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The market had a decent run for much of the week and then pulled back on Friday. We seem to be stuck in a bit of a holding pattern for now. I continue to stress that it is very important as to the stocks that you choose to have in 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 September 20. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Autobytel Inc.,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • Balchem Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Deckers Outdoor Corp,
  • Google Inc,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Lululemon Athletica inc.,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Panera Bread Co,
  • Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA),
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Constellation Brands Inc.,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Trinity Industries Inc,
  • Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.,
  • Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.,
  • Whole Foods Market Inc.,

Investment Indicator Thoughts

S&P 500
The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). The market improved slightly and is back into BUY territory but is still generally flat for the last several weeks. Caution is advised.

NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). The index improved slightly but is still not back into BUY territory. Index has been generally flat for the last several weeks. Caution is advised.

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] seems to be feeling some resistance at…
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)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] seems to be feeling some resistance at $59. I think the stock will eventually break a new 52-week high but could go sideways for some time before making a move.[/s2If]

Autobytel Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Autobytel Inc. [stckqut]ABTL[/stckqut] has been going sidways for weeks after a major…
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)]Autobytel Inc. [stckqut]ABTL[/stckqut] has been going sidways for weeks after a major drop. I don’t think this is a major buy signal.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] had a good week but then gave a lot…
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)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] had a good week but then gave a lot back on Friday. May want to wait for a better signal before jumping in.[/s2If]

Balchem Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Balchem Corporation [stckqut]BCPC[/stckqut] has had a bit of run for the last few wee…
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)]Balchem Corporation [stckqut]BCPC[/stckqut] has had a bit of run for the last few weeks although lost a little on Friday. May want to pick up some shares before it starts to run some more.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] has been going sideways for quite some time. M…
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)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] has been going sideways for quite some time. May want to hold off before making a big acquisition.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] set a new 52-week high. Stock has grown …
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] set a new 52-week high. Stock has grown well all year long. Probably worth holding unless you are sitting on too much increase. May be time to implement GOPM as described in my book.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] had a nice run all week. Now we ne…
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] had a nice run all week. Now we need to look at setting a new 52-week high.[/s2If]

Deckers Outdoor Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Deckers Outdoor Corp [stckqut]DECK[/stckqut] is at its 52-week high right now and con…
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] is at its 52-week high right now and continuing a mult-month run. An investment here means you think the holiday season will be strong for the company.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Google Inc [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] looks to be stuck in a fairly wide sideways channe…
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] looks to be stuck in a fairly wide sideways channel. I don’t think it is time to be excited.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] has been growing nicely for several weeks. I sugge…
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)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] has been growing nicely for several weeks. I suggest that there is still time to get on the train.[/s2If]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]JPMorgan Chase & Co. [stckqut]JPM[/stckqut] is showing nice growth and is challenging…
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] is showing nice growth and is challenging resistance. Look for a new 52-week high to be set. The stock will likely drop in early October after the dividend date so be ready cash out in late September.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] set a new 52-week high. Look for this …
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] set a new 52-week high. Look for this stock to grow for another couple weeks unless we get bad economic news.[/s2If]

Lululemon Athletica inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Lululemon Athletica inc. [stckqut]LULU[/stckqut] pulled back all week from its high 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)]Lululemon Athletica inc. [stckqut]LULU[/stckqut] pulled back all week from its high after earnings announcement. May need to wait on more good news before this stock really moves.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] has been generally growing all year. May wan…
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)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] has been generally growing all year. May want to buy and ignore short-term signals of a drop.[/s2If]

Panera Bread Co
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] had a good week but like most stocks pulled 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)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] had a good week but like most stocks pulled back a bit on Friday. May see a bit of a run so it may be time to jump in.[/s2If]

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) [stckqut]POT[/stckqut] is trying to reverse its multi…
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)]Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) [stckqut]POT[/stckqut] is trying to reverse its multi-week drop. Not sure that this is the signal that we need to say it is happy times for a while. I would wait to see how it is doing mid-week.[/s2If]

