The recent market breakout has been welcomed with much fanfare by bull lovers along with any others with a vested interest in higher stock prices. But, with the S&P 500 Index up almost 17% in a mere three weeks, some are wondering whether it is reckless to jump aboard the bull train at this stage.
Indeed, the fear of becoming the ill-fated “late to the party Charlie” is likely keeping many parked on the sidelines. While one may bask in the safety of the sidelines, such a course of action could also lead to missing out if the market continues to surge. The remedy lies in moderation.
Rather than going “all in” or staying “all out,” why not scale in by buying a portion of your position such as 1/2 or 1/3? Such an approach sets up what could be a win-win situation.
If the stock does in fact sell off over the coming days, you’ve been granted an opportunity to enter the remainder of your position at cheaper prices. On the other hand, if the stock continues to ramp up, you are at least participating to a certain extent with your partial position.
The same approach could be implemented with options. Whether you’re looking to purchase call options outright or jump into some type of spread, you could initiate a starter position and then wait a few days to see what type of reaction we see to the overstretched market.
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Indeed, the fear of becoming the ill-fated “late to the party Charlie” is likely keeping many parked on the sidelines. While one may bask in the safety of the sidelines, such a course of action could also lead to missing out if the market continues to surge. The remedy lies in moderation.
Rather than going “all in” or staying “all out,” why not scale in by buying a portion of your position such as 1/2 or 1/3? Such an approach sets up what could be a win-win situation.
If the stock does in fact sell off over the coming days, you’ve been granted an opportunity to enter the remainder of your position at cheaper prices. On the other hand, if the stock continues to ramp up, you are at least participating to a certain extent with your partial position.
The same approach could be implemented with options. Whether you’re looking to purchase call options outright or jump into some type of spread, you could initiate a starter position and then wait a few days to see what type of reaction we see to the overstretched market.
Top Rising Stocks To Buy: Canon Inc. (CAJ)
Canon, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells network digital multifunction devices (MFDs), plain paper copying machines, laser printers, inkjet printers, cameras, and lithography equipments primarily under Canon brand in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania. The company operates through three segments: the Office Business Unit, the Consumer Business Unit, and the Industry and Others Business Unit. The Office Business Unit manufactures, markets, and services a range of monochrome network digital MFDs, color network digital MFDs, office copying machines, personal-use network digital MFDs, office copying machines, full-color copying machines, personal-use copying machines, laser printers, large format inkjet printers, and digital production printers. The Consumer Business Unit manufactures and markets digital SLR cameras, compact digital cameras, interchangeable lenses, digital video camcorders, inkjet multifunction peripherals, single function inkjet printers, image scanners, broadcasting equipment, and various other camera accessories. The Industry and Others Business Unit offers semiconductor lithography equipment; mirror projection LCD lithography equipment; medical image recording equipment; ophthalmic products; magnetic heads for audio and video tape recorders; micro-motors for printers and other components; components, computer information systems, document scanners, and personal information products, as well as personal computers, servers, calculators, and micrographic equipment. Canon, Inc. also provides maintenance services to its copying machines, as well as supplies replacement drums, parts, chemicals, and paper. The company sells its products through dealers, distributors, and retail outlets, as well as directly to end users. Canon, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Top Rising Stocks To Buy: National CineMedia Inc. (NCMI)
National CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a digital in-theatre network in North America. It develops, produces, sells, and distributes various versions of a branded, pre-feature entertainment, and advertising program called ?FirstLook? on theatre screens and advertising programming on its lobby entertainment network; and sells various forms of advertising and promotions in theatre lobbies. The company distributes Fathom business and consumer entertainment events through digital content network and live digital broadcast network utilizing its proprietary digital content software. It also facilitates business meetings, church services, and corporate marketing/communication events in the movie theatres throughout its theatre network; and distributes entertainment programming products, which include live and pre-recorded concerts, opera, symphony, concert and DVD product releases, theatrical premieres, Broadway plays, and other music events, as well as live sports and other special events. In addition, the company provides its services to third-party theatre circuits through network affiliate agreements. As of August 4, 2011, its advertising network had approximately 18,100 digital screens. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Jeff Reeves At 2011-10-21National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) is a massive in-theatre advertising network across North America, serving ads on screen and throughout cinema properties that reach almost 18,000 movie screens.
Current Yield: 5% (80 cents a share annually)
Dividend History: In June 2010, the company paid 18 cents a share for its quarterly dividend. This year, CineMedia will pay 20 cents a share. That’s an 11% dividend increase.
Dividend Outlook: According to Bloomberg, National CineMedia has a three-year expected dividend growth rate of 10.3%.
Recent Performance: The biggest flaw in NCMI is its recent performance. The company recently swung to a quarterly loss in its latest earnings report, and shares are off almost 20% year-to-date in 2011.
Strong Outlook for Shares: Though a bit risky due to its recent earnings and stock performance, NCMI may be a strong growth buy as advertisers return to the screen and movie-goers head back to the theater. Revenue increased 9% from 2009 to 2010, and is set to grow 9% again this year. As we enter the blockbuster summer movie season, NCMI may be a good buy before a rebound.
