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As I predicted last week, the market was primarily flat last week with some poor earnings announcements and a troubled geo-political world. I doubt the political unrest will get better this week so investors will tend to be skittish. I foresee another flat week with some days being up and others down. Individual stocks can still do well but caution is important as you watch your portfolio.

As always, my thoughts should only be used for educational purposes and any decision by the reader to use this information is subject to my disclaimer. In addition to the disclaimer, the stocks mentioned may have changed value from the time I wrote this to the time that you are reading it; therefore, the conclusions below may no longer be valid. The analysis on any investment indicator is always a short-term thought and just by being in this list the stock already is a long-term Good Company  or Fair Company and made my Watch List. If you are looking for long-term analysis of the stock, you should look for the stock in the company list that appears to the far right.

My analysis in this article is based on the investment indicator tools that I describe in my book, “The Confident Investor.” If you are not subscribed to this site as a book owner, then you will not be able to see some of the analysis. You can purchase my book wherever books are sold such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books A Million. It is available in e-book formats for Nook, Kindle, and iPad. After you purchase my book, it is free to subscribe to the extra content on this site. 

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 June 21. Those stocks are:

  • Apple Inc.,
  • ABIOMED Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR),
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Cirrus Logic Inc.,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • Google Inc,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Monster Beverage Corp,
  • Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Royal Gold Inc USA),
  • Constellation Brands Inc.,
  • Trinity Industries 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 mostly sideways movement. 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 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 mostly sideways movement. 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 so investors should be cautious.

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] was flat for most of last week but is still tracki…
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] was flat for most of last week but is still tracking on a fairly consistent growth pattern since early Spring. Barring unseen developments, I look for this stock to be pretty solid at least through summer.[/s2If]

ABIOMED, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ABIOMED, Inc. [stckqut]ABMD[/stckqut] pulled back with the market last week. I think …
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] pulled back with the market last week. I think this is a HOLD stock for the short-term. You may want to accumulate if MACD goes positive.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [stckqut]ALXN[/stckqut] has been basically moving sidew…
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] has been basically moving sideways for the past few months. I do not think this current BUY signal is a reason to jump in. I do not anticipate much upward movement of this stock until an outside influence occurs.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] did a nice job of growing in a flat 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)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] did a nice job of growing in a flat week. You may want to jump on this stock as it redefines its new 52-week high.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] had a nice spike a few weeks ago. Has be…
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)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] had a nice spike a few weeks ago. Has been generally flat since. This stock may be worth watching for another increase although a reasonable argument could be made for taking profits off the table.[/s2If]

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR) [stckqut]BVN[/stckqut] reversed a multi-mont…
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)]Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR) [stckqut]BVN[/stckqut] reversed a multi-month slide but then looks like it fell victim to the flat week of the entire market. Be cautious with this stock.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] continues to have a multi-month ru…
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)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] continues to have a multi-month run. I don’t think the stock is so strong that you should ignore short-term sell signals but may not be a bad idea to have this in your portfolio.[/s2If]

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cirrus Logic, Inc. [stckqut]CRUS[/stckqut] Look for a beating of Fast EMA before inve…
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)]Cirrus Logic, Inc. [stckqut]CRUS[/stckqut] Look for a beating of Fast EMA before investing more. Has filled all of the down gaps for the year. This stock could grow nicely especially if tech market grows quickly.[/s2If]

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Equinix Inc [stckqut]EQIX[/stckqut] has been growing nicely for several months. No ri…
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. No rise can last forever but there are no indications that a large pullback is likely in the short term.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Google Inc [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] pulled back with the market. On a buy signal it ma…
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 with the market. On a buy signal it may be a good time to accumulate more shares.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] recently blew through 52-week resistan…
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)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] recently blew through 52-week resistance. momentum is on the side of this stock.[/s2If]

Monster Beverage Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] is moving primarily sideways. In a stro…
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)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] is moving primarily sideways. In a strong market this stock will likely set a new 52-week high.[/s2If]

Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]QCOR[/stckqut] has been moving sideways for sev…
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)]Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]QCOR[/stckqut] has been moving sideways for several weeks. A little bit of good news could make this stock jump.[/s2If]

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]REGN[/stckqut] had a nice bump a week ago and …
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)]Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]REGN[/stckqut] had a nice bump a week ago and then continued to grow. You may want to consider having this in your portfolio.[/s2If]

Royal Gold, Inc USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Royal Gold, Inc USA) [stckqut]RGLD[/stckqut] this stock is undoubtedly being assisted…
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] this stock is undoubtedly being assisted with the unrest in the Middle East. This is a way to offset softness in the rest of the market.[/s2If]

Constellation Brands, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Constellation Brands, Inc. [stckqut]STZ[/stckqut] easily set a 52 week high. Look for…
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)]Constellation Brands, Inc. [stckqut]STZ[/stckqut] easily set a 52 week high. Look for more upward momentum. Stock has been fairly steady for the entire year.[/s2If]

Trinity Industries Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trinity Industries Inc [stckqut]TRN[/stckqut] has grown nicely for a year. This may b…
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 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]

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]

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Last week was a good week for most investors. The major indices did fairly well and if you were an investor in the stocks of my Watch List, then you likely had a good week.

As always, my thoughts should only be used for educational purposes and any decision by the reader to use this information is subject to my disclaimer. In addition to the disclaimer, the stocks mentioned may have changed value from the time I wrote this to the time that you are reading it and therefore the conclusions below, may no longer be valid. The analysis on any investment indicator is always a short-term thought and just by being in this list the stock already is a long-term Good Company  or Fair Company and made my Watch List. If you are looking for long-term analysis of the stock, you should look for the stock in the company list that appears to the far right.

My analysis in this article is based on the investment indicator tools that I describe in my book, “The Confident Investor.” If you are not subscribed to this site as a book owner, then you will not be able to see some of the analysis. You can purchase my book wherever books are sold such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books A Million. It is available in e-book formats for Nook, Kindle, and iPad. After you purchase my book, it is free to subscribe to the extra content on this site. 

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 June 7. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Apple Inc.,
  • ABIOMED Inc.,
  • Alliance Data Systems Corporation,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • ANSYS Inc.,
  • Apache Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Baytex Energy Corp (USA),
  • Buffalo Wild Wings,
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Cummins Inc.,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Cirrus Logic Inc.,
  • Deckers Outdoor Corp,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • Extra Space Storage Inc.,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Fossil Group Inc,
  • Google Inc,
  • Harley-Davidson Inc,
  • Helmerich & Payne Inc.,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Nordson Corporation,
  • Netflix Inc.,
  • QUALCOMM Inc.,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
  • Trimble Navigation Limited,
  • Tractor Supply Company,
  • Under Armour Inc,
  • Yahoo! Inc.,

Investment Indicator Thoughts

S&P 500
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all of last week and should not be a hindrance in making buying decisions in any of its member companies.[/s2If]

NASDAQ Composite
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all week and should not be a hindrance to buying decisions any of its member companies.[/s2If]

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] accelerated its upward trend last week. Look for resistance to start as it approaches $61.[/s2If]

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] continued its growth and split last week. Stock is regularly setting a 52 week high. No immediate reason to sell.[/s2If]

ABIOMED, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] appears to be coming out of a multi-week slide. This may be a chance to make up some lost ground on this stock but be cautious that it is not a true bottom. This stock has a chance to reverse if the market drops.[/s2If]

Alliance Data Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alliance Data Systems Corporation [stckqut]ADS[/stckqut] is coming out of a multi-month slide. If the stock holds its current price the next natural resistance is $295. This stock may be a good short term buy.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] held its recovery and accelerated with the market. This stock has a chance to reverse if the market drops.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] softly increase in price all week. All indicators look good.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] has been having difficulty breaking a $54 ceiling. Be careful that the current BUY signal doesn’t falter as it approaches that ceiling.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been showing some growth lately and the MACD has gone slightly positive as it sits at its 52-week high. A general market reversal would likely pull the stock back.[/s2If]

