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Daily Archives: February 17, 2011

Three Solid Investments: AVT, PCS and TRW

February 17, 2011
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Three Solid Investments: AVT, PCS and TRW

I pulled up a list of Value Line stocks with Timeliness Ratings of one, and as usual 100 stocks popped up. In Value Line’s view, all 100 stocks will outperform the stock market indexes for the next six to 12 months. Then I downloaded all Standard & Poor’s stocks with S&P Stars Ratings of five, their “Strong Buy” rank.  Only 77 stocks came up, but all are considered by S&P to be superior investments. I use a matching program, created by my loving wife who happens to also be a computer programmer, which compares the stocks from the two...

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Data, Data, Everywhere

February 17, 2011
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Data, Data, Everywhere

As I have mentioned a time or three, I love numbers. I can spend hours studying a spreadsheet full of numbers trying to find the magic combination or formula that will produce guaranteed winners in the stock market. I realize most investors don’t have the time or desire to create their own database and stock rating system, but I think I can help with a few quick ideas. I have become quite familiar with data and ratings provided by Investor’s Business Daily (IBD), Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Value Line and Zacks. All of these investment services, which are available...

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