Top Rising Stocks To Buy: bebe stores inc. (BEBE)
bebe stores, inc. engages in the design, development, and production of women?s apparel and accessories. Its products include a range of separates, tops, dresses, active wear, and accessories in career, evening, casual, and active lifestyle categories. The company markets its products under the bebe, BEBE SPORT, bbsp, and 2b bebe brand names targeting 21 to 34-year-old woman. As of July 2, 2011, it operated 252 retail stores, and an online store at bebe.com in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Japan, and Canada, as well as 60 international licensee operated stores in south east Asia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Russia, Mexico, and Turkey. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Brisbane, California.Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Wyatt Research At 2011-8-30The women’s apparel retailer reported fiscal fourth-quarter sales and same-store sales both rose 7 percent. The stock is up 30 percent year-to-date.
Top Rising Stocks To Buy: Pulse Electronics Corporation (PULS)
Pulse Electronics Corporation produces precision-engineered electronic components and modules that are used to manage, transmit, and regulate electronic signals and power in various types of electronic products. The company operates in three segments: Network, Power, and Wireless. The Network segment produces various passive components, including connectors, filters, filtered connectors, transformers, inductors, splitters and diplexers, micro-filters, baluns, and chokes that manage and regulate electronic signals for use in various devices used in local area and wide area networks. The Power segment primarily manufactures products that adjust and ensure current and voltage, limit distortion of voltage, sense and report current and voltage, and cause mechanical movement or actuation. This segment?s products include power and signal transformers, chokes, current and voltage sensors, ignition coils, automotive ignition coils, military and aerospace products, and other power magnetic products. The Wireless segment produces antennas, antenna modules, and antenna mounting components and cables that capture and transmit communication signals in handsets, other terminal and portable devices, automobiles, and wireless-to-wireline access points. The company sells its products and services to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and contract equipment manufacturers who design, build, and market end-user products. Pulse Electronics Corporation markets its products primarily through direct sales forces worldwide. The company was formerly known as Technitrol, Inc. and changed its name to Pulse Electronics Corporation in November 2010. Pulse Electronics Corporation was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Quickel At 2011-9-11Pulse Electronics Corporation, formerly Technitrol, Inc., is a producer of precision-engineered electronic components and modules. The company’s electronic components and modules are used to manage, transmit and regulate electronic signals and power in virtually all types of electronic products. Its EPS forecast for the current year is 0.28 and next year is 0.45. According to consensus estimates, its topline is expected to decline 1.53% current year and grow 6% next year. It is trading at a forward P/E of 13.53. Out of four analysts covering the company, two are positive and have buy recommendations and the other two have hold ratings.
Top Rising Stocks To Buy: Cerus Corporation (CERS)
Cerus Corporation, a biomedical products company, engages in the development and commercialization of the INTERCEPT Blood System. The company?s INTERCEPT system is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in donated blood components intended for transfusion. It markets the INTERCEPT system for platelets and plasma primarily in Europe, the Russian Federation, and the Middle East. The company is also developing INTERCEPT Blood System for red blood cells or red blood cell system, which is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in donated red blood cells for transfusion. Cerus Corporation has collaboration agreements with Baxter International, Inc.; and BioOne Corporation, as well as the United States Armed Forces. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Concord, California.Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Michael Shulman At 2011-9-15Cerus (NASDAQ: CERS) developed and markets the INTERCEPT Blood System, which is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in blood components so the blood can be used in transfusions. In other words, it “cleans” donated blood of viruses, bacteria and parasites.
Cerus is pretty much the only game in town with this remarkable technology, and it has gained approval in most large European countries. Why not the United States? Well, management has not stood up to the FDA. The approval has been held up by one member of the FDA even though Cerus hit the primary endpoints in its pivotal Phase III trial and is receiving grants from the Department of Defense.
The FDA should quit dragging its feet eventually. There is no scientific or product risk in this stock. Their system works. My target price is $14 in one to three years.
