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Short Picks For Friday

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:58:56 GMT

It is looking to be a weak open this morning, with some good chart setups for the short side. Here are some to watch, most of which I am already holding short: - IYR has broken below the neckline. - ARO: Note the bearish engulfing pattern from yesterday. [More...]

Sector ETFs In Head And Shoulders Formation

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:19:30 GMT

Several sector ETFs have formed head and shoulders patterns, or are sitting beneath a cluster of moving averages. Considering the increased selling activity of late, the frequency of this pattern through several sectors should be a strong warning of further downside to come. First, many people are watching the head and shoulders in S&P charts. Personally I don't think it's the cleanest pattern, but here's a look at SPY (these charts are taken from approximately 30 minutes before the close): [More...]

Earnings Preview For Mar 16 - 20

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:27:00 GMT

Guess, Inc. (GES) could top expectations. FedEx Corporation (FDX) could disappoint. Adobe Systems (ADBE), Nike (NKE) and Oracle (ORCL) will also report. The earnings calendar is limited this week with just 93 companies confirmed to report. First-quarter earnings season will[More...]

Sometimes The Penny Stock Market Is Boring: 6 Stocks Putting Me To Sleep

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:54:00 GMT

Sent out to TIMalert subscribers late last night: The market tried to go lower yesterday, but the dip buyers were out in full force…really wish they’d just let this thing go, below 7500 on the Dow... Visit TimothySykes.com to read full article with comments [More...]

10 Stocks To Watch Today, C’mon Big Market Crash, You Can Do It!

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:02:00 GMT

This was sent to TIMalert subscribers early this morning…funny thing is I just got another TIMalerts lifetime subscriber, who not only gets alerts for the rest fo my life–in whatever... Visit TimothySykes.com to read full article with comments [More...]

Troubles For Domestic Car Dealers

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:47:00 GMT

In the prior post we discussed the problems with the automakers, now let's discuss the problems faced by Car Dealers: (From the WSJ): "With credit drying up and new-vehicle sales slumping to a 25-year low, car dealerships from New Jersey to California are going out of business at an accelerating pace, threatening greater economic pain for communities around the country. [More...]

Auto Suppliers: Mixed Fortunes

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:12:58 GMT

Rather than focus once again on the large-cap automakers, we sat down with Zacks senior auto industry analyst Paul Raman, CFA to talk a little bit about auto suppliers and retailers. We were able to fill out our view of the sector as a whole, and even got[More...]

Analyst Comments: Oxford, Telecom Argentina, Sonic Automotive, Web.com, Amgen, Methanex, ATC Tech, Forest Laboratories

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:08:47 GMT

Oxford Industries, Inc.'s (OXM) first-quarter results came in ahead of our estimates. Unfortunately, it appears the upside was a one-quarter event. Management issued disappointing guidance for the rest of fiscal 2008. We are reducing our estimates for fiscal 2008 and 2009. We maintain our Hold rating on OXM shares. The investment case for Oxford Industries comes from the company's recognizable...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Fifth Third Bancorp, Health Net, Sonic Automotive, Sanderson, BioMarin, Group 1 Automotive, General Growth, Fidelity National, VeriSign, BASF, LifeCell, Newcastle,

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:06:55 GMT

With assets of nearly $111.0 billion and over 21,600 employees, Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has been consistently ranked in the 20 banks in the country on numerous metrics. The Cincinnati-based company operates 18 affiliates, with 1,227 full-service banking centers, including 102 bank Mart locations and 2,211 ATMs in several Southern and Central states (east...[More...]

Sonic Automotive Market Slowing

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:35:18 GMT

Zacks senior retail industry analyst Paul Raman, CFA has recently rated a Hold for the shares of automotive retailer Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH). Here we take a look at some of the reasons behind his arguments:'Sonic Automotive is a large automotive retailer that is focused on improving margins by lowering selling, general,...[More...]

Sonic Auto 1Q profit slumps, tops estimates

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:48:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Automotive retailer Sonic Automotive Inc. said profit tumbled 87 percent in the first quarter as new and used car sales fell and the company took an expense for debt restructuring.
The nation's third-largest automotive retailer earned $1.7 million, or 4 cents a share, for the three months ended March 31 compared with $12.6 million, or 31 cents a share, a year ago.
The results included $3 million in loss of operations and the sale of discontinued franchises and $2.3 million in loss from discontinued operations.

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Short Picks For Friday

Sector ETFs In Head And Shoulders Formation

Earnings Preview For Mar 16 - 20

Sometimes The Penny Stock Market Is Boring: 6 Stocks Putting Me To Sleep

10 Stocks To Watch Today, C’mon Big Market Crash, You Can Do It!

Troubles For Domestic Car Dealers

Auto Suppliers: Mixed Fortunes

Analyst Comments: Oxford, Telecom Argentina, Sonic Automotive, Web.com, Amgen, Methanex, ATC Tech, Forest Laboratories

Analyst Comments: Fifth Third Bancorp, Health Net, Sonic Automotive, Sanderson, BioMarin, Group 1 Automotive, General Growth, Fidelity National, VeriSign, BASF, LifeCell, Newcastle,

Sonic Automotive Market Slowing

Sonic Auto 1Q profit slumps, tops estimates

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