Friday July 10, 2009 10:29 AM PDT
By Small Cap Network
San Diego, CA 7/10/2009 Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL) shares were up modestly on Thursday, thanks to encouraging news from the Labor Department. Jobless claims fell to their lowest levels since January, which was interpreted by some that the economy is continuing to improve. As it strengthens, so too should the real estate market. In turn, so will the performance of homebuilders. Of course, assumptions can be wrong. Investors are invited to read further analytical review of Toll Brothers Inc. and the...
Friday July 10, 2009 10:28 AM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/10/2009 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) shares followed other homebuilding stocks higher on Thursday, though mostly lagging the group as a whole. Positive news from the Labor Department hinted the economy is at least not getting worse, which could help spur a real estate recovery. Investors are invited to read further analytical review of Hovnanian Enterprises and the future of the homebuilding industry by subscribing to the free Small Cap Network Newsletter, which offers complete...
Thursday July 9, 2009 3:26 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 Lennar Corp. (LEN) trailed the homebuilding sector today with a modest gain, not as inspired as similar stocks were by good news regarding jobless claims. The failure of this stock to keep pace with its peers forces investors to question which - if any - homebuilder stocks are actually worth owning now? Though the company took a loss last quarter, its backlog as of the end of the last quarter was 25% stronger than it was in Q1. The homebuilder isn't expected to turn a profit...
Thursday July 9, 2009 2:34 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 Beazer Homes USA Inc. (BZH) shares made gains on Thursday thanks to a round of encouraging news from the Labor Department. Jobless claims fell to under January's levels, pointing to signs that the economy is improving well enough that the housing market is recovering. Beazer shares were up along with most homebuilder stocks, led by competitor KB Homes. KB Homes was upgraded to an 'outperform' by Credit Suisse. The gain came despite criminal fraud charges filed against Beazer...
Thursday July 9, 2009 2:33 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 KB Home (KBH) shares are up today, and perhaps for good reason. The Labor Department reported initial jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level since January. Factoring in how the White House's subtle pressure to keep interest rates near record lows, and the growth environment for homebuilders like KB Home is solid. KB Home shares are up nearly 10% today. Investors and traders are invited to read further analytical review of KB Home as well as similar opportunities...
Thursday July 9, 2009 2:31 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 Though the recent $7.6 million recapitalization of Aerogrow International, Inc. (AERO) was initially met with unwelcome arms from the investment community, today's strong buying effort on high volume suggests the market sees more upside than downside in owning Aerogrow International. Aerogrow shares are up 70% today. Investors and traders are invited to read further analytical review of Aerogrow International, Inc. as well as similar opportunities by subscribing to the free...
Thursday July 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 Tiger Renewable Energy Ltd. (TGRW) shares are up sharply (+66%) today following news that Lara Mac Inc. is now the company's largest shareholder. Lara Mac will provide consulting and advisory services for Tiger Renewable Energy. Lara Mac Inc. is controlled by Mitchell Brown, who is also the CEO of Tiger Renewable Energy Ltd. The move gives Brown a much more vested interest in the stock's success. Investors and traders are invited to read further analytical review of Tiger...
Thursday July 9, 2009 2:28 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 MSC Software Corp. (MSCS) investors are celebrating recent news that Symphony Technology would like to acquire the company for $360 million. Shares jumped 10.9% after the announcement was made. Ironically (though understandably), a downgrade of MSC Software by B. Riley & Co. followed. Investors and traders are invited to read further analytical review of MSC Software Corp. as well as similar opportunities by subscribing to the free Small Cap Network Newsletter, which...
Thursday July 9, 2009 2:26 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMAG) is gearing up to start selling Feraheme, the company's recently-approved anemia drug for kidney disease patients. AMAG Pharmaceuticals will initially market the drug through wholesalers and distributors. Feraheme should be available later this month. Investors and traders are invited to read further analytical review of AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as well as similar opportunities by subscribing to the free Small Cap Network Newsletter, which...
Thursday July 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT
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San Diego, CA 7/09/2009 Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. (MELA) investors, as it stands right now, should be able to celebrate in December. The company's light-based device called a MelaFind has been 'fast-tracked' by the FDA, which means it could be approved for sale as early as December of this year (assuming nothing unexpected surfaces). Investors and traders are invited to read further analytical review of Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. as well as similar opportunities by subscribing to the free...
