http://www.superstockinvestor.com/ Uncovering takeover targets and other special situations that can bring you big profits in any kind of stock market. en-us James DiGeorgia, Geoff Garbacz Copyright 2010, Silver & Gold Report, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2010-07-31T01:10:21-04:00 Finance hourly 60 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/whisper/report/2010-07-30-055/ Last report we stated that "data now indicates a potential for market weakness moving forward." The morning after that report was released the Dow was at 10,151. The market closed today 374 points higher at 10,525. Obviously not the overall weakness expected, but by the second trading day following that report there was very limited weakness (down 30 points). The reading was correct for a few days but the market has seen only strength since then. The investor confidence reading moved a strong 11.2% higher to 41.3%. This reading does indicate additional market strength can be expected, but once again we're just not sure if this will be sustainable (longer term) or just a few days more. So for now data indicates a potential for market strength but there is a chance it will be limited. WhisperNumber.com Outlier Report #055: July 30, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) John Scherr 2010-07-30T12:47:59-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-30.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Friday, July 30, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 30, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-30T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-29.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Thursday, July 29, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 29, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-29T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-28.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Wednesday, July 28, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 28, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-28T08:00:03-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/kip/tax/2010-07-27-042.pdf Dear Client: With Congress stuck in tax gridlock, and even simple tax legislation is bogged down... Readers are peppering us with questions, trying to figure out their tax planning for this year and beyond. We'll share the queries and our answers. Are tax rates definitely rising in 2011? No. President Obama's plan to end the Bush tax cuts higher income filers is not a slam dunk to pass. Recently, several Democrats have said they are leery of raising income tax rates while the economy is weak. The discord in the Democratic ranks means actionon the tax cut extensions will be delayed...possibly until after the elections. That leaves little time for a rancorous debate on taxes. So there's a fair chance lawmakers will punt and continue the Bush tax cuts for everyone in 2011... the 35% top rate on income and the 15% rate ceiling on capital gains and dividends. (please log in to read the rest of this issue..) The Kiplinger Tax Letter #042: July 27, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) The Kiplinger Washington Editors 2010-07-27T14:10:35-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/flashalert/html/2010-07-27-117.html The market has had a nice rally during this earnings season. Let's use this strength to hedge some of our positions in this volatile market. Superstock Investor flash alert #117: July 27, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-27T12:09:12-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/kip/ltr/2010-07-27-084.pdf Dear Client,For states wrestling with budget shortfalls... There's no light at the end of the tunnel. The immediate problem is twofold: RED picking up to 3.6% in '11 Tax revenues aren't rising fast enough. Too many people are jobless, and too few are spending. And help from Washington is winding down. Most states survived 2009 because of the stimulus... an infusion of $230 billion, most of it with no strings Making it worse: A run on social services as more people without jobs or health care seek help. Plus state rainy-day funds have been exhausted. (To read the whole issue please log in...) The Kiplinger Letter #084: July 27, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) The Kiplinger Washington Editors 2010-07-27T11:11:22-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/flashalert/html/2010-07-27-116.html Let's take a profit on our DIA short Put. Superstock Investor flash alert #116: July 27, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-27T10:12:03-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-27.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 27, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-27T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-26.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Monday, July 26, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 26, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-26T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/esp/twa/2010-07-25-421/ The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 100 and the NASDAQ 100 moved higher for the week. Erlanger Squeeze Play: The Week Ahead #421: July 25, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Erlanger Squeeze Play 2010-07-25T23:30:09-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/issues/2010-07.pdf CLEAN UP WITH THIS RECOMMENDATION Superstock Investor issue: July, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-23T11:52:00-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-23.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Friday, July 23, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 23, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-23T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/whisper/report/2010-07-22-054/ Last report we stated that "data continues to indicate a potential for continued market strength, but the run should be limited moving forward." We added that "this is the type of reading that let's us know the recent bullishness will be short-lived." The morning after that report was released the Dow was at 10,217. The market closed today 63 points lower at 10,154. But as expected the market did see limited strength following last report (one hundred fifty points) before seeing the recent weakness. The investor confidence reading moved 6.8% lower to 30.1%. Data now indicates a potential for market weakness moving forward. WhisperNumber.com Outlier Report #054: July 22, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) John Scherr 2010-07-22T13:04:29-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-22.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Thursday, July 22, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 22, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-22T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-21.