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eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) Continues To Execute, Remains A Top Pick

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:35:15 GMT

eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading provider of Internet-based insurance agency services to individuals, families, and small businesses primarily in the United States, announced solid Q1/09 results after the market closed tonight. As I had previously written about in my eHealth earnings preview, the company did exactly as I wanted, and should appease investors going[More...]

More Cash, Less Debt = Stock Market Gains?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:41:32 GMT

Today there were a couple of posts about how tech stocks are currently especially attractive because they hold plenty of cash and tend to have little debt. Paul Kedrosky initially caught my eye with his post "Tech Cash is King" which in turn pointed me to a story on Bloomberg by Eric Martin. I ran a screen tonight that looked at both cash and debt. Specifically, I screened for a Price-to-Cash ratio under three, a Debt-to-Equity ratio under three and a Market Cap greater than $2.5 million. Based on these criteria, I obtained a list of 136 stocks. Judging from our list, it is absolutely true that many tech stocks do seem to have lots of cash and little debt. What also became apparent as I went through the list is that there[More...]

Is eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) Getting Ahead Of Itself?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:27:56 GMT

It’s been a rather quiet quarter for eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the nation’s leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. With their upcoming earnings for Q1/2009 set to be released after the market closes on April 28th, we’ll be able to check in on one of the stalwarts of the PeakStocks.com portfolio and a company that is up 35% since I originally recommended purchase last October, and is beating the overall market by 50%. I previously wrote, after the company reported stellar Q4/08 and full year 2008 earnings, that eHealth was a beacon of light in an otherwise tumultuous market.[More...]

Earnings Preview for Feb 9-13 - Earnings Preview

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) could top expectations. IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (ICE) and Terex Corporation (TEX) could miss. Though nearly 400 companies are scheduled to report, traders are going to keep a close eye on Washington. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will announce a revised bank bailout plan on Monday. This plan could include the creation of a bad bank to absorb distressed debts (what TARP was[More...]

Top 5 Stocks For 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:25:00 GMT

As we enter 2009, and leave the carnage that was 2008 behind us, I recently wrote that now was a fantastic time to buy shares of companies you have been watching and where the fundamentals present an excellent risk/reward scenario. A fresh start to the new year gives us all a chance to catch our breath and reexamine the allocation of our portfolios. Particularly of interest to me and readers of this blog, are what stocks we should be purchasing for the riskiest portion of our portfolio. Namely, that devoted to small and micro-cap stocks that I specialize in. In this report, I will be outlining 5 great stocks for the new year from highest to lowest allocation, and explaining my reasons for liking that company, as well as the biggest risk factors when it comes to investing in that[More...]

Top 5 Stocks for December 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:08:00 GMT

WOO-DOGGY! Would you like some volatility to go along with your morning coffee? Since I last came out with my top 5 stocks for November, the market’s gyrations have certainly put everyone on edge, and make buying stocks at this juncture definitely not for the faint of heart, or those with very short term investing time frames. I recently wrote that now was a fantastic time to buy shares of companies you have been watching and where the fundamentals present an excellent risk/reward scenario. My watch list is no different, and this month I have a broad range of stocks that I am looking at for possible inclusion into the PeakStocks.com portfolio. These stocks enter and exit my Top 5 as constant fluctuations in both price, market conditions, and business[More...]

Top 5 Stocks For November 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:56:00 GMT

It’s been another incredible month for stocks, and especially for those on my watch list. With rare exception, stocks of all shapes and sizes are getting pummeled and are presenting us with great buying opportunities for those with a long term investment horizon. I recently wrote that now was a fantastic time to buy shares of companies you have been watching and where the fundamentals present an excellent risk/reward scenario. My watch list is no different, and this month I have a broad range of stocks that I am looking at for possible inclusion into the PeakStocks.com portfolio. These stocks enter and exit my Top 5 as constant fluctuations in both price, market conditions, and business fundamentals constantly alter the investment thesis. Today I wanted to[More...]

Time To Go Shopping: 3 Stocks I’m Buying Today

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:47:00 GMT

It’s time to put some money to work immediately.I don’t profess to know when the markets will turn, or how long it will take, but I do profess to know that there are quality companies out there that are begging to be purchased, if only in small increments at the present, and held on to for years to come.The three companies that I have added to my portfolio are probably no secret to anyone who has been following my recommendations for some time.They are: Rick’s Cabaret (NASDAQ: RICK) eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO) I am advocating purchasing 1/4 position in each one. I’ll be writing full company spotlights and the reasons for my purchases in much greater detail in[More...]

Fewer Jobs Were Lost

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:53:00 GMT

Good morning. Investors are reacting to the jobs report where nonfarm payrolls fell by 51K in July (consenses expectations were at 70K) while the unemployment rate increased to 5.7% (a four-year high and above the 5.6% consensus expectation). Since Decemb[More...]

Few Thoughts and a Look at the Earnings in the Coming Week

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:00 GMT

WITH RESPECT TO THE US’ GDP GROWTH, THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH SEES A SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN ECONOMIC ACTITIVY SPREAD ACROSS THE ECONOMY, WHICH WILL LAST MORE THAN A FEW MONTHS - WSJ - According to Robert Hall, economist at Stanford University, US economic data that has been reported provide (...)[More...]