ANSYS, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 now moved into buy territory on the strength of the general market. There are likely better options that could survive a slight market pullback.[/s2If]

Apache Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing nicely for several months. No rise can last forever but there are no indications that a large pullback is likely in the short term.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] has pulled up nicely. Short-term resistance at $318.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] broke out last week and didn’t pull back. It is probably too late to get on this ride. If you didn’t own it last week, you may need to wait since it is likely to give some of this gain back if the general market flattens.[/s2If]

Baytex Energy Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for seveal weeks. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Buffalo Wild Wings
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for seveal weeks and just hit a 52 week high a few weeks ago. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. [stckqut]CBI[/stckqut] looks like it is reversing its slide for the last couple weeks. Be careful of resistance at $87.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] didn’t move with the general market last week but instead went sideways. This is not good. This stock appears to want to drop a bit more and the general market appears to be keeping it up. Be cautious.[/s2If]

Cummins Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cummins Inc. [stckqut]CMI[/stckqut] has been growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] has been growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cirrus Logic, Inc. [stckqut]CRUS[/stckqut] showed some life last week with the general market health. If it continues to increase look for resistance at $25.50.[/s2If]

Deckers Outdoor Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been moving sideways for weeks. Had a slight upturn last week primarily due to the health of the market. I do not expect this stock to beat the market in the short term.[/s2If]

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing nice short-term growth over the last several weeks. Be cautious when the stock approaches ceiling of $203.[/s2If]

Extra Space Storage, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Extra Space Storage, Inc. [stckqut]EXR[/stckqut] recently set its 52-week high. Be cautious of a pullback especially if the overall market slows down.[/s2If]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] is trying to reverse a multi-week slide. If it works, look for resistance at $18.40.[/s2If]

Fossil Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Fossil Group Inc [stckqut]FOSL[/stckqut] has been sliding since early November. This latest slight upswing doesn’t look strong enough to say the pain has stopped although it may be trying to fill the gap which means $110-$112 is possible in the short term.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] looks like it has recovered from a pull back at its recent high this spring. Be cautious as it passes $600 as profit takers could drive it back down.[/s2If]

Harley-Davidson Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Harley-Davidson Inc [stckqut]HOG[/stckqut] recently set its 52-week high. It is likely that it will go sideways for awhile until investors are comfortable with this price. This is another stock that it may just make sense to ignore short term EMA signals as it is growing with stops and starts for a year.[/s2If]

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 pulled back from its 52-week high a few weeks ago. Currently is moving sideways. I foresee it eventually setting a new high unless the overall market reverses.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] has been going sideways for weeks. The general market has pulled the stock up but there is no strong impetus to buy more. I also wouldn’t sell at this price.[/s2If]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide. Be cautious that this is a true recovery. Look for resistance at $61.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] is trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide after setting a new high. Be cautious if this stock gets above $68 and definitely $71.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] is reversing a short slide after setting a 52 week high. Look for a new high to be formed however a reverse here would set up a classic head and shoulders pattern.[/s2If]

Nordson Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Nordson Corporation [stckqut]NDSN[/stckqut] went sideways all week after a big jump based on earnings announcement. Market may try to fill that gap so there is some gravity to pull this stock back. Further good news will prompt more growth.[/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] is showing continued growth after a recent reversal. Be cautious as the stock approaches $450[/s2If]

QUALCOMM, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]QUALCOMM, Inc. [stckqut]QCOM[/stckqut] has been growing steadily all year long. This may be a case where it just makes sense to hold on and not worry about short-term set backs.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] had a nice little bump last week. I would continue to hold or maybe even accumulate this stock. [/s2If]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 pullback from its 52-week high several weeks ago. Stock grew for many months until this latest falter. I am hopeful that the acceleration will continue now that everyone has caught their collective breath.[/s2If]