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Wednesday, July 21, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 21, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-21T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/mcc/mr/2010-07-21-367.pdf Every market day, we have to deal with conflicting indications from the various tools we use. They are all good tools, but they never all agree. It is the task of each of us to decide which of the conflicting signals to listen to at any given time. At the moment, there are plenty of reasons to be bearish, and so many other analysts seem to be taking the opportunity to listen to those reasons. But with sentiment overly bearish, liquidity is still plentiful, which is a great recipe for stock market gains. McClellan Market Report #367: July 21, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Tom McClellan 2010-07-21T02:57:47-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-20.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Tuesday, July 20, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 20, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-20T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/flashalert/html/2010-07-19-115.html The market is getting weak; time to hedge where we can. Superstock Investor flash alert #115: July 19, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-19T11:48:06-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-19.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Monday, July 19, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 19, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-19T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/esp/twa/2010-07-18-420/ The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 100 and the NASDAQ 100 moved lower for the week. Erlanger Squeeze Play: The Week Ahead #420: July 18, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Erlanger Squeeze Play 2010-07-18T22:12:23-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/kip/ltr/2010-07-16-083.pdf Dear Client: Is the economy still in recession? Most Americans think so. With millions of would-be workers jobless, foreclosures rising and home prices in the toilet, to many folks, it must feel as if the economy is still shrinking. Strictly speaking, though, it's not true.The economy is growing, albeit slowly... (Please log in to read further) The Kiplinger Letter #083: July 16, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) The Kiplinger Washington Editors 2010-07-16T16:51:05-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/flashalert/html/2010-07-16-114.html Below are the options that expire worthless this month: Superstock Investor flash alert #114: July 16, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-16T13:18:26-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/flashalert/html/2010-07-16-113.html Our MMP is barely in the money, so we will have to roll it up to August. Superstock Investor flash alert #113: July 16, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-16T12:36:07-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/whisper/report/2010-07-16-053/ Last report we stated that "data now indicates a potential for a positive market move (we're just not sure, at least until next survey, how long the strength will last)." The morning after that report was released the Dow was at 9,737. The market closed today 479 points higher at 10,216. As expected, the market saw slow and steady strength over the past week. The investor confidence reading jumped a strong 20.9% higher to 36.9%. This is the type of reading that let's us know the recent bullishness will be short-lived. (A slow steady confidence climb would have indicated a slow and steady market climb. But a jump in the reading indicates an investor chasing the market.) Data continues to indicate a potential for continued market strength, but the run should be limited moving forward. WhisperNumber.com Outlier Report #053: July 16, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) John Scherr 2010-07-16T11:54:33-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-16.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Friday, July 16, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 16, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-16T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/specialreport/2010-07-15-029.pdf This group is bearish. Below is the list: Superstock Investor special report #029: July 15, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-15T15:24:21-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/flashalert/html/2010-07-15-112.html These instructions are only for subscribers who sold short BP, DIA puts. Superstock Investor flash alert #112: July 15, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-15T13:04:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-15.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Thursday, July 15, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 15, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-15T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/kip/tax/2010-07-14-041.pdf Dear Client: Congress made some headway on taxes before leaving town for the July 4 holiday recess. A package of tax breaks for small business passed a key hurdle in the Senate, getting 66 votes,enough to shut off a filibuster. Unfortunately,the death of Sen. Byrd (D-WV) caused senators to delay a final vote on the bill until next week.Key elements: Higher asset expensing limits. Smalls would be allowed to expense up to $500,000 of the cost of assets put in service in 2010 and 2011, up from $250,000 now. And the $500,000 write-off would begin to phase out once more than $2 million of assets was placed in service. The current phaseout starts at $800,000. (Log in to read on...) The Kiplinger Tax Letter #041: July 14, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) The Kiplinger Washington Editors 2010-07-14T11:50:00-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/kip/ltr/2010-07-14-082.pdf Dear Client, Ten years after the human genome map... Critics are calling it a big disappointment, citing a paucity of exciting new drugs and treatments, let alone the hoped-for cures for the worst diseases. The hype and timeline were unrealistic. But a solid foundation has been laid. The Kiplinger Letter #082: July 14, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) The Kiplinger Washington Editors 2010-07-14T11:32:35-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/specialreport/2010-07-14-028.pdf In our second Special Report we will study Baby Boomer stocks that are trading, going sideways. Most of the stocks that we have recommended are trading. Superstock Investor special report #028: July 14, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-14T11:11:10-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-14.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Wednesday, July 14, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 14, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-14T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-13.