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Cracks Appearing for Facebook

When people first start getting into stock analysis, some of the biggest investor mistakes involve getting caught up in the hype. To be successful over the long term when making a stock analysis, one...

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Activist Investor Shakes up This Stock

Investors in Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE/CHK) have been on a massive roller coaster ride. While external forces, such as the drop in natural gas prices, have hurt the shares, another negative...

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Social Upheaval in the Works for Facebook

Social media is hot and growing, but making money from it is another story. Whether you blog, tweet, or meet face-to-face in the virtual world via Skype, “FaceTime,” or Facebook video chat, social...

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Surprise—the Chinese Love General Motors

I’m not trying to be facetious by saying China loves General Motors Corporation (NYSE/GM); in spite of what you may think, this statement is correct. There are numerous buy side analysts who still...

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Is the Market Setting Up for a Crash?

While the economic data have continued to come in worse, the S&P 500 has strengthened over the past few months. What is the stock analysis that can justify such a move, and is it sustainable? These...

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Why Research In Motion Is Sinking Fast

I recall looking at clothes maker Guess Inc. (NYSE/GES) when the company was quickly tanking and trying to turn its fortunes around from 2001 to 2003. You could have purchased the stock for $1.78 in...

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Is the S&P 500 Heading for a Third Peak?

The S&P 500 topped 1,400 on Tuesday for the first time since May 3. The upward move was also the fourth top above 1,400 since 2008. In January, my stock analysis estimated the S&P 500 could...

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McDonalds in for a Fight in China

When spending on fast food slows, you have to take note. This is the case with McDonalds Corporation (NYSE/MCD), a bellwether for the fast food industry, after the maker of the “Big Mac” reported a...

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Contrarian Coffee Player Ripe for Investment

Many of us cannot start off the morning without a cup of coffee. I know I can’t. Coffee prices are showing some life after nine straight months of contraction, according to data from the International...

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Rest in Peace, PC Market

The verdict is in, and it doesn’t look good for the personal computer market. Dell Inc. (NASDAQ/DELL) knows this and so does Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE/HPQ). Sales of personal computers (PCs) in the...

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China’s Massive Mobile Market: How You Can Cash in on It

China has been growing exponentially in many areas, but while there is some stalling, an area that continues to expand at a staggering pace is the mobile phone sector. The growth is enormous with the...

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The Chinese Sector That’s Still Hot

The global travel industry is on an uptrend, with China rapidly becoming one of the top travel markets in the world for both domestic and international travelers, according to my stock analysis. To...

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Tablet Wars Picking Up

The markets for smartphones and tablets are fiercely competitive. At stake are hundreds of billions of dollars and that means riches for the market leader. Based on my stock analysis, the king of...

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Online Shopping Blasting Higher in China

The People’s Republic of China has a population of over 1.3 billion people and a rapidly growing consumable-hungry middle class of over 300 million people. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE/GS), an...

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The Reason Groupon May Be Worth a Closer Look

A casualty of the downward spiral in Internet stocks, Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ/GRPN) cratered over 20% to below $6.00 on August 14 and all the way down to $4.00 on September 4; this was prior to the surge...

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Why Israel Is Hot for Start-ups

Israel is not widely known as a hotbed for start-ups, but this dynamic country of 7.9 million people situated on the Mediterranean Sea is just that. The country has the second highest number of...

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Why There’s More Money to Be Made from Chinese Arbitrage Trades

Imagine making money even after a takeover announcement. This is not as difficult as it sounds, as there is often a gap between the proposed takeover price and the prevailing price of the stock after...

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The Reason Fast-food Stocks Should Be Amongst Your Top Picks

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE/CMG) is one of my favorite places to grab a quick bite to eat. Yet, despite some stellar growth, the stock broke below $300.00 on Wednesday and has been steadily...

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Why You Should Stay Away from HP

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE/HPQ) sank on Thursday after warning the market to expect less in 2013, as the former technology kingpin struggles to revamp its business. The company has seen over half of...

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Why You Need to Follow the Pro Money

I just took a look at my friend’s Samsung “Galaxy III” smartphone and must admit that it looks pretty impressive compared to my “iPhone” by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ/APPL). However, the applications available...

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