The 3D-printing sector may be currently in an impasse but trust me folks, when I say the sector will be significant going forward and a buying opportunity as the price of the 3D-printing machines fall. My stock analysis is that 3D printers will become a common sight on the desk of many homes.
Recall what happened when the laser printer first debuted in May 1984 with Hewlett-Packard Company’s (NYSE: HPQ) desktop laser printer. The initial cost was staggeringly high at more than $3,000, but now a laser printer sells for less than $100.00. The same thing will happen for the 3D printer as prices start to decline, based on my stock analysis.
5 Best Diversified Bank Stocks To Own Right Now: MedCAREERS Group Inc (MCGI)
MedCareers Group, Inc., incorporated on December 30, 2004, focus is to develop and build value through its wholly owned subsidiary Nurses Lounge (www.nurseslounge.com), an online professional network and communication source for nurses and organizations connected to the nursing community. On August 10, 2010, MedCareers acquired the workabroad.com Website from Steve Elisberg (Workabroad.com Website).
The Nurses Lounge is a professional network for nursing professionals providing relevant content and information and professional networking. Nurses can subscribe to Lounges created by nursing schools, nurse associations, employers, specialties and more to receive email updates of relevant news, events and other info. Professional networking is a place for nurses to connect with colleagues and network on a professional level.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Peter Graham]
Last Friday, small cap stocks MedCAREERS Group Inc (OTCMKTS: MCGI), USmart Mobile Device Inc (OTCMKTS: UMDI) and Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd (OTCMKTS: DKAM) were all over the place with the first two sinking 54% and 48.05%, respectively, while the last one rose 10.81%. It should be mentioned that all three small cap stocks have been the subject of paid promotions albeit none of these stocks have been over promoted. So where can investors and traders expect these stocks to head this week? Here is a quick look at what you might expect:
MedCAREERS Group Inc (OTCMKTS: MCGI) Gets Additional Commitments to Join Its SubsidiarySmall cap MedCAREERS Group aims to develop and build value through its wholly-owned subsidiary Nurses Lounge, Inc., an online professional network and communication source for nurses that offers a 21st century solution to recruitment and information that cannot be accomplished on a static nursing school or association website. On Friday, MedCAREERS Group sank 54% to $0.0575 for a market cap of $3.03 million plus MCGI is up 161.4% since the start of the year and down 93.9% over the past five years according to Google Finance.
- [By Peter Graham]
While small cap green or renewable energy type of stocks have been the flavor of the month for many stock promoters (and sometimes still are), small cap health care stocks like PPJ Enterprise (OTCMKTS: PPJE), Plantation Development Corp (OTCMKTS: BRMA) and MedCAREERS Group Inc (OTCMKTS: MCGI) have also started to get some notice lately ��perhaps because Obamacare has been topping the news lately. However, are these small cap health care stocks a better bet for investors or for their promoters? Here is a quick reality check and a checkup:
Top 10 Gas Utility Stocks To Watch Right Now: Aeropostale Inc (ARO)
Aeropostale, Inc., (Aeropostale), incorporated on September 1, 1995, is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aeropostale stores and 4 to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aeropostale stores. P.S. from Aeropostale products can be purchased in P.S. from Aeropostale stores, in certain Aeropostale stores, and online at www.ps4u.com. As of January 28, 2012, it operated 986 Aeropostale stores, consisting of 918 stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico, 68 stores in Canada, as well as 71 P.S. from Aeropostale stores in 20 states. The Company designs, sources, markets and sells all of its own merchandise. In addition, pursuant to a licensing agreement, it operated 14 Aeropostale and P.S. from Aeropostale stores in Middle East and South East Asia. During March 2011, it announced that it had signed a second licensing agreement. The licensee to this agreement is focused to open approximately 30 stores in stores in Turkey over the next five years. In November 2012, the Company acquired online women's fashion footwear and apparel retailer GoJane.com (GoJane).
