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Another Hard Look At EZCORP

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:41:06 GMT

I first wrote about EZCORP (EZPW) (14.28, $704mm market cap) in early 2008 and have followed it closely every since. In fact, it is one of only two names I have held since inception over the past 18 months in my Top 20 Model Portfolio (Catalyst Health (CHSI) is the other). It has been quite the ride, as it ended 2008 up about 35% but was cut almost in half from its Q4 peak at the March lows. This year has seen some sharp moves up and down, but it is still down 6% y-t-d after surging post-earnings on Friday. I expect the stock could move to an all-time high price over the next year, potentially appreciating 60% to 23.[More...]

Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:18 GMT

Biostar Pharmaceuticals has completed a private placement that raised $3.6 million in new capital. Biostar will use the proceeds to complete its new raw materials processing facility. By taking its raw material production in house, Biostar will lower costs and ensure its product quality. Biostar plans to sell excess raw materials to other pharmaceutical companies in the Shaanxi province.[More...]

Bulls Back On Track?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:18 GMT

Good morning. With chants of "Dow 10K… Dow 10K" once again rising from the streets at the corner of Broad and Wall yesterday, it is easy to believe that the bulls are back on track and that we'll soon be looking at new highs for the stock market. And when reviewing the data inputs to yesterday's 204 point romp, it is also easy to don the Dow10K hat once again and join in on the celebration.[More...]

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:50 GMT

Ford's 2,215 page 2007 master contract with the UAW 1941 UAW-Ford contract[More...]

Wall Street Surges On Strong Economic Data, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Rallies

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:29:19 GMT

US stocks rallied on Thursday as upbeat economic data and better-than-expected revenue forecast from Cisco bolstered investor confidence.[More...]

Your Kind of Day?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:06:48 GMT

As a rule, I try not to read too terribly much into a "Fed Day" as there is usually a big batch of volatility that may or may not mean much of anything come the dawn of the next day. Maybe, it's just me. Or maybe there are others that find themselves inclined to simply stand aside and watch the nuttiness from the sidelines on "Fed Days." But in any event, the volatility after a Fed announcement, while fun to watch, may not be telling as to what to expect in the future.[More...]

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:31:14 GMT

Don't put off this important piece of the financial-planning process.[More...]

US Stock Futures Rise After Unemployment Data, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) Eyed

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:03:21 GMT

US stock futures gained on Thursday after a government release showed initial claims declined 20,000 to 512,000 in the week ending October 31.[More...]

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:24 GMT

In its continuing efforts to nurture the fragile economic recovery, the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates at record lows when it concludes its meeting today (Wednesday).[More...]

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:28:03 GMT

The third quarter was a favorable one for the longs. Except for a few short-lived, minor pullbacks stock prices moved higher through the quarter. Stock price volatility declined, takeover activity rose, and risk appetite improved to help the S&P gain 15%.[More...]

UPI NewsTrack Business

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:03:00 GMT

U.S. markets gains hold up Friday
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Narrow gains held up in U.S. markets Friday, despite news the unemployment rate rose to 10.2 percent.
The Labor Department said 190,000 jobs were lost in October, pushing the unemployment rate up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month's 9.8 percent.

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Another Hard Look At EZCORP

Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Bulls Back On Track?

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Wall Street Surges On Strong Economic Data, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Rallies

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

US Stock Futures Rise After Unemployment Data, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) Eyed

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

UPI NewsTrack Business

200 Waldenbooks outlets to close

Whole Foods profit jumps; outlook weighs on shares

Whole Foods profit jumps in 4Q

Creativity of Browse-and-Discover Culture May Not Survive a Faster Pace

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Cash America Narrowly Beats Analysts' Expectations

Quicker rebound for exporters to China, India

Coach fiscal 1Q profit falls slightly; sales rise

Coach fiscal 1Q profit falls slightly; sales rise

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Cash America Announces Third Quarter Earnings Up 19% and Dividend Declared

Whole Foods Market(R) to Use Plug Power GenDrive Power Solutions; Delivering a Healthy Planet Through Fuel Cell Power

Coach Reports First Quarter Earnings of $0.44; in Line With Prior Year on Slight Sales Gain

Royce Micro-Cap Trust (NYSE: RMT) As of September 30, 2009

NIRI-NY Panel to Discuss Maximizing Time With C-Suite Executives

Royce Micro-Cap Trust (NYSE: RMT) As of August 31, 2009

Forest City Reports Fiscal 2009 Second-Quarter and Year-to-Date Results

Movado Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter and Six-Month Results ; ~ Second Quarter Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.06 and $0.02 on a GAAP Basis ~; ~ Company Remains on Track to Reach Annualized Cost Savings Goal ~

Movado Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter and Six-Month Results

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