Company name AMETEK, Inc.
Stock ticker AME
Live stock price [stckqut]AME[/stckqut]
P/E compared to competitors Good

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

Employee productivity Poor
Sales growth Fair
EPS growth Fair
P/E growth Poor
EBIT growth Good

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Fair
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $49.31
Target stock price (averages with growth) $47.45
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $26.45
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $49.81

The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=ame

AMETEK, Inc. (AMETEK) is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. The Company markets its products across the world through two groups: the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and the Electromechanical Group (EMG). EIG provides monitoring, testing, calibration and display devices for the process, aerospace, power and industrial markets. EMG produces engineered electrical connectors for electronic applications; precision motion control solutions; specialty metals and alloys; and electric motors, blowers and heat exchangers. The Company’s end markets include aerospace and defense, medical devices, factory automation, mass transit, petrochemical and other industrial markets.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this time, I think that a Confident Investor can cautiously invest in AMETEK, Inc. as long as the price is correct. Most of the fundamentals of this company are good but there are some concerns. I am removing AMETEK from my Watch List.

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How was this analysis of AMETEK, Inc. calculated?

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In order to assist you in using the techniques of this book, the values that I used when calculating the Manual pricing above were:

  • Stock price at the time of the calculation: $51.31
  • Growth: 0.09
  • Current EPS (TTM): $2.37
  • P/E: 22
  • Future EPS Calc: $3.64
  • Future Stock Price Calc: $80.22
  • Target stock price: $49.81

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I hope that this makes you a Confident Investor.

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.

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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 November 15. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc,
  • Apple Inc.,
  • ABIOMED Inc.,
  • Autobytel Inc.,
  • Alliance Data Systems Corporation,
  • Allergan Inc.,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • ANSYS Inc.,
  • Aspen Technology Inc.,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Buffalo Wild Wings,
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Cummins Inc.,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Carter’s Inc.,
  • Catamaran Corp (USA),
  • Darling Ingredients Inc,
  • Deckers Outdoor Corp,
  • EOG Resources Inc,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Fossil Group Inc,
  • Gulfport Energy Corporation,
  • Genesee & Wyoming Inc,
  • Harley-Davidson Inc,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Lululemon Athletica inc.,
  • Las Vegas Sands Corp.,
  • Monster Beverage Corp,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Nordson Corporation,
  • Annaly Capital Management Inc.,
  • Priceline Group Inc,
  • Panera Bread Co,
  • Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA),
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Royal Gold Inc USA),
  • Boston Beer Co Inc,
  • Constellation Brands Inc.,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
  • Tractor Supply Company,
  • Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.,
  • 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). This index has begun to slow down a little this week but overall is positive. As always, smart selection of individual stocks is important.

NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). This index is starting to show signs of slowing down. It will continue to be important to choose great individual stocks.

Agilent Technologies Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Agilent Technologies Inc [stckqut]A[/stckqut] had a decent week last week but showed …
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] had a decent week last week but showed some weakness toward the end of the week.[/s2If]

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] had a very good week last week. The stock is curre…
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] had a very good week last week. The stock is currently showing a strong buy signal.[/s2If]

ABIOMED, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ABIOMED, Inc. [stckqut]ABMD[/stckqut] has been a bit flat since it gapped up a few we…
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 been a bit flat since it gapped up a few weeks ago. I expect this to continue for a little while.[/s2If]

Autobytel Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Autobytel Inc. [stckqut]ABTL[/stckqut] hasn’t been overly smooth in its growth but st…
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] hasn’t been overly smooth in its growth but still looks very strong.[/s2If]

Alliance Data Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alliance Data Systems Corporation [stckqut]ADS[/stckqut] has slowed a bit last 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)]Alliance Data Systems Corporation [stckqut]ADS[/stckqut] has slowed a bit last week. There may be better short term options.[/s2If]