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]REGN[/stckqut] is flirting with a 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)]Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]REGN[/stckqut] is flirting with a 52-week high. I think a new high will be set soon and further growth from here.[/s2If]

Constellation Brands, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Constellation Brands, Inc. [stckqut]STZ[/stckqut] very flat channel. Hard to get exci…
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] very flat channel. Hard to get excited here.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Skyworks Solutions Inc [stckqut]SWKS[/stckqut] continues to run. I have said before t…
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] continues to run. I have said before that you may want to just buy and hold this stock and wait for a bigger downturn before selling.[/s2If]

Trinity Industries Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trinity Industries Inc [stckqut]TRN[/stckqut] continues a mult-month run. I have said…
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] continues a mult-month run. I have said before that you may want to just buy and hold this stock and wait for a bigger downturn before selling.[/s2If]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]…
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)][/s2If]

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]…
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)][/s2If]

Whole Foods Market, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] is trading around its 52-week low 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)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] is trading around its 52-week low and I see no reason that the stock is going to climb in the short term. This BUY signal appears to be a short-term blip.[/s2If]

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I usually put this post out on Monday but with the Labor Day shut down, I waited until today. The market was generally good last week and should be good this week as well. 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. I may make some acquisitions this week so make sure you are following me on Twitter @ConfidentInvest.

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 August 30. Those stocks are:

  • Apple Inc.,
  • ABIOMED Inc.,
  • Allergan Inc.,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • ANSYS Inc.,
  • Apache Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Baytex Energy Corp (USA),
  • Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR),
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Cummins Inc.,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Carter’s Inc.,
  • Cirrus Logic Inc.,
  • 3D Systems Corporation,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Fossil Group Inc,
  • Gulfport Energy Corporation,
  • Harley-Davidson Inc,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Monster Beverage Corp,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Nordson Corporation,
  • Netflix Inc.,
  • Annaly Capital Management Inc.,
  • QUALCOMM Inc.,
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Constellation Brands Inc.,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Trinity Industries Inc,
  • Tractor Supply Company,
  • Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.,
  • Yahoo! Inc.,
  • Whole Foods Market Inc.,

Investment Indicator Thoughts

S&P 500
The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). Last week had this indicator in solid buy position. This is a sign of a strong growth trend which will allow even the weakest companies to do fairly well.

NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). Last week had this indicator in solid buy position. This is a sign of a strong growth trend which will allow even the weakest companies to do fairly well.

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] is showing strength again. I anticipate continued …
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] is showing strength again. I anticipate continued good performance here for several more weeks as the anticipation of new products builds.[/s2If]

ABIOMED, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ABIOMED, Inc. [stckqut]ABMD[/stckqut] is showing BUY but it may not develop. Look to …
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] is showing BUY but it may not develop. Look to invest if the stock breaks through resistance at $27.[/s2If]

Allergan, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Allergan, Inc. [stckqut]AGN[/stckqut] is showing BUY but is probably only going to go…
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)]Allergan, Inc. [stckqut]AGN[/stckqut] is showing BUY but is probably only going to go back into its short-term sideways channel. I do not expect a new high in this stock until more good news happens.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] is flirting with 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)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] is flirting with its 52-week high. I expect this stock to show a buy signal soon as the 52-week high is reset.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [stckqut]ALXN[/stckqut] is struggling to break its chan…
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] is struggling to break its channel. I am not confident that it will make a move this week.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] seems to have moved back into its comfortable ran…
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)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] seems to have moved back into its comfortable range. I am not expecting big things from this stock this week.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] has been generally immune to the bad news …
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] has been generally immune to the bad news of the the last several weeks. This stock is going strong and doesn’t seem to be quitting. Unfortunately, it may be too late to get a big gain but if you are sitting on a pot of money, there still may be a small gain left which is better than zero for a money market.[/s2If]

ANSYS, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ANSYS, Inc. [stckqut]ANSS[/stckqut] flattened out last week. Look for resistance at $…
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] flattened out last week. Look for resistance at $85.[/s2If]

