The shares Honeywell International (HON), which I first wrote about on February 25, 2009, at a price of $26.86, continue to make a bee-line to higher layers of the atmosphere, jumping 20% since late last summer to about $55.

Hence, if you were in near $27, now may be a good time to consider taking some profits. Others who can tolerate the risk can maintain their full position to go for a possible larger capital gain.

Continue reading Honeywell Continues to Vector Higher

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This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

Technology expert Gregg Early looks to AeroVironment (AVAV) as his top pick for the coming year.

The editor of The New Tech Investor -- and the soon-to-be-launched Portfolio 2020 -- he explains, "Although the firm's military aerospace business should be strong, it is the firm's new 'clean technology' and energy efficiency projects that should be the real growth kicker."

Continue reading Top Picks for 2010: AeroVironment (AVAV)

Top Picks for 2010: AeroVironment (AVAV) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you still doubt that the next bubble will be green, check out the latest from California. Green and clean technology gigs surged 36% from 1995 to 2008, beating the state's overall 13% job-growth rate for the same period, according to Silicon Valley-based research firm Collaborative Economics. Since California's on the leading edge of this sector, many see it as a sign of things to come for the rest of the country.

As of January 2008, there were only 159,000 green jobs in California, less than 1% of the state's total, following year-over-year growth of 5%. But, during that same period, total jobs in the state dropped 1%, suggesting that jobs in sustainability just might be more sustainable. Though these may seem like small numbers, keep in mind that the green sector job market is twice the size of the state's biotech presence and two-thirds the size of the software industry.

Continue reading California tops U.S. for green jobs

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Continue reading Will oil prices moderate in 2010?

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The World Bank Group's financing for renewable and efficient energy projects increased 24% in the last fiscal year. Reaching $3.3 billion, the bank's clean technology investments have reached their highest level ever.

At the Bonn International Renewable Energies Conference in 2004, the World Bank committed to increase its contribution to cleantech investments by $1.9 billion through 2009. Not only did last fiscal year's result more than double the five-year commitment, the World Bank's support surged by $7 billion.

Continue reading World Bank green energy spending tops $3 billion

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"I'm adding Itron (NSDQ: ITRI) to my diversified portfolio of stocks in the alternative energy space," says Elliott Gue.

In The Energy Strategist he explains, "The firm will benefit from both the HR 2454 bill (a cap-and-trade system designed to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions) and the stimulus bill which included direct subsidies aimed at promoting efficiency and building a more intelligent electric grid.

"Itron is a leading play on energy efficiency and smart grid technologies, a key, near-term component of cutting carbon emissions.

Continue reading Itron (ITRI): Energy savings from smart meters

Itron (ITRI): Energy savings from smart meters originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Honeywell: Back up the truck, for share gains

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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is not a brand name that conjures up the word "innovation" in the minds of many. The company has turned into the world's largest software company over the past two decades, but isn't innovating fast enough to catch the tidal wave of the "internet everywhere" phenomenon that competitor Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is cashing in on. What else is left?

For years now, it's been an incredible mystery to me why appliance and television makers have not built wireless internet capabilities into their products. It's really not that hard, but no company has been innovating. With the current energy-conscious U.S. president in place now, energy conservation and alternative energy sources are a hot topic.

Continue reading Microsoft must be innovative with Hohm to avoid being an also-ran

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"Itron (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is involved in the build-out of smart grids -- has been our radar screen for awhile," says growth stock expert Toby Smith.

In his ChangeWave Investing, he suggests, "As the top supplier of smart meters and meter infrastructure for the electricity industry, Itron is by far the best-positioned company for the smart grid build-out."

"The build-out of smart grids employs technologies that deployed across an energy grid which allow greater efficiency and flexibility during energy distribution and transmission.

"The cool thing about smart grids is that they are capable of isolating and better managing power outages and disruptions, integrating local power generating equipment, and avoiding electricity congestion or bottlenecks.

