Indian economy with the government announcing the much awaited stimulus package to help prevent the economy witnessing downtrend. However, it would be better to call it a psychological stimulus package rather than economic stimulus since it gives the industry the much required confidence that the government is there to help corporates tide over...

Stock Market Tips: Advice To Beginners Published on 01/06/2009

If you have reached that age where you are finally looking into investments, the jargon-filled universe of stock markets and trading can be a bit intimidating. The first time you sit in front of a broker and have nothing to offer but blank stares can be a little scary, but it is important to remember that everyone who has ever traded stock was once where you are right now. We all have to start...

Option Trading And Stock Market Risks Published on 01/06/2009

Option trading is not considered a great investment choice for a novice investor. It involves high risk and is typically a quite volatile business. Not many individuals decide to invest in options, due to the uncertainty of success and whether they will come out ahead in their investment. There are fundamental principles in option trading that must be understood. Your objectives, experience...

Finding Focus List Stocks Published on 01/06/2009

To identify stocks for the Focus List, we use the Zacks Method for Investing. This strategy combines both long-term factors with short-term timeliness indicators. Specifically, we require the following characteristics: * Zacks Equity Research recommendation of \"Buy\" - This is a long-term indicator that suggests a stock is likely to outperform the market over the next 6 months. * Zacks...

Top Performing Stocks For The Week Ended Nov 28 Published on 01/06/2009

The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (FSYS), The Pantry, Inc. (PTRY), Ladish Co., Inc. (LDSH), JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) and Thoratec Corporation (THOR). Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (FSYS) made the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List for the week ended Nov 28 as shares jumped 48.3%. The alternative fuel solutions...