The Santa Claus rally seems to have taken hold. Why the improvement? Maybe it’s progress on the European situation, or renewed faith in the economic future of the US. Or maybe it’s good holiday feelings brought on by all the increased consumer spending. Whatever the reason, here’s an electronic retailer with a unique sales strategy for you to put on…
Markets have had an impressive couple of weeks. The Dow was at 12,196 at the close on Wednesday. That’s up from a healthy 12,045 a week ago. Remember – two weeks ago the Dow closed at 11,257. That’s an increase of almost 1,000 points in half a month! As a result there’s a lot of food for thought out there…
This is historically a big week for the market. In happier times November itself is generally a strong month. And while the month as a whole has been weak, these last few days have been really strong! Improved sales during Black Friday have given the Dow and S&P a boost. On Friday the Dow closed at 11,231. Yesterday we closed…
Editors Note: Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re bringing you this issue of Zen Money News a day early. We want to wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday! It’s official… there will be no super committee budget decision. At least no deal delivered on time. Add that on to Europe’s continuing sovereign debt crisis, and…
News just came out about a new bet made by one of the most prolific investors of our time. Warren Buffet has apparently had his eye on tech. He just bought approximately 5.5% of IBM, or 64 million shares, for about $10.7 billion. IBM obviously doesn’t fit the criteria of a small cap value stock. But if you’re looking for…
It’s shaping up to be another rollercoaster week in the markets. At the end of Tuesday the DOW was up almost 300 points from its low on Monday. Then Wednesday opened to a massive selloff. Despite the volatility there are some interesting value stocks out there to keep on your radar. QUICK FACTS Ticker ALTH Industry Drug Manufacturer –…
It has been kind of a turbulent year for U.S. companies. But it’s always nice to see a company really starting to perform at the end of the year. That’s the story of today’s company. They’ve adjusted their business plan to strengthen the long term viability of the company. Now they’re coming back stronger than ever. QUICK FACTS Ticker …
It seems like just about every business and industry has unique software needs. A fast food chain might need a program that monitors sales and keeps track of inventories. A manufacturer needs regularly updated information on raw materials. A pipeline company wants to know the volume in storage tanks. We see these highly personalized and engineered software miracles in every…
We’re on the verge of a major shift in demographics. The baby boomer generation is entering retirement. Over the next 20 years we will see the upper end of the age spectrum grow substantially… and that means more demand for simple items… items like healthcare. A handful of companies are set to benefit from this trend… and one that’s certain…
As I write this, the Street is holding its breath. Earnings season started yesterday. Who will be the Q3 winners? How will the market react? What will guidance look like? It’s make or break time for a lot of value stocks. We’ve found a new stock you’ll want to put on your radar. This company is growing revenue and has…