Needless to say, the Federal debt ceiling issue is now dominating the news wires, and although investors have so far been confident that some deal would be reached, the late hour is starting to spook some. After being given a glimmer of hope last week, we learned after last Friday’s close that the debt debates had fallen apart, leaving investors squirming about what this critical week ahead of us would bring. Read more about SECTOR DETECTOR: Investors make a statement on Fed debt ceiling
Sabrient rates Deluxe Corporation (DLX) a Strong Buy for its solid value profile, which makes it one of the better value stocks in today's market despite modest growth and momentum scores. The RSY portfolio loves growth at a reasonable price (GARP) stocks, but value is more important versus growth rates. Weakness in the projected earnings growth gives it a low Earnings Score from Sabrient. Read more about Rock Solid Yields (RSY): Gilded Deluxe and Optional Options
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) has been under investigation for nearly a year due its "questionable" accounting practices and frequent restatements. Anthony H. Catanach Jr. & J. Edward Ketz, two college professors, think GMCR will be going down hard before too long. Their verdict: Read more about Sabrient Short GMCR Continues to Make a Bad Cup of Coffee
The Sabrient Insider Sentiment Index (NYSE Arca: SBRIN) identifies 100 stocks that reflect favorable corporate insider buying trends and recent earnings estimate increases by Wall Street analysts.
This index is tracked by the Guggenheim Insider Sentiment ETF (NYSE Arca: NFO). NFO is rated 5 STARs by Morningstar, the highest possible rating.
The last Macro View post was wonkish in regards to how the headline ISM indexes are calculated. While Mish was discovering some of the nuances of the reports, we also explored the inventory index in depth and showed that on a month-over-month basis, it is fairly random with no discernible trend. Read more about A Macro View: Commodity Prices Turned the Corner for ISM Reports
Every month the ISM releases two reports-based surveys of purchasing and supply executives in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors of the economy. Every month, I try to provide another angle to view the reports. Read more about A Macro View: Inventory Restocking Not the Problem in PMI
On Thursday June 30, 2011, Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) distributed 100% of its interest in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) to its shareholders. Holders of MRO stock as 5 pm on June 27th should add to their portfolios 1 share of MPC for every 2 shares of MRO they own.
For Sabrient customers, this change will be reflected in today's Investor's (H)edge and Earnings Busters portfolio updates as well as the Baker's Dozen. Read more about Stock Alert: MRO Spins-off MPC
Today, two stocks held in Sabrient's Stock Trader's Blueprint Portfolio, Frontier Oil (FTO) and Holly Corp. (HOC), merged to form HollyFrontier Corp. (HFC). Yesterday FTO closed at $32.31 and HOC closed at $67.54. Today HFC opened at $69.00 and finished trading at $71.86 --higher than the previous value of either stock, for a gain of 3.54%. Read more about Stock Alert: FTO and HOC Merge to HFC
Walter Gault, Sabrient's communications editor, has picked 4 energy stocks you might want to consider for your portfolio. Each has have exceptional projected earnings and is trading at a low price -- in other words, GARP stocks -- Growth At a Reasonable Price -- in the Energy sector. Read more about 4 Energy Stocks to Light up Your Fourth