The market was generally good last week and should be good this week as well. Retail oriented stocks tended to have good announcements which may signal a positive couple weeks for any stock that is driven by consumer spending. More concern is on geo-political events that could cause a pullback. There is a very good chance that the week will be flat so individual stock choices will be important.
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I will only be commenting on stocks that are ranked as an “Investigate to buy” and Possible buy” on my daily investment indicator article. The most recent daily investment indicator article is from July 26. Those stocks are:
- Apple Inc.,
- ABIOMED Inc.,
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
- American Tower Corp,
- ANSYS Inc.,
- Apache Corporation,
- Baytex Energy Corp (USA),
- Buffalo Wild Wings,
- Cerner Corporation,
- Carter’s Inc.,
- Deckers Outdoor Corp,
- Equinix Inc,
- Google Inc,
- Helmerich & Payne Inc.,
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
- Annaly Capital Management Inc.,
- Priceline Group Inc,
- Royal Gold Inc USA),
- Skyworks Solutions Inc,
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
- Trinity Industries Inc,
- Tractor Supply Company,
- Under Armour Inc,
- Yahoo! Inc.,
Investment Indicator Thoughts
S&P 500
The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). It was a tough week last week with this index seeing an early rise primarily due to good news of certain retail stocks and then falling at the end of the week but still ending the week slightly ahead. This was caused by geo-political events along with some less than excellent results for Q2. I think this week will also continue to have challenges with last week ending with negative MACD and Fast EMA underwater, so investors should be cautious.
NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). It was a tough week last week with this index seeing an early rise primarily due to good news of certain retail stocks and then falling at the end of the week but still ending the week slightly ahead. This was caused by geo-political events along with some less than excellent results for Q2. I think this week will also continue to have challenges with last week ending with negative Fast EMA underwater, so investors should be cautious.
Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] had a very good week last week with good earnings …
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] had a very good week last week with good earnings and good forecasts. I am bullish on this stock for at least a couple weeks. My suggestion is to think twice before exiting this stock. If you are not an investor in this stock, you should consider it.[/s2If]
ABIOMED, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ABIOMED, Inc. [stckqut]ABMD[/stckqut] had a good week, last week. This continues a mu…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ABIOMED, Inc. [stckqut]ABMD[/stckqut] had a good week, last week. This continues a multi-week growth of the stock. You should consider this stock for your portfolio.[/s2If]
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [stckqut]ALXN[/stckqut] spiked at the beginnning of the…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [stckqut]ALXN[/stckqut] spiked at the beginnning of the week and then pulled back at the end of the week. I think the spike was the right price and the pullback may offer you a chance to get the stock at a slight bargain.[/s2If]
American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] pulled back with the market at the end of …
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] pulled back with the market at the end of the week after setting a new 52-week high. When the Fast EMA and MACD improves this stock may be another buy.[/s2If]
ANSYS, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ANSYS, Inc. [stckqut]ANSS[/stckqut] has been trading in a $4 range since March. We ar…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ANSYS, Inc. [stckqut]ANSS[/stckqut] has been trading in a $4 range since March. We are currently at the top of that range. Short-term history would suggest that we will see a pullback from here. If the stock exceeds $79, the channel may break and growth may be possible, otherwise I would advise caution.[/s2If]
Apache Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apache Corporation [stckqut]APA[/stckqut] is at the top of multi-month run. You would…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apache Corporation [stckqut]APA[/stckqut] is at the top of multi-month run. You would be wise to add this stock to your portfolio.[/s2If]
Baytex Energy Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Baytex Energy Corp (USA) [stckqut]BTE[/stckqut] is sitting close to its 52-week high….