Apache Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apache Corporation [stckqut]APA[/stckqut] is close to 52-week high but moving sideway…
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 close to 52-week high but moving sideways. [/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] hit a 52-week high last week and then pulled 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)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] hit a 52-week high last week and then pulled back. A weak general market will see it going sideways. A strong market will likely establish a new 52-week high.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] is showing a weak buy signal. This stock…
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] is showing a weak buy signal. This stock has been moving sideways for weeks. I expect more of the same. Not excited.[/s2If]

Baytex Energy Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Baytex Energy Corp (USA) [stckqut]BTE[/stckqut] has had a nice run for a couple days….
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] has had a nice run for a couple days. I think the stock will not set a 52-week high this week but is likely to do in the next couple months.[/s2If]

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR) [stckqut]BVN[/stckqut] blew through 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)]Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR) [stckqut]BVN[/stckqut] blew through resistance and is now looking to challenge 52-week high. Probably will make a few false starts at the level and then succeed.[/s2If]

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. [stckqut]CBI[/stckqut] is trying to stop a multi-m…
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)]Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. [stckqut]CBI[/stckqut] is trying to stop a multi-month slide. Not sure if that goal will be successful. Too risky for me and there are better choices.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] is showing some weak signs of growth in th…
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] is showing some weak signs of growth in the charts. Not sure this is the right time to jump in. There are probably better stocks on this list.[/s2If]

Cummins Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cummins Inc. [stckqut]CMI[/stckqut] may have stopped its slide but I need more signs …
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)]Cummins Inc. [stckqut]CMI[/stckqut] may have stopped its slide but I need more signs of health before I invest more of my money.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] will try to break $85 as long as t…
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] will try to break $85 as long as the general market and economy don’t pull it back.[/s2If]

Carter’s, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Carter’s, Inc. [stckqut]CRI[/stckqut] had a huge price gain a few weeks ago. If you w…
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] had a huge price gain a few weeks ago. If you weren’t on the train for that ride then you still may be able to get some run since the stock is continuing to grow. The stock established a new 52-week high. It might keep going for a bit.[/s2If]

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cirrus Logic, Inc. [stckqut]CRUS[/stckqut] was showing some nice growth last week. Th…
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] was showing some nice growth last week. This stock seems to be susceptible to rumors in the hardware technology world so be careful. I think there is a chance it will try for a new 52-week high.[/s2If]

3D Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]3D Systems Corporation [stckqut]DDD[/stckqut] is trying fight its way back up but tha…
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)]3D Systems Corporation [stckqut]DDD[/stckqut] is trying fight its way back up but that will take good announcements of revenue. I think other stocks might be better investments. Long term I still think this stock has growth so if you want to buy and hold for awhile, may not be a bad choice.[/s2If]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] is in a pretty solid channel. I 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)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] is in a pretty solid channel. I would skip this stock in the short run, if I were you.[/s2If]

Fossil Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Fossil Group Inc [stckqut]FOSL[/stckqut] continues its general slide even though it 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)]Fossil Group Inc [stckqut]FOSL[/stckqut] continues its general slide even though it is showing a weak buy. It will take a lot of good news to make this stock turn around.[/s2If]

Gulfport Energy Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Gulfport Energy Corporation [stckqut]GPOR[/stckqut] is showing a weak buy signal. You…
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)]Gulfport Energy Corporation [stckqut]GPOR[/stckqut] is showing a weak buy signal. You should probably ignore it unless you need energy stocks in your portfolio. Even then, there are probably better choices.[/s2If]

Harley-Davidson Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Harley-Davidson Inc [stckqut]HOG[/stckqut] is trying to reverse its slide. Not sure t…
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)]Harley-Davidson Inc [stckqut]HOG[/stckqut] is trying to reverse its slide. Not sure that this current move will work. I expect this run to fizzle out.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] showed some nice growth last week. Short term resi…
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)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] showed some nice growth last week. Short term resistance at $60 and then next resistance is $63-64.[/s2If]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]JPMorgan Chase & Co. [stckqut]JPM[/stckqut] is showing nice growth and is challenging…
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] is showing nice growth and is challenging resistance. Look for a new 52-week high to be set.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] set a new 52-week high. Look for this …
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] set a new 52-week high. Look for this stock to grow for another couple weeks unless we get bad economic news.[/s2If]