Top Rising Stocks To Buy: American Oriental Bioengineering Inc. (AOB)
American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of a range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products. The company?s principal prescription pharmaceutical products include Shuanghuanglian Lyophilized Injection Powder (SHL Injection Powder), an anti-viral injection for treating respiratory infections, bronchitis, and tonsillitis; and Cease Enuresis Soft Gel (CE Gel) that is used to alleviate bedwetting. Its over-the-counter pharmaceutical products comprise Cease Enuresis Patch for the treatment of bedwetting and incontinence; Jinji Capsule for the treatment of endometritis, annexitis, and pelvic inflammations; Jinji Yimucao for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and other PMS and menopause-related symptoms; and Boke Nasal Spray for the treatment of sinus congestion from common cold, stuffy nose, chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and nasosinusitis. The company also markets various nutraceutical products, such as soybean peptide based drinks, tablets, powder, and instant coffee. American Oriental Bioengineering sells its products primarily to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and retail outlets in China through its sales professionals and distributors. The company is based in Beijing, the People?s Republic of China.Top Rising Stocks To Buy: Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
Ecolab Inc. develops and markets products and services for the hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, and industrial markets primarily in the United States. It provides cleaning and sanitizing products and programs, as well as pest elimination, maintenance, and repair services primarily to customers in the foodservice, food and beverage processing, hospitality, healthcare, government and education, retail, textile care, commercial facilities management, and vehicle wash sectors. The company offers specialized cleaners and sanitizers for washing dishes, glassware, flatware, foodservice utensils, and kitchen equipment; food safety products and equipment, water filters, dishwasher racks, and related kitchen sundries; pool and spa treatment programs; janitorial cleaning and floor care products; chemical dispensing device systems; and energy-efficient dishwashing machines, detergents, rinse additives, and sanitizers. In addition, it provides detergents, cleaners, sanitizers, lubricants, and animal health products, as well as cleaning systems, electronic dispensers, and chemical injectors; infection prevention and other healthcare related products; and chemical laundry products and proprietary dispensing systems. The company provides pest elimination services, which include detection, elimination, and prevention of pests, such as rodents and insects; and equipment repair and maintenance services for the commercial food service industry. It sells its products through direct sales personnel, dealers, and independent third-party distributors in the United States. The company also exports and sells its products to distributors, agents, or licensees in approximately 72 countries in Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Canada, the Middle East, and Africa. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.Top Rising Stocks To Buy: Novartis AG (NVS)
Novartis AG, through its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products worldwide. Its Pharmaceuticals division offers prescription medicines in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular and metabolism; oncology; neuroscience and ophthalmics; respiratory; integrated hospital care; and other additional products. The company?s Vaccines and Diagnostics division provides preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools. This division sells influenza, meningococcal, pediatric, and traveler vaccines; and blood testing and molecular diagnostics to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Its Sandoz division provides prescription medicines, as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnological active substances. This division offers active ingredients and finished dosage forms of medicines; active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, primarily antibiotics; protein or biotechnology-based products; and cytotoxic products, as well as provides biotech manufacturing services to other companies. The company?s Consumer Health division consists of three business units: over-the-counter medicines (OTC), Animal Health, and CIBA Vision. OTC unit offers readily available consumer medicines. Animal Health unit provides veterinary products for farm and companion animals. CIBA Vision unit manufactures contact lenses and lens care products. It has strategic partnership with Lonza, a Swiss pharmaceuticals manufacturing company; and a research collaboration agreement with BioVista LLC. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.Top Rising Stocks To Buy: Sony Corp Ord (SNE)
Sony Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer, professional, and industrial markets worldwide. The company offers consumer products and devices, including televisions, video cameras, compact digital cameras and interchangeable single-lens cameras, Blu-ray Disc players/recorders, DVD-video players/recorders, home theaters and audio systems, and portable audio and car audio products. It also provides charged coupled devices, complementary metal-oxide semiconductor image sensors, system LSIs, small- and medium-sized LCD panels, and other semiconductors; and components, such as batteries, optical disk drives, chemical products, audio/video/data recording media, storage media, and optical pickups. In addition, the company develops, produces, markets, and distributes games, such as PlayStation3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation 2 hardware and related software; and PCs and flash memory digital audio players, as well as manufactures broadcast- and professional-use products, Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CD discs. Further, it produces and distributes motion pictures and television programs, and home entertainment; creates and distributes digital content; operates television networks and studio facilities; and develops entertainment products, services, and technologies. Additionally, the company engages in the music publishing business, as well as provision of various financial services, including insurance, savings products, loans, and credit financing services; and a network service business and an advertising agency business. It also involves in research, development, design, production, marketing, sales, distribution, and servicing mobile phones, accessories, services, and applications. The company was formerly known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha and changed its name to Sony Corporation in 1958. Sony Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Conrad At 2011-10-26Sony (SNE: 20.21, -0.17, -0.83%) has a hand in televisions, cameras, movie and music production, video games, banking and much else. Its stock sells for about what it fetched in 1996, when DVDs were just catching on. Efforts by chief executive Howard Stringer, installed in 2005, to cut costs were eclipsed by the recent recession, which shrank sales and led to losses. Sony has returned to profitability over the past year and according to Jay Defibaugh, who covers the stock for MF Global, it’s now ready to shift its focus to new products, including a new handheld gaming device and a line of tablet computers. Other possibilities for improvement, according to Defibaugh, include the unwinding of non-core businesses like insurance and banking and the launch of a new business model for the struggling television division that uses Sony’s video, games and music catalog to create a hardware-and-service offering.
- By Carlson At 2011-9-27Sony Corporation (SNE) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to sell. The company’s weaknesses can be seen in multiple areas, such as its disappointing return on equity, poor profit margins, weak operating cash flow, generally disappointing historical performance in the stock itself and feeble growth in its earnings per share.
Sony Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer, professional, and industrial markets worldwide. The company has a P/E ratio of 5.9, below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Sony has a market cap of $20.8 billion and is part of the consumer goods sector and consumer durables industry. Shares are down 44.4% year to date as of the close of trading on Wednesday.
