Commodity Stocks Archive

5 Innovative Small-Caps for 2010

Small-cap stocks typically get a boost at the start of each New Year. It's called the "January Effect," and in the past 40 years or so, it has been the Old Faithful of seasonal market trends. This year, I think we could see it come a little early, which means that NOW is the time to invest in fundamentally sound small-cap stocks and to make your money ahead of the crowd. Here are 5 to get you started:

3 ETFs to Buy for 2010

While some investors are only beginning to get their finances in order, others have popped the cork and are ready to toast the New Year–and all of the profits it will bring. What does the second group know that the first group doesn't? Well, if they're like me, they've been using ETFs to get out ahead of big sector moves and bank the extra profits before the rest of Wall Street catches on. Here are my top 3 ETFs for 2010.

An 1849-Style Gold Rush in 2009

Did you know there are some analysts out there calling for gold to hit $2,000 an ounce? This precious metal just crossed over $1,000 an ounce and already they're calling for another double! Mining stocks are rallying on explosive buying pressure as rising metal prices attract investors to this sector in droves. Here's my take on five major mining plays:

A Wild Week for Oil

Last week was a rollercoaster ride for crude oil prices–and here's the odd part: We can thank one man for all the drama.

On Tuesday, oil shot up and over $73 a barrel. Most analysts had no one idea why. But on Thursday we learned what really happened. It turns out that a rogue broker named Steve Perkins placed a massive bet in the Brent crude oil market. This bet triggered almost $10 million of losses for PVM Oil Associates in London.

Find out my latest take on oil and the best oil stocks to own right now.

5 Green Stocks to Buy Now

These days, every uptick or downtick in the market makes news. What often gets lost, though, is that the story of the market is a whole lot more than the major indexes and their daily or minute-by-minute movements. The market is a mosaic of thousands of unique stories.

Three Gold Stocks to Buy Now

A year ago, all the talk was about a commodity bubble: Oil was near $150 per barrel, gasoline cost $4 a gallon, copper hit $4 a pound, silver reached $21 an ounce, and corn soared to $6.30 per bushel in the wake of the ethanol craze. Now the dollar is falling, and commodities are on the rise again. Gold stocks are the place to be. Here's why.

5 Oil Stocks Ready to Give You Slick Profits

These days, every uptick or downtick in the market makes news. What often gets lost, though, is that the story of the market is a whole lot more than the major indexes and their daily or minute-by-minute movements. The market is a mosaic of thousands of unique stories.

Here I Am on Bloomberg

Here I am on Bloomberg.

Boots and Coots and Knowing When to Sell

Knowing when to sell is a tricky part of investing. In our Navellier system, we key in on picking up a rise in a stock's daily volatility. When the daily fluctuations start to grow unusually high that often tells us that trouble is brewing. An excellent example is Boots & Coots International Well Control (WEL). Incidentally, it also has one of my favorite names of any stock.

Pantry Posts Huge Earnings Surprise, Nordic American Tanker Declares Dividend

Pantry (PTRY), one of my favorite Quantum Growth stocks, reported earnings of 10 cents a share this morning. That was 28 cents better than Wall Street's forecast. The company is the leading convenience store operator in the southeastern U.S. Since their March low, shares of Pantry are up more than 80%.

Ken Lewis Out as BAC Chairman

The Dow rose 168.78 points today to close at 8185.73. That's the highest close since February 9. There were solid gains across many sectors. Pantry Inc. (PTRY), a favorite in my Quantum Growth service, soared over 15%. Smith & Wesson (SWHC), which is in my Emerging Growth service, jumped nearly 10%. One of the big news items today was that Ken Lewis lost his job as chairman of Bank of America (BAC). It's about time, I've never trusted him.

Southwestern Energy Rallies

Shares of Southwestern Energy (SWN) are doing well this morning. The company reported a first-quarter loss of $1.26 a share compared with a 31-cent gain last year. However, Southwestern took a $907 million charge, so excluding that the company earned 31 cents a share which was in line with Wall Street's consensus. The stock continues to be an excellent buy.

The Energy Sector Is Hot

Oil stocks have good reasons to take off in the months ahead. Here are two great energy sector plays that are positioned for big profits.

These Commodity Stocks Aren't Worth Your Money

Commodity stocks have enjoyed a nice rally as investors anticipate a weak dollar and inflation. But that doesn't mean all commodity stocks are good buys now. Here are three commodities to dump before they hurt your portfolio.

The Case for Avoiding the Rush to Gold Stocks

When the government announces it's going to spend massive amounts of money on a stimulus package, and the Fed announces it plans to buy $1 trillion dollars worth of Treasuries and other securities, there are two things you can count on: The dollar is going to plummet, and inflation cannot be far behind.

Why Oil Prices Are Headed Higher

Consumers have seen some relief at the pump, but higher taxes, rising demand and a weaker dollar will push the price for oil much higher.

Why China Isn't Happy With the U.S. Economy

One of the major concerns I've had of the U.S. government's economic policy (both Bush and Obama's) is that it's bitten off more than it can chew. This has serious repercussions for investors, especially holders of U.S. dollars.

If You Own Dell, It's Time to Sell; Buy Southwestern Energy

Dell is a perfect example of a previously healthy company coming unglued in this market. I recommend you sell Dell now. Other stocks, like Southwestern Energy, however are poised to profit in this tough economic climate.

Can You Make Money in This Market?

Wall Street is in complete disarray. Individuals and professionals alike are scratching their heads, trying to figure out how to make money in the most difficult market environment of our generation. Here are 5 stocks poised to make money in this tough market.

The Dow Is Retesting Its Low

The Dow is about to make a new closing low today although we haven't yet broken the intra-day low.

Southwestern Energy: Strong Fundamentals

One of my favorite energy stocks is Southwestern Energy (SWN). The company is due to report earnings next week. Bloomberg recently profiled some upcoming earnings reports and they quoted Shawn Price, one of my top analysts.