P.S. from Aeropostale offers casual clothing and accessories focusing on kids between the ages of 4 and 12. It�� P.S. from Aeropostale products are sold only at its stores and online through its e-commerce Websites, www.ps4u.com and www.aeropostale.com. The Company operates three street level stores in the New York City area. It also has a19,000 square foot Aeropostale store in the Times Square section of New York City. It offers both Aeropostale and P.S. from Aeropostale products in the Times Square store.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Jeremy Bowman]
Reporting earnings after the bell, Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO ) shares fell 4% after a 4% drop during regular trading. The teen retailer has had a forgettable 2013, and it only got worse with today's report as it delivered a per-share loss of $0.29, below estimates of a $0.24 loss. Revenues dropped 15.1% to $514.6 million, missing the consensus at $519.8 million, and comparable sales fell 15%, in line with the trend for the year. CEO Thomas Johnson said, "We were disappointed in our overall performance as customer adoption is occurring more slowly than we would like against the backdrop of a challenging retail environment." Fourth-quarter guidance was similarly terrible as the retailer sees a per-share loss of $0.24-$0.32. Aeropostale is in the midst of closing some stores and repositioning itself, but it's hard to believe in the turnaround at this point.
Top 10 Gas Utility Stocks To Watch Right Now: Powerdyne International Inc (PWDY)
Powerdyne International, Inc., formerly Greenmark Acquisition Corporation, incorporated on September 13, 2006, is a development-stage company. The Company focuses on manufacturing, installing, maintaining, owning and operating portable electrical power generation equipment (gensets).
The Company's initial product is the PDIGenset, which is a self contained generator that is powered by a modified radial air cooled engine to drive a minimum of a 1-megawatt generator. The entire unit, which runs on natural gas or propane, is compact, lightweight and clean burning. The Company also focuses on the process of building its first prototype of the PDIGenset. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had not generated any revenues.
The Company competes with Caterpillar Corporation, Cummings, Morse Diesel, Kohler, Volvo and Detroit Diesel.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Peter Graham]
On Friday, small cap stocks EHouse Global (OTCBB: EHOS), Sanwire Corporation (OTCMKTS: SNWR) and Powerdyne International Inc (OTCBB: PWDY) sank 37.38%, 29.47% and 23.23%, respectively, despite some evidence of paid stock promotions or investor relation campaigns. Of course, volatility is a given for small cap OTC stocks, but paid stock promotions or investor relations campaigns tend to add to that volatility. With that in mind, what will these three small cap stocks do for investors this holiday trading week? Here is a closer look to help you decide on a trading or investment strategy:
Top 10 Gas Utility Stocks To Watch Right Now: Nexia Holdings Inc (NXHD)
Nexia Holdings, Inc. (Nexia), incorporated on April 20, 1987, operates in three principal areas: the operation of Landis Lifestyle Salons through Nexia�� ownership interest in Green Endeavors, Inc. (GRNE), which holds an 100% ownership interest in Landis Salons, Inc. and 100% ownership of Landis Salons II, Inc. (Landis II); assisting with the development and production of film products in Revel Entertainment, Inc., and the acquisition, leasing and selling of real estate. Landis operates two Aveda lifestyle salons that feature Aveda products for retail sale. Landis intends to limit the services offered in its salons to hair and makeup only. The salons��operations consist of three major components: an Aveda retail store, a hair salon, and a training academy. Revel Entertainment, Inc. (Revel) is engaged in developing, producing, and acquiring new scripts and films. On August 15, 2010, Redline Entertainment, Inc. (Redline) was launched to assist in the foreign sales of Revel�� films and to assist other non-affiliated films secure distribution in overseas markets. In April of 2010, Nexia acquired Fast Car Entertainment LLC, a Utah limited liability company that holds and owns the rights to the film entitled Repo.
Salon Operations
Through the operation of the salons, the Company offers hair care and other salon services, such as makeup, skin care and nail care. The salons incorporate the Aveda line of products the services performed, as well as the retail product offered for sale. These products include for both men and women, which includes hair care, including hair color and styling products, shampoos, conditioners and finishing sprays; makeup, including lipsticks, lip glosses, mascaras, foundations, eye shadows, nail polishes and powders; skincare, including moisturizers, creams, lotions, cleansers and sunscreens, and fragrance products. Aveda develops and manufactures a range hair, skin, makeup, perfumes, and lifestyle products from the oils of flowers and plants gathered! from worldwide. The products are sold in professional, licensed hair salons.
Entertainment Operations
Nexia has formed Revel as its film production vehicle. This Utah Corporation is 100% owned by Nexia. Revel holds a 48.7% ownership interest in and maintains control of Aesop Pictures, LLC. Nexia has a wholly owned subsidiary named Redline Entertainment, Inc. that seek to enter into contracts for the international distribution of film projects for its related entities, such as Aesop Pictures, LLC, but will also contract with third parties to assist in the distribution of their film projects. Redline would be paid a fee from the funds generated from those distribution agreement obtained for the third parties.