Trimble Navigation Limited
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trimble Navigation Limited [stckqut]TRMB[/stckqut] filled the gap from its drop a few weeks ago. I am looking for this stock to move sideways for a while.[/s2If]

Tractor Supply Company
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] stock is trying to stop its multi-week slide. I think this is more to do with the general market than a bottom being formed. Be cautious.[/s2If]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is reversing a several week slide. Look for resistance at $59.[/s2If]

Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 been going sideways for weeks. Latest move is more likely due to the general market than this stock beating the market.[/s2If]

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Last week was a good week for most investors. The major indices did fairly well and if you were an investor in the stocks of my Watch List, then you likely had a good week.

As always, my thoughts should only be used for educational purposes and any decision by the reader to use this information is subject to my disclaimer. In addition to the disclaimer, the stocks mentioned may have changed value from the time I wrote this to the time that you are reading it and therefore the conclusions below, may no longer be valid. The analysis on any investment indicator is always a short-term thought and just by being in this list the stock already is a long-term Good Company  or Fair Company and made my Watch List. If you are looking for long-term analysis of the stock, you should look for the stock in the company list that appears to the far right.

My analysis in this article is based on the investment indicator tools that I describe in my book, “The Confident Investor.” If you are not subscribed to this site as a book owner, then you will not be able to see some of the analysis. You can purchase my book wherever books are sold such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books A Million. It is available in e-book formats for Nook, Kindle, and iPad. After you purchase my book, it is free to subscribe to the extra content on this site. 

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 May 24. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Apple Inc.,
  • Alliance Data Systems Corporation,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • Apache Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Baytex Energy Corp (USA),
  • Buffalo Wild Wings,
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Cummins Inc.,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Cirrus Logic Inc.,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • Extra Space Storage Inc.,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Google Inc,
  • Helmerich & Payne Inc.,
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Monster Beverage Corp,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Nordson Corporation,
  • Netflix Inc.,
  • Annaly Capital Management Inc.,
  • Priceline Group Inc,
  • QUALCOMM Inc.,
  • Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Trinity Industries Inc,
  • Under Armour Inc,

Investment Indicator Thoughts

S&P 500
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all of last week and should not be a hindrance in making buying decisions in any of its member companies.[/s2If]

NASDAQ Composite
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all week and should not be a hindrance to buying decisions any of its member companies.[/s2If]

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] has shown a bit of a downturn towards the end of the week. It is too early to take profits but you should watch this stock for any more weakness.[/s2If]

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] will be implementing its stock split strategy this week. Unless the bottom goes out on this stock, I would hold it all week.[/s2If]

Alliance Data Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alliance Data Systems Corporation [stckqut]ADS[/stckqut] is coming out of a multi-month slide. Watch for resistance at $264 and $294. This stock may be a good short term buy.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] is barely moving out of a multi-month slide. Recovery is not very strong. Be cautious that this may be a false bottom.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has shown a bit of a downturn towards the end of the week. It is too early to take profits but you should watch this stock for any more weakness.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] has been having difficulty breaking a $54 ceiling. Be careful that the current BUY signal doesn’t falter as it approaches that ceiling.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been showing some growth lately but the MACD is still negative. Be ready to move on this if the MACD goes positive.[/s2If]

Apache Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing nicely for several months. No rise can last forever but there are no indications that a large pullback is likely in the short term.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] has been going sideways for several months. It may be forming a “flag” or “penant” formation. While the indicators are showing buy right now, it is likely the trend will continue to be sideways.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] has been going sideways for several months but has been showing buy for the past week. This may be a good time to own this stock.[/s2If]

Baytex Energy Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for seveal weeks. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Buffalo Wild Wings
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for seveal weeks and just hit a 52 week high a few weeks ago. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. [stckqut]CBI[/stckqut] looks like it is reversing its slide for the last couple weeks. Be careful of resistance at $87.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] had a multi-week slide off of its 52 week high. That slide may have bottomed out now. Be cautious but this may be a good time to make up for the previous drop.[/s2If]