Allergan, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Allergan, Inc. [stckqut]AGN[/stckqut] has been growing steadily for the past many 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)]Allergan, Inc. [stckqut]AGN[/stckqut] has been growing steadily for the past many weeks. Probably a strong addition to your portfolio.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Akamai Technologies, Inc. [stckqut]AKAM[/stckqut] ended the week quite strongly. Look…
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] ended the week quite strongly. Look for more growth in the coming weeks.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] had a complicated week last week with a major dro…
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] had a complicated week last week with a major drop and then a strong reversal. Be careful with this stock.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] had a decent run last week although droppe…
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] had a decent run last week although dropped a bit at the end of the week.[/s2If]

ANSYS, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]ANSYS, Inc. [stckqut]ANSS[/stckqut] has had a decent run for the last several weeks 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)]ANSYS, Inc. [stckqut]ANSS[/stckqut] has had a decent run for the last several weeks although dropped a bit toward the end of the week.[/s2If]

Aspen Technology, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Aspen Technology, Inc. [stckqut]AZPN[/stckqut] has probably stopped its downward 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)]Aspen Technology, Inc. [stckqut]AZPN[/stckqut] has probably stopped its downward slide but this buy signal is quite weak and shouldn’t be thought of as a reversal.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] had a bad week last week with steadily declini…
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 a bad week last week with steadily declining prices. [/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Broadcom Corporation [stckqut]BRCM[/stckqut] finished the week strong. Has had nice g…
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] finished the week strong. Has had nice growth for about a month.[/s2If]

Buffalo Wild Wings
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Buffalo Wild Wings [stckqut]BWLD[/stckqut] slowed down a bit last week after growing …
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] slowed down a bit last week after growing for several weeks.[/s2If]

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. [stckqut]CBI[/stckqut] is basically 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)]Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. [stckqut]CBI[/stckqut] is basically moving sideways and this is not a good buy signal.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] had a decent run last week but not as 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)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] had a decent run last week but not as strong as the last several weeks. [/s2If]

Cummins Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cummins Inc. [stckqut]CMI[/stckqut] has been flat for a couple weeks now. I think the…
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] has been flat for a couple weeks now. I think the slide of many weeks ago looks to be over but we may not be in growth mode.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Capital One Financial Corp. [stckqut]COF[/stckqut] is not showing a strong buy signal…
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] is not showing a strong buy signal at this time.[/s2If]

Carter’s, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Carter’s, Inc. [stckqut]CRI[/stckqut] has essentially been 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)]Carter’s, Inc. [stckqut]CRI[/stckqut] has essentially been in a sideways channel for several weeks. May want to wait for a better signal.[/s2If]

Catamaran Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Catamaran Corp (USA) [stckqut]CTRX[/stckqut] has seen a slight growth since a major g…
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)]Catamaran Corp (USA) [stckqut]CTRX[/stckqut] has seen a slight growth since a major gap up.[/s2If]

Darling Ingredients Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] was basically flat for the entire 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)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] was basically flat for the entire week.[/s2If]

Deckers Outdoor Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Deckers Outdoor Corp [stckqut]DECK[/stckqut] had a nice week last week but not a huge…
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] had a nice week last week but not a huge buy signal.[/s2If]

EOG Resources Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]EOG Resources Inc [stckqut]EOG[/stckqut] essentially was down for the week. Not a str…
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)]EOG Resources Inc [stckqut]EOG[/stckqut] essentially was down for the week. Not a strong buy signal.[/s2If]

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Equinix Inc [stckqut]EQIX[/stckqut] had a strong early week and then went flat. Still…
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 strong early week and then went flat. Still has a fairly strong buy signal.[/s2If]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]First Financial Bancorp [stckqut]FFBC[/stckqut] dropped last week and its buy signal …
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] dropped last week and its buy signal has weakened. We need a bit of a reversal to jump back in.[/s2If]

Fossil Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Fossil Group Inc [stckqut]FOSL[/stckqut] started the week strong and then dropped bac…
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] started the week strong and then dropped back. [/s2If]

Gulfport Energy Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Gulfport Energy Corporation [stckqut]GPOR[/stckqut] dropped for most of 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)]Gulfport Energy Corporation [stckqut]GPOR[/stckqut] dropped for most of last week. This doesn’t look like a buy signal.[/s2If]

