31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume
October 31, 2008
| Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up |
| Symbol | Volume % Change |
Price % Change |
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| RATE | 410% |  32.91% |
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| BEAT | 341% | 25.59% |
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| THOR | 252% | 24.62% |
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| LHCG | 239% | 35.28% |
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| NTLS | 218% | 26% |
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31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume
31 Oct 2008 11:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume
October 31, 2008
| Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up |
| Symbol | Volume % Change |
Price % Change |
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| RATE | 515% |  33.69% |
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| BEAT | 411% | 24.30% |
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| CEPH | 388% | 71.85% |
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| THOR | 311% | 25% |
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| BOOM | 176% | 18.50% |
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31 Oct 2008 11:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume
Corporate Bonds Look Tempting
October 31, 2008
Larry MacDonald submits:
Corporate bonds are looking like bargains as a result of record tumbles in prices this year. Spreads over government bonds have also widen to record levels. Of note:
- Baa-rated corporate bonds in the U.S. yield close to 8% and recently reached a record spread of 5.5% over 10-year Treasuries, far surpassing the previous high of 4% set in November of 1982 (series goes back to 1962)
- junk bonds in the U.S. are having their worse year in history with a drop in price of about 25%; they now trade with an average yield around 19%, for a 1,5000 basis-point premium over 10-year Treasury notes.
Of course, corporate-bond defaults are poised to ramp up as the recession deepens. Currently near a 3.5% rate for U.S. corporations, the defaults are likely on their way up to the historical norm of 8% to 10% for recessions – if not beyond.
Is It Finally Time to Buy?
October 31, 2008
Jeff Pierce submits:
This is the question that everybody wants to know the answer to these days. Now that the markets have “tested the lows” is it off to the races now?
I’m going to play devil’s advocate here and go against all this new found optimism that seems to be all over the news. I’m not a permabear at all, and while I do think we could go a little bit higher here, I’m not convinced a bottom is in place.
Deflation: In Need of a New Definition
October 31, 2008
George Kesarios submits:
While it is true that we cannot have monetary deflation with all the money that is being printed, we can have the effects of monetary deflation.
Deflation today is another animal than it was in the 30s. If you don’t believe me, just ask the Japanese. They have had assets deflation for the better part of 20 years or so.
Deflation: In Need of a New Definition
Modeling Endowment Funds? Consider the Limitations
October 31, 2008
David Enke submits:
The success of the Yale and Harvard Endowments has caused many to consider trying to mimic their asset allocation models (see article, and previous posts here and here). Unfortunately, this offers a few problems.
For one, small investors do not have as easy access to alternative investment, whether it be private equity, hedge funds, venture capital funds, or certain types of real estate. Even those that do may find that performance suffers when funds that were suppose to be hedged were not. Furthermore, many of the alternative asset classes turn out to be more correlated than expected, especially during market sell-offs.
Modeling Endowment Funds? Consider the Limitations
Looking for the Market’s All-Clear Signal
October 31, 2008
Jeff Miller submits:
Regular readers know about our Gong Model, invented by our system guru, Vince Castelli, and whimsically named by the Old Prof. Vince has a brilliant and innovative concept. He takes many of the factors that people look for in finding a market bottom. He investigated which of these really made sense.
We believe that he is the only modeler to have a two-stage process. He has identified certain factors that provide a setup for a solid investment market bottom. Then we wait for a signal that the situation has improved. We have been surprised at the patience of the Gong, avoiding much of the recent volatility. It missed the bottom call last week, but it is not designed to catch the bottom tick.
Looking for the Market’s All-Clear Signal
Cramer’s Stop Trading! Avon’s Not So Pretty (10/30/08)
October 31, 2008
Recap of Jim Cramer’s comments on Stop Trading! Thursday October 30.
Cramer’s Lightning Round - I Like Nike (10/30/08)
October 31, 2008
Stocks discussed in the lightning round session of Jim Cramer’s Mad Money TV program, Thursday October 30.
Cramer’s Mad Money - Petsmart in the Dog House (10/30/08)
October 31, 2008
Stocks discussed in the in-depth session of Jim Cramer’s Mad Money TV program, Thursday October 30.
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