Gene Marcial | InvestorPlace /author/gene-marcial/ Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:20:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-ip-512x512-1-1-32x32.png Gene Marcial | InvestorPlace /author/gene-marcial/ 32 32 Xerox: Making Progress on the Comeback Path /2012/04/xerox-making-progress-on-the-comeback-path/ /2012/04/xerox-making-progress-on-the-comeback-path/#respond Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:18 +0000 /?p=160892 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Its transition to a digital world is steadily taking shape. Wall Street isn't paying much attention, but XRX could be a long-term turnaround bet.

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Cue the Biotech M&A Attack! /2012/04/cue-the-biotech-ma-attack-hgsi-gsk-ilmn-rhhby-imuc-amln/ /2012/04/cue-the-biotech-ma-attack-hgsi-gsk-ilmn-rhhby-imuc-amln/#respond Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:58:08 +0000 /?p=157579 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

A rush of buyout activity in biotechs like Human Genome and Illumina could produce more frenzied M&A deals down the road.

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ConocoPhillips’ Happy Divorce /2012/04/conocophillips-happy-divorce/ /2012/04/conocophillips-happy-divorce/#respond Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:34:00 +0000 /?p=154821 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

The spin-off of the refining operations is good news for investors.

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Here Comes a Bidding War for Amylin /2012/04/here-comes-a-bidding-war-for-amylin/ /2012/04/here-comes-a-bidding-war-for-amylin/#respond Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:15:21 +0000 /?p=148966 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Approval of its diabetes drug has Big Pharma banging on its door, with Bristol-Myers Squibb already said to have offered $3.5 billion, or $22 per share.

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What the Bears Miss ¶¶Òõ×îаæ Las Vegas Sands /2012/03/what-the-bears-miss-about-las-vegas-sands/ /2012/03/what-the-bears-miss-about-las-vegas-sands/#respond Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:29:41 +0000 /?p=145383 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Investors under-appreciate the growth opportunities in Macau and Singapore.

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Pony Up for American Express /2012/03/pony-up-for-american-express/ /2012/03/pony-up-for-american-express/#respond Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:05:44 +0000 /?p=141635 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Stress test winner American Express has it all: Solid financial footing, growing revenues and profits, a newly raised dividend -- and an alluring valuation.

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This Small-Cap Telecom Deserves Your Attention /2012/03/this-small-cap-telecom-deserves-your-attention/ /2012/03/this-small-cap-telecom-deserves-your-attention/#respond Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:55:24 +0000 /?p=138644 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Cincinnati Bell is mulling a spin-off that would unlock a lot of value. It's attracting some big-money interest -- and you should be watching it, too.

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Why Starbucks Is Still Steaming Hot /2012/03/why-starbucks-is-still-steaming-hot/ /2012/03/why-starbucks-is-still-steaming-hot/#respond Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:29:26 +0000 /?p=135741 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Innovative products, improved customer service and new efforts in Europe and India should keep the java giant growing for years to come.

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Mattel Is Serious Fun for Investors /2012/02/mattel-is-serious-fun-for-investors/ /2012/02/mattel-is-serious-fun-for-investors/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:48:57 +0000 /?p=133170 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

The No. 1 toymaker's stock keeps rolling -- and its dividend keeps rising -- as it continues to keep the hit toys coming in markets around the world.

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Why Illumina’s Future Remains Bright /2012/02/why-illumina-ilmn-future-remains-bright-roche-rhhby/ /2012/02/why-illumina-ilmn-future-remains-bright-roche-rhhby/#respond Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:15:52 +0000 /?p=131488 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Rejection of Roche's takeover bid has cooled ILMN shares, but many expect Roche to step up its advances. If not, Illumina still has great growth prospects.

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Make Your Investment Charge With Visa /2012/02/make-your-investment-charge-with-visa-v-stock/ /2012/02/make-your-investment-charge-with-visa-v-stock/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:37:01 +0000 /?p=129509 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Even after years of explosive growth, credit-card behemoth Visa remains a fantastic growth opportunity -- and it can be had at a decent valuation.

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3 Stocks With Big Dividend Growth Potential /2012/02/3-stocks-with-big-dividend-growth-potential-cf-mjn-nov/ /2012/02/3-stocks-with-big-dividend-growth-potential-cf-mjn-nov/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:09 +0000 /?p=127340 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

These three stocks aren't currently big payout providers, but their growth bodes well for future dividend increases -- and even capital gains.

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McDonald’s Could Be the Apple of Fast Food /2012/01/mcdonalds-could-be-apple-of-fast-food/ /2012/01/mcdonalds-could-be-apple-of-fast-food/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:56:37 +0000 /?p=125353 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Its dominant performance and steady stock climb echo the mighty tech company. An Apple-like breakout moment could be next.

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