Genesee & Wyoming Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Genesee & Wyoming Inc [stckqut]GWR[/stckqut] had a great run for the past several 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)]Genesee & Wyoming Inc [stckqut]GWR[/stckqut] had a great run for the past several weeks. May be good things in the future.[/s2If]

Harley-Davidson Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Harley-Davidson Inc [stckqut]HOG[/stckqut] has had nice growth since it earnings anno…
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] has had nice growth since it earnings announcement of several weeks ago. Is showing a strong buy signal.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] has shown nice growth for the past month although …
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 shown nice growth for the past month although the last week seemed to slow a bit.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]KLA-Tencor Corporation [stckqut]KLAC[/stckqut] was essentially flat last week. Not sh…
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] was essentially flat last week. Not showing a very strong buy signal.[/s2If]

Lululemon Athletica inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Lululemon Athletica inc. [stckqut]LULU[/stckqut] has been growing over the last few 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)]Lululemon Athletica inc. [stckqut]LULU[/stckqut] has been growing over the last few weeks but not very evenly. If you buy this you should hold on for the ride.[/s2If]

Las Vegas Sands Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Las Vegas Sands Corp. [stckqut]LVS[/stckqut] is playing around with its 52-week low. …
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)]Las Vegas Sands Corp. [stckqut]LVS[/stckqut] is playing around with its 52-week low. This isn’t a strong buy signal.[/s2If]

Monster Beverage Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] has been growing steadily for 3 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)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] has been growing steadily for 3 months. This stock is probably one to hold and don’t react to quickly to indicators.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Merck & Co., Inc. [stckqut]MRK[/stckqut] was essentially flat last week and is not sh…
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] was essentially flat last week and is not showing a strong buy signal.[/s2If]

Nordson Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Nordson Corporation [stckqut]NDSN[/stckqut] has been growing steadily for the past mo…
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] has been growing steadily for the past month. Looks like it slowed a bit a the end of last week but still showing a strong buy.[/s2If]

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] has been flat for several 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)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] has been flat for several weeks and I don’t see significant growth in the short term.[/s2If]

Priceline Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Priceline Group Inc [stckqut]PCLN[/stckqut] has been going sideways for the past coup…
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] has been going sideways for the past couple weeks.[/s2If]

Panera Bread Co
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] has been growing nicely since August. May 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)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] has been growing nicely since August. May be a good company to put into your portfolio and not react too swiftly to the indicators.[/s2If]

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) [stckqut]POT[/stckqut] has been gradually moving down…
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] has been gradually moving down since the summer. I do not consider this to be a true reversal.[/s2If]

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]REGN[/stckqut] is very close to its 52-week hi…
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 very close to its 52-week high. It stumbled a bit last week but I think it will move up soon.[/s2If]

Royal Gold, Inc USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Royal Gold, Inc USA) [stckqut]RGLD[/stckqut] has shown growth for a couple weeks but …
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] has shown growth for a couple weeks but I do not think it is showing a strong buy.[/s2If]

Boston Beer Co Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Boston Beer Co Inc [stckqut]SAM[/stckqut] the stock has been growing nicely for sever…
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] the stock has been growing nicely for several weeks but showed some weakness last week. Probably still a buy.[/s2If]

Constellation Brands, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Constellation Brands, Inc. [stckqut]STZ[/stckqut] has been growing strongly for a yea…
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] has been growing strongly for a year with a bit of a pull back due to Ebola scare. Probably need to add this stock to your portfolio.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions 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]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. [stckqut]TMO[/stckqut] has been moving sideways for a 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)]Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. [stckqut]TMO[/stckqut] has been moving sideways for a couple weeks. This is not a strong buy signal.[/s2If]