Monster Beverage Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] saw a big spike due to an investment by…
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] saw a big spike due to an investment by Coke. I don’t consider the Coke investment to be an acquisition. I anticipate a closer relationship with Coke to be good for the revenue of this company. If you were not an investor before Coke, much of the short-term ride is likely over. Look for the stock to be flat or down for a little while.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] set a new 52-week high. Probably a decent lo…
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)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] set a new 52-week high. Probably a decent long-term hold but is susceptible to some short-term pullbacks.[/s2If]

Nordson Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Nordson Corporation [stckqut]NDSN[/stckqut] looks to be trying to get to its 52-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)]Nordson Corporation [stckqut]NDSN[/stckqut] looks to be trying to get to its 52-week high. [/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] looks like it is back in growth mode and set 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)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] looks like it is back in growth mode and set a new 52-week high. Probably a good stock to hold even in pull backs. There may be a pull back from the high.[/s2If]

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] appears to have barely broken …
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] appears to have barely broken channel although it may only be a widening rather than a breakout. Be ready to take profits.[/s2If]

QUALCOMM, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]QUALCOMM, Inc. [stckqut]QCOM[/stckqut] had a drop at the end of the week taking momen…
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)]QUALCOMM, Inc. [stckqut]QCOM[/stckqut] had a drop at the end of the week taking momentum out of the reversal. It will take good news to make this stock go up again.[/s2If]

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]REGN[/stckqut] is growing strong for a couple …
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] is growing strong for a couple weeks. Probably has more growth in the next couple weeks.[/s2If]

Constellation Brands, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Constellation Brands, Inc. [stckqut]STZ[/stckqut] set a 52-week high a few weeks ago …
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] set a 52-week high a few weeks ago and now is timid.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Skyworks Solutions Inc [stckqut]SWKS[/stckqut] is continuing to grow. I think it will…
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] is continuing to grow. I think it will take bad news for this stock to reverse. Enjoy the ride.[/s2If]

Trinity Industries Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trinity Industries Inc [stckqut]TRN[/stckqut] is probably worth holding even in sligh…
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] is probably worth holding even in slight pullbacks. Overall momentum is definitely up.[/s2If]

Tractor Supply Company
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Tractor Supply Company [stckqut]TSCO[/stckqut] is growing fast right now. Lately, whe…
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] is growing fast right now. Lately, when the market does well, this stock does great. When the market goes down, this stock just goes flat. Can we hit resistance of $75?[/s2If]

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] may have broken its c…
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)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] may have broken its channel! Resistance at $40.[/s2If]

Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] seems to be showing a weak signal. Don’t 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)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] seems to be showing a weak signal. Don’t look for anything here.[/s2If]

Whole Foods Market, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] seems to be showing a weak signal. Do…
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)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] seems to be showing a weak signal. Don’t look for anything here.[/s2If]

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The market was generally good last week and should be good this week as well. 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.

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 August 23. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Apple Inc.,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • ANSYS Inc.,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR),
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Carter’s Inc.,
  • Cirrus Logic Inc.,
  • Darling Ingredients Inc,
  • Deckers Outdoor Corp,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Google Inc,
  • Gulfport Energy Corporation,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Lululemon Athletica inc.,
  • Monster Beverage Corp,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Nordson Corporation,
  • Netflix Inc.,
  • Annaly Capital Management Inc.,
  • Panera Bread Co,
  • Constellation Brands Inc.,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Trimble Navigation Limited,
  • Trinity Industries Inc,
  • Tractor Supply Company,
  • Under Armour Inc,
  • Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.,
  • Yahoo! Inc.,
  • Whole Foods Market Inc.,

Investment Indicator Thoughts

S&P 500
The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). Last week had this indicator in solid buy position. This is a sign of a strong growth trend which will allow even the weakest companies to do fairly well.

NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). Last week had this indicator in solid buy position. This is a sign of a strong growth trend which will allow even the weakest companies to do fairly well.

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] pulled back a bit after a big run. Thi…
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)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] pulled back a bit after a big run. This is not unusual. As long as the general market is strong, I expect this stock to be a buy this week.[/s2If]

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] is showing strength again. I anticipate continued …
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] is showing strength again. I anticipate continued good performance here for several more weeks as the anticipation of new products builds.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] is flirting with 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)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] is flirting with its 52-week high. I expect this stock to show a buy signal soon as the 52-week high is reset.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [stckqut]ALXN[/stckqut] is struggling to break its chan…
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] is struggling to break its channel. I am not confident that it will make a move this week.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] seems to have moved back into its comfortable ran…
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)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] seems to have moved back into its comfortable range. I am not expecting big things from this stock this week.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] has been generally immune to the bad news …
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] has been generally immune to the bad news of the the last several weeks. This stock is going strong and doesn’t seem to be quitting. Unfortunately, it may be too late to get a big gain but if you are sitting on a pot of money, there still may be a small gain left which is better than zero for a money market.[/s2If]

ANSYS, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ANSYS, Inc. [stckqut]ANSS[/stckqut] looks like it has broken its channel. You may wan…
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] looks like it has broken its channel. You may want to include this stock in your portfolio. Look for resistance at $85.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] is strongly growing for the past few weeks. 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)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] is strongly growing for the past few weeks. I consider this stock to be a mirror of the general market in direction if not in move percentage.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] is showing a weak buy signal. This stock…
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] is showing a weak buy signal. This stock has been moving sideways for weeks. I expect more of the same. Not excited.[/s2If]

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR) [stckqut]BVN[/stckqut] has been doing well f…
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] has been doing well for the past couple weeks. $13.50-13.75 looks like a resistance point so be careful as the stock approaches that ceiling.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] is showing some weak signs of growth in th…
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] is showing some weak signs of growth in the charts. Not sure this is the right time to jump in. There are probably better stocks on this list.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] will try to break $85 as long as t…
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] will try to break $85 as long as the general market and economy don’t pull it back.[/s2If]

Carter’s, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Carter’s, Inc. [stckqut]CRI[/stckqut] had a huge price gain a few weeks ago. If you w…
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] had a huge price gain a few weeks ago. If you weren’t on the train for that ride then you still may be able to get some run since the stock is continuing to grow. The stock established a new 52-week high. It might keep going for a bit.[/s2If]

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cirrus Logic, Inc. [stckqut]CRUS[/stckqut] was showing some nice growth last week. Th…
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] was showing some nice growth last week. This stock seems to be susceptible to rumors in the hardware technology world so be careful. I think there is a chance it will try for a new 52-week high.[/s2If]

Darling Ingredients Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] is showing a weak signal. You may be 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)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] is showing a weak signal. You may be able to get a 5% move on this stock as it is at the bottom of its channel. Be careful to preserve your earnings using my book’s method of GOPM.[/s2If]

Deckers Outdoor Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Deckers Outdoor Corp [stckqut]DECK[/stckqut] has been growing nicely for almost a mon…
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] has been growing nicely for almost a month now. Is this a sign of a good holiday season? It is basically sitting at a 52-week high right now and I am not sure that the market will let it keep going. If the overall market improves though, this stock could continue to rise. I am enjoying the ride![/s2If]

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Equinix Inc [stckqut]EQIX[/stckqut] had a good week last week to continue its multi-m…
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] had a good week last week to continue its multi-month run. If you are not invested in this stock, you probably should be although I have no insight as to when this run will end.[/s2If]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] is in a pretty solid channel. I 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)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] is in a pretty solid channel. I would skip this stock in the short run, if I were you.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Google Inc [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] is trading just shy of its 52 week high. I do not…
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] is trading just shy of its 52 week high. I do not expect great things from this company until it makes a major announcement. Also, I think the market is waiting on Apple before allowing Google to move too much.[/s2If]

