Last week was a good week for most investors. The major indices did fairly well and if you were an investor in the stocks of my Watch List, then you likely had a good week.

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 and 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 June 7. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Apple Inc.,
  • ABIOMED Inc.,
  • Alliance Data Systems Corporation,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • ANSYS Inc.,
  • Apache Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Baytex Energy Corp (USA),
  • Buffalo Wild Wings,
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Cummins Inc.,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Cirrus Logic Inc.,
  • Deckers Outdoor Corp,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • Extra Space Storage Inc.,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Fossil Group Inc,
  • Google Inc,
  • Harley-Davidson Inc,
  • Helmerich & Payne Inc.,
  • Jarden Corp,
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Nordson Corporation,
  • Netflix Inc.,
  • QUALCOMM Inc.,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
  • Trimble Navigation Limited,
  • Tractor Supply Company,
  • Under Armour Inc,
  • Yahoo! Inc.,

Investment Indicator Thoughts

S&P 500
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all of last week and should not be a hindrance in making buying decisions in any of its member companies.[/s2If]

NASDAQ Composite
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all week and should not be a hindrance to buying decisions any of its member companies.[/s2If]

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] accelerated its upward trend last week. Look for resistance to start as it approaches $61.[/s2If]

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] continued its growth and split last week. Stock is regularly setting a 52 week high. No immediate reason to sell.[/s2If]

ABIOMED, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] appears to be coming out of a multi-week slide. This may be a chance to make up some lost ground on this stock but be cautious that it is not a true bottom. This stock has a chance to reverse if the market drops.[/s2If]

Alliance Data Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is coming out of a multi-month slide. If the stock holds its current price the next natural resistance is $295. This stock may be a good short term buy.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] held its recovery and accelerated with the market. This stock has a chance to reverse if the market drops.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] softly increase in price all week. All indicators look good.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been having difficulty breaking a $54 ceiling. Be careful that the current BUY signal doesn’t falter as it approaches that ceiling.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing some growth lately and the MACD has gone slightly positive as it sits at its 52-week high. A general market reversal would likely pull the stock back.[/s2If]

ANSYS, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 now moved into buy territory on the strength of the general market. There are likely better options that could survive a slight market pullback.[/s2If]

Apache Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing nicely for several months. No rise can last forever but there are no indications that a large pullback is likely in the short term.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has pulled up nicely. Short-term resistance at $318.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] broke out last week and didn’t pull back. It is probably too late to get on this ride. If you didn’t own it last week, you may need to wait since it is likely to give some of this gain back if the general market flattens.[/s2If]

Baytex Energy Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 been going sideways for seveal weeks. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Buffalo Wild Wings
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for seveal weeks and just hit a 52 week high a few weeks ago. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] looks like it is reversing its slide for the last couple weeks. Be careful of resistance at $87.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] didn’t move with the general market last week but instead went sideways. This is not good. This stock appears to want to drop a bit more and the general market appears to be keeping it up. Be cautious.[/s2If]

Cummins Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] showed some life last week with the general market health. If it continues to increase look for resistance at $25.50.[/s2If]

Deckers Outdoor Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been moving sideways for weeks. Had a slight upturn last week primarily due to the health of the market. I do not expect this stock to beat the market in the short term.[/s2If]

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing nice short-term growth over the last several weeks. Be cautious when the stock approaches ceiling of $203.[/s2If]

Extra Space Storage, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] recently set its 52-week high. Be cautious of a pullback especially if the overall market slows down.[/s2If]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 trying to reverse a multi-week slide. If it works, look for resistance at $18.40.[/s2If]

Fossil Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 sliding since early November. This latest slight upswing doesn’t look strong enough to say the pain has stopped although it may be trying to fill the gap which means $110-$112 is possible in the short term.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] looks like it has recovered from a pull back at its recent high this spring. Be cautious as it passes $600 as profit takers could drive it back down.[/s2If]

Harley-Davidson Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] recently set its 52-week high. It is likely that it will go sideways for awhile until investors are comfortable with this price. This is another stock that it may just make sense to ignore short term EMA signals as it is growing with stops and starts for a year.[/s2If]

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Helmerich & Payne, Inc. [stckqut]HP[/stckqut] has pulled back from its 52-week high a few weeks ago. Currently is moving sideways. I foresee it eventually setting a new high unless the overall market reverses.[/s2If]

Jarden Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 been going sideways for weeks. The general market has pulled the stock up but there is no strong impetus to buy more. I also wouldn’t sell at this price.[/s2If]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide. Be cautious that this is a true recovery. Look for resistance at $61.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide after setting a new high. Be cautious if this stock gets above $68 and definitely $71.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is reversing a short slide after setting a 52 week high. Look for a new high to be formed however a reverse here would set up a classic head and shoulders pattern.[/s2If]

Nordson Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 all week after a big jump based on earnings announcement. Market may try to fill that gap so there is some gravity to pull this stock back. Further good news will prompt more growth.[/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing continued growth after a recent reversal. Be cautious as the stock approaches $450[/s2If]