Analyst Picks and Pans: AXP, AVP, EHTH

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. analyst Scott Valentin said on May 19 that Amex's plans to slash 4,000 jobs and reduce expenses by $800 million during the remainder of the year -- the second round of cost reduction measures in three quarters -- should help improve net income.
In October, American Express announced a program to cut costs by $1.2 billion and cut 7,000 jobs.
Despite the cost-cutting measures and an expected boost to earnings, Valentin reiterated his underperform rating on the stock because of near-term worries such as rising loan losses.

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eHealth, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:48:00 GMT

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Revenue - Revenue totaled $35.1 million for the third quarter of 2009, a 23% increase compared to revenue of $28.5 million for the third quarter of 2008.
EHEALTH, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) December 31, September 30, 2008 2009 ----------- ------------- Assets (1) (unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 94,136 $ 100,015 Marketable securities 56,499 43,434 Accounts receivable 2,005 2,204 Deferred income taxes 7,580 3,875 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,874 2,328 ----------- ------------- Total current assets 162,094 151,856 Property and equipment, net 4,567 4,003 Deferred income taxes 1,314 2,271 Other assets 780 748 ----------- ------------- Total assets $ 168,755 $ 158,878 =========== ============= Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 2,190 $ 1,563 Accrued compensation and benefits 4,662 4,982 Accrued marketing expenses 3,162 4,239 Deferred revenue 427 331 Other current liabilities 2,707 2,045 ----------- ------------- Total current liabilities 13,148 13,160 Other non-current liabilities 628 1,591 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 25 25 Additional paid-in capital 173,095 181,136 Treasury stock shares, at cost (639) (29,999) Deferred stock-based compensation (22) (1) Accumulated deficit (17,892) (7,303) Accumulated other comprehensive income 412 269 ----------- ------------- Total stockholders' equity 154,979 144,127 ----------- ------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 168,755 $ 158,878 =========== ============= (1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

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Health Insurance Premiums: eHealth, Inc. Provides Update on Average Costs for Individual and Family Policies

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:55:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- -- 08/26/09 -- eHealth, Inc. , parent company of eHealthInsurance , today released updated data on the cost of individually-purchased health insurance plans for individuals and families. The findings appear in The Cost of Individual and Family Health Insurance Plans 2009 Update, an internal evaluation of eHealth, Inc.'s data.[More...]

eHealth, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:55:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- -- 08/25/09 -- eHealth, Inc. , the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today announced that its senior management will deliver presentations at the upcoming investor conferences:[More...]

Utah Health Insurance Exchange to Utilize eHealth Technology Platform

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:55:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- -- 08/19/09 -- eHealth, Inc. , parent company of eHealthInsurance , today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the State of Utah to use eHealth's internet platform and technology to connect Utah residents to individual health insurance through the state's planned Utah Health Exchange located at http://www.exchange.utah.gov.[More...]

Get Health Insurance on Your Mobile Device at eHealth.com

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:55:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- -- 08/17/09 -- eHealthInsurance, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, announced today that it is offering Individual, Family and Short-term health insurance products through a specially designed mobile ecommerce platform located at www.ehealth.com on your mobile device or www.ehealth.com/m.[More...]

Who Is the Average Uninsured American Searching for Health Insurance? -- eHealth Consumer Survey

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:56:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- -- 08/12/09 -- Today, eHealth Inc. , parent company of eHealthInsurance Services , released the results of an ongoing survey of consumers shopping for individual health insurance policies at eHealthInsurance's customer care center. Thus far, 1,551 customers have responded to the survey.[More...]

Health Insurance Buyer's Guide: eHealthInsurance Publishes New Consumer Resource

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:56:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- -- 08/10/09 -- Today, eHealthInsurance published a new Health Insurance Buyer's Guide to educate consumers new to the process of buying their own health coverage. As the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, eHealthInsurance has made the buyer's guide available online at www.ehealthinsurance.com/guide. It provides new and returning customers with the knowledge to help make informed purchase decisions in five easy steps.[More...]

Summer Vacation: Travel Insurance Tips From eHealthInsurance

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:06:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- -- 08/06/09 -- Today, eHealthInsurance , the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, provided advice for consumers debating whether or not to purchase travel insurance before taking a trip outside the United States this summer.[More...]

eHealth, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:53:00 GMT

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.
Gary Lauer, chief executive officer of eHealth, stated, "Our second quarter financial results illustrate the continued leverage and strength of our business model.
Revenue -- Revenue totaled $33.4 million for the second quarter of 2009, a 22% increase compared to revenue of $27.5 million for the second quarter of 2008.

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Health Care Reform: New eHealth, Inc. Public Policy Website Addresses Need for National Enrollment Strategy

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:55:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC -- -- 07/21/09 -- Today eHealth, Inc. launched Ready2Connect.org, a website designed to focus national attention on the issue of enrollment as a critical part of health reform legislation.[More...]