Mid Cap Stocks Archive

Netflix (NFLX) Is Set to Soar

In an environment where consumers are being squeezed by higher prices everywhere, Netflix (NFLX) is a place they turn to for cheap entertainment. Netflix has a competitive advantage over other movie rental sources and stands to benefit from the mandated conversion from analog to digital broadcasting.

Del Monte's Earnings Blow Past Estimates

I recently raised Del Monte (DLM) to a Strong Buy in Portfolio Grader and it's easy to see why. The company just reported an outstanding quarter. Earnings from continuing operations came in at 35 cents a share, which was more than 34% higher than Wall Street's forecast.

Hershey a Good Buy for Mother's Day

Hershey (HSY) enjoyed nice growth in earnings and sales in the last quarter, fueled by a return to simple pleasures in this tough economic climate. That's makes HSY a great Mother's Day stock pick now.

Profit from Marvel Entertainment's "X-Men Origins - Wolverine"

Historically, a hit movie is often a great early indicator of the economy emerging from its doldrums. Think about it. During a recession, consumers cut back on luxury goods, but a popular movie is a relatively inexpensive way for a family to entertain itself. While we wait for the tremendous amount of cash sitting on the sidelines (about $4 trillion) to come rushing back to the market, I am focusing on a few select stocks to earn big money. Marvel Entertainment is one of them.

As Starbucks (SBUX) Stumbles, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) Shines

Starbucks was once a model of innovation. Today, the coffee company is a victim of overzealous expansion and the economic downturn. But coffee is still big business, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is in a great position to profit right now.

My Final Four Portfolio Part 2

I eagerly await this weekend's NCAA Basketball Tournament. And I've selected four stocks -- one to represent each of the final four teams -- that deserve a place in your portfolio. You don't have to be a hoops fan to profit from these companies.

Siligan Has an Edge in This Market

Siligan Holdings (SLGN) is one of the few companies that has a steady, predictable earnings stream for 2009. It's no wonder SLGN has experienced record earnings and sales.

Time to Sell Sohu.com

I've been a big fan of Sohu.com (SOHU), but the time has come to sell this stock into strength. The shares have been trending downward ever since the company announced that it's spinning off ChangYou.com, its gaming division. This is infuriating to me because the gaming segment of Sohu is why I liked this stock in the first place. I really wonder what company executives are thinking.