Published documents by Nelson

2009

The market news in India has not been positive in October, which has been the worst month for the markets since January this year. The benchmark index Sensex has lost more than 4,000 points in the month of October alone (as per data till 30 October). The markets witnessed the second largest fall of the Sensex on 24 October when the benchmark crashed over 1000 points. All important psychological...

What Should Be Your Stock Strategy? Published on 01/06/2009

You missed out on the last bull run in the Indian stock market. Today you are lamenting your fate. Yes, there is a chance to again be part of great wealth creation that took place on the India share market. But only if you take a little risk and start investing in equity. Yes, to get rich you also need Buffet-like patience. No one on earth probably knows for sure when the markets will...

If You Believe There Is Tomorrow Published on 01/06/2009

You dont need do finance and investment portfolio planning, to learn investment portfolio basics, and do some finance portfolio planning. If you believe that current global financial crisis will decimate all of us and there is no tomorrow, dont read further. So Dont be disappointed. You will have plenty of reading to do from the doomsayers and a lot their company. They also are happily ignoring...

It Stocks Give Some Cheers In A Gloomy Week Published on 01/06/2009

Among market news in India, some IT stocks managed to end in the green despite a big selling week ended October 24. TCS led the weekly gainers on the Sensex, the benchmark of stock market in India, up nearly 8 per cent to Rs 490. Satyam gained over 7.8 per cent while Infosys rose nearly 4 per cent. The only other non-IT stock that ended among the gainers was ITC. In other stock market news from...

How To Find Stocks Which Will Double Your Money Published on 01/06/2009

It’s an investor’s dream: A stock with the capacity to double in price. Finding these stock market jewels before they double is difficult but not impossible. According to data provider Capital IQ, there are almost 6,700 stocks that trade on major U.S. exchanges, and less than 100, or 1.4%, have doubled in the past year. Still, this rare find is worth hunting. Recently BusinessWeek...

Earnings Preview The Week Of Nov 17 21 Published on 01/06/2009

Companies that could issue positive surprises include Hot Topic (HOTT) and Raven Industries (RAVN). AnnTaylor Stores Corp (ANN) could potentially disappoint investors. The Week’s Events This will be the last big week for third-quarter earnings. Dow component Home Depot (HD) will be joined by fellow S&P 500 members Dell (DELL), Lowe’s (LOW) and Target Corporation (TGT). We have...

End Of Earnings Season A Non-event Published on 01/06/2009

Stocks highlighted include Apollo Group (APOL), Compass Minerals (CMP), Church & Dwight (CHD) and Mantech International (MANT). Third-quarter earnings season is nearing a close. Normally, the end of the earnings season removes a catalyst for the markets; however, I don’t think that this is the case right now. The faltering economy, the ongoing financial crisis and the uncertainty about...

Yield To Higher Profits Published on 01/06/2009

It’s no secret that stocks have had a tough year, stung by a steady stream of weak economic data. That’s the bad news. The good news is that this development has created some very compelling dividend yields. With share prices down sharply on the year, yields have spiked higher, creating an excellent opportunity to score big yields and provide your portfolio with a steady stream of income....

Top Performing Stocks For The Week Ended Nov 14 Published on 01/06/2009

The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: American Science and Engineering, Inc. (ASEI), Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT), Alpharma Inc. (ALO), Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR) and Emergency Medical Services Corporation (EMS). American Science and Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) announced a solid fiscal second-quarter performance on Nov 10, which helped this...

Value Stock Investing - The November Syndrome On Drugs Published on 01/06/2009

Every fall, especially in opportunity rich markets like this, I encourage investors to think about some year-end strategies that make the final calendar quarter a special time in all markets. Several forces are at work, all of which have links to conventional Wall Street wisdom; none of which promote good long-term investment decision-making. This year, we have the added excitement of...