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 13, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-13T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/specialreport/2010-07-12-027.pdf Most of our analysis is on the fundamentals (financial statements, intrinsic values, qualitative considerations, industry and economic analysis) of the companies we recommend. We also do technical analysis (price movement analysis) of the companies we recommend and follow. Superstock Investor special report #027: July 12, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-12T15:49:29-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-12.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Monday, July 12, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 12, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-12T08:00:03-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/esp/twa/2010-07-11-419/ The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 100 and the NASDAQ 100 moved higher for the first time in three weeks. Erlanger Squeeze Play: The Week Ahead #419: July 11, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Erlanger Squeeze Play 2010-07-11T21:18:17-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/geo/op/2010-07-09-010/ Last week we recommended one to buy the August 104 SPY Call (SPY100821C00104000) for $3.25. The break even by August expiration was $107.37. We noted that we do not expect to hold this trade to expiration. A week later the calls are at $5.45 so sell these calls and lock in the gain of $2.20 or 68%. Gold and Energy Options Trader Options Play #010: July 9, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Gold and Energy Options Trader 2010-07-09T11:37:22-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/flashalert/html/2010-07-09-111.html We've had a rally so lets hedge. Superstock Investor flash alert #111: July 9, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-09T10:29:08-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-09.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Friday, July 9, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 9, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-09T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-08.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Thursday, July 8, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 8, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-08T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/specialreport/2010-07-07-026.pdf This Special Report will provide a performance analysis of our returns for the Baby Boomer Portfolio for mid-year 2010. Superstock Investor special report #026: July 7, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-07T15:38:26-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/specialreport/2010-07-07-025.pdf This Special Report will provide a performance analysis of our returns for the Baby Boomer Portfolio for mid-year 2010. Superstock Investor special report #025: July 7, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-07T15:35:57-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/whisper/report/2010-07-07-052/ The investor confidence reading moved 6.2% lower to 16.0%. This reading continues a slow and steady drop since mid June and is now within the 'oversold range'. But the reading is just off the 52 week oversold extreme low (seen in May - a reading we considered an anomaly of sorts as it only indicated limited strength). We would like to see a reading lower than the May 52 week low before expecting a strong market rebound, but data now indicates a potential for a positive market move (we're just not sure, at least until next survey, how long the strength will last). WhisperNumber.com Outlier Report #052: July 7, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) John Scherr 2010-07-07T12:35:19-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-07.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Wednesday, July 7, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 7, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-07T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/mcc/mr/2010-07-07-366.pdf When you hear commentators uniformly conjuring images of 1929 and 1987, advising you to stock up on canned food and prepare for social unrest, then you know we are near a bottom. It has been almost exactly 200 days since the McClellan Summation Index hit its peak in Sept. 2009, and the 200 day point after such a peak usually brings a dip followed by a bounce. We are nearly alone in our belief that we have probably seen the low for the year, and for this 4-year cycle, although the manner in which prices bounce out of this low will give us important information about its sustainability. Gold is still falling toward a mid-cycle low of its 13-1/2 month cycle, but gold stocks have already gotten plenty oversold. The bond market is way overbought, and money will come out as stocks recover. Expect a summer uptrend for commodities prices. McClellan Market Report #366: July 7, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Tom McClellan 2010-07-07T03:01:17-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-06.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Tuesday, July 6, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 6, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-06T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/esp/twa/2010-07-06-418/ The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 100 and the NASDAQ 100 moved lower for the second week in a row. Erlanger Squeeze Play: The Week Ahead #418: July 6, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Erlanger Squeeze Play 2010-07-06T04:17:15-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/geo/op/2010-07-06-009/ Markets are very oversold so we will buy August Calls in ... Gold and Energy Options Trader Options Play #009: July 6, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) Gold and Energy Options Trader 2010-07-02T15:21:53-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/guestanalysts/ipo/insights/2010-07-06-007/ Currently, there is one IPO scheduled for next week and no secondaries. However, it is expected that companies will continue to seek money and there is a good chance of a secondary popping up. The one IPO up is Fortune Bank (FBBC). The underwriters are ... IPO Financial Insights #007: July 6, 2010 (a Guest Analyst for Superstock Investor) IPO Financial 2010-07-02T14:57:57-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-02.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Friday, July 2, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 2, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-02T08:00:02-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/options/2010-07-01-132/ We note that NSC VRTX saw heavy call action and many names saw unusual put activity. Superstock Investor Options Activity #132: July 1, 2010 Superstock Investor 2010-07-01T21:14:27-04:00 http://www.superstockinvestor.com/page/ssi/mbr/issue/2010/07-01.html Daily commentary on the state of the markets for Thursday, July 1, 2010. The Buttonwood Club Morning Briefing: July 1, 2010 The Buttonwood Club 2010-07-01T08:00:02-04:00