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Marijuana Stocks: “Best investment thesis of the decade” to get you high on profits.

Todd Harrison says marijuana stocks will get your profits “high”. While most of the pure-play stocks are thinly traded, cigarette companies like Altria (NYSE: MO) will likely emerge as major beneficiaries.

CREE and other LED lighting stocks about to take off? (NASDAQ: CREE)

LED lighting has been working it’s way into the mainstream for a few years now…but this could be the inflection point where the technology reaches widespread adoption. Here are some stocks to light up your portfolio (ha!)

NOK vs. RIMM: Which will survive 2013?

In the battle for third place handset maker, it appears that Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has the edge on Research in Motion. Story here

Which Closed End Funds Will Raise Distributions in 2013?

Which closed end funds are likely to raise their distribution this year – and which will be forced to lower theirs? Analyst Douglas Albo has an interesting report which lists the both here

Can Nokia (NYSE: NOK) come back from the dead?

The once high-flying Nokia (NYSE: NOK) hit a low of about $1 a share in July, and was given up for dead. There may now be catalysts for a revival. Nokia is still the world’s #2 mobile handset maker, and it’s simpler phones are preferred in India and China. Nokia’s move to Window’s 8 operating [...]

Assisted Living Concepts (NYSE: ALC) Deep Value Idea of The Day

Assisted Living Concepts (NYSE: ALC) is a classic deep value play according to analyst Thoma Lott. Company’s assets are valued below replacement cost, and there is a possibility that it will be put up for sale. Story here

Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) Big Upside Potential from Short Squeeze

Hedge fund manager/(legal) stock manipulator Bill Ackman, has taken a massive short position in Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) and has been mounting a full court press in promoting his thesis that HLF will go to “zero” because it is “an illegal pyramid scheme and will be shut down by the FTC”. Taking the other side of [...]

Is 2013 Microsoft’s lucky year? Analyst says $47 is fair value for this perpetual dog stock.

The world’s most hated stock, may also be the most undervalued. Essentially flat for over a decade, and Windows 8, a ho-hum event, Valentum research thinks MSFT is worth at least $47. This could be a nice upside, and at least you are getting paid a 3.7% yield while you wait.. Story here


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Cyprus: Bullish for *Physical* Gold & Guns; EU Loses Moral Authority, Sets Stage for Epic Monetary Crisis

By announcing a plan to confiscate 5-15% (the number is still undecided) of all bank deposits held in Cyprus, the EU has opened a Pandora’s box of geopolitical, and monetary problems which will change history. At this point, why would anybody trust to keep their money in a European bank? Especially, Italian, Spanish – PIIGS [...]

Margin Buying Reaches Frothy Levels

The infamous NYSE-Member firm margin buying chart shows extreme optimism:

3D Printing Stocks Officially in Mid-stage Bubble Territory

Clearly, 3D printing technology is going to be huge. The question is: will today’s high-flying stocks (i.e. 3D Systems NYSE: DDD) be around to reap the reward, or like most pioneers end up with arrows in their back? The market is getting frothy, and the bubble is forming….Anyone who remembers Iomega in the 90′s or [...]

Is the market run-up sustainable? Probably not, says Doug Kass.

Too many investors are bullish, and happy right now says Doug Kass.

Stock Now in “Primary Bull Market” According to Dow Theory

All technical indicators now conform that stocks are in a Primary Bull Market. For the complete details, story here

Doug Kass Top Suprises for 2013: Bernanke Fired, Life on Mars – and More.

Doug Kass’ list for top surprises for 2013 makes for the most interesting read ever. Kass expects stocks to essentially stay flat in 2013, with a weak first half and a comeback in the second half of the year. Full story here

Net Margin Debt at Extreme Speculative Level

NYSE margin debt is now at it’s highest level since 2007, as traders are “all in”..

Big Gains for Nikkei and China, and US Energy Production Boom, Big Themes in 2013, According to Byron Wien

In his “Top 10 Surprises” for 2013 Byron Wien sees the Nikkei continuing bullish trend in 2013 as exports are driven by plunging Yen. Wien also sees US domestic energy production booming as Obama administration decides that Energy, Housing, and Infrastructure are the way to drive job growth. Amongst, other themes, he sees a glut [...]


