2011 was not a very good year for the vast majority of low penny-land biotechs. Looking back, I still wish I rolled a good portion on Questcor (QCOR) and Spectrum (SPPI). I also add Pharmacyclics (PCYC) and ImmunoGen (IMGN) that rebounded in the second half of 2011. They all remain excellent biotech stocks. But these are not in the price range of my focus: biotechs stocks at least below $5/share if not in the $1-3/share price range. I would go lower, but SA prefers its writers not cover below $1/share stocks; I abide and respect that policy as those sub-dollar stocks are very volatile and many good investors have been hurt by a flippant pen.
Great Stocks To Buy October 2012:Timken Company (The) (TKR)
The Timken Company develops, manufactures, markets, and sells anti-friction bearings and related products and steel products primarily in the United States and Europe. The company?s Mobile Industries segment provides bearings, power transmission components, and related products and services to original equipment manufacturers and suppliers of building, agricultural, construction, and mining equipment, as well as passenger cars, light trucks, medium and heavy-duty trucks, rail cars, and locomotives; and to automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty truck distributors. Its Process Industries segment offers bearings and power transmission components, and related products and services to original equipment manufacturers of power transmission machinery and equipment, and energy and heavy industries. This segment also serves aftermarket sales through its network of industrial distributors. The company?s Aerospace and Defense segment manufactures bearings, helicopter transmission syst ems, rotor head assemblies, turbine engine components, and gears and other precision flight-critical components for commercial and military aviation applications; and provides aftermarket services, including repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions, and fuel controls, as well as aerospace bearing repair and component reconditioning services. This segment also manufactures precision bearings, higher-level assemblies, and sensors for equipment manufacturers of health and positioning control equipment. Its Steel segment produces and sells carbon and alloy steel products in solid and tubular sections to automotive, industrial, and energy sectors for use in oil country drill pipe, bits, and collars; gears, hubs, axles, crankshafts, and connecting rods; and bearing races and rolling elements, bushings, fuel injectors, and wind energy shafts. The company offers its products through its sales organizations. The Timken Company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio.
Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Andrew
I am a huge believer in Apple’s brand internationally and I think they still have more room to grow than people think. We all know the Iphone 5 is coming out and I think the sales will be insanely good. People buy these products not only because they are great, but because they are the only fashionable computer item on the market. Many people have no problem at all paying the large premium for Apple’s stuff just to look cool. That’s not the reason everyone does it but it’s a reason that all the challenger companies won’t be able to touch a large % of Apple’s core user base. Apple is in a league of their own and will stay that way for the foreseeable fut ure. Any Apple naysayer makes very weak arguments against the investment. Some people buy computers to get the most bang for their buck. Apple users proudly pay the big premium. That’s why they keep beating expectations on Wall S treet. They don’t pay a dividend but certainly could at any time. They are a cash cow already sitting on a mountain of cash. I can see the company going over $500 before the end of 2012. Very strong buy.
- By ANDREW
I am a huge believer in Apple’s brand internationally and I think they still have more room to grow than people think. We all know the Iphone 5 is coming out and I think the sales will be insanely good. People buy these products not only because they are great, but because they are the only fashionable computer item on the market. Many people have no problem at all paying the large premium for Apple’s stuff just to look cool. That’s not the reason everyone does it but it’s a reason that all the challenger companies won’t be able to touch a large % of Apple’s core user base. Apple is in a league of their own and will stay that way for the foreseeable fut ure. Any Apple naysayer makes very weak arguments against the investment. Some people buy computers to get the most bang for their buck. Apple users proudly pay the big premium. That’s why they keep beating expectations on Wall S treet. They don’t pay a dividend but certainly could at any time. They are a cash cow already sitting on a mountain of cash. I can see the company going over $500 before the end of 2012. Very strong buy.
- By Curtis
Even though Apple’s stock has now reached the $420 price range (for just one share!), many analysts believe that AAPL is one of the most undervalued large-cap stocks.
Despite the loss of Steve Jobs last year, Apple has continued to gain value, and the trend is expected to continue through 2012 with the hotly anticipated iPad 3 and iPhone 5 releases. In fact, AAPL is predicted to hit $510 per share in the next year.
