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Zak Mir – on “Everyone and their mother”, RRL, RKH & AEX

Zak Mir – on “Everyone and their mother”, RRL, RKH & AEX

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There are stocks where you just know that everyone and their mother are long, have been so for ages, and are probably ready to bite your head off if you suggest that there will not be a turnaround anytime soon. This description just about fits the bill as far as Range Resources (RRL) is concerned,…

Why Europe May Be Your Next Buying Opportunity

Why Europe May Be Your Next Buying Opportunity

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By Investment Contrarians  Well, it may be time for you to begin looking at Europe again as a buying opportunity. As my readers know, in these pages, I have shown some previous negativity toward the region; however, let me explain why I feel Europe may offer a buying opportunity now.  There are over 800 million…

AIM – THE HIGH GROWTH MARKET THAT DOESN’T GROW!

AIM – THE HIGH GROWTH MARKET THAT DOESN’T GROW!

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A throwaway comment at the end of my last piece on this blog last week drew a surprising response over the weekend. Writing about the AIM resource sector, I said “buying and holding these stocks is, after all, investment suicide.” Let’s just say, this view has not proven to be universally popular..! I can accept…

Zak Mir – Gold stocks update and getting it right!

Zak Mir – Gold stocks update and getting it right!

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Although it feels like it was weeks ago since I wrote up SolGold (SOLG) for our new Research Bites, it has in fact only been a few days. Indeed, this situation is outstanding in that the  share price has already doubled in a week, and so is worthy of an update. To me, we are…

Risers & Fallers courtesy of Spreadex

Risers & Fallers courtesy of Spreadex

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Risers Johnson Matthey, +1.17% Equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Johnson Matthey from $40.29 to $43.38 in a research note issued to investors today. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s target price would indicate a potential downside of 4.01%…

BoA’s Negative technical take on the US market

BoA’s Negative technical take on the US market

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Last week’s 90%-down day and TRIN (market-breadth) above 2.0 provided the ammunition for an oversold bounce but as BofAML notes, there is plenty of resistance to limit upside. With 1658 as critical resistance (S&P 500 cash traded 1651 this morning), the following charts show the weight of evidence suggests deeper downside risk to the June lows around…

Overnight roundup courtesy of Spreadex – 04/09/13

Overnight roundup courtesy of Spreadex – 04/09/13

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European markets opened prudently this morning as news reports that President Obama has secured the backing of two key Congress officials for a military strike in Syria reminded investors that the potential for war is still lurking.  Although many now believe that if a strike was approved, this would likely occur in a much smaller…

Is Now the Right Time for Emerging Market Equities?

Is Now the Right Time for Emerging Market Equities?

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Emerging markets seem to be gaining popularity these days when it comes to the “next big thing” for investors. The reason for this is very simple: emerging market equities have come down in value significantly from their recent highs, leaving investors asking if its time to jump in and buy to profit. Take a look…

Aiming high: Drilling down for value in the AIM OIL & Gas Index

Aiming high: Drilling down for value in the AIM OIL & Gas Index

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As discussed here in several prior blogs and mag articles, it’s fair to say that it has been a tough couple of years for stocks in the mineral resource sectors and none more so than for the components of the AIM Oil & Gas index, where large number of UK listed junior exploration and production…