Slightly Disapointing, But No-Big Deal
Stock (Symbol) Stock Price Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) $275 Data is as of Expected to Report Sector November 4, 2010 Jan 24 Healthcare Sharek’s Take Intuitive Surgical’s stock was above $350 …
Growth Stocks
Selling AMZN Was the Right Call
On August 25th I sold Amazon.com (AMZN) for $125 a share. In the one-year chart that’s within that little base the stock made before it took off to $170. Although …
Apple’s got a 16 P/E
Apple’s (AAPL) got a 16 P/E. Apple’s got a 16 P/E. Apple’s got a 16 P/E. The iPhone and iPad awesome, and I’m going to tell you about something that could be even bigger.
Don’t Depend on Google
Google (GOOG) had results last qtr that were better than expected. Of course only a qtr earlier results disappointed. What do I make of this?
Welcome to China Lodging
China Lodging Group (HTHT) is an economy hotel chain that opened its first hotel in 2005 and has grown to 326 at the end of last quarter. There is vast growth opportunity in China’s travel market and I will purchase HTHT in the Growth Portfolio today.
An Expensive Trip
Ctrip.com (CTRP) broke out to an all-time high last month. Usually that bodes well for a stock — but right now Ctrip is one expensive trip.
A Six Pack of Stocks on the Radar
Here’s a six-pack of stock’s I have on my radar. One stock stands out from the pack — and might be something I buy in the near future.
From $195 to $341
Priceline.com (PCLN) has gone from $195 to $341 since last quarter. The reason for the rise is a reversal of fortune. As you can see from the one-year chart on the left, the stock’s made investors a fortune.
Left: PCLN had 53% profit growth last quarter — which is great — but the stock’s almost doubled since July and is in desperate need of a breather.
Right Where it Should Be
Catalyst Health Solutions (CHSI) took a little tumble last month. In the grand scheme of things, this stock is selling right where it should be.
The Claim of 20 Percent Growth
Mastercard (MA) expectes profit growth of more than 20% for the next three years. With a P/E of 16, this stock is undervalued and has good upside potential. Here’s when I expect MA to eclipse its all-time high.
Left: MA’s ten-year chart shows the company has growth profits consistently even through tough economic times.
HTHT – I Missed a Run
China Lodging Group (HTHT) has gone on a tear higher. This Chinese hotel company is one of my top Stocks on the Radar.
Here’s why the stock jumped — why I missed the run — and where I think a good buy point is.
Left: HTHT’s one-year chart shows the stock broke out at $19.
STRA – Didn’t Pass the Test
Is this the end for Strayer (STRA)? Or is it a great buying opportunity?
The Department of Education states that only 25% of Strayer graduates are paying back principle on their student loans. But Strayer is a hundred-year-old school — how can this be?