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Baytex Energy Corp (USA) [stckqut]BTE[/stckqut] is sitting close to its 52-week high. The market will probably try to break that high in the next week or two.[/s2If]
Buffalo Wild Wings
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Buffalo Wild Wings [stckqut]BWLD[/stckqut] had a good run last week. It is sitting cl…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Buffalo Wild Wings [stckqut]BWLD[/stckqut] had a good run last week. It is sitting close to its 52-week high. The market will probably try to break that high in the next week or two.[/s2If]
Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] finished the week strong. Could have a goo…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] finished the week strong. Could have a good week.[/s2If]
Carter’s, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Carter’s, Inc. [stckqut]CRI[/stckqut] blew away the analysts with a massive beat of i…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Carter’s, Inc. [stckqut]CRI[/stckqut] blew away the analysts with a massive beat of its quarterly earnings. The stock spiked last week. Most of the run is probably done and if you were not an investor before the earnings, most of the party is likely to be over. Look for this price to hold and then slowly increase especially if Q3 hits expectations.[/s2If]
Deckers Outdoor Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Deckers Outdoor Corp [stckqut]DECK[/stckqut] ended the week with a strong quarterly r…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Deckers Outdoor Corp [stckqut]DECK[/stckqut] ended the week with a strong quarterly report. This stock may have a slight run this week as investors try to get on the earnings bandwagon.[/s2If]
Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Equinix Inc [stckqut]EQIX[/stckqut] has been growing nicely for several months and ha…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Equinix Inc [stckqut]EQIX[/stckqut] has been growing nicely for several months and had a good week last week. I don’t see any reason to not ignore short-term sell indicators for the next few weeks.[/s2If]
Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Google Inc [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] pulled back last week with the market. The stock i…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Google Inc [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] pulled back last week with the market. The stock is on a several week run and as long as the market is doing well, this stock will increase.[/s2If]
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Helmerich & Payne, Inc. [stckqut]HP[/stckqut] has been growing well all year. Investo…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Helmerich & Payne, Inc. [stckqut]HP[/stckqut] has been growing well all year. Investors should think twice before completely exiting this stock in the foreseeable future.[/s2If]
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]JPMorgan Chase & Co. [stckqut]JPM[/stckqut] recently blew through 52-week resistance….
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]JPMorgan Chase & Co. [stckqut]JPM[/stckqut] recently blew through 52-week resistance. Momentum is on the side of this stock. Investors may be looking to set a new 52-week high.[/s2If]
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] seems to be pulling out of its…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] seems to be pulling out of its recent drop. I don’t see a big run here but it could have a good week.[/s2If]
Priceline Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Priceline Group Inc [stckqut]PCLN[/stckqut] had a nice bump a couple weeks back. Now …
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Priceline Group Inc [stckqut]PCLN[/stckqut] had a nice bump a couple weeks back. Now it is flat. No reason to buy for now but you may want to move to a faster growing stock if you currently are holding.[/s2If]
Royal Gold, Inc USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Royal Gold, Inc USA) [stckqut]RGLD[/stckqut] has been holding its price for the last …
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Royal Gold, Inc USA) [stckqut]RGLD[/stckqut] has been holding its price for the last couple weeks. I don’t see any signs that that price will drop even though the indicators are hesitant. This stock will be affected by geo-political events and for now the world appears to be getting accustomed to the current state.[/s2If]
Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Skyworks Solutions Inc [stckqut]SWKS[/stckqut] came back down quite a bit after beati…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Skyworks Solutions Inc [stckqut]SWKS[/stckqut] came back down quite a bit after beating expectations. Look for this stock to regain some of this pullback some time in the next few weeks.[/s2If]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. [stckqut]TMO[/stckqut] had a great run last week early …
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. [stckqut]TMO[/stckqut] had a great run last week early and has grown nicely for a year. This may be a stock that you just own and don’t worry about short term pullbacks for a while.[/s2If]
Trinity Industries Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trinity Industries Inc [stckqut]TRN[/stckqut] has had a nice run for a couple of week…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trinity Industries Inc [stckqut]TRN[/stckqut] has had a nice run for a couple of weeks. I seen no reason to sell in the short term.[/s2If]
Tractor Supply Company
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Tractor Supply Company [stckqut]TSCO[/stckqut] had a good enough quarter to stop its …
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Tractor Supply Company [stckqut]TSCO[/stckqut] had a good enough quarter to stop its mult-month drop. Not sure if investors will run up the stock from here but this may be a stock to watch for good news and therefore good growth.[/s2If]
Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Under Armour Inc [stckqut]UA[/stckqut] had another great quarter and the investors mo…
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Under Armour Inc [stckqut]UA[/stckqut] had another great quarter and the investors moved the stock considerably setting a new 52-week high. It is probably too late to take advantage of that move but earnings announcement was very positive so look for a multi-quarter stock growth strategy.[/s2If]
Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] has had very uneven pricing in a $4 spread for a …
The remainder of this investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] has had very uneven pricing in a $4 spread for a couple weeks. Caution is advised on this stock.[/s2If]