Gulfport Energy Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Gulfport Energy Corporation [stckqut]GPOR[/stckqut] is showing a weak buy signal. You…
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)]Gulfport Energy Corporation [stckqut]GPOR[/stckqut] is showing a weak buy signal. You should probably ignore it unless you need energy stocks in your portfolio.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] showed some nice growth last week. Short term resi…
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)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] showed some nice growth last week. Short term resistance at $60 and then next resistance is $63-64.[/s2If]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]JPMorgan Chase & Co. [stckqut]JPM[/stckqut] is showing nice growth. Look for a new 52…
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] is showing nice growth. Look for a new 52-week high to be set.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] set a new 52-week high. Look for this …
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] set a new 52-week high. Look for this stock to grow for another couple weeks unless we get bad economic news.[/s2If]

Lululemon Athletica inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Lululemon Athletica inc. [stckqut]LULU[/stckqut] may have found its bottom but I am n…
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)]Lululemon Athletica inc. [stckqut]LULU[/stckqut] may have found its bottom but I am not sure. I wouldn’t jump on this buy signal until some positive numbers develop.[/s2If]

Monster Beverage Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] saw a big spike due to an investment by…
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] saw a big spike due to an investment by Coke. I don’t consider the Coke investment to be an acquisition. I anticipate a closer relationship with Coke to be good for the revenue of this company. If you were not an investor before Coke, much of the short-term ride is likely over. Look for the stock to be flat or down for a little while.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] is flirting with its 52-week high. Probably …
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)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] is flirting with its 52-week high. Probably a decent long-term hold but is susceptible to some short-term pullbacks.[/s2If]

Nordson Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Nordson Corporation [stckqut]NDSN[/stckqut] looks to be trying to get to its 52-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)]Nordson Corporation [stckqut]NDSN[/stckqut] looks to be trying to get to its 52-week high. [/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] looks like it is back in growth mode. Probably …
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)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] looks like it is back in growth mode. Probably a good stock to hold even in pull backs.[/s2If]

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] appears to have barely broken …
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] appears to have barely broken channel although it may only be a widening rather than a breakout. Be ready to take profits.[/s2If]

Panera Bread Co
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] is trying to stem its multi-month drop. Not s…
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)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] is trying to stem its multi-month drop. Not sure that this is the floor.[/s2If]

Constellation Brands, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Constellation Brands, Inc. [stckqut]STZ[/stckqut] is showing a weak signal. I am not …
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] is showing a weak signal. I am not sure it has the power to set a new 52-week high. I think the stock could be pulling back this week.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Skyworks Solutions Inc [stckqut]SWKS[/stckqut] went flat with the market downturn 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)]Skyworks Solutions Inc [stckqut]SWKS[/stckqut] went flat with the market downturn and now looks to be back on its run. Your portfolio needs to have this stock.[/s2If]

Trimble Navigation Limited
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trimble Navigation Limited [stckqut]TRMB[/stckqut] is trying to stop a downward slide…
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)]Trimble Navigation Limited [stckqut]TRMB[/stckqut] is trying to stop a downward slide. Looks like we might see a couple point run.[/s2If]

Trinity Industries Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trinity Industries Inc [stckqut]TRN[/stckqut] is growing fast right now. Lately, when…
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] is growing fast right now. Lately, when the market does well, this stock does great. When the market goes down, this stock just goes flat.[/s2If]

Tractor Supply Company
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Tractor Supply Company [stckqut]TSCO[/stckqut] enjoyed a nice bump a few weeks ago an…
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] enjoyed a nice bump a few weeks ago and now is going sideways with a slight upwards drift. I don’t see anything but sideways in the short term unless the market improves.[/s2If]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Under Armour Inc [stckqut]UA[/stckqut] looks like it stopped its downward drop but 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)]Under Armour Inc [stckqut]UA[/stckqut] looks like it stopped its downward drop but I don’t expect anything great here until we hear some more news from management.[/s2If]