QUALCOMM, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing steadily all year long. This may be a case where it just makes sense to hold on and not worry about short-term set backs.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] had a nice little bump last week. I would continue to hold or maybe even accumulate this stock. [/s2If]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] had a pullback from its 52-week high several weeks ago. Stock grew for many months until this latest falter. I am hopeful that the acceleration will continue now that everyone has caught their collective breath.[/s2If]

Trimble Navigation Limited
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Trimble Navigation Limited [stckqut]TRMB[/stckqut] filled the gap from its drop a few weeks ago. I am looking for this stock to move sideways for a while.[/s2If]

Tractor Supply Company
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] stock is trying to stop its multi-week slide. I think this is more to do with the general market than a bottom being formed. Be cautious.[/s2If]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is reversing a several week slide. Look for resistance at $59.[/s2If]

Yahoo! Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 going sideways for weeks. Latest move is more likely due to the general market than this stock beating the market.[/s2If]

Last week was a good week for most investors. The major indices did fairly well and if you were an investor in the stocks of my Watch List, then you likely had a good week.

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 and 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 May 24. Those stocks are:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc.,
  • Apple Inc.,
  • Alliance Data Systems Corporation,
  • Akamai Technologies Inc.,
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
  • AMETEK Inc.,
  • American Tower Corp,
  • Apache Corporation,
  • BlackRock Inc.,
  • Broadcom Corporation,
  • Baytex Energy Corp (USA),
  • Buffalo Wild Wings,
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.,
  • Cerner Corporation,
  • Cummins Inc.,
  • Capital One Financial Corp.,
  • Cirrus Logic Inc.,
  • Equinix Inc,
  • Extra Space Storage Inc.,
  • First Financial Bancorp,
  • Google Inc,
  • Helmerich & Payne Inc.,
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
  • KLA-Tencor Corporation,
  • Monster Beverage Corp,
  • Merck & Co. Inc.,
  • Nordson Corporation,
  • Netflix Inc.,
  • Annaly Capital Management Inc.,
  • Priceline Group Inc,
  • QUALCOMM Inc.,
  • Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc,
  • Skyworks Solutions Inc,
  • Trinity Industries Inc,
  • Under Armour Inc,

Investment Indicator Thoughts

S&P 500
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The general S&P 500 (ticker is ^GSPC and the first line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all of last week and should not be a hindrance in making buying decisions in any of its member companies.[/s2If]

NASDAQ Composite
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]The NASDAQ Composite (the ticker is ^IXIC and the second line of my investment indicator articles). This index has shown increasing strength all week and should not be a hindrance to buying decisions any of its member companies.[/s2If]

Agilent Technologies Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 shown a bit of a downturn towards the end of the week. It is too early to take profits but you should watch this stock for any more weakness.[/s2If]

Apple Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] will be implementing its stock split strategy this week. Unless the bottom goes out on this stock, I would hold it all week.[/s2If]

Alliance Data Systems Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is coming out of a multi-month slide. Watch for resistance at $264 and $294. This stock may be a good short term buy.[/s2If]

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 barely moving out of a multi-month slide. Recovery is not very strong. Be cautious that this may be a false bottom.[/s2If]

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has shown a bit of a downturn towards the end of the week. It is too early to take profits but you should watch this stock for any more weakness.[/s2If]

AMETEK, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been having difficulty breaking a $54 ceiling. Be careful that the current BUY signal doesn’t falter as it approaches that ceiling.[/s2If]

American Tower Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing some growth lately but the MACD is still negative. Be ready to move on this if the MACD goes positive.[/s2If]

Apache Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing nicely for several months. No rise can last forever but there are no indications that a large pullback is likely in the short term.[/s2If]

BlackRock, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for several months. It may be forming a “flag” or “penant” formation. While the indicators are showing buy right now, it is likely the trend will continue to be sideways.[/s2If]

Broadcom Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for several months but has been showing buy for the past week. This may be a good time to own this stock.[/s2If]

Baytex Energy Corp (USA)
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 been going sideways for seveal weeks. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Buffalo Wild Wings
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been going sideways for seveal weeks and just hit a 52 week high a few weeks ago. It is just under its 52 week high and seems to be having a tough time breaking that limit.[/s2If]

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] looks like it is reversing its slide for the last couple weeks. Be careful of resistance at $87.[/s2If]

Cerner Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 multi-week slide off of its 52 week high. That slide may have bottomed out now. Be cautious but this may be a good time to make up for the previous drop.[/s2If]

Cummins Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Capital One Financial Corp.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing with starts and stops all year. This stock may require a bit of patience and you may not want to sell just because it drops below the slow EMA.[/s2If]

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has a negative MACD as it has been going sideways for a few weeks. Worth watching for when MACD goes positive.[/s2If]

Equinix Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing nice short-term growth over the last several weeks. Be cautious when the stock approaches ceiling of $203.[/s2If]

Extra Space Storage, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] recently set its 52-week high. Be cautious of a pullback especially if the overall market slows down.[/s2If]

First Financial Bancorp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 trying to reverse a multi-week slide. If it works, look for resistance at $18.40.[/s2If]