Cummins Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cummins Inc. [stckqut]CMI[/stckqut] has been growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] has been growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cirrus Logic, Inc. [stckqut]CRUS[/stckqut] has a negative MACD as it has been going sideways for a few weeks. Worth watching for when MACD goes positive.[/s2If]

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing nice short-term growth over the last several weeks. Be cautious when the stock approaches ceiling of $203.[/s2If]

Extra Space Storage, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Extra Space Storage, Inc. [stckqut]EXR[/stckqut] recently set its 52-week high. Be cautious of a pullback especially if the overall market slows down.[/s2If]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] is trying to reverse a multi-week slide. If it works, look for resistance at $18.40.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] looks like it has recovered from a pull back at its recent high this spring. Be cautious as it passes $600 as profit takers could drive it back down.[/s2If]

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 pulled back from its 52-week high a few weeks ago. Currently is moving sideways. I foresee it eventually setting a new high unless the overall market reverses.[/s2If]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide. Be cautious that this is a true recovery.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] is trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide after setting a new high. Be cautious if this stock gets above $68 and definitely $71.[/s2If]

Monster Beverage Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] is moving sideways and is currently showing a negative MACD. Be ready to move if the MACD goes positive.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] is reversing a short slide after setting a 52 week high. Look for a new high to be formed.[/s2If]

Nordson Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Nordson Corporation [stckqut]NDSN[/stckqut] went sideways all week after a big jump based on earnings announcement. Market may try to fill that gap so there is some gravity to pull this stock back. Further good news will prompt more growth.[/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] is showing continued growth after a recent reversal. Be cautious as the stock approaches $450[/s2If]

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is showing continued growth over the past few months. Resistance is possible at $12-$12.50.[/s2If]

Priceline Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] reversed its multi-week slide after creating a 52-week high. I foresee a new high being set soon.[/s2If]

QUALCOMM, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]QUALCOMM, Inc. [stckqut]QCOM[/stckqut] has been growing steadily all year long. This may be a case where it just makes sense to hold on and not worry about short-term set backs.[/s2If]

Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]QCOR[/stckqut] is showing a negaitve MACD but if you haven’t sold, you may want to hold it. Stock has been a steady growth for a couple months and has recently set a 52-week high.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been showing steady growth all year. It would take several days (if not a week) of negative growth for me to recommend selling now.[/s2If]

Trinity Industries Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 been showing steady growth all year. It would take several days (if not a week) of negative growth for me to recommend selling now.[/s2If]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] may be reversing a several week slide. Be cautious but this may be a time to see a rebound. Look for resistance at $54 and $59.[/s2If]

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I am currently going through my Watch List to ensure that each company still deserves to be on the list. Because of the number of companies on my list, I am going to try to knock out 2 per weekday.

Company name Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Stock ticker ALXN
Live stock price [stckqut]ALXN[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Fair

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Good
Sales growth Good
EPS growth Good
P/E growth Good
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $234.27
Target stock price (averages with growth) $267.02
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $130.91
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $235.47

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=alxn

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alexion) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients with severe and ultra-rare disorders through the development and commercialization of life-transforming therapeutic products. Its marketed product Soliris (eculizumab) is the first and only therapeutic approved for patients with two ultra-rare and severe disorders resulting from chronic uncontrolled activation of the complement component of the immune system: paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), an ultra-rare and life-threatening blood disorder, and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), an ultra-rare and life-threatening genetic disease. On February 7, 2012, it acquired Enobia Pharma Corp. (Enobia). On February 8, 2011, it acquired patents and assets from Orphatec Pharmaceuticals GmbH (Orphatec). On January 28, 2011, it acquired Taligen Therapeutics, Inc. (Taligen). It acquired Asfotase alfa in February 2012.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

Stock price at the time of the calculation: $151.4

Growth: 0.2

Current EPS (TTM): $1.27

P/E: 120

Future EPS Calc: $3.16

Future Stock Price Calc: $379.21

Target stock price: $235.46

I hope that this makes you a better investor. [/s2If]

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ID-100203460The beginning of the year is when it seems like every financial website puts out its top or worst stocks. In that vein, I offer my 15 recommended stocks for 2014 – or at least the first half of the year. I cannot list the worst stocks, as there are too many of those to list. I can at least list the 15 recommended stocks that will give you a good basis for the first half of 2014.