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] may have broken its c…
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)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] may have broken its channel! Resistance at $40.[/s2If]

Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] may have broken its channel! Resistance at $40….
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] may have broken its channel! Resistance at $40.[/s2If]

Whole Foods Market, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] seems to be showing a weak signal. Do…
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)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] seems to be showing a weak signal. Don’t look for anything here. [/s2If]

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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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The market was generally good last week and should be good this week as well. More concern for 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. Look for a spike or drop on individual stocks this week and the next couple as quarterly earnings are released.

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 July 5. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Apple Inc.,
  • ABIOMED Inc.,
  • Alliance Data Systems Corporation,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • ANSYS Inc.,
  • Apache Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Baytex Energy Corp (USA),
  • Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (ADR),
  • Buffalo Wild Wings,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Darling Ingredients Inc,
  • 3D Systems Corporation,
  • Deckers Outdoor Corp,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Fossil Group Inc,
  • Google Inc,
  • Helmerich & Payne Inc.,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Netflix Inc.,
  • Priceline Group Inc,
  • Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA),
  • QUALCOMM Inc.,
  • Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Royal Gold Inc USA),
  • Boston Beer Co Inc,
  • Constellation Brands Inc.,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
  • Trinity Industries Inc,
  • Under Armour Inc,
  • Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance 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). Last week was a good growth week even though it was interrupted by Independence Day holiday. This week is the beginning of Q2 earnings announcements. It is possible that any stock could see significant movement in pricing due to unexpectedly good or bad news. Vigilence is warranted during this time.

NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). Last week was a good growth week even though it was interrupted by Independence Day holiday. This week is the beginning of Q2 earnings announcements. It is possible that any stock could see significant movement in pricing due to unexpectedly good or bad news. Vigilence is warranted during this time.

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] may be showing breakout condition afte…
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)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] may be showing breakout condition after a recent pullback. I think this stock has the potential to set a new 52-week high very soon.[/s2If]

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] recovered from a small pullback. Look for this sto…
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] recovered from a small pullback. Look for this stock to continue to grow in the short term.[/s2If]

ABIOMED, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ABIOMED, Inc. [stckqut]ABMD[/stckqut] has grown nicely over the last couple weeks. Lo…
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] has grown nicely over the last couple weeks. Look for next resistance at $28.[/s2If]

Alliance Data Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alliance Data Systems Corporation [stckqut]ADS[/stckqut] has avoided the general slid…
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)]Alliance Data Systems Corporation [stckqut]ADS[/stckqut] has avoided the general slide in the market so far. Next resistance level is $295.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] seems to be tentative about setting…
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)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] seems to be tentative about setting new 52-week high. Could be a sign that a pullback is possible.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] has been moving sideways for a long time. …
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] has been moving sideways for a long time. May need an external push to get real movement.[/s2If]

ANSYS, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ANSYS, Inc. [stckqut]ANSS[/stckqut] showed nice movement last week. This may be a sig…
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] showed nice movement last week. This may be a sign that a run is in the works.[/s2If]

Apache Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apache Corporation [stckqut]APA[/stckqut] has been growing nicely for several months….
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] 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. I would not be surprised to see the stock remain flat for another week.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] had nice movement last week. A strong 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)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] had nice movement last week. A strong earnings season will likely lift this stock.[/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 reason argument could be made for taking profits off the table.[/s2If]

Baytex Energy Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Baytex Energy Corp (USA) [stckqut]BTE[/stckqut] is probably benefiting from the gener…
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 probably benefiting from the general rise in the oil markets due to geo-political unrest. This may be a nice offset to problems in the general market due to price of oil.[/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. Probably only a short term move.[/s2If]

Buffalo Wild Wings
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Buffalo Wild Wings [stckqut]BWLD[/stckqut] recently set a 42-week high and then pulle…
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] recently set a 42-week high and then pulled back. I think the high will hold and in fact I think another high is imminent.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] finished the week strong. Could 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)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] finished the week strong. Could have a good week.[/s2If]

