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Sequans Communications (SQNS): A Stock That’s Behaving Well

July 13, 2011
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As to the market, I’m very optimistic! We’ve got absolutely horrible economic news–high unemployment, the risk that the U.S. will default on its national debt and the risk that Greece/Italy/Spain will poison the euro and set off a global financial crisis. On the other hand, the stock market in recent weeks (with the exception of today) has performed superbly, fueled by buying power matched only a few times in the past decade. So which should you believe, the news or the market? You should believe the market, because the market reflects the opinions of all players with real skin...

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Is There a Future for Natural Gas Vehicles?

June 21, 2011
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Is There a Future for Natural Gas Vehicles?

My neighborhood is home to a typical New England mix of vehicles. There are older Volvos, a few SUVs, a couple of pickup trucks, some run-of-the-mill sedans and a smattering of collector’s cars like an antique MG a neighbor parks on the street in the summer months. But there is one car that catches my eye more than any other. About a block away, neighbors have a compressed natural gas-fueled Honda Civic. I know it’s a natural gas version (the Civic GX) because it’s emblazoned with NGV lettering on the side and when I walk past their house I...

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LDK Solar (LDK): A Perfect Stock to Watch

June 2, 2011
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I’ve developed my own method for growth stock investing, which I’ve dubbed the SNaC system. It requires a stock’s Story (business proposition, potential consumers, barriers to entry, etc.) to be accompanied by strong Numbers (revenue and earnings growth, high profit margins, etc.) and a supportive Chart (price appreciation, rising volume support, etc.). Today I want to discuss LDK Solar (LDK) in that context. There’s no denying that the story on LDK Solar is strong. Solar power is clean, renewable and can be used almost everywhere. As the price of oil continues to rise, the cost difference between a kilowatt...

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Stock Market Analysis Video: No Traction

May 13, 2011
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Stock Market Analysis Video: No Traction

In this week’s Stock Market Analysis Video, Cabot Market Letter Editor Mike Cintolo says the market has bounced back this week, but it’s difficult to gain traction in this environment. From a top-down perspective, the indexes aren’t in bad shape, but under the surface, there’s more pressure on individual leading stocks. We recommend that you closely manage your existing positions and keep a fresh watch list. Stocks discussed: iShares Silver Trust (SLV), OpenTable (OPEN), Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), IMAX Corp. (IMAX), Qlik Technologies (QLIK), Wynn Resorts (WYNN) and Melco Crown (MPEL). Click below to watch the video.

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How to Profit from Rising Energy Prices

May 12, 2011
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Sometimes a few seemingly unconnected facts lead to a startling realization. Allow me to tell you about three I recently encountered. A financial advisor I’m friendly with told me an interesting fact I hadn’t heard before: The average American household buys 1,100 gallons of gasoline a year. That’s a lot–and with the national average price for gas last week at $3.906, that’s $4,297 annually that we’ll spend on filling up our cars. Compared to the price one year ago, it’s $1,147 more a year out of pocket. That’s a big deal to most people and it also means huge...

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