BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com BloggingStocks http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/media/feedlogo.gif BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Serious Money: Chavez & Gaddafi, Real Blues Brothers]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/24/serious-money-chavez-and-gadhafi-real-blues-brothers/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/24/serious-money-chavez-and-gadhafi-real-blues-brothers/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/24/serious-money-chavez-and-gadhafi-real-blues-brothers/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Venezuela is broken and Libya is on fire. The Chavez government is incompetent and the Gaddafi regime may be just days away from collapse as chaos fills the streets. Rumors of Gaddafi escaping to Venezuela are unfounded. However, if two men ever deserved each other, these two fit the bill.

Chavez, in all his economic wisdom has brought on over 28% inflation and counting in addition to the Currency Market Takeover Spurs Lines for Dollars. All this wonderful news led me to search for Venezuelan ADR's (American Depository Receipts) in case I wanted to follow the market there, and make a contrarian play, or if I really wanted to get wild short something.

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This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Last year for my favorite stock pick, I recommended IMAX which more than doubled; this year I would like to recommend Siga Technologies (SIGA), which I believe offers the same kind of upside potential for 2011," says Dennis Slothower. Dennis's Top Pick in last year's report rose 99%.

The editor of Stealth Stocks explains, "Siga is a bio-defense company. In 2004, the U.S. started an initiative called Project BioShield, which gave the government the right to purchase and stockpile vaccines and drugs to fight anthrax, smallpox and other potential agents of bio-terror.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 stock picksanthrax stocksbio-warfare defense stocksdefense stocksdennis slothowerfeaturedmilitary stocksproject bioshieldsig technologiesSIGAstealth stockssteven halpernstock picks for 2011thestockadvisors.comTue, 28 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[General Dynamics (GD): Value in Defense]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/20/general-dynamics-gd-value-in-defense/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/20/general-dynamics-gd-value-in-defense/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/20/general-dynamics-gd-value-in-defense/#commentsFiled under: , ,

General Dynamics (GD) logo"Aerospace & defense contractor General Dynamics (GD) is a buy based on our value criteria," says J. Royden Ward.

The editor of Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter explains, "In our view, the shares are undervalued at 9.4 times forward 12-month EPS. Dividends have been paid since 1979 and currently provide a solid yield of 2.5%

"The company has an impressive record of increasing sales, earnings and dividends during the past 20 years which will continue unabated during the foreseeable future.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aerospace stocksdefense stocksfeaturedgdGeneral Dynamicsmilitary stockssteven halpernthestockadvisors.comMon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Chasing Value: Defense and Oil -- Part 4 Conclusion]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/17/chasing-value-defense-and-oil-part-4-conclusion/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/17/chasing-value-defense-and-oil-part-4-conclusion/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/12/17/chasing-value-defense-and-oil-part-4-conclusion/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

The list of stocks has been whittled down to four. Chevron Corporation (CVX) made the cut to become the oil company stock. Three defense sector powerhouses are competing for one spot in Chasing Value: 2011 Stock Picks -- The Journey Begin.

Today we take a more comprehensive view returning to earlier metrics, and adding some other criteria in order to reach a conclusion. This series began with the contention that making specific predictions was a fools errand with the danger to your portfolio coming from "black swans". To try and add some general counter measures to this possibility I decided that the defense and oil sectors might provide protection against the greatest of threats, war and terrorism. On that basis I posted Chasing Value: You Must Own Defense and Oil for Safety.

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"It's been tough going for Lockheed Martin (LMT) in 2009-10, as well as for defense stocks overall," notes Stephen Leeb.

The editor of Leeb's Income Performance Letter explains, "Investors are concerned about the impact cutbacks in defense spending will have on profits. Still, the company arguably is the best positioned of the major defense contractors to weather a smaller defense budget.

"The company is bracing for leaner times and has taken cost-savings measures, such as offering early retirement incentives to executives. And its share price appears to have more than discounted any cuts that may come down the pike.

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Lockheed Martin (LMT): Defensive Value originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The defense sector is down, but don't count it out. We give lip service to the likelihood of defense being a target of budget hawks in Congress, but truth be told, the same fiscally conservative members are often the biggest supporters of defense.

Equally important is that unlike many other industries, this is one tech sector that keeps most of its jobs at home and well-distributed through the country. This, too, preserves defense spending.

The major players in the industry after 20 years of consolidation are General Dynamics Corp (GD), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Boeing Co (BA), Northrop, Grumman (NOC), and Raytheon Company (RTN). In addition there are hundreds more making specialized parts in support of the majors and more still supplying basic elements like tires, wiring, computer processors, steel, aluminum, specialty glass, and ammunition. Then there are suppliers of manpower and smaller manufacturers producing unmanned aircraft drones and robots.

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Global Defense Technology"The government is funneling cash into a new breed of defense companies that specialize in nonconventional warfare and intelligence gathering. Global Defense Technology (GTEC) is one such company," says growth stock specialist Karim Rahemtulla.

The contributing editor to White Cap Research Group explains, "The company was met with little fanfare when it went public in December 2009. But with earnings in hypergrowth mode, and sales ready to leap beyond its $140 million market cap, this company won't remain Wall Street's best-kept secret much longer.

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"While others will focus on the fear, we will continue to focus on the facts and figures; and right now, they show that there are plenty of good values out there," says John Reese.

The editor of Validea explains, "The market often turns when things look bleakest, and fear is running rampant. That's what so many of the gurus I follow knew. David Dreman has written extensively about buying unloved stocks, or being bullish in times of outright crisis.

"Warren Buffett has said that the time to be greedy is when others are fearful. And Peter Lynch has said having the stomach to stay disciplined during emotional times is critical to making money in stocks.