Tractor Supply Company
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Tractor Supply Company [stckqut]TSCO[/stckqut] has been growing slowly since its very…
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] has been growing slowly since its very good earnings that caused a jump. It was flat last week but I think it may still be a good buy.[/s2If]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. [stckqut]TTWO[/stckqut] has been flat since havin…
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)]Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. [stckqut]TTWO[/stckqut] has been flat since having a strong earnings announcement. I would expect this stock to increase soon but the current signal is not very strong.[/s2If]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Under Armour Inc [stckqut]UA[/stckqut] grew nicely last week and is trying to get bac…
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] grew nicely last week and is trying to get back to its 52-week high. I expect a new high to be set soon especially if early results from the holiday season are strong.[/s2If]

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] has been growing stea…
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] has been growing steadily for two months. The current buy signal could be an early signal that this stock is good for a bigger run.[/s2If]

Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] has been growing aggressively for the past month….
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 been growing aggressively for the past month. There may be more growth left but a lot of the growth is probably over.[/s2If]

Whole Foods Market, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] dropped slowly all week after a massi…
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] dropped slowly all week after a massive jump the previous week. I expect the price to go sideways from here.[/s2If]

The market was generally good last week and should be good this week as well even though the indicators for the entire market are not extremely optimistic. More concern is on geo-political events that could cause a pullback. Be cautious with any stock that is setting a 52-week (or close to it) as I do not believe the big investors are excited about big new growth.

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 AmazonBarnes and Noble, and Books A Million. It is available in e-book formats for NookKindle, 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 October 25. Those stocks are:

  • Apple Inc.,
  • Alliance Data Systems Corporation,
  • Allergan Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • Balchem Corporation,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Cummins Inc.,
  • Extra Space Storage Inc.,
  • Fossil Group Inc,
  • Harley-Davidson Inc,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • Las Vegas Sands Corp.,
  • Monster Beverage Corp,
  • Annaly Capital Management Inc.,
  • Panera Bread Co,
  • QUALCOMM Inc.,
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Boston Beer Co Inc,
  • Constellation Brands Inc.,
  • Tractor Supply Company,
  • 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). This index is not very optimistic. Caution is advised.

NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). This index is not very optimistic. Caution is advised.

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Apple Inc. [stckqut]AAPL[/stckqut] had a very good week last week. The stock is curre…
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] had a very good week last week. The stock is currently showing a strong buy signal.[/s2If]

Alliance Data Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alliance Data Systems Corporation [stckqut]ADS[/stckqut] had a very good earnings rep…
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] had a very good earnings report and the stock is showing a strong buy.[/s2If]

Allergan, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Allergan, Inc. [stckqut]AGN[/stckqut] is basically flat as it approaches 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)]Allergan, Inc. [stckqut]AGN[/stckqut] is basically flat as it approaches its 52-week high. Probably not a great market to be setting new highs so expect investors to be cautious.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [stckqut]ALXN[/stckqut] had a great run last week befor…
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] had a great run last week before its earnings report. I expect a slight pullback or maybe just going flat.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]AMETEK, Inc. [stckqut]AME[/stckqut] had a good run in the last week or so and is now …
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] had a good run in the last week or so and is now showing buy. Hopefully the run is not over.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] had a good run in the last week or so 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)]American Tower Corp [stckqut]AMT[/stckqut] had a good run in the last week or so and is now showing buy. Hopefully the run is not over.[/s2If]

Balchem Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Balchem Corporation [stckqut]BCPC[/stckqut] has had a good run for the past couple we…
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 good run for the past couple weeks. From here I think resistance at $64 will be significant so the run may be over. Upside may not be as significant as downside.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] had a great run last week and we are now 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)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] had a great run last week and we are now approaching a 52-week high. I am cautious in this market that the professional investors are going to let big new 52-week highs be set. Therefore, I think you should be cautious and be ready to back out. However, having money here looks good in the short-term.[/s2If]

Cummins Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Cummins Inc. [stckqut]CMI[/stckqut] had a good week 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)]Cummins Inc. [stckqut]CMI[/stckqut] had a good week last week. Look for resistance at $148.[/s2If]

Extra Space Storage, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Extra Space Storage, Inc. [stckqut]EXR[/stckqut] has been going strong all month. I 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)]Extra Space Storage, Inc. [stckqut]EXR[/stckqut] has been going strong all month. I see no reason that this stock is going to slow down in the short term. We are at the 52-week high and that bothers me in this market so any pull back will be artificial based on general fears in the market.[/s2If]

