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Screen of the Week 05/22/2012: Explosive Stocks Under $10
This screen is a bit of a departure from my normal stock screens. Usually I require my screens to have a minimum price of $10 per share.
Earnings Preview 05/11/2012: Big Week for Econ News
The first quarter reporting season is winding down, with the bulk of the earnings season now behind us.
Screen of the Week 04/24/2012: The Right Way to Find Growth and Value Stocks
Looking for growth and value is a winning combination. Especially now, with concerns over slowing growth and rich valuations.
Screen of the Week 04/10/2012: Checklist for Picking Winning Stocks
I'm regularly asked how I go about picking winning stocks, especially now with the market's recent pullback.
Screen of the Week 04/17/2012: New Top 5 Sectors
It's that time again. Every few months, I like running this screen to find the new Top Sectors.
Screen of the Week 03/27/2012: What's Your Stock's Price Target?
I know there are a lot of people out there who think the market may be running out of steam and, naturally, they're wondering if their stocks are as well.
Screen of the Week 03/20/2012: How to Use the Price to Sales Ratio for Finding Value
This week, I'm going to focus on the Price to Sales ratio for finding great stocks at great values.
Screen of the Week 03/13/2012: Stock Picking Ideas from Economic Reports
Every week the government and other entities release economic reports that cover all areas of the economy; from retail sales and housing to international trade and consumer sentiment.
Screen of the Week 02/28/2012: A Company's First Profit Can Mean Big Gains for Investors
With first quarter earnings season mostly over, I've been running screens with the concept to find companies that have just recently shown their first quarterly profit within the last year.
Screen of the Week 02/22/2012: The Right Way to Find Growth and Value Stocks
Looking for growth and value is a winning combination. Especially now, since growth rates have been subdued and valuations are getting increasingly higher.
Screen of the Week 02/14/2012: Your Next Stock Should Be Making New Highs
Buying stocks making new highs (And yes, there are indeed stocks making news highs right now). I know some are reluctant to buy stocks making new 52 weeks highs. If you're one of them, have you ever asked yourself why?
Screen of the Week 02/07/2012: Explosive Stocks Under $10
But I do at times scan for stocks under $10. And that's one of the screens I'm running for myself right now.
Screen of the Week 01/24/2012: Increasing Volume to Uncover Institutional Buying
One of the best ways to find stocks on the move that are grabbing investors' attention is to screen for stocks with increasing volume.
Screen of the Week 01/17/2012: Top Stocks with Big Potential Catch-Up Moves
Given the recent run-up in the market, here's a screen I've been using recently for my own stock picking.
Screen of the Week 01/10/2012: Get Ready To Be Surprised This Earnings Season
With earnings season having officially just begun, this is a good screen to use both before and after a company reports.
Screen of the Week 01/03/2012: Price to Sales Ratio
This week I'm going to focus in on one of my favorite valuation metrics for determining a company's under or overvaluation.
Screen of the Week 12/27/2011: Increasing Sales and Profit Margins for Increased Gains
This week I want to focus on Sales Growth and Profit Margins. While everybody understands sales, margins might bring up a few question marks.
Screen of the Week 12/13/2011: New Top Rated Sectors
It's that time again. Every few months, I like running this screen to find the new top rated sectors. It's especially timely now as recent ups and downs have produced a new list of top groups.
Screen of the Week 12/06/2011: Checklist for Picking Winning Stocks
I'm regularly asked how I go about picking winning stocks. The short answer is: I simply focus on what works.
Screen of the Week 11/29/2011: Conglomerates and Export Opportunities
In spite of the problems in the US and in Europe, US exports are running at record levels. And US companies with strong export markets are benefitting tremendously.
Screen of the Week 11/01/2011: What's Your Stock's Price Target?
I know there are a lot of people out there who think the market may be running out of steam, and naturally they're wondering if their stocks are as well.
Screen of the Week 10/25/2011: Top Stocks with Big Potential Catch-Up Moves
Given the recent run-up in the market, here's a screen I've been using recently for my own stock picking.
Screen of the Week 10/11/2011: The Short Ratio
This week's Screen looks at a market sentiment indicator called the 'Short Ratio' to find new stock picks.
Screen of the week 05/17/2011: New Analyst Coverage
Broker recommendations -- love them or hate them, they do have their place. And we all look at them eventually.
Screen of the Week 05/10/11: First Profit
With earnings season winding down, I've been running screens with the concept of finding companies that have just recently shown their first quarterly profit within the last year.

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