Good news out of Palo Alto Networks doesn’t count for much in a bear market–but enough to earn a neutral from me
The problem isn't that there's no good news out of individual companies. It's just that good news on specific stocks doesn't count for much in a bear market when everything moves together in a single direction--most usually down. Take Palo Alto Networks (PANW), a...
Selling Emerson Electric out of my Jubak Picks Portfolio today
I'm using today's bounce to sell Emerson Electric (EMR) out of my Jubak Picks Portfolio today. The shares are up 3.54% today. I think Emerson Electric is a stock that I'd like to own for the long-term if the short-term didn't look so negative for the economy as a...
Selling GM out of the Jubak Picks Portfolio today
Automakers are scheduled to report first quarter sales numbers tomorrow with Ford Motor (F), Fiat Chrysler, and General Motors (GM) all expected to snow big declines. And the next quarter looks even worse. “There are basically no U.S. auto sales right now,” Adam...
Selling First Quantum Minerals today in bear market rally
I still like my long-term thesis for copper miner First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)--that copper prices will rise with a pick up in global economic growth and that when growth resumes the world will be looking at a shortage of copper. First Quantum has a lot of new...
GM dividend looks safe for now after credit line draw down
General Motors (GM) drew down its $16 billion credit line today to maximize its financial cushion as the auto industry headed into a very uncertain future. The $16 billion drawdown adds to the $16 billion in cash that General Motors projects to have on hand by the end...
Buying General Motors in my Dividend Portfolio
I don't think the coronavirus stock market rout is over, but I do believe you have to be opportunistic about snapping up dividend yield during this correction. Today shares of General Motor (GM) were down another 2.12% as of 2:40 p.m. New York time. That brings the...
SolarEdge rockets 17.94% today on analyst upgrades ahead of earnings today after the close
SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) closed up 17.94% today ahead of fourth quarter earnings due after the close. Cascend Securities raised its target price on the shares by 17% during today's session. Today's jump will, of course, make it harder for the company to beat...
Raising target on Barrick Gold in Jubak Picks Portfolio and buying the shares for my Dividend Portfolio
Barrick Gold (GOLD) reported fourth quarter earnings of 17 cents a share on Wednesday, February 12. That beat the 14 cents a share estimate from Wall Street analysts for the quarter. A year ago the company earned 6 cents a share in the fourth quarter of 2018. But that...
Gold is climbing while VIX falls and stocks set new records? But why?
Gold is supposed to go up when investors and traders are looking for safe havens and hedges against market volatility. So it makes sense the gold and gold mining stocks are gaining as coronavirus stalks through the land. Gold closed up 0.99% today to $1570.50 an...
Good news in yesterday’s U.S.-China trade deal for Visa, MasterCard, and American Express
Yesterday, the day of the announcement of the Part 1 trade deal between the United States and China, shares of Via (V) climbed 1.91%. MasterCard (MA) gained 1.16%. American Express rose 0.79%. On a day when the Standard & Poor's 500 fell 0.15% and the Dow Jones...
Special Report: 12 Bargain Stock Picks NOW #11 Wesco International
Today, Thursday, January 16, I'm making Wesco International (WCC) my #11 Pick for my Special Report: 12 Bargain Stock Picks NOW. (I'll be adding Wesco and my other two recent bargain picks to my Special Report late today so you can find the complete list 1-11 with #12...Jim’s Stock Alerts
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