Google Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] looks like it has recovered from a pull back at its recent high this spring. Be cautious as it passes $600 as profit takers could drive it back down.[/s2If]

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Helmerich & Payne, Inc. [stckqut]HP[/stckqut] has pulled back from its 52-week high a few weeks ago. Currently is moving sideways. I foresee it eventually setting a new high unless the overall market reverses.[/s2If]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide. Be cautious that this is a true recovery.[/s2If]

KLA-Tencor Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is trying to reverse a recent multi-week slide after setting a new high. Be cautious if this stock gets above $68 and definitely $71.[/s2If]

Monster Beverage Corp
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is moving sideways and is currently showing a negative MACD. Be ready to move if the MACD goes positive.[/s2If]

Merck & Co., Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] is reversing a short slide after setting a 52 week high. Look for a new high to be formed.[/s2If]

Nordson Corporation
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 all week after a big jump based on earnings announcement. Market may try to fill that gap so there is some gravity to pull this stock back. Further good news will prompt more growth.[/s2If]

Netflix, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing continued growth after a recent reversal. Be cautious as the stock approaches $450[/s2If]

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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 showing continued growth over the past few months. Resistance is possible at $12-$12.50.[/s2If]

Priceline Group Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] reversed its multi-week slide after creating a 52-week high. I foresee a new high being set soon.[/s2If]

QUALCOMM, Inc.
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been growing steadily all year long. This may be a case where it just makes sense to hold on and not worry about short-term set backs.[/s2If]

Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]This investment indicator analysis is for registered owners of my “The Confident Investor” book[/s2If][s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc [stckqut]QCOR[/stckqut] is showing a negaitve MACD but if you haven’t sold, you may want to hold it. Stock has been a steady growth for a couple months and has recently set a 52-week high.[/s2If]

Skyworks Solutions Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been showing steady growth all year. It would take several days (if not a week) of negative growth for me to recommend selling now.[/s2If]

Trinity Industries Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] has been showing steady growth all year. It would take several days (if not a week) of negative growth for me to recommend selling now.[/s2If]

Under Armour Inc
[s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)]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] may be reversing a several week slide. Be cautious but this may be a time to see a rebound. Look for resistance at $54 and $59.[/s2If]

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

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

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

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $103.13
Target stock price (averages with growth) $141.72
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $118.54
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $98.09

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

QUALCOMM Incorporated (Qualcomm) is engaged in designing and manufacturing of digital communications products and services based on code division multiple access (CDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDMA) and other technologies. The Company operates in four segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); Qualcomm Wireless & Internet (QWI), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The Company develops and supply integrated circuits and system software based on CDMA, OFDMA and other technologies for uses in voice and data communications, networking, application processing, multimedia and global positioning system products. In November 2013, the Company sold its subsidiary, Omnitracs, Inc to Vista Equity Partners.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in QUALCOMM, Inc.

If you would like to understand how to evaluate companies like I do on this site, please read my book, The Confident Investor. You can review the best companies that I have found (and I probably invest my own money in most of these companies) in my Watch List.

How was this analysis of QUALCOMM, 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: $79.81

Growth: 0.15

Current EPS (TTM): $3.74

P/E: 21

Future EPS Calc: $7.52

Future Stock Price Calc: $157.97

Target stock price: $98.08

I hope that this makes you a better investor. [/s2If]

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

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

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

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $73.37
Target stock price (averages with growth) $101.12
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $86.12
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $72.15

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

QUALCOMM Incorporated (Qualcomm), incorporated on August 15, 1991, is engaged in design, manufacture, have manufactured on its behalf and market digital communications products and services based on code division multiple access (CDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDMA) and other technologies. The Company operates in four segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); Qualcomm Wireless & Internet (QWI), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The Company develops and supply integrated circuits and system software based on CDMA, OFDMA and other technologies for uses in voice and data communications, networking, application processing, multimedia and global positioning system products. In November 2012, the Company acquired certain assets of EPOS Development, Ltd. (EPOS), developer of ultrasound technologies for input solutions, including pen, stylus and gesture recognition.

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in this stock.

If you would like to understand how to evaluate companies like I do on this site, please read my book, The Confident Investor.

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

MANAGEMENT EXECUTION

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

ANALYSIS

Confident Investor Rating Good
Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) $92.41
Target stock price (averages with growth) $121.87
Target stock price (averages with no growth) $91.32
Target stock price (manual assumptions) $83.31

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

QUALCOMM Incorporated (Qualcomm) designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services based on its code division multiple access (CDMA) technology and other technologies. The Company operates through four segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); Qualcomm Wireless & Internet (QWI), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). QCT is a developer and supplier of CDMA-based integrated circuits and system software for wireless voice and data communications, multimedia functions and global positioning system products. QWI, which includes Qualcomm Enterprise Services (QES), Qualcomm Internet Services (QIS), Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) and Firethorn, generates revenues primarily through mobile information products and services and software and software development aimed at support and delivery of wireless applications. In November 2012, the Company acquired certain assets of EPOS Development, Ltd. (EPOS).

 

Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in this stock.

If you would like to understand how to evaluate companies like I do on this site, please read my book, The Confident Investor.