Real Estate Operations
Nexia operates two real estate subsidiaries: Wasatch Capital Corporation and Downtown Development Corporation. Nexia has title to two residential properties.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Peter Graham]
Small cap Green Endeavors��parent company, Nexia Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS: NXHD), is a diverse holding company in the health and beauty, real estate and entertainment industries while Green Endeavors owns and operates two Aveda��salons as Landis Salons, Inc. and Landis Salons II, Inc. On Friday, Green Endeavors rose 8.11% to $0.0040 for a market cap of $147.866 plus GRNE is up 3,900% over the past year and up 100% since October 2008 according to Google Finance.
- [By Peter Graham]
Last Friday, small cap stocks Boreal Water Collection, Inc (OTCMKTS: BRWC), Streamtrack Inc (OTCMKTS: STTK) and Nexia Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS: NXHD) surged 66.67%, 45.67% and 29.41%, respectively. Moreover, only one of these small cap stocks appears to be the subject of some kind of paid promotions or investor relations activities. So will these small cap stocks keep surging for the new trading week? Here is a closer look to help you decide on a trading or investing strategy:
Top 10 Gas Utility Stocks To Watch Right Now: Intelligent Living Inc (ILIV)
Intelligent Living Inc., formerly Feel Golf Co., Inc., incorporated on February 14, 2000, is a developer of healthy aging software tracking systems and wellness centers, which will provide integrated services promoting optimal health and wellness programs. The services to be offered by the Company are personalized programs and regimens developed by nutritionists, fitness specialists and hormone replacement therapists. The Company focuses to offer the benefits of tailored nutritional programs and its products, combined with healthy-aging bio-identical hormone replacement therapies (BHRT). The Company provides services, such as Age Management Medicine, Excercise & Nutrition, MIND360.COM, Nutraceuticals, Hormone Therapy, and Business Solutions.
Age Management Medicine
The Company's Age Management Medicine is a proactive and preventative approach to healthcare for an aging population. The basic tenets of Age Management Medicine include medical history examination of the patient, a thorough lifestyle assessment, and physical and laboratory evaluations, which are used to establish personalized treatment plans.
Business Solutions
The Company is in the development stages of launching its own Electronic Medical Records software. The product will be a Web-based clinical application for the management of patients with hormone and other chronic conditions.
Excercise & Nutrition
The Company has on-site fitness specialists and nutritionists to help one attain goals. Depending on personal goals, personalized consultations are available at their request.
Hormone Therapy
The Company works directly with a pharmacy that compounds products for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It serves both men and women.
MIND360.COM
Mind360 enhances and maintains people�� mental fitness through an online cognitive training platform. Its engaging brain training games are designed to help strengthen ke! y cognitive functions, including memory, attention, executive functions, thinking and reasoning, and visual perception. Mind360 has over 10,000 users in every continent with more than 40 games.
Nutraceuticals
The Company is focused on optimizing health goals through proper nutrition and dietary supplementation. Its Nutraceutical products support this proactive approach to healthy aging and helps reduce the negative effects of aging and improve quality of life. The Company's Nutraceutical line of products are formulated by both pharmacists and physicians.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Peter Graham]
Small cap healthcare and lifestyle stocks Axxess Pharma Inc (OTCMKTS: AXXE), Medefile International Inc (OTCMKTS: MDFI) and Intelligent Living Inc (OTCMKTS: ILIV) have all been getting some extra attention lately thanks in part to a few disclosed paid promotions or investor relations type of activities. But just how healthy are these small cap stocks for investors and traders alike? Here is a quick reality check:
Top 10 Gas Utility Stocks To Watch Right Now: Mobile Mini Inc.(MINI)
Mobile Mini, Inc. provides portable storage solutions in North America, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. It offers a range of portable storage products in varying lengths and widths with various features, such as its patented locking systems, premium doors, and electrical wiring and shelving. The company?s products include remanufactured and modified steel storage containers, steel security office/storage combination and security office units, wood mobile office units, and steel records storage containers, as well as non-core storage units consisting of van trailers and other manufactured storage products. Mobile Mini also provides its products on lease basis to its customers. Its customers use its products for a range of storage applications, including retail and manufacturing supplies, inventory and maintenance supplies, temporary offices, construction materials and equipment, documents and records, and household goods. The company serves large and small retaile rs, construction companies, medical centers, schools, utilities, manufacturers and distributors, the United States and the United Kingdom military, government agencies, hotels, restaurants, entertainment complexes, and households. As of December 31, 2011, it operated a lease fleet of approximately 237,600 portable storage units through 109 branches in the United States, 4 branches in Canada, 19 branches in the United Kingdom, and 1 branch in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Brian Pacampara]
What: Shares of portable storage specialist Mobile Mini (NASDAQ: MINI ) climbed 10% today after its quarterly results topped Wall Street expectations.
