19 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Innovative Names To Watch In Medical Technology
3 Innovative Names To Watch In Medical Technology
Innovation is the lifeblood of any winning stock, but not every industry group in IBD’s database is known for it. Slow-moving, defensive groups can have their day in the sun, but innovation drives earnings growth. So it makes sense to target groups that are home to several top-rated names. As of Wednesday’s IBD, the Medical-Systems/Equipment group ranked No. 5 out of 197 groups ranked by IBD based on six-month price performance.
19 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Valeant Rises After Allergan Snub; Zeltiq In Buy Area
Valeant Rises After Allergan Snub; Zeltiq In Buy Area
Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) hasn’t missed a beat despite its failed takeover bid for Botox maker Allergan (AGN). Valeant lost out Monday to a competing bid from generic drugmaker Actavis (ACT), which said it would buy Allergan for $66 billion. Yet Valeant climbed 2% in heavy volume that day, clearing a 135.68 buy point from a handle on a long consolidation. It’s now nearly 5% past the buy point, just in buying range.
19 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Cut Losses Short: No. 1 Among Stock Investing Rules
Cut Losses Short: No. 1 Among Stock Investing Rules
Successful investing requires longevity. After all, it’s a lifelong pursuit, so objective number one is to keep yourself in the game. That’s why IBD’s golden rule is to sell any stock that falls 7%-8% below the price you paid for it. This one simple rule will keep you in the game through many mistakes. Following it always gives you the chance to take advantage of future opportunities.
19 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Treasuries Fall In Volatile Session After Fed Minutes
Treasuries Fall In Volatile Session After Fed Minutes
Treasuries fell as minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting failed to change investor expectations that policymakers are moving closer to raising borrowing costs next year. Yields fluctuated after the initial release of the minutes as investors noted central-bank officials had focused on inflation, which has stayed below the Fed’s 2% target for more than two years.
19 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Brookfield halts plan to buy Atlantic City’s Revel
Brookfield halts plan to buy Atlantic City’s Revel
Brookfield is abandoning its plan to buy the former Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
19 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Intuit Earnings Preview: Understanding a Business Model Shift
Intuit Earnings Preview: Understanding a Business Model Shift
Intuit, the accounting and tax software services giant, reports fiscal first-quarter 2015 earnings Thursday. How investors should interpret the numbers.
19 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wal-Mart closes loophole on PlayStation 4 scam
Wal-Mart closes loophole on PlayStation 4 scam
Scammers misused Wal-Mart’s price match promotion to get PlayStation 4s at a deep discount, but Wal-Mart’s cracking down.