July 13th 2011

H.B. Fuller Company – Value

The manufacturing sector continues to hum along despite the threat of a slowdown. H.B. Fuller Company (FUL – Snapshot Report) recently raised full year earnings guidance after reporting another solid quarter. This Zacks #1 Rank (strong buy) is a value stock with a forward P/E of just 12.9.

H.B. Fuller is part of the hot chemical sector. The company manufactures adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical products for customers in packaging, hygiene, paper converting, woodworking and construction in more than 100 countries.

The company is worldwide, operating in four geographic regions: North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

H.B. Fuller Beats By 8.7% in the Second Quarter

On June 22, H.B. Fuller reported its second quarter results and easily surprised on the Zacks Consensus by 4 cents per share. Earnings per share were 50 cents compared to the consensus of 46 cents.

The company hasn’t been consistent in the earnings surprise category as of late, however, only beating 2 out of the last 4 quarters.

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July 12th 2011

How to Protect Yourself From a U.S. Debt Default

The U.S. is in a very scary position right now… We have a real chance of defaulting on our debt. The government is still arguing over what to do about the debt ceiling, and if they can’t find a solution we’re looking at an economic meltdown.

The rating agencies are starting to catch on.

Moody’s warned yesterday that it could downgrade the U.S.’s credit rating if Congress and the president couldn’t reach an agreement. It would probably change the country’s AAA rating to AA. Standard and Poor’s would make a bigger change — downgrading the U.S. from AAA to D.

This has all kinds of global ramifications. We could see another credit crunch like back in 2008.

Yesterday, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress.

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July 12th 2011

Quantum Fuel Systems (QTWW) Surged On 100 Electric Ford F150 Deal With Dow Chemical

Quantum Fuel Systems (QTWW) surged with heavy volume off the 50 day moving average yesterday on news the company (DOW) to deliver 100 plug-in hybrid Ford F150 pickups (about 5% of Dowâs fleet). The vehicles will use Quantumâs proprietary F-Drive system developed specifically for the Ford F150 along with Dow Kokam lithium battery technology. The truck has a 35 mile all electric range and a 400 mile range in hybrid mode. Full Article…

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July 11th 2011

AAPL ( Apple Inc) – Has The Bulls Back Been Broken?

Above is a weekly chart of Apple Inc. (AAPL) and as you can see this stock has enjoyed a spectacular rally over the past 2 1/2 years..  You’ll  also notice a very significant uptrend line that starts from early 2009. What makes this trendline so important is that it takes place on a weekly chart and that this line has been touched several times. APPL slipped briefly below this line last week but has recovered by trading back above the trendline. On a daily chart if you look at the 200 day moving average of this stock, you will see that AAPL is now spending several days below this very important and most watched moving average. This is a warning sign in my opinion but still is not a signal to exit longs. What I will be watching for very closely is if AAPL can keep its head above water by staying above its weekly uptrend line. If AAPL posts 2 closes below this trendline, that in my opinion would be a signal to exit the stock if you are long and to wait for more favorable bullish set ups to present itself. AAPL (

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July 11th 2011

World Acceptance Corp. – Value

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD – Snapshot Report) is stepping in to provide credit to the little guys when the big banks cannot. This Zacks #1 Rank (strong buy) had record earnings in the fiscal fourth quarter. Yet shares are still cheap, with a forward P/E of just 10.5.

World Acceptance specializes in short-term small loans, medium-term larger loans, and related credit insurance products to individuals with limited access to sources of consumer credit in 12 states and Mexico.

The company is also the parent company of ParaData Financial Systems which provides software solutions for the consumer finance industry.

Record Earnings and Revenue in the Fourth Quarter

On Apr 28, World Acceptance reported fiscal fourth quarter results which were some of the best in its history.

It surprised on the Zacks Consensus by a penny, as earnings per share were a record $2.11 compared to the consensus of $2.10.

Revenue jumped 10.5% to a record $136.9 million from $123.9 million in the prior year’s fourth quarter on increased loan demand across its markets.

Interest and fee income rose 14.4$, as net average loans climbed 14.7%.

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