Saturday, January 21, 2012

2012 BEAT YOUR 401K YEAR TO DATE SCORECARD

JANUARY 21, 2012

NASDAQ   +6.97% (+2.92%)
S&P 500     +4.59% (+2.15%)
DOW JONES   +4.12% (+2.45%)
WILL'S SUPER STOCK FUND   +2.76% (+1.13%)
WILL'S PENNY STOCK FUND  +2.74% (-1.03%)
WILL'S VALUE STOCK FUND  +2.23% (+2.23%)
WILL'S SUPER STOCK FUND II   +1.99% (+1.99%)

2012 SUPER STOCK FUND (1-21-2012)

2WK  1WK     TW  COMPANY          %GAIN     %GTW    
-          1           1     IHS CO                     +7.22%      +0.66%    NH  
-          -            2    TESSCO TECH         +4.60%    +4.60%     
-          2           3    TAYLOR DEVICES  +2.28%   +1.48%     
-          -            4    FASTENAL CO.       +0.68%    +0.68%    #33*
1         3           5     HELEN OF TROY   -0.96%    +1.51%    
$51,382.11

% GAIN + 2.76%

WILL'S TAKE:

1.  I RECOMMENDED TWO ADDITONAL STOCKS FOR THE SUPER STOCK FUND, TESSCO TECH (TESS) AND FASTENAL CO. (FAST) BRINGING THE TOTAL TO 5 STOCKS. ALL 5 WERE UP WITH TESS LEADING THE WAY UP 4.60% FOR THE WEEK. (IHS) IS THE TOP STOCK IN THE GROUP UP 7.22% SINCE I PITCHED IT.

2012 SUPER STOCK FUND II (1-21-2012)

2WK 1WK   TW   COMPANY          %GAIN       %GTW           
-         -           1       FULLER H B       +3.42%           +3.42%         
-        -            2       UNION PACIFIC +0.56%           +0.56%       

                                           $20,399.03

                         % GAIN + 1.99%


WILL'S TAKE:

1. SINCE MY SUPER STOCK FUND HAS THE FIVE STOCKS REQUIRED, I STARTED SUPER STOCK FUND II. I ADDED FULLER HB (FUL) AND UNION PACIFIC (UNP). BOTH WERE UP FOR THE WEEK, (FUL) LEADING THE WAY UP 3.42% FOR THE WEEK.

2012 VALUE STOCK FUND (1-21-2012)

2WK     1WK    TW     COMPANY                         %GAIN        %GTW          
 -                -     1        INTERACTIVE BKRS.       +2.33%   +2.33%         


$10,223.10

% GAIN +2.33%

WILL'S TAKE:

1. FIRST PICK FOR THE VALUE FUND WAS INTERACTIVE BROKERS (IBKR). THE STOCK GAINED 2.33% SINCE I PITCHED IT.

2012 PENNY STOCK FUND (1-21-2012)

2WK   1WK   TW    COMPANY          %GAIN  %GTW              
 -              1       1  SYNERGY RESOURCES     +2.33%    -1.03%                
$10,273.97
% GAIN + 2.74%
WILL'S TAKE:

1. NO PICKS THIS WEEK. SYNERGY RESOURCES (SYRG) WAS DOWN 1.03% FOR THE WEEK.


GUIDE:
2WK = 2 WEEKS AGO
1WK = 1 WEEK AGO
TW = THIS WEEK
COMPANY = COMPANY BEING TRACKED
% GAIN = PERCENTAGE COMPANY GAINED SINCE I PITCHED IT
% GTW = PERCENTAGE COMPANY GAINED FOR THE WEEK
NH = NEW 52 WEEK HIGH
* = IBD TOP 50 RANK





Friday, January 20, 2012

WILL'S SUPER STOCK PICKS FOR JANUARY 20, 2012:

6.FULLER HB (FUL)

FULLER HB  formulates, manufactures, and markets adhesives, sealants, paints, and other specialty chemical products worldwide.

Here are the numbers:

1. Earnings up 32.6% over same quarter last year.

2. Revenues up 21% over same quarter last year.

3. Beat earnings estimates by 10%.

4. Debt 32%

5. Profit Margin 7.6%

6. Return on Equity 12.25%

7. 49 Million Shares outstanding.
8. Dividend yield of 1.1%


To learn more about FULLER HB, check out their website at:


 http://www.hbfuller.com

7. UNION PACIFIC (UNP)

UNION PACIFIC through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, provides rail transportation services in North America. It has approximately 31,953 route miles linking Pacific Coast and Gulf Coast ports with the Midwest and eastern United States gateways, and provides several corridors to Mexican gateways.                                                            

Here are the numbers:

1. Earnings up 27.6% over same quarter last year.

2. Revenues up 16% over same quarter last year.

3. Beat earnings estimates by 9.3%.

4. Debt 51%

5. Profit Margin 26.1%

6. Return on Equity 17.24%

7. 483 Million Shares outstanding.
8. Dividend yield of 2.2%


To learn more about UNION PACIFIC, check out their link at:


http://www.up.com



WILL'S SUPER VALUE PICKS FOR JANUARY 20, 2012:

1. INTERACTIVE BROKERS (IBKR)

INTERACTIVE BROKERS   operates as an automated global electronic market maker and broker. It engages in routing orders, and executing and processing trades in securities, futures, and foreign exchange instruments on approximately 90 electronic exchanges and trading venues worldwide.

