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One central banker with a seat on the monetary-policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said the Fed's bond-buying program is having the desired effect on the nation's economy.
John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said in a speech in Utah that he expects the economy to grow at a 2.5% rate next year and at a 3.5% clip in 2014, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The Fed's stimulus policies are keeping interest rates at historic lows, and pushing money into riskier investments such as stocks.
Sector: Medical testing
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated rapidly compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
The portfolio was created using StockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool. Each month, StockScouter generates a list of 50 stocks whose business fundamentals, price behavior, valuation and stock-ownership characteristics appear to predict a rising price in the coming weeks, based on how those factors have influenced stock prices in the past.
Sector: Business services
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive
Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for a company its size
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Sector: Asset management
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a company its size
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Scouter summary, neutral or con:
Sector: Telecommunications
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
The most recent quarterly earnings report was much higher than analysts’ consensus forecast. Positive
Sector: Oil and natural gas
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Sector: Children's clothing
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for Carter's. Positive
Sector: Farm and construction equipment
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
Alliance Data Systems (ADS) -- Scouter score: 10
Prospect Capital (PSEC) -- Scouter score: 10
Virgin Media (VMED) -- Scouter score: 10
Chevron (CVX) -- Scouter score: 10
Carter's (CRI) -- Scouter score: 10
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) -- Scouter score: 10
Celgene (CELG) -- Scouter score: 10
Deere (DE) -- Scouter score: 10
Union Pacific (UNP) -- Scouter score: 10
Sterling Financial (STSA) -- Scouter score: 10
CapitalSource (CSE) -- Scouter score: 10
Platinum Underwriters (PTP) -- Scouter score: N/A
El Paso Pipeline Partners (EPB) -- Scouter score: 10
BreitBurn Energy Partners (BBEP) -- Scouter score: 10
Weingarten Realty Investors (WRI) -- Scouter score: 10
UniFirst (UNF) -- Scouter score: 10
THL Credit (TCRD) -- Scouter score: 10
Fidus Investment (FDUS) -- Scouter score: 9
Memorial Production Partners (MEMP) -- Scouter score: 10
PDL BioPharma (PDLI) -- Scouter score: 10
MarkWest Energy Partners (MWE) -- Scouter score: 10
SK Telecom (SKM) -- Scouter score: 10
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) -- Scouter score: 10
Tupperware Brands (TUP) -- Scouter score: 10
Deluxe (DLX) -- Scouter score: 10
Hexcel (HXL) -- Scouter score: 10
Cerner (CERN) -- Scouter score: 9
Cedar Fair (FUN) -- Scouter score: 10
CSX (CSX) -- Scouter score: 10
Stewart Information Services (STC) -- Scouter score: 10
Rock-Tenn (RKT) -- Scouter score: 10
SLM (SLM) -- Scouter score: 10
Signature Bank (SBNY) -- Scouter score: 10
Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI) -- Scouter score: 10
StanCorp Financial Group (SFG) -- Scouter score: 10
Moody's (MCO) -- Scouter score: 10
Legacy Reserves (LGCY) -- Scouter score: 10
Banner (BANR) -- Scouter score: 10
Quidel (QDEL) -- Scouter score: 10
Cousins Properties (CUZ) -- Scouter score: 8
AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT) -- Scouter score: 10
KT (KT) -- Scouter score: 10
Myriad Genetics (MYGN) -- Scouter score: 10
Gilead Sciences (GILD) -- Scouter score: 10
Atwood Oceanics (ATW) -- Scouter score: 10
Ryder System (R) -- Scouter score: 10
Cardinal Financial (CFNL) -- Scouter score: 10
NewMarket (NEU) -- Scouter score: 10
American International Group (AIG) -- Scouter score: 10
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1 comment:
I would say most of the stocks on the list above seem like great bargains.
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