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Dozen for 2012 - January 2012
Our stock selection for 2012 focuses on a range of criteria, including cash generation, inherent growth potential, and valuation. We have included some yield plays, and one of the gold majors as a hedge against setbacks to our central case. Finally, we include two small-caps with great potential.
Read Dozen for 2012 - January 2012 now.
5 Quality Growth Stocks - December 2011
Buy low and sell high. How hard can it be? It should be even easier with so many stocks at low levels in the current market. The problem is that you risk buying into classic value traps; stocks that look “cheap” are usually cheap for a reason. Instead we believe it is currently more productive to look for growth companies. Public debt burdens force governments around the world to deleverage and reduce spending, which is negative for economic growth. With slow overall economic growth, companies that can still show growth in this environment are rare, and, as with most rare assets, valuations rise. In this report we search the FTSE 350 for growth companies that can withstand a tougher economic climate. We have found five stocks that we believe fit the description and provide good investment opportunities at this point.
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Gold Nuggets - Autumn 2011
The price per troy ounce of gold has more than doubled in the past couple of years and has risen by a quarter in the past two months alone. The fundamentals driving this rally, (i.e. sovereign debt, paper currency devaluation through quantitative easing) are well documented, but while there seems to be little on the near term horizon to halt the gold rally, the exceptionally strong performance has in itself created some rather unexpected opportunities.
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Market Update - 9th August 2011
The question facing all of us is whether we are facing a "market fluctuation", or a structural impasse driven by the US slowdown, the de‐rating of sovereign debt and the Eurozone crisis. And if it’s just fluctuation, how and when do we optimise re investment into the market? Where’s the bottom in this cliff-face profile of market behaviour?
Read HB Markets' latest Market Update now.
Choosing Stocks with Bid Potential - July 2011
In this note, we highlight some stocks where we think there is a better-than-evens chance of a company attracting a bid. A company can be bid for because the sector in which it operates is undergoing a series of global re-alignments; perhaps the company itself has reached the point in its cycle where its growth potential is better served inside a larger group; it may be occupying a unique niche, or it may be operating just too close to the patch of a larger, hungrier, and better-capitalised aggressor. Investors who wish to add some zest to a portfolio may find it useful to gain speculative exposure to some of the stocks where a bid might be on the cards.
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The £64 Billion Giveaway - June 2011
With the FTSE-100 having traded more or less flat between 5,000 – 6,000 for the past 10‐years, a creative strategy is required to identify the best situations where dividend payouts are substantial and consistent. Further backing from this strategy comes from the fact that many of the companies that have performed well in the recent past have effectively been “stress tested” against some of the worst economic conditions in living memory. In this regard there are also numerous quality opportunities to pick from.
This report features:
- Admiral Group (ADM)
- British Land (BLND)
- GlaxoSmithkline (GSK)
- Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB)
- RSA Group (RSA)
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The Dark Science of Rare Earth Metals - April 2011
As far as the stock market is concerned, it is likely that the “noughties” will forever be associated with negative events such as the Dotcom boom and bust at the start of the decade and the near collapse of the world financial system in 2007 – 2008. But in between these two events, a phenomenal asset bubble grew to become one of the largest of its kind, creating a mighty bull market in commodities prices, and especially precious metals.
This report features:
- African Consolidated Resources (AFCR)
- Creat Resources Holdings (CRHL)
- Forte Energy (FTE)
- Kenmare Resources (KMR)
- Red Rock Resources (RRR)
- Thor Mining (THR)
Read 'The Dark Science of Rare Earth Metals' now.
North African & Middle East Crisis: Threats and Opportunities - March 2011
As 2010 drew to a close, few stock market observers would have predicted such a widespread wave of “people power” across Libya, Egypt, Tunisia and Bahrain at the start of 2011.
This report covers:
- Crisis background
- Geopolitical ramifications
- Consequences for traders and investors
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Economic Outlook - January 2011
This year could be a year of opportunities as global markets continue their climb away from the recession of 2008/2009. Meanwhile, close attention to monetary policy, deficit management and other market driven events will be essential.
Read 'Economic Outlook - January 2011' now.
Special Commodities Report - January 2011
Could the coming months see yet more upside in the resources sector?
The past 18 months have seen a resumption of the bull market in commodities that started in 2000. HB Markets' strategy over the period has been to focus on recommending AIM companies primarily in the resource sector, and as we know, this has proven to be the best performing sector on the AIM market for this period. The evidence suggests however, that there could be plenty more to come.
Read 'Four stocks with potential to soar in the current commodities boom' now.
Small Cap Commodities Mining Report - October 2010
The commodity markets have moved on in leaps and bounds since the start of the global economic crisis. Is the mining of precious metals and gems still where you should be investing your money?
Since the beginning of 2009 it has been exciting to invest in global commodity-based shares. Whether you see value in shiny soft yellow metals or the sparkle of diamonds there’s certainly a lot of companies out there looking to bring more of these “resources” to the open markets.
Read 'Gold glitters, diamonds can be everyone's best friend, but what about Tantalum?' now.
If the Small Cap Fits! - October 2010
The AIM Market is moving in the right direction for small cap investors once again...
If an investor is prepared to risk an element of their investment portfolio in high risk small cap stocks, they can be rewarded with considerable gains. However, they are potentially exposing themselves to the chance of equally as substantial losses. Such a strategy may not be in line with every investor’s attitude to risk, but there certainly can be a lot more excitement to be had on AIM than simply trading the good old banks in the FTSE-100.
Read 'If the Small Cap Fits!' now.
Derivatives: Are you protected by the dark side? - October 2010
In some quarters derivatives are a swear word that should not be said or heard. The Derivative market has received bad press over the last 18 to 24 months, but has the tarnishing of its name been overdone?
Read 'Derivatives: Are you protected by the dark side?' now.
Fool's Gold or Black Gold?: How to make money from oil stocks using investor sentiment - September 2010
Every now and again a company or group of companies strike a chord with the investing public. Last year it was the banks; trading volumes went through the roof, and a whole new generation of investors was born as they made their first investment or trade.
This year it is the turn of the oil companies and this reports looks at one of the many ways investors can trade oil company shares. Of course there is no right or wrong way to do anything on the stock market but professional investors use this method and it can be an effective. Companies featured in this report include Argos Resources, Borders & Southern, Desire Petroleum, Falkland Oil & Gas and Rockhopper Resources.
Read 'Fool's Gold or Black Gold?: How to make money from oil stocks using investor sentiment' now.
Ocado Flotation - July 2010
Click below to read our analysts' views on the proposed flotation of Ocado, the online grocer, entitled 'Ocado: Is the valuation off its trolley?'.
Ocado is proposing to float on 26 July 2010. The loss making business has yet to deliver a maiden profit. We ask the question, how can a business delivering pre-tax losses of £25.5m on revenues on £427m for the year ended November 2009, be valued between £800m - £1.2bn, equivalent to 200-275p per share?
To be honest, we are struggling to come up with an answer...
General Election - May 2010
Click below to read our special pre-election report 'Election 2010: As an investor who should you choose?'.
In this pre-election analysis we have not set out to give a politically coloured view but one that concentrates on the likely impact of the policies of the 3 key parties on the UK quoted market.
Investment Prospects for 2010 - January 2010
Click below to read our special report 'Thoughts for 2010'.
Whilst reviewing the performance of last year’s tips our expert research team predict much disruption following the forthcoming General Election. They also fear a “double-dip” in the UK economy and favour overseas earnings.
However, they are cautiously optimistic for the FTSE and have tipped plenty of large, mid-cap and small cap stocks (including AIM).
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