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Small-Cap Stock Ebix Quietly Soaring

The Atlanta-based firm Ebix (EBIX) has less than 700 employees and a market value of around $500 million. That may sound big, but on Wall Street, it is small potatoes. When companies are that small, they usually don't generate big underwriting fees and are barely covered by insiders. In fact, there are just two analysts who currently follow the stock. So despite the fantastic growth, the company is still flying under the radar ... giving you a chance to buy in before other investors hear about this pick!

Babes, Booze and Betting–Guilty Pleasures Investors Should Live Without

Hard economic times won’t stop consumers from indulging in their vices—gamblers will keep betting, bar-hoppers will keep drinking and smokers will keep puffing. But as more signs of an economic recovery are emerging every day, cashing in on “corruption” doesn’t trigger the same rush it did just a few months ago. Here are some guilty pleasures that you should really give up to keep your portfolio safe:

3 Stocks for the New 'Net Boom

It's 2001 all over again! Internet-based stocks are booming, from retailers to video game designers to service companies. There's no stopping these blowout companies that are tapping into the tremendous potential of the World Wide Web. A decade ago, investors were speculating on the untapped potential of the Internet ... but these three companies have proven numbers to show how to leverage the Web for huge profits.

Two New IPOs Hit Wall Street

The market for initial public offerings is going to get a big test this week with two new issues; both Hyatt Hotels and Ancestry.com plan to debut on the exchanges. With the stock market being in such a sour mood for the past two years, the demand for initial offerings has understandably dried up, so a lot of eyes will be watching these IPOs.

What's Working on Wall Street Now

Buy Hewlett-Packard Before Earnings

November 3, 2009

After some volatility on Wall Street recently, now is a great buying opportunity for investors who want a piece of Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) before it takes off again. I am confident that HPQ is far from the top of its run—and I’ll prove it to you by contrasting HPQ with fellow tech pick Logitech (LOGI). This computer peripherals company has also nearly doubled since the March lows, but unlike HPQ, it has struggled mightily just to be profitable.

Navellier Growth Blog

Unemployment Reaches 10.2%

November 6, 2009

The jobless rate reaches a 26-year high.

Hansen Misses Earnings

November 5, 2009

The Monster Energy drink stock falls three cents short of Wall Street's consensus.

Starbucks Raises Guidance

November 5, 2009

The coffee-shop chain continues its remarkable turnaround.

Our Buy List Trounces the Market

November 6, 2009

Third-quarter earnings season is winding down, but this doesn’t mean the party’s over for our Emerging Growth stocks. Now that investors have had the chance to examine the financial health of Wall Street’s stocks, the flight to quality can continue. This is great news for our Buy List companies that consistently post strong sales and profits quarter to quarter. Now, let’s take a look at some of our latest earnings reports that really impressed Wall Street:

Dow Back Above 10,000

November 6, 2009

The Dow closed back above 10,000 this week to prove that there is a lot more left to the recent rally on Wall Street. Even better news was that our Blue Chip Growth stocks continue to lead the recovery, posting market-beating gains yet again.

It's Time to Realign Our Buy List

November 2, 2009

While the markets went on their roller-coaster ride last week, better-than-expected earnings reports from two of our holdings propelled these stocks significantly higher. Why? Because the more stressed out Wall Street is, the more investors rely on concrete facts like sales, cash flow and earnings. These fundamentals have always been our guideposts at Quantum Growth, and it is this strategy that will bring us continued success as the recovery takes shape.

The Rally is Not Over at Global Growth

November 2, 2009

Our Global Growth stocks were on a wild roller-coaster ride last week. The U.S. dollar firmed up as investors ran for a safe haven in Treasury securities and our international stocks lost a bit of buying pressure.