Great Stocks To Buy October 2012:Syntroleum Corporation (SYNM)
Syntroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in commercializing and licensing its Syntroleum technologies to produce synthetic liquid hydrocarbons. Its Syntroleum process involves conversion of carbon containing material into synthesis gas; and conversion of the synthesis gas or coal-derived or biomass-derived syngas into hydrocarbons. The company also develops the Synfining Process technology for the conversion of Fischer-Tropsch wax into various products, including diesel fuels, jet fuels, lubricants, naphtha, and other materials. In addition, it offers the Bio-Synfining technology, a second generation renewable fuels technology that is feedstock flexible, including the use of vegetable oils, fats, fatty acids, and greases. Syntroleum Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Kevin M. O’Brien
Apple Inc. (AAPL) will reach $500.00/share at some point in 2012. I view Apple as trading at an extreme discount right now. I am expecting to see a run-up in price ahead of the company’s next earnings call on January 17, 2012. I am also expecting that this earnings release is going to be absolutely fantastic. It would be a wise choice to block out all the negative rumors and sentiment surrounding Apple right now. This is a stock that is so attractively priced right now that it will not stay at this level for very long. Check back with me after January 17th next year.
- By Scott Rothbort
Apple(AAPL), which I included on my previous list of low-PEG stocks, remains one of the cheapest stocks around. The stock has still managed to increase in value over 16% this year, despite falling 12% since reaching an all-time high in October.
The iPhone 4S is a huge success. In 2012, the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 are likely to get introduced. The company’s computers continue to grab market share away from Windows-based systems. The December quarter is expected to be the company’s best ever. Earnings are expected to grow by 25% in 2011 and 12% in 2012. Yet the stock trades at just under 10 times 2012 earnings.
Apple’s raw beta is 0.77
Apple shows up on recent lists of 5 Gadget Stocks for the Holidays and 9 Top Goldman Sachs Stocks for 2012.
- By Jonas
It seems everyone is abuzz with Apple these days. They have a good product, lots of vision, and decent value in share price. But why would I buy this on a market pullback? Apple trades close to the S&P 500 (SPY) as well it should since Apple makes up a huge part of the S&P 500 market cap. However, shares of Apple have higher relative strength than the market. This means that while Apple shares will surely fall with the price during a pullback, they will also rebound quicker and rise farther with the next leg up.
If the market pulls back, I’d wait for the 1,365 – 1,370 level to be hit and then grab some shares of Apple.
Great Stocks To Buy October 2012:China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI)
China Auto Logistics Inc. primarily engages in the sale and trading of imported automobiles in the People?s Republic of China. It also offers financing services, including letter of credit issuance, purchase deposit financing, and import duty advances, as well as automobile value-added services, including customs clearance, storage, and nationwide delivery services to automobile dealers and agents. In addition, the company operates Websites that provide subscribers with sales and trading information for imported and domestically manufactured automobiles. Its Websites include cali.com.cn, which provides auto living public with information about auto and auto-related products and services; at188.com that provides sales and trading information about imported automobiles, as well as parts and components information; at160.com, which provides sales and trading information about domestically manufactured automobiles; and goodcar.cn that provides information relating to automoti ve products and services, including discounted gas, car washes, emergency roadside assistance, body-shop repairs, and car maintenance. The company sells automobiles to authorized dealers, free traders or wholesalers, government agencies, and individual customers. China Auto Logistics Inc. is based in Tianjin, the People?s Republic of China.
Advisors’ Opinion:
- By ANDREW
I am a huge believer in Apple’s brand internationally and I think they still have more room to grow than people think. We all know the Iphone 5 is coming out and I think the sales will be insanely good. People buy these products not only because they are great, but because they are the only fashionable computer item on the market. Many people have no problem at all paying the large premium for Apple’s stuff just to look cool. That’s not the reason everyone does it but it’s a reason that all the challenger companies won’t be able to touch a large % of Apple’s core user base. Apple is in a league of their own and will stay that way for the foreseeable fut ure. Any Apple naysayer makes very weak arguments against the investment. Some people buy computers to get the most bang for their buck. Apple users proudly pay the big premium. That’s why they keep beating expectations on Wall S treet. They don’t pay a dividend but certainly could at any time. They are a cash cow already sitting on a mountain of cash. I can see the company going over $500 before the end of 2012. Very strong buy.
