21 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Database Software Firms Thrive Due To Strong Demand
Database Software Firms Thrive Due To Strong Demand
Software firms come in different shapes in sizes. For proof, just look at IBD’s software sector, which houses a whopping 10 subgroups. As of Thursday’s close, five of the groups ranked within the top 20% percentile of 197 groups ranked by IBD based on six-month price performance. (See table today on B13.) Big Data firms are housed in IBD’s Computer Software-Database group. The term has become increasingly common in technology talk.
21 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Hot Retail Stocks: Should Investors Buy Five Below?
Hot Retail Stocks: Should Investors Buy Five Below?
The retail sector is showing muscle — just look at the groups inhabiting the top 40 in IBD’s Industry Groups table, today on B9 — and the Sector Leaders is showcasing the trend with the return of a rising star in the discount retailing space. Five Below (FIVE), last featured in this column on Oct. 15, made it back into the ultra-selective stock screen in Friday’s newspaper.
21 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Hanesbrands Tries To Clear Buy Point As Profits Rise
Hanesbrands Tries To Clear Buy Point As Profits Rise
Hanesbrands (HBI), which makes apparel under brands such as Champion and Playtex, is trying to clear a buy point as new products and acquisitions drive profit growth. The stock ended below the 112.50 flat-base entry Friday. It’s been wavering since initially clearing the buy point Wednesday in weak volume.
21 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Network Solutions Shows Strength; Sirona, PPG Breakout
Network Solutions Shows Strength; Sirona, PPG Breakout
The network solutions industry group has been climbing the ranks of IBD’s 197 groups and produced a number of new highs in Friday’s session. F5 Networks (FFIV) touched a new high and is in buying range past a 128.40 cup-base buy point. Earnings growth has accelerated the past three quarters, climbing to 25% in the most recent quarter. The stock added 0.76 to close at 128.73. Rackspace Hosting (RAX) hit a 52-week high, adding 0.61 to 44.92.
21 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Healthy Market Critical For A Growth Stock’s Success
Healthy Market Critical For A Growth Stock’s Success
Remember that new issue you bought awhile back this year when it was breaking out of a first-stage IPO base? Up 7% in heavy volume with solid fundamentals? A thing of beauty. But instead of rising even more, the stock reversed in higher volume. Then it fell again. And again. Before you knew it, you were sitting on an 8% loss just a few days after the breakout. What went wrong? It was the market.
21 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Cramer’s gameplan comes with a warning
Cramer’s gameplan comes with a warning
Jim Cramer issues a stiff warning for investors regarding Europe and Asia and reveals the stocks on his mind for next week.
21 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on United Rentals Builds Momentum
United Rentals Builds Momentum
When Fluor, Bechtel, Turner and scores of other construction companies need heavy equipment at a project, they typically call on United Rentals (URI). The company is the largest renter of construction and industrial equipment, with 880 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The stock is ranked No. 16 on the IBD 50 list.