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Will Advent Software's Next Quarter Be a Bomb?

Thu, 18/11/2010 - 11:18 by Seth Jayson

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Advent Software (Nasdaq: ADVS) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.




Does Rosetta Stone Miss the Grade?

Thu, 18/11/2010 - 11:16 by Seth Jayson

 

Margins matter. The more Rosetta Stone (NYSE: RST) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market.  That's why I check on my holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Rosetta Stone's competitive position could be.




Is Philip Morris Making You Any Cash?

Thu, 18/11/2010 - 11:14 by Seth Jayson

 Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls.

Is a Revenue Miss Coming for Dr Pepper Snapple?

Thu, 18/11/2010 - 11:12 by Seth Jayson

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.




MakeMyTrip Takes a Tumble

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:39 by Rick Aristotle ...

 It was a bumpy landing for MakeMyTrip(Nasdaq: MMYT) shareholders yesterday. Shares of India's leading online travel site -- and the hottest IPO since 2007 -- took a nearly 27% tumble after reporting disappointing quarterly results.

 

Is a Revenue Miss Coming for VASCO Data Security International?

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:35 by Seth Jayson

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for VASCO Data Security International(Nasdaq: VDSI) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.




Will United States Steel's Next Quarter be a Bomb?

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:30 by Seth Jayson

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for United States Steel (NYSE: X) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.




Comcast Launches Free App to Turn iPad Into a TV Remote

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:29 by Anonymous

 

Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA), the largest U.S. cable operator, has launched a free app that can turn an Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL) iPad into a remote control.




5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Dynamic Materials

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:25 by Brian D. Pacampara

 

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 170,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, Dynamic Materials (Nasdaq: BOOM) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.




The Best Stocks. Period.

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:22 by Anand Chokkavelu

 To determine the best stocks for new money, you need to know two things:

  1. How great is the company?
  2. What price is the market charging for that greatness?

Look Beyond Revenue for Great Stocks

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:20 by Selena Maranjian

 

Investors seeking great stocks often start by looking for robust top- and bottom-line growth. Unfortunately, that's also where many people stop looking. Respected fund manager Bill Nygren couldn't be happier about that unfortunate trait -- if only because it gives him an edge.




5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Alliance Resource

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:18 by Brian D. Pacampara

 

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 170,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, coal producer Alliance Resource Partners L.P.(Nasdaq: ARLP) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.