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Raytheon (RTN): A Bargain in Defense originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Harris HRS logo"One defense-related investment that looks promising is the latest generation of unmanned aircraft," says Jim Powell.

The editor of Global Changes & Opportunities Report says, "The new 'drones' as they are usually called, are extremely sophisticated. Most of them, such as the updated Predator and its successor the Reaper, are operated remotely from half way around the world.

"Many other drones are fully automated. They fly to predetermined points using GPS coordinate, where they take photographs, listen to electronic communications, make maps, and do other surveillance work. Some of the automated drones can remain aloft for a long as 36 hours.

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Harris (HRS): 'Unmanned' Potential in Defense Sector originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 13 May 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Since the global financial meltdown and ensuing recession, there's been a lot of prognosticating about defense spending; most Wall Street analysts expected the Obama administration to use the economic crisis as a pretense to rein in the enormous defense budget," says Gregg Early, editor of Personal Finance.

"Nevertheless, in my view, if you buy into the best names now, there's plenty of upside left. With over a quarter of million troops stationed in active war zones, the administration is obligated to ensure that they're safe and effective. And combat zones are the ideal testing ground for new equipment.

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Communications to Cyber-Security: Four Favorites in Defense originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Boeing (BA) is on the short list of great American companies; Boeing's heritage as the premier U.S.-based airplane manufacturer is impressive," says Brandon Clay.

The editor of Invest with an Edge explains, "While the company isn't a monopoly on this front, it really only has one legitimate competitor: Airbus. With the global economy improving, at least for now, the airline business is looking up. That's good news for Boeing.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aerospace stocksaircraft stocksairline stocksbaBoeingbrandon claydefense stocksmilitary stockssteven halpernthestockadvisors.comMon, 05 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Defensive Four-pack: Investing in Airport Security]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/29/defensive-four-pack-investing-in-airport-security/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/29/defensive-four-pack-investing-in-airport-security/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/29/defensive-four-pack-investing-in-airport-security/#comments"The attempted Christmas terrorist attack caused me to assess what stocks would benefit from increased attention to the security sector," says Glenn Rogers.

In Gordon Pape's The Internet Wealth Builder, he reviews four defense plays -- L-3 Communications (LLL), Cogent Systems (COGT), American Scientific & Engineering (ASEI) and OSI Systems (OSIS).

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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."

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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.

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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.

"Our bias has again shifted temporarily to the bearish side, which makes me cautious about picking stocks in early 2010," says Gene Inger.

With that caveat in mind, the editor of The Inger Letter looks to Level 3 Communications (LVLT), a speculative, low-priced issue.

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Top Picks for 2010: Level 3 Communications (LVLT) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"For a pure play in automated and remotely controlled vehicles, consider iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT)," says Jim Powell. Here's the latest from his Global Changes & Opportunities Report.

"The company is best known for its Roomba vacuum cleaners that wander around the house bumping into everything and setting off security alarms.

"A similar product cleans the surface of swimming pools. iRobot also makes automated mail and product delivery carts for businesses.

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iRobot (IRBT): From vacuums to military defense originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Investors considering high-yield stocks should consider financial strength; in our quantitative model, Quadrix, we assess profit margins, interest coverage, and debt levels," says Richard Moroney.

In Dow Theory Forecasts, a newsletter that has been published for over 5 decades -- he looks at two stocks that score high in this area: drug manufacturer, AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) and defense industry player, General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). Here, the advisor reviews the two companies.

"AstraZeneca's operating cash flow jumped 24% in the first half of 2009, allowing the company to retire $3 billion in debt since the end of 2008.

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Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), a defense contractor whose related companies include Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) and Boeing (NYSE: BA), posted second-quarter results earlier in the week. The company seems to be performing pretty well, judging by the growth in the stats.

Net sales increased 4%. Okay, that might not sound so robust, but income from continuing operations rose 25% to $1.24 per share. According to Earnings.com, the market was only looking for $1.13 per share from Raytheon. Operating cash flow also looked good, especially once you take into account a timing element related to cash contributions for pension plans.

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Amid a budget process in which every dollar counts, and while Congress determines the most suitable revenue options for universal health care, legislators have weeded-out one wasteful government program: the F-22 fighter jet program.

The Senate voted 58-40 Tuesday to block expansion of the expensive and controversial new jet, CNN reported, and in the process $1.75 billion will be saved.

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"Being a great company is just half of the equation; buying a great company at a great price is the key to successful investing," says Jim Stack, a money manager noted for having accurately forecast the market's troubles over the past year.

In InvesTech Market Analyst, he looks to one stock that meets this criteria. He states, "An enviable line-up of dominant brands, outstanding profitability, financial strength, and attractive valuation make United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) a compelling buy."

"For most people, UTX is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse, providing many of the everyday industrial components we take for granted, but rarely think about.

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Three products that are probably bad bets in this environment are private jets, helicopters and golf carts. Add in a large captive finance arm and an auto parts unit and you have Textron (NYS: TXT), the latest hobgoblin to join the dividend slasher parade and corporate Deathwatch. The Piqqem Sentiment on Textron is hard negative. The good folks at Ockham's Research hammer home these points and more.

Textron has had trouble in the past accessing commercial paper markets (and it's surely not having trouble now, right?) and raising equity capital. More than 50% of the assets on the books of its captive finance arm are non-performing and that could worsen as more companies that owe it money start to tip over in the various blighted industries it services. Add a slashed dividend to spook value and institutional investors. The upshot? Textron is basically ready to keel over, unfortunately.

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Textron: First TARP recipient from defense sector originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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