Recent Commentaries tagged (momentum)
Extra Space Storage, Inc. - Momentum
EXR 020812Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR) Since we last mentioned EXR as a growth and income stock back in June of 2011, it was trading right around $20. Back then the company had delivered a strong earnings report noting high occupancy rates and other factors that encouraged them to raise FY2...
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Akorn, Inc. - Momentum
AKRX 020712 Akorn, Inc. (AKRX) Another essential cog in the new healthcare machine will be the availability of low-cost generic medicine for common conditions and perhaps even more importantly for specialized niche care. It is extremely important to keep the production of critical drugs flowing i...
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GeoResources - Momentum
GEOI 020612 GeoResources (GEOI) The harsh reality is that our nation cannot survive without oil and natural gas. Alternatives such as wind, solar and geothermal are all potential sources of energy, but for the moment they are not viable, cost effective or scalable enough to replace king oil. For ...
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MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. - Momentum
MWE 020312 MarkWest Energy Partners LP (MWE) Master Limited Partnerships have been all the rage in the past year or so. The key is knowing exactly what you are investing in, as not all MLPs are gold. MarkWest Energy is in the business of gathering, processing and transporting natural gas as well ...
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Tempur-Pedic Inc. - Momentum
TPX 020212 Tempur-Pedic International (TPX) Given the current state of the economy, most consumers are more likely to be smart with their money and keep splurges to a minimum. One of the only areas that consumers might be willing to spend a little (or a lot) extra is on their mattress, especially...
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The Cooper Companies Inc - Momentum
COO 020112 Cooper Companies (COO) We are in the midst of a major overhaul in healthcare. In the coming years, millions more Americans will be receiving care and will need both providers of care as well as devices that make care more efficient and less costly. The Cooper Companies, through its two...
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Lululemon Athletica Inc. - Momentum
LULU 013112 Lululemon (LULU) Sometimes the strongest companies are not the ones you would suspect; at least not at first. Who would have believed that a high-end yoga clothing store would have a market cap of 7 billion and earnings growth of 50%? For most of us, selling Yoga accessories would be...
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Rackspace Hosting Inc - Momentum
RAX 013012 Rackspace Hosting Inc. (RAX) There is a good chance that some part of your head might just be in the clouds... Even if you're not a daydreamer "the cloud" is all around you. Data and processing power is moving away from your home and office computer and occurring offsite. The cloud is ...
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Foot Locker - Momentum
FL 012712 Foot Locker (FL) Usually you look to the sky when you are dreaming of bigger and better things. But in this case, you might want to take a look at your shoes! Of course foot locker is more than just a shoe company; I'll get to that in just a second. Foot locker saw a sharp drop-off in s...
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Mohawk Industries - Momentum
MHK 012612 Mohawk Industries Inc (MHK) There are many industry insiders who believe housing is making a turnaround. I have yet to agree that the action in housing we are seeing is substantial in terms of price. One thing we do have is new and existing home sales on the rise. This to me is a posit...
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DaVita Inc - Momentum
DVA 012512Davita (DVA) Insurance companies aren't the only ones who stand to benefit from healthcare for all. Providers like DaVita will be able to help more sick patients under the new plan and in turn generate more profits. They are the premier kidney care provider in America and serve the ...
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Humana Inc - Momentum
HUM 012412Humana (HUM) The United States is moving towards healthcare for all. All Americans will pay into a system organized and mandated by our government called The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare). Whether you believe the plan is right or wrong for America, compa...
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Cost Plus (World Market) - Momentum
CPWM 012312Cost Plus (CPWM) Cost Plus is more than a place to go to find cheap wine and beer, unique fun foods and cool quality furnishings; it's a serious momentum stock. The stock's increased upward momentum can be attributed to the elevated foot traffic in their stores and solid sales gains...
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BrightPoint Inc. - Momentum
CELL 011812 Brightpoint, Inc. (CELL) The future of global communication and culture is without cords and boundaries. Wireless technologies are changing the way we live, work and play. Companies like Apple, Motorola, Samsung, Sandisk, Lenovo, Plantronics and many more are creating products that in...
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