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High Dividend Yield Now, or Dividend Growth? Which is Better?

How to analyze the interaction between current high yield vs. low current yield, but higher dividend growth

How To Trade for A Living (Here are three bad reasons)

How to be a professional trader for the (right reasons)

How to Profit with Financial Astrology (What do the stars say about the Dow?)

Expert financial astrologer Mitchell Lewis discusses the astrological aspects of the stock market

The Truth About Warren Buffet

How (not) to invest like Warren Buffet

Get Rich with Fibonacci. Learn How to Use Fibonacci Analysis to Trade Better.

Learn How to Use Fibonacci Analysis to Be a More Profitable Trader. Watch this 6-minute video.

Trading Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), or any other stock with “trade triangles” (90 second video)

Improve your stock trading profits with this video


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Newsmakers

Stocks on the Move

Kratos Awarded $18 Million Contract for Municipal Transportation Security and Surveillance System

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2013– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.(Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has received an $18 million single award contract to design, engineer and deploy a specialty security system for one of the largest municipalities in the United States, located in the Northeast. The security system, [...]

FluoroPharma Medical Announces Phase II Study for BFPET(TM) (18)F-TPP

Massachusetts General Hospital Selected as Trial Site for Next Generation Diagnostic Agent for Use in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease MONTCLAIR, NJ– 01/03/13 — FluoroPharma Medical, Inc. (OTCQB: FPMI), a company specializing in the development of novel diagnostic imaging products that utilize positron emission tomography (PET) technology for the detection and assessment of disease before [...]

Kratos to Present at the Noble Financial Ninth Annual Equity Conference in Hollywood, Florida on January 23, 2013

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2013– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, today announced its President & CEO, Eric DeMarco, and its Executive VP & CFO, Deanna Lund, will present at the Noble Financial Ninth Annual Equity Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida on Wednesday, January [...]


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Silver Standard Resources (NASDAQ:SSRI)(TSX:SSO) CEO Interview

Silver Standard Resources (NASDAQ:SSRI)(TSX:SSO)
Interview with John Smith, CEO and President


PHI Group (OTCQB:PHIL) CEO: Henry Fahman

PHI Group (OTCQB:PHIL)
Interview with Henry Fahman, CEO


VIASPACE (OTCQB:VSPC) Chairman: Kevin Schewe

VIASPACE (OTCQB:VSPC)
Interview with Kevin Schewe, Chairman


Hamilton Thorne (TSX.V:HTL) CEO Interview

Hamilton Thorne (TSX.V:HTL)
Interview David Wolf, CEO


Angel Gold (TSX.V:ANG) CEO Interview

Angel Gold (TSX.V:ANG) CEO and President: Stella Frias


American Cryostem Corp (OTCQB:CRYO) CEO Interview

American Cryostem Corp (OTCQB:CRYO)
Interview with John Arnone, CEO


SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC) CEO Interview

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC)
Interview with Bill Stone, CEO and Chairman


Tatyana Designs (OTC:TATD) CEO Interview

Tatyana Designs (OTC:TATD)
Interview with Jan Glaser, CEO

 
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Jet Gold Corp (TSX.V:JAU) CEO Interview

Jet Gold Corp (TSX.V:JAU)
Interview with Peter Hogendoorn, CEO and Chairman


Peak Resources Ltd. (ASX:PEK)(OTCQX:PKRLY) Management Interview

Peak Resources Ltd.(ASX:PEK)(OTCQX:PKRLY)
Interview with Richard Beazley, Managing Director

 
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Mill Bay Ventures (TSXV:MBV) CEO Interview

Mill Bay Ventures (TSXV:MBV)
Interview with Bill Glasier, Ceo

 
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Semtech Corporation Expands Transcevier Platform

Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC)
Interview with Mohan Maheswaran, CEO

 
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REVA Medical (ASX:RVA) CEO Interview

REVA Medical (ASX:RVA)
Interview with Bob Stockman, Ceo

 
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John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc (NASDAQ:JBSS) Management Interview

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc (NASDAQ:JBSS)
Interview with Michael Valentine, CFO

 
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc.

Interview with Watts Water Technologies

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