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Don’t Miss Out On The Looming Gold Bubble

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:19 GMT

Gold was all the rage again last week. But why is it rising, and does anyone really know what it’s worth?[More...]

Our Outlook for Health-Care Stocks

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:55:00 GMT

The key development on the health-care reform front occurred just before the end of the third quarter. The long-anticipated proposal from the Senate Finance Committee finally materialized and, as is typical of any proposal that attempts to take a centrist approach, was greeted with a barrage of criticism from both ends of the political spectrum.[More...]

20 High-Quality Stocks to Fall Back On

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:36:35 GMT

Given the uncertainty so characteristic of autumn, consider hunkering down with the stocks in our current Wide Moat Focus Index.[More...]

10 Health-Care Stocks To Consider Buying Now

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:38:54 GMT

Our Ultimate Stock-Pickers continue to load up on health-care stocks.[More...]

Tickers For The Latest Portfolio Reshaping

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:45:21 GMT

Fortunately my portfolio management methods don’t revolve around frequent trading. One of my kids came up to me recently and said, “What did you do today, Dad?” I said, “I made one trade, and I did a bunch of research.” He then asked, “How often do you trade?” I answered, “That was my first trade in a week, and I haven’t traded much in the last two months, but that’s not normal. There is no normal for me. When the market is really volatile, I trade a lot more, selling when stocks are rising, and buying when they are selling off. When the market is relatively placid, I don’t do much.” He looked at me, kind of smiled, and moved on. Information overload from Dad. Most people and investment managers trade too often. They sell their winners too rapidly, and panic too soon on their losers. Now, I’m not advocating “buy and forget,” or Buffett’s statement, “Our favorite holding period is forever.”[More...]

Stocks For An Economic Recovery – Healthcare

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:01:00 GMT

The medical equipment and supplies sub-sector of health care has come under significant pressure in the last 9 months or so. Big names such as Stryker Corp. (SYK: 39.00, 0.00 (0.00%)), Zimmer Holdings Inc. (ZMH: 40.91, 0.00 (0.00%)), and Medtronic Inc. (MDT: 32.93, 0.00 [More...]

Trends Shaping the Health Care Industry: Part 3

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:11:02 GMT

If you have not read the first and second parts of this article, please follow the prior links. By now, you should be getting a quick glimpse of the trends that are influencing health care companies operations and decisions. In my first article I discussed how the government’s and FDA’s agendas are affecting the health care industry, and in my second article, I examined recent M&A activity, generic competition, and trends within the CRO industry. In this article, I will touch over the things that are plaguing Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and Medical Supplies companies and forces that are inspiring growth in Health Care IT.[More...]

Medical Devices - Industry Outlook

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:07:39 GMT

Since the beginning of the global economic crisis, medical device stocks have fared no better than the overall market with both down just over 40% since September 1 2008 on a market weighted basis. We continue to recommend that investors focus on companies providing life-sustaining products. These should remain insulated from the current economic crisis as target patients are unable to forego procedures. The recent slide in the market has left many strong companies looking very attractive. In the coming year, investors should allocate funds to companies with high earnings quality profiles. We recommend companies with the following characteristics: Size - (1) Larger companies will find it easier to survive any future liquidity issues and acquire new technologies at cents on the dollar Scope - (1) Companies providing life-sustaining products should remain insulated from the current[More...]

S&P 500 Stocks

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:35:00 GMT

The S&P 500 comprises of 500 large cap common stocks actively traded in the United States. The largees public companies that are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are included in the S&P 500 index. The S&P 500 index was lunched in 1957 and is a value weighted index which is based on the 500 American stocks with the largest market capitalizations. The S&P 500 is the most widely followed index After the Dow Jones Industrial Average index and it is considered a barometer for the American economy. The S&P 500 index is included in the Index of Leading Indicators. There are the number of trading vehicle that are designed to follow the S&P 500 index. Hundreds of billions of US dollars have been invested in this index. The SPY (Exchange Traded Fund) is one of the most actively trading stock over the world. The Rydex,[More...]

A Pullback Was In The Cards

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Yesterday I commented that with the S&P 500 rising to its 50-day average on 4 straight up days, that it was a likely place to look for a pullback. Also, the put/call ratio had been relatively low for the last 4 days, giving further support to the pullback thesis. This morning we are getting that pullback, although I expect it to be a moderate one and not like the plunge we experience in early January. The House approved an $819 billion tax and spending plan, and there is talk that the Senate will vote next week on a similar plan that could be upwards of $900 billion. Earnings season continues apace, and here are some items: 3M and Colgate (CL) both topped expectations and their stocks are higher. This is helping the consumer staples group buck the weakness this[More...]

Zimmer rises following upgrade to 'Outperform'

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:51:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Shares of Zimmer Holdings Inc. traded higher Monday after a Sanford Bernstein analyst upgraded the orthopedic implant maker, saying a series of new product launches should lead to a recovery in revenue and share price.
Analyst Derrick Sung said new products, including two knee implants launched last year and two hip products that will reach the market in late 2009, will boost Zimmer's profits.
He thinks the Kalamazoo, Mich., company will regain some market share, and expects improvement for the orthopedic market overall.

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Stocks For An Economic Recovery – Healthcare

Trends Shaping the Health Care Industry: Part 3

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Canon Communications to Launch Orthopaedic Manufacturing Events in U.S. And Europe

Zimmer Holdings Announces Live Audio Webcast and Conference Call of Second Quarter 2009 Results

S&P 500 Stock Buybacks Retreat 73% in the First Quarter; Lowest Since Second Quarter of 2003

Zimmer Holdings to Present at Deutsche Bank 34th Annual Health Care Conference

Zimmer Holdings to Present at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Health Care Conference

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

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