Darling Ingredients Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] hit resistance then pulled back slight…
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)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] hit resistance then pulled back slightly. Questionable that stock will break resistance at $21.25 and do a run.[/s2If]

3D Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]3D Systems Corporation [stckqut]DDD[/stckqut] looks like it has stopped the significa…
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)]3D Systems Corporation [stckqut]DDD[/stckqut] looks like it has stopped the significant drop in price. I don’t see this stock anywhere close to its 52-week high for some time.[/s2If]

Deckers Outdoor Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Deckers Outdoor Corp [stckqut]DECK[/stckqut] has been stuck in a sideways channel 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)]Deckers Outdoor Corp [stckqut]DECK[/stckqut] has been stuck in a sideways channel for weeks. Probably has to break $82 or $83 before we know the channel is broken.[/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]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] seems to have recovered from short te…
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)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] seems to have recovered from short term pullback. General trend is positive.[/s2If]

Fossil Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Fossil Group Inc [stckqut]FOSL[/stckqut] I do not think this signal is a sign of 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)]Fossil Group Inc [stckqut]FOSL[/stckqut] I do not think this signal is a sign of strong growth. At best, this stock will be flat for some time.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Google Inc [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] continues a nice multi-week growth. Look for conti…
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] continues a nice multi-week growth. Look for continued advancement barring bad economic news.[/s2If]

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Helmerich & Payne, Inc. [stckqut]HP[/stckqut] has had a great run for over a year. 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)]Helmerich & Payne, Inc. [stckqut]HP[/stckqut] has had a great run for over a year. I continue to be bullish on this stock and you should look to buy and accumulate this stock based on the teachings of my book.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] has been on a slow growth mode for a couple weeks….
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)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] has been on a slow growth mode for a couple weeks. There may be better short term plays but no reason to sell accumulated holdings yet.[/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]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] playing with 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)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] playing with 52-week high.[/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] set a 52-week high. I see no reason for a signi…
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)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] set a 52-week high. I see no reason for a significant pullback aside from a bad earnings announcement.[/s2If]

Priceline Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Priceline Group Inc [stckqut]PCLN[/stckqut] seems to be in a multi-week sideways chan…
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] seems to be in a multi-week sideways channel.[/s2If]

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) [stckqut]POT[/stckqut] had a nice bump a couple weeks…
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)]Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) [stckqut]POT[/stckqut] had a nice bump a couple weeks back. Now it is flat. Will earnings season help the stock?[/s2If]

QUALCOMM, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]QUALCOMM, Inc. [stckqut]QCOM[/stckqut] had a nice run last week. Good news by handset…
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)]QUALCOMM, Inc. [stckqut]QCOM[/stckqut] had a nice run last week. Good news by handset and wireless providers will make this stock move.[/s2If]

Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]QCOR[/stckqut] recently set a 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)]Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]QCOR[/stckqut] recently set a 52-week high.[/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]

Boston Beer Co Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Boston Beer Co Inc [stckqut]SAM[/stckqut] has had a couple good weeks in a row. This …
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)]Boston Beer Co Inc [stckqut]SAM[/stckqut] has had a couple good weeks in a row. This stock may set up for a nice run.[/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.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Skyworks Solutions Inc [stckqut]SWKS[/stckqut] has grown nicely for a year. This may …
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] 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]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. [stckqut]TMO[/stckqut] is in a multi-week sideways chan…
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] is in a multi-week sideways channel. We may need good announcements from many companies to make this stock move up.[/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]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Under Armour Inc [stckqut]UA[/stckqut] has had a nice run for a couple of weeks. I se…
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] has had a nice run for a couple of weeks. I seen no reason to sell in the short term.[/s2If]

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] spiked a few weeks ag…
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)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] spiked a few weeks ago based on better numbers. Investors seem to be wanting another sign that this stock is back. Look for a lot of starts and stops for awhile.[/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]