UniSearch ETF Strategies
by Leslie N. Masonson, MBA The powerful VectorVest UniSearch tool provides subscribers with over 200 pre-set (default) searches (e.g., strategies) to identify stocks/ETFs that meet specific screening criteria. The four variables in the UniSearch screen have the following descriptions: Date/Time, Parameter, Operator, and Value. Each criterion in the search requires that each of these columns be filled in with [...]
How to Do Technical Analysis of Stocks: Technical Analysis Trading Tips
When profits are on the line and mere seconds can be the difference between a win and a loss, there’s no room for emotion or guesswork. Relying on data and patterns in the form of technical analysis is a must whether you’re day trading vs swing trading. And that’s what we are here to teach you today! Learning how to [...]
Wayfair Gets a Bernstein Upgrade, But Does the VectorVest System Agree That It’s Time to Buy?
Wayfair (W) investors got a nice surprise Friday morning as Bernstein changed its viewpoint on the company from Underperform to Market Perform. This adjustment came from analyst Nikhil Devnani who raised the price target for W from $60/share to $65/share. Wayfair has been on a run over the long term, up nearly 48% in the past year. The stock [...]
KB Home Falls 4% Despite Impressive Earnings and Upbeat Forecast: Should Investors Be Worried?
Home building company KB Home (KBH) is down more than 4% in Thursday morning’s trading session despite delivering impressive fiscal third-quarter earnings and maintaining an optimistic forecast for the remainder of the year. Revenue of $1.59 billion beat the analyst consensus of $1.47 billion, but represented a drop in performance year over year - as the company posted revenue [...]
How to Do Fundamental Analysis of Stocks
Fundamental analysis is the art and science of uncovering a stock’s true worth - and justifying its placement in your portfolio. Using earnings, economic factors, and other insights can help you determine whether a stock is undervalued, overvalued, or fairly valued. And from there, it’s just a matter of seeing if the opportunity aligns with your trading strategy and executing [...]
General Mills Sees Profits Slip, Revenue Climb in 1st Quarter: What’s the Key Takeaway for Investors?
General Mills (GIS) reported fiscal first-quarter earnings before the opening bell sounded this Wednesday morning. The results were a mixed bag with positives and negatives, spelling uncertainty for investors as to how to feel about the quarter. Inflation has been a challenge for many companies, General Mills included, over the past few quarters. However it appears to be leveling [...]