Fossil Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Fossil Group Inc [stckqut]FOSL[/stckqut] has been rising fairly well for the last cou…
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] has been rising fairly well for the last couple weeks. However, we are closer to the bottom of this 52-week range than the top. I don’t see smooth running back to the highs of earlier this year. If you think the Christmas season is strong then this might be a good play.[/s2If]

Harley-Davidson Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Harley-Davidson Inc [stckqut]HOG[/stckqut] had a good earnings report but I think all…
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] had a good earnings report but I think all it did was burn up the big drop of the previous month or so. I don’t think you should get excited by this current buy signal.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Jarden Corp [stckqut]JAH[/stckqut] had a great run last week and we are approaching 5…
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] had a great run last week and we are approaching 52-week high territory. Caution that there will be a pullback.[/s2If]

Las Vegas Sands Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Las Vegas Sands Corp. [stckqut]LVS[/stckqut] is basically moving sideways with small …
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)]Las Vegas Sands Corp. [stckqut]LVS[/stckqut] is basically moving sideways with small buy signals. Probably need something from an earnings announcement to get real movement.[/s2If]

Monster Beverage Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] has been growing at a slow pace for 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)]Monster Beverage Corp [stckqut]MNST[/stckqut] has been growing at a slow pace for months since the Coke investment. Very little volatility. Probably a good stock to just hold and ignore small sell signals.[/s2If]

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] is running nicely 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)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] is running nicely for a couple weeks. Look for resistance at $11.80.[/s2If]

Panera Bread Co
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] is having a nice run for the past few 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)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] is having a nice run for the past few weeks. I think we have another 10% or so of run before I expect a flattening.[/s2If]

QUALCOMM, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]QUALCOMM, Inc. [stckqut]QCOM[/stckqut] appears to have recovered from the pullback of…
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] appears to have recovered from the pullback of earlier this month. I expect the stock to go flat from here.[/s2If]

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]REGN[/stckqut] is growing very strong right no…
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 very strong right now. You should be in this stock but be careful of a pull back as the stock is really pushing new 52-week highs.[/s2If]

Boston Beer Co Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Boston Beer Co Inc [stckqut]SAM[/stckqut] looks like it is recovering from the pull 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)]Boston Beer Co Inc [stckqut]SAM[/stckqut] looks like it is recovering from the pull back this month but I think the resistance is about $233[/s2If]

Constellation Brands, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Constellation Brands, Inc. [stckqut]STZ[/stckqut] has shown nice growth this week but…
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] has shown nice growth this week but we have been flat around the 52-week high for a while. This could be a breakout or it could be a false rally. Be cautious that we are actually setting a new sustainable high.[/s2If]

Tractor Supply Company
[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)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] has been essentially …
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] has been essentially flat since great earnings last month. This is a weak buy but if the earnings from last time repeat, this stock could run nicely.[/s2If]

Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] blew away its earnings early last week and 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)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] blew away its earnings early last week and has been running ever since. There still may be some run left. It may not be too late.[/s2If]

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 especially since this is the anniversary week of 9/11 and therefore everyone will be expecting something traumatic. 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 AmazonBarnes and Noble, and Books A Million. It is available in e-book formats for NookKindle, 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 6. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Allergan Inc.,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • Balchem Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Carter’s Inc.,
  • Darling Ingredients Inc,
  • Deckers Outdoor Corp,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • Extra Space Storage Inc.,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Fossil Group Inc,
  • Google Inc,
  • 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.,
  • Panera Bread Co,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
  • 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). The MACD went slightly negative last week however this was not a sign to exit the market, just a slowing of the growth trajectory.

NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). The MACD went slightly negative last week however this was not a sign to exit the market, just a slowing of the growth trajectory.