Here are the numbers:

1. Earnings up 500% over same quarter last year.

2. Revenues up 61% over same quarter last year.

3. Beat earnings estimates by 25%.

4. Debt 60%


5. PROFIT MARGIN 34.5%

6. Return on Equity 11.28%

7. 45 Million Shares outstanding.

8. Dividend yield of 2.6%


To learn more about INTERACTIVE BROKERS, check out their website at:


http://www.interactivebrokers.co.in


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 19, 2012


1. GOOGLE (GOOG) REPORTS RARE MISS


2. GENERAL MOTORS (GM) #1 IN THE WORLD

3. 21 RETAIL STOCKS HIT 52 WEEK HIGHS YESTERDAY

RETAIL STOCKS WERE AGAIN THE BIG WINNERS FOR THE FOURTH SESSION IN A ROW AS 21 COMPANIES HIT NEW 52 WEEK HIGHS.
WINNERS INCLUDE:


PANERA BREAD (PNRA)

AUTOZONE (AZO)

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO (TSCO)

DOLLAR TREE (DLTR)

ULTA SALON (ULTA)


4. HOME SALES IMPROVE

5. MICROSOFT (MSFT) TOPS ESTIMATES


WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

CHOOSE COMPANIES WITH STRONG INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORSHIP

Thursday, January 19, 2012

WILL's SUPER STOCK PICK FOR JANUARY 19, 2012:
MY FIFTH SUPER STOCK PICK OF 2012 IS FASTENAL CO. (FAST).

FASTENAL CO. OPERATES 2,490 CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY STORES OFFERING FASTEN ERS, BOLTS, NUTS, STUDS, WASHERS AND OTHER PRODUCTS.                                                            

Here are the numbers:

1. Earnings up 36.4% over same quarter last year.

2. Revenues up 22% over same quarter last year.

3. Beat earnings estimates by 0.0%.

4. Debt 0%

5. Profit Margin 19%

6. Return on Equity 0.0%

7. 294 Million Shares outstanding.

8. Dividend yield of 1.1%


To learn more about TESSCO TECH, check out their link at:


http://www.fastenal.com


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 19, 2012


1. UNEMPLOYMENT GAINS DROP TO 3 YEAR LOWS


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/unemployment-claims-352-000-fewest-133912012.html

2. BANK OF AMERICA (BAC) MADE $2 BILLION 4TH QUARTER  

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-america-reverses-loss-earns-122050544.html




3. 23 RETAIL STOCKS HIT 52 WEEK HIGHS YESTERDAY

RETAIL STOCKS WERE AGAIN THE BIG WINNERS AS 23 COMPANIES HIT NEW 52 WEEK HIGHS.
WINNERS INCLUDE:


PANERA BREAD (PNRA)

AUTOZONE (AZO)

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO (TSCO)

DOLLAR TREE  (DLTR)

ULTA SALON (ULTA)


4. KODAK (EK) FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/19/news/companies/kodak_bankruptcy/index.htm?iid=HP_LN

5. RICK PERRY TO DROP OUT OF GOP RACE


http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/breaking-perry-to-drop-out-thursday/?hpt=hp_t1


WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

CHOOSE COMPANIES WITH STRONG INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORSHIP

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

WILL's SUPER STOCK PICK FOR JANUARY 18, 2012:
MY FOURTH SUPER STOCK PICK OF 2012 IS TESSCO TECH (TESS)

TESSCO TECH provides products and value chain solutions to support the construction, operation, and use of mobility and data wireless systems primarily in the United States.

 Here are the numbers:

1. Earnings up 55.3% over same quarter last year.

2. Revenues up 35% over same quarter last year.

3. Beat earnings estimates by 3.5%.

4. Debt 4%

5. Profit Margin 2.6%

6. Return on Equity 13.5%

7. 4 Million Shares outstanding. 
 

8. Dividend yield of 3.8%


To learn more about TESSCO TECH, check out their link at:


http://www.tessco.com

Will's Top 5 Stories For January 18, 2012


1. FACTORY OUTPUT SOARED IN DECEMBER


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/factory-output-soared-december-lifting-141956641.html


2.STOCKS OPEN FLAT ON IMF/EURO NEWS

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-index-futures-gain-yahoo-110153280.html

3. 16 Retail Stocks Hit 52 Week Highs Yesterday

Retail stocks were the big winners yesterday

as 16 companies hit new 52 week highs.


Winners included:


 PANERA BREAD (PNRA)

 AUTOZONE (AZO)

 ROSS STORES (ROST)

 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL (CMG)




4. GOLDMAN SACHS (GS) 4TH QUARTER PROFIT DROPS
51%

http://news.investors.com/Article/598049/201201180909/goldman-sachs-fourth-quarter-eps-fall-51-percent.htm?src=HPLNews