Top 10 Gas Utility Stocks To Watch Right Now: VAALCO Energy Inc (EGY)
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (VAALCO), incorporated in 1985, is an independent energy company principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas. VAALCO owns producing properties and conducts exploration activities as operator in Gabon, West Africa, conducts exploration activities as an operator in Angola, West Africa, and has conducted exploration activities as a non-operator in the British North Sea. The Company owns minor interests in production activities as a non-operator in the United States. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Etame, Avouma, South Tchibala and Ebouri fields produced approximately 8.1 million barrels of oil (2.3 million barrels of oil net to the Company).
Offshore Gabon
The Company�� primary source of revenue is from the Etame Production Sharing Contract related to the Etame Marin block located offshore the Republic of Gabon. VAALCO operates the Etame Marin block on behalf of a consortium of companies. As of December 31, 2010, VAALCO owned a 30.35% interest in the exploration acreage within the Etame Marin block. The Company owns a 28.1% interest in the development areas surrounding the Etame, Avouma, South Tchibala and Ebouri fields, each of which is located on the Etame Marin block. The Company produces from the Etame, Avouma, South Tchibala and Ebouri fields on the block.
Onshore Gabon
The Mutamba Iroru block is ocated onshore near the coast in central Gabon. The Mutamba Iroru block contains an exploration area of approximately 270,000 acres.
Offshore Angola
The Company has 40% working interest in Offshore Angola. The four year primary term with an optional three year extension awards the Company exploration rights to 1.4 million acres offshore central Angola.
Onshore Domestic-Texas
In July 2011, the Company acquired a 480 acre lease in the Granite Wash formation in North Texas. In November 2011, the Company commen! ced drilling a second well on the initial Granite Wash formation lease.
Onshore DomesticMontana
In May 2011, the Company acquired a 70% working interest in approximately 5,200 acres (3,640 net acres) in Sheridan County, Montana in the Middle Bakken formation. In September 2011, it acquired a 65% working interest in approximately 22,000 gross acres covering the Middle Bakken and deeper formations in the East Poplar unit and the Northwest Poplar field in Roosevelt County, Montana.
DomesticOutside Operated
The Company has minor interests in Brazos County, Texas producing from the Buda/Georgetown formations. The Company also owns certain minor non-operated interests in the Ship Shoal area of the Gulf of Mexico and in Pickens County, Alabama.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Nitish]
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) last month reported net income of $24.7 million or $0.43 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2014 compared to net income of $7.1 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the comparable period in 2013. Second quarter 2014 revenues were $52.1 million compared to$29.1 million in the second quarter of 2013, primarily due to the higher volumes of crude liftings in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the second quarter of 2013.
- [By Laura Brodbeck]
Friday
Earnings Expected From: Covidien plc. (NYSE: COV), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: EGO), Vaalco Energy Inc. (NYSE: EGY) Economic Releases Expected: �US Wholesale Trade, US non-farm payrollsPosted-In: Bank Of England European Central Bank Federal ReserveNews Eurozone Previews Global Economics Federal Reserve Markets Trading Ideas Best of Benzinga
- [By Laura Brodbeck]
Thursday
Earnings Expected From: AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVEO), Kirkland��, Inc (NASDAQ: KIRK), Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG), Stein Mart, Inc. (SMRT: NASDAQ), Mattress Firm Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: MRFM), SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS), Vaalco Energy Inc (NYSE: EGY) Economic Releases Expected: Chinese retail sales, French CPI, Brazilian retail sales, US retail sales, Japanese industrial productionFriday
- [By Garrett Cook]
Energy services shares fell by 0.12 percent on Friday. Top losers in the sector included Basic Energy Services (NYSE: BAS), down 8.6 percent, and Vaalco Energy (NYSE: EGY), off 5.7 percent.
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