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Agilent Technologies Inc. [stckqut]A[/stckqut] has been in a fairly wide sideways cha…
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] has been in a fairly wide sideways channel for several months. It will probably take really good news for it to break out in the short term.[/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 that this will test the 52-week high again soon.[/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]

Balchem Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Balchem Corporation [stckqut]BCPC[/stckqut] is moving around in a sideways channel. L…
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] is moving around in a sideways channel. Looks like resistance is $55 or $56.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]BlackRock, Inc. [stckqut]BLK[/stckqut] hit a 52-week high a few weeks ago and then pu…
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 a few weeks ago 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] set a new 52-week high. Its recent uptur…
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. Its recent upturn fulfilled its cycle of increasing value immediately after a dividend hit.[/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 hovering around its resistance point. 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)]Cerner Corporation [stckqut]CERN[/stckqut] is hovering around its resistance point. If it moves higher than we might see it go for a run.[/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]

Darling Ingredients Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] is flirting with its 52-week low and 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)]Darling Ingredients Inc [stckqut]DAR[/stckqut] is flirting with its 52-week low and not the high. This is a weak signal. There are better choices.[/s2If]

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

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Equinix Inc [stckqut]EQIX[/stckqut] has been growing so steadily for months that 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)]Equinix Inc [stckqut]EQIX[/stckqut] has been growing so steadily for months that this may be a chance to get a little price break on the stock.[/s2If]

Extra Space Storage, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Extra Space Storage, Inc. [stckqut]EXR[/stckqut] is playing with its 52-week high. No…
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)]Extra Space Storage, Inc. [stckqut]EXR[/stckqut] is playing with its 52-week high. No reason to think it won’t continue to rise but remember the increase will filled with starts and stops.[/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]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Google Inc [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] will likely rise to $600 soon if the market doesn’…
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] will likely rise to $600 soon if the market doesn’t hurt it. Good news for $AAPL may cause a pull back. Bad news for $AAPL will result in a bit of a spike.[/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 that caused a slight pullback at the end of the day 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. 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]

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] went sideways last week. I could see the …
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] went sideways last week. I could see the stock moving either direction.[/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Netflix, Inc. [stckqut]NFLX[/stckqut] is currently going sideways. I am still bullish…
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] is currently going sideways. I am still bullish on the stock but the percentage of profit may be better found somewhere else. [/s2If]

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Annaly Capital Management, Inc. [stckqut]NLY[/stckqut] looks like it hit strong resis…
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] looks like it hit strong resistance. May want to consider pulling your investment out and let your profits run using my GOPM strategy.[/s2If]

Panera Bread Co
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Panera Bread Co [stckqut]PNRA[/stckqut] had a nice bump last night that might signal …
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 nice bump last night that might signal the short term bottom has been found. Watch this stock to see if we enter into a growth mode.[/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]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. [stckqut]TMO[/stckqut] is seeing a bit of growth. I 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)]Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. [stckqut]TMO[/stckqut] is seeing a bit of growth. I think this stock is now ready to challenge its 52-week high.[/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] looks like it has effectively reversed…
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] looks like it has effectively reversed its slide of earlier this year. Wouldn’t be surprised if we go sideways a while.[/s2If]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Under Armour Inc [stckqut]UA[/stckqut] was growing a bit last week. Earnings call is …
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] was growing a bit last week. Earnings call is this week. I am expecting a reaction to hit this stock but I cannot predict what management is going to say. I would wait before adding new money to an existing investment but wouldn’t sell that existing investment.[/s2If]

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] has new life and is 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)]Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. [stckqut]ULTA[/stckqut] has new life and is now toying with its 52-week high.[/s2If]

Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] is stuck around its 52-week low. 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)]Yahoo! Inc. [stckqut]YHOO[/stckqut] is stuck around its 52-week low. Hard to get excited about this stock.[/s2If]

Whole Foods Market, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Whole Foods Market, Inc. [stckqut]WFM[/stckqut] is stuck around its 52-week low. Hard…
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 stuck around its 52-week low. Hard to get excited about this stock.[/s2If]

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 AmazonBarnes and Noble, and Books A Million. It is available in e-book formats for NookKindle, 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]