Monthly Archives: January 2007

Microsoft (MSFT) Releases Vista

The Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) rolled out Windows Vista at retailers in 70 countries today, delivering a PC operating system reported to better manage digital media and to increase security.

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General Cable (BGC) Wins $70 Million Contract

General Cable’s (BGC) stock decreased a little more than one percent on average volume Monday as the cable supplier announced a $70 million contract with the Northeast Utilities Services Co. and United Illuminating Co.

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Last Friday’s Meteoric Rise of MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR)

Shares of MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR), a silicon wafer manufacturer, reached a 52-week high Friday after fourth-quarter profits more than doubled and vastly exceeded analyst’s expectations.

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LoJack (LOJN) Releases Report on Motorcycle Theft

The LoJack Corporation (LOJN) recently released its study of the most stolen bikes in the 2006 calendar year. They are, in order of thief’s’ preference: 1. Suzuki 2. Honda 3. Yamaha 4. Kawasaki 5. Harley-Davidson

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Analysts Bullish on Steel Sector – AK Steel (AKS) & US Steel (X)

Many stock investors are down on steel at present. But there is a growing number of analysts who feel the sector may be ready to rebound. In this article we will look at what some analysts are saying and at … Continue reading

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Bearish Trading REITs Returned +8.7% in Jan 07

In a previous article, “Bearish Trading & REITs”, we outlined a bear call credit spreads strategy for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). In the article, a bear call credit spreads position for Mills Corp. (MLS) was selected and in article, … Continue reading

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CME Bull Put Spreads Strategy – Slick +5.8% in Jan 07

In the article, “CME Buying CBOT”, we analyzed Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) purchase of CBOT (BOT), and in article, “CME Bull Put Spreads Strategy – Nice 5.8% in Ten Days”, we illustrated the profit potential of a bull put spreads … Continue reading

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CME Covered Calls Return +4.3% in Jan 07

In a prevous article, “CME Buying CBOT”, we analyzed CME’s purchase of CBOT and we used PowerOptions stock options search tools to find some potentially lucrative covered calls stock options investments with stock options expiring in November of 2006. Every … Continue reading

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Generic Drug Investing – Returns Cool +4.6% in Jan 07

In the blog article, “Wal-Mart (WMT) – Generic Drugs – Options Investing”, we analyzed the generic drug industry in light of Wal-Mart’s (WMT) introduction of $4 generic drugs. In our article, “Generic Drug Investing Returns +1.3% in Nov.”, we showed … Continue reading

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Retail Investing – Returns Sweet +4% Return in Jan 07

In a previous article, “Wal-Mart (WMT) Stuck in a Retail Rut”, we analyzed retail stores for a covered calls stock options strategy since fuel costs were declining and retail shoppers would have more money to spend for Christmas, etc. Every … Continue reading

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