This week's surge pushed my Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) stock investment over an awesome milestone: the return passed 1,100%.
Or, to put it in Foolish lingo, "After Thursday's spiffy-pop, Netflix is a 12-bagger for me."
Sure, it's only a paper gain since I haven't sold any shares. And it
could drop right back down in a few trading days. Still, the jump got me
thinking about what went into this super return. So here are five
things I learned through investing in this stock.
1. Think really long termBy the IRS'
definition, long-term investing requires holding a stock "more than a
year before you dispose of it." In my case it has been nearly seven
years (and counting) with Netflix, and no disposing whatsoever. (more)
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Monday, April 20, 2015
Stocks To Watch: GOGO, ONCY, SONS, ROSG, EYES, ZIOP, ARNA
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Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:GOGO) made a new 52
week high last week spiking up to 22.05 and surpassing the previous
high set in March. The stock has had a very strong move from the
mid-January low and remains in a strong uptrend on the daily charts.
Yesterday's drop on low volume should not be interpreted as the start of
a sell-off. Might form a cup and handle pattern here. MACD and A/D both
signal positive strength and accumulation. The stock is trading above
all major EMAs, also a bullish sign.
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Oncolytics Biotech, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ONCY) The stock Friday surged 10% or 7 cents to 76c per share on
high volume as the company announced that the U.S. FDA has granted an
Orphan Drug Designation for its lead product candidate, REOLYSIN, for
the treatment of malignant glioma. From a technical standpoint, the
stock seems to have broken a falling wedge pattern, which often precedes
reversals. In addition, technical indicator MACD is on the cusp of a
bullish crossover showing the stock is heading towards a bull market.
The 14-day RSI is also back above 50. Yesterday's good news should push
stock prices back up. Im long with an initial target of 93c then 1.10.
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Sonus Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:SONS)
has seen a massive drop in share price and I’m starting to see more
evidences on charts, supporting the idea that a bounce here is becoming
likely. With the daily momentum indicators showing positive divergences I
think a push to $8.90 or better could be in the making. Be patient.
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Rosetta Genomics Ltd. (NASDAQ:ROSG)
Price targets are rising again and the stock got two upgrades last week,
from Zacks ($13) and Cantor ($5.50), both buy ratings and estimates are
on the rise. I expect more in the coming weeks. The stock closed the
week above the pivot at $3.84. Further strength cannot be ruled out now.
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Second Sight Medical Products Inc
(NASDAQ:EYES) The potential for this company/stock is enormous IMHO.
From my point of view, their revolutionary products could create
meaningful shareholder value in the next months. The company has a
dominant patent portfolio with nearly 300 granted patents and over 150
pending patent applications and has no direct competitors in its niche.
From a technical standpoint, the bulls remain in control with price
trading above all key EMA's while MACD still in a buy setup. Im long.
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ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZIOP)
The stock resumed a fresh up move after basing for two weeks and seems
poised for a breakout above the 12.20 level. The recent high volume
activity along with positive crossover of MACD on the daily charts
suggest fresh buying interest in the stock. This will be a stock to
watch next week.
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Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ARNA) The stock has been trading sideways for the last few weeks
and is showing signs of bullishness. The MACD had a positive crossover
last week and the RSI remains in buy mode that supports the positive
momentum in the stock. Buy signal: When stock breaks $4.79 on volume.
Yelp Inc (NYSE: YELP)
Yelp Inc. operates a platform that connects people with local
businesses in the United States. Its platform covers various local
business categories, including restaurants, shopping, beauty and
fitness, arts, entertainment and events, home and local services,
health, nightlife, travel and hotel, auto, and others categories. The
company provides local advertising services, including free and paid
business listing services to businesses of various sizes, as well as
enable businesses to deliver targeted search advertising to large local
audiences through its Website and mobile app. It also offers brand
advertising services comprising advertising solutions for national
brands in the food and restaurant, automobile, financial services,
logistics, consumer goods, and health and fitness industries that want
to improve their local presence in the form of display advertisements
and brand sponsorships.
Take a look at the 1-year chart of Yelp (NYSE: YELP) with the added notations:
YELP has been on an overall decline since its September peak at $87. And during the first 9 months of the chart, you cans see that the stock had also created an important level of support at $50 (green). Once the stock broke that support lower prices followed. YELP is now back up at the $50 level, which should provide resistance for the stock.
The Tale of the Tape: YELP broke a key level of support at $50 and has now rallied back up to it. A trader could enter a short position at $50 with a stop placed above the level. However, if the stock were to break back above the $50 level, a long position might be entered instead.
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Take a look at the 1-year chart of Yelp (NYSE: YELP) with the added notations:
YELP has been on an overall decline since its September peak at $87. And during the first 9 months of the chart, you cans see that the stock had also created an important level of support at $50 (green). Once the stock broke that support lower prices followed. YELP is now back up at the $50 level, which should provide resistance for the stock.
The Tale of the Tape: YELP broke a key level of support at $50 and has now rallied back up to it. A trader could enter a short position at $50 with a stop placed above the level. However, if the stock were to break back above the $50 level, a long position might be entered instead.
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Four Ways to Play Shrinking Oil Storage: The Guggenheim Shipping ETF (NYSE: SEA), Koninklijke Vopak NV (OTC: VOPKF), Oiltanking Partners L.P. (NYSE: OILT), Magellan Midstream Partners L.P. (NYSE: MMP)
Some highly leveraged oil exploration and production companies are scrambling to stay afloat right now.
Others have put themselves on the market, hoping to merge with larger, better-capitalized rivals.
There are, however, a few players in oil making money hand over fist. They’re doing it by dominating an obscure corner of the energy market…
I’m talking about oil storage. (more)
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Others have put themselves on the market, hoping to merge with larger, better-capitalized rivals.
There are, however, a few players in oil making money hand over fist. They’re doing it by dominating an obscure corner of the energy market…
I’m talking about oil storage. (more)
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US Weekly Economic Calendar
time (et) | report | period | ACTUAL | CONSENSUS forecast |
previous |
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MONDAY, APRIL 20 | |||||
8:30 am | Chicago Fed national activity index | March | -- | -0.08 (3 mo) | |
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 | |||||
None scheduled | |||||
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 | |||||
9 am | FHFA home price index | Feb. | -- | 5.1% y-o-y | |
10 am | Existing home sales | March | 5.07 mln | 4.88 mln | |
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 | |||||
8:30 am | Weekly jobless claims | April 18 | 293,000 | 294,000 | |
9:45 am | Markit PMI flash | April | -- | 55.7 | |
10 am | New home sales | March | 510,000 | 539,000 | |
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 | |||||
8:30 am | Durable goods orders | March | 1.0% | -1.4% |
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