Many sites do all year lists, but I am only committing to this list for the first 6 months. There is a great reason for this. It is almost impossible to predict the market farther out than 6 month. In fact, it is quite possible for the market to do a massive correction and even this list would be a fallacy. There is always some risk with any investment and you are encouraged to read this site’s disclaimer before acting on this list.

I would expect all of these companies to maintain their status as Good Companies on my Watch List. I would not expect all of them to make a top 15 recommended stocks list at the end of June. Some of them will grow a bit slower than I expect, and a couple of the 15 recommended stocks are probably going to lose money. As Peter Lynch famously said:

“In this business if you’re good, you’re right six times out of ten. You’re never going to be right nine times out of ten.”

By Peter’s standards, I hope to right on this list with 9 of these picks. I don’t expect all 15 recommended stocks to be massive growth stocks in the year. I also think the list is successful if the list of 15 beats the S&P 500 and the Dow30. In July, perhaps I will publish a list for the second half of the year.

If we would go back in time (starting from December 1) and buy the 15 recommended stocks 3 years ago our portfolio would have grown very nicely. These stocks would have appreciated by 73.35% year over year. They would have grown 184.79% over the last three years. These stocks would have beaten the market (as measured by the Dow Jones Industrial Average) for the last three years by 330.57%. In the past year, these stocks would have beaten the market by 212.17%. With that track record, we should expect good results in the next 6 months.

All of the stocks on this list are rated as Good Companies using the method that I describe in my book The Confident Investor.  You can purchase my book wherever books are sold such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books A Million. It is available in e-book formats for Nook, Kindle, and iPad.

The 15 recommended stocks were chosen from Good Companies on my Watch List. This means we already know they are fairly well managed and have a history of solid growth. While all of the stocks on the Watch List are Good Companies, these 15 recommended stocks seem to be the most well setup for aggressive growth in the first half of 2014.

The 15 recommended stocks for the first half of 2014 also performed very well over the past year and the past 3 years. As I have written before, the past is not a perfect indicator of the future, but it is probably the best indicator that we have to use.

I didn’t try overly hard to make this list of 15 recommended stocks to be a balanced portfolio covering multiple industries. I am happy to report that it isn’t a terrible unbalance. The most glaring omission is that it is very light in banking and in consumer technology. I simply could not find a banking stock that was worth the risk compared to other industries. Also, the consumer technology vertical is simply not performing that well right now. I anticipate that trend to continue for the next few months at least.

It might be possible to criticize this list by its heavy reliance on healthcare and retail. That would be fair but, once again, I wasn’t trying to get a perfectly balanced portfolio.

If you want a more balanced portfolio, you may want to consider some of the Honorable Mention stocks at the end of the list. Also, I always maintain that you should have approximately 30% of your portfolio invested in index funds. These funds should be divided by large and small cap funds, an index bond fund, and an index international fund. This would help to balance your portfolio.

You could also look at the Watch List of stocks. These stocks have shown that they are well-run companies. If you are concerned about a balanced portfolio, I suggest that you compliment the 15 recommended stocks with a couple stocks from the Watch List.

The list of 15 recommended stocks for the first half of 2014

  • ABMD
  • ALXN
  • BCPC
  • BLK
  • BWLD
  • CBI
  • CERN
  • GPOR
  • PCLN
  • QCOR
  • SAM
  • TMO
  • TSCO
  • UA
  • ULTA

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