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Background Checks No Match for High-Caliber Gun Stocks

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:30:22 -0400

Background Checks No Match for High-Caliber Gun Stocks

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:30:22 -0400

Gun-makers Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger simply shrugged off a Senate vote to begin debating the main piece of federal gun legislation.

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: A Day-Trader’s Dream Come True

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:15:01 -0400

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: A Day-Trader’s Dream Come True

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:15:01 -0400

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are no longer on the NYSE and remain in the government's hands. But for over-the-counter stocks, they're actually not too shabby.

Gunmakers’ Rally Could Last for Years

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:02:57 -0400

Gunmakers’ Rally Could Last for Years

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:02:57 -0400

The U.S. is having a healthy debate about guns -- and Sturm Ruger and Smith & Wesson are off to the races on increased demand.

Gun Stocks Remain Locked, Loaded and Ready to Shoot Higher

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:00:07 -0400

Gun Stocks Remain Locked, Loaded and Ready to Shoot Higher

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:00:07 -0400

Fear of new, stricter gun laws has sent consumers piling into gun stores to snatch up their share ... and is sending gun stocks higher as a result.

There's An Important Gun Control Battle Brewing That You Don't Know About

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:47:07 -0500

Those concerned about the $32 billion firearm industry--gun owners, investors, whatever--should shift their attention from Capital Hill to courtrooms around the country. Potentially damaging gun control measures seem more likely to come from the country's justices than from its 535 lawmakers.

3 Leisure Goods Stocks to Buy Now

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0500

3 Leisure Goods Stocks to Buy Now

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0500

This week, three Leisure Goods stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

The World's Hottest Hedge Fund, Tiger Global, Has Quietly Sold Its Gun Stock

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:49:03 -0500

Tiger Global Management in past months discreetly sold a stake in the largest public U.S. gun company, as critics vilified the firearm industry following the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre.

Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:48:02 -0500

Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:48:02 -0500

Some companies are thrilled to see Obama return, others not so much. Here are the healthcare, finance, defense and gun stocks that will react and why.

Should You Own Gun Stocks?

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:30:51 -0500

Should You Own Gun Stocks?

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:30:51 -0500

Let’s look at the short-, medium- and long-term strategies for the stocks in play -- Sturm Ruger and Smith & Wesson in firearms.

Trade of the Day: Smith and Wesson (SWHC)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:19:04 -0500

Markets Fall, Cliff Gets Closer — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:32:40 -0500

Markets Fall, Cliff Gets Closer — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:32:40 -0500

The fiscal cliff is getting closer but Washington is no closer to making a deal, sending the markets in the red for a second straight day.

Cabela’s Takes an Unjustified Beating

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:14:18 -0500

Cabela’s Takes an Unjustified Beating

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:14:18 -0500

The specialty retailer has been unfairly grouped with gun manufacturers. That gives investors a chance to buy a solid company with a strong future.

The Cliff Is Looking Shorter — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:52:36 -0500

The Cliff Is Looking Shorter — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:52:36 -0500

Another day of optimism about a fiscal cliff deal sent stocks flying, with Big Tech especially on the rise. Meanwhile, gun-related stocks continued to fall off.

Gun Stocks’ Fate in the Wake of Sandy Hook

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:38:24 -0500

Gun Stocks’ Fate in the Wake of Sandy Hook

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:38:24 -0500

Legislation on assault rifles seems imminent in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting -- but that would have a different effect on three gun-related stocks.

Lululemon (LULU): Look Out Below?

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:31:37 -0500

5 Stocks With Superb Operating Margin Growth — DHI MX CALL ICA SWHC

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:20:25 -0500

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Operating Margin Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Superb Operating Margin Growth — DHI MX CALL ICA SWHC

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:20:25 -0500

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — DHI CALL ICA SWHC VR

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:08:24 -0500

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Operating Margin Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — DHI CALL ICA SWHC VR

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:08:24 -0500

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — DHI CALL ICA SWHC VR

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:45:04 -0500

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Operating Margin Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — DHI CALL ICA SWHC VR

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:45:04 -0500

Obama Delivers a Windfall to Gun Stocks

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:15:19 -0500

Even if tightened gun control legislation never happens, Sturm, Ruger and other gun-makers should head higher on fear of it alone.

Obama Delivers a Windfall to Gun Stocks

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:15:19 -0500

Obama Win/Romney Loss Priced Into Coal, Health and Gold Stocks

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:17:24 -0500

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:30:35 -0500

The Infrastructure, Leisure Goods, Water Utilities, Household Products, and Building Products sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:30:35 -0500

9 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:41:02 -0400

This week, 9 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

9 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:41:02 -0400

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:30:48 -0400

For the week, Leisure Goods, Diversified Retail, Water Utilities, Household Products, and Infrastructure are the top sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:30:48 -0400

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — BRP SWHC ASPS and more

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:36:04 -0400

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq increased 15%, the Dow is up 7.3%, and the S&P has increased 12.6%.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — BRP SWHC ASPS and more

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:36:04 -0400

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:00:16 -0400

For the week, Infrastructure, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Household Products, and Beverages are the top sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:00:16 -0400

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:30:28 -0400

This week, 13 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:30:28 -0400

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — NTK ASPS ACHC and more

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:15:05 -0400

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq is up 19.1%, the Dow is up 10.8%, and the S&P is up 15.7%.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — NTK ASPS ACHC and more

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:15:05 -0400

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:00:17 -0400

This week, 14 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.