Continue reading Itron (ITRI): Smart grids, smart meters

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Continue reading Consider Honeywell if you're bullish on energy efficiency

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"American Superconductor (NASDAQ: AMSC) should benefit from an update of the nation's power grid," says Jim Powell.

Here, the editor of Global Changes & Opportunities Report reviews this leading manufacturer of more efficient high temperature superconductor-based wires and cables.

"I've been writing about infrastructure stocks ever since it became apparent that big federal spending programs were on the way. I believe American Superconductor will perform very well. In fact, its price has already started to rise.

"American Superconductor is not yet profitable. However, the company is well past the development stage. AMSC makes high temperature superconductor (HTS) wires and cables that carry as much as 150 times the current as conventional products of the same weight and diameter.

Continue reading Power grid play: American Superconductor (AMSC)

Power grid play: American Superconductor (AMSC) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is part of a special annual report -- Top Stock Picks '09 -- in which TheStockAdvisors.com asked 75 leading newsletter advisors to select their favorite investment for the new year.

For his top idea for 2009, Bob Bogda looks to a play on reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels. In SmallCapInvestor, the advisor selects Fuel Systems Solutions (NASDAQ: FSYS).

"When it comes to reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels, there are abstract theories and then there are practical tools.

"Fuel Systems Solutions falls squarely into the latter category, as a growing number of car and bus manufacturers discover how its equipment helps vehicles run more efficiently on cleaner sources of fuel, investors are reaping the benefits.

Continue reading Top Stock Picks '09: Fuel Systems (FSYS)

Top Stock Picks '09: Fuel Systems (FSYS) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is part of a special annual report -- Top Stock Picks '09 -- in which TheStockAdvisors.com asked 75 leading newsletter advisors to select their favorite investment for the new year.

"If there ever was an opportunity to move energy efficiency strategies into the top-tier of national and industrial policy, it's now," says Toby Smith, referring to President-elect Obama's stated focus on renewable energy.

In his industry-leading ChangeWave Investing, which focuses on isolating emerging, long-term investment trends, he states, "The question isn't really if solar companies will benefit, but when." As a favorite idea for 2009, he looks to SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWRA).

"President-elect Obama seems to be the right person to push energy-efficiency initiatives through -- especially since he is preparing a massive stimulus program that will be unleashed soon after his inauguration on Jan. 20.

"The core of Obama's economic policy appears to be a strategy to transform the United States into an economy mostly powered by renewable and low-carbon energy generation by mid-century. This includes everything from solar to natural gas to nuclear.

Continue reading Top Stock Picks '09: SunPower (SPWRA)

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Continue reading U.S. today seen better-equipped to cope with oil, food price rises than 1970s

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An innovator in LED (light emitting diode) lighting and display, Color Kinetics (Nasdaq: CLRK) may, after 10 years in business, begin to gain some momentum if recent earnings are any indication. 1Q 2007 revenue increased 28% to $18.8 million, so this is a small company. The big news, however, is that GAAP net income increased 697%, not a typo, to $1.5 million or diluted EPS of $0.07, up from 1Q 2006 net income of $188,000 or $0.01 diluted EPS. Non-GAAP net income was $2.3 million, from which $814,000 went to stock-based compensation.

Gross margins improved to 55%. More importantly, Color Kinetics signed 12 new licensing agreements, several of them huge customers such as Ford Motor Company. As a result of landing new big clients, licensing revenue was up 88%. Color Kinetics is living up to its reputation as a lighting innovator, receiving 7 patents in 1Q 2007 alone. This stock may catch some momentum, as the company is flexible and innovative enough to respond quickly to market demand, has a demonstrated record of technical expertise in its field, and can offer clients a necessary product, lighting, that is much more energy efficient, longer lasting, lower maintenance than most current products.

2Q 2007 revenues are forecast in the range of $20-$21 million, with GAAP net income between $0.05-$0.07 per share.The stock closed recently at $27.48, down $0.19.

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