- By Jonas
It seems everyone is abuzz with Apple these days. They have a good product, lots of vision, and decent value in share price. But why would I buy this on a market pullback? Apple trades close to the S&P 500 (SPY) as well it should since Apple makes up a huge part of the S&P 500 market cap. However, shares of Apple have higher relative strength than the market. This means that while Apple shares will surely fall with the price during a pullback, they will also rebound quicker and rise farther with the next leg up.
If the market pulls back, I’d wait for the 1,365 – 1,370 level to be hit and then grab some shares of Apple.
- By Scott Rothbort
Apple(AAPL), which I included on my previous list of low-PEG stocks, remains one of the cheapest stocks around. The stock has still managed to increase in value over 16% this year, despite falling 12% since reaching an all-time high in October.
The iPhone 4S is a huge success. In 2012, the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 are likely to get introduced. The company’s computers continue to grab market share away from Windows-based systems. The December quarter is expected to be the company’s best ever. Earnings are expected to grow by 25% in 2011 and 12% in 2012. Yet the stock trades at just under 10 times 2012 earnings.
Apple’s raw beta is 0.77
Apple shows up on recent lists of 5 Gadget Stocks for the Holidays and 9 Top Goldman Sachs Stocks for 2012.
Great Stocks To Buy October 2012:Town Sports International Holdings Inc. (CLUB)
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates fitness clubs in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Its facilities include cardiovascular equipment; free weight and strength equipment; group exercise and cycling studios; the entertainment system network; locker rooms, including shower facilities and towel services; and other amenities, such as saunas, babysitting, and a pro-shop. The company also provides swimming pools, and racquet and basketball courts; and programs, which include small group training, children?s programs, and other programs targeting adult members. As of December 31, 2011, it operated 160 fitness clubs comprising 108 New York Sports Clubs, 25 Boston Sports Clubs, 18 Washington Sports Clubs, and 6 Philadelphia Sports Clubs, as well as 3 clubs located in Switzerland. The company is based in New York, New York.
Advisors’ Opinion:
- By Scott Rothbort
Apple(AAPL), which I included on my previous list of low-PEG stocks, remains one of the cheapest stocks around. The stock has still managed to increase in value over 16% this year, despite falling 12% since reaching an all-time high in October.
The iPhone 4S is a huge success. In 2012, the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 are likely to get introduced. The company’s computers continue to grab market share away from Windows-based systems. The December quarter is expected to be the company’s best ever. Earnings are expected to grow by 25% in 2011 and 12% in 2012. Yet the stock trades at just under 10 times 2012 earnings.
Apple’s raw beta is 0.77
Apple shows up on recent lists of 5 Gadget Stocks for the Holidays and 9 Top Goldman Sachs Stocks for 2012.
- By Kevin M. O’Brien
Apple Inc. (AAPL) will reach $500.00/share at some point in 2012. I view Apple as trading at an extreme discount right now. I am expecting to see a run-up in price ahead of the company’s next earnings call on January 17, 2012. I am also expecting that this earnings release is going to be absolutely fantastic. It would be a wise choice to block out all the negative rumors and sentiment surrounding Apple right now. This is a stock that is so attractively priced right now that it will not stay at this level for very long. Check back with me after January 17th next year.
- By Michael
This is another technology stock with great potential. With each new release of an iPhone or iPad device, the stock continues to climb. They have the “wow” factor down and I don’t see this changing any time soon. Their new server farm in Charlotte, NC just went online as iCloud. I think this is going to make a huge long term difference. But in the short term, you have very regular releases of new versions of their flashy devices. As long as they keep that up, the stock will continue to rise. Although Steve Jobs is no longer here with us, he probably left a road map for Apple to fol low for the next 3-5 years. The question will be whether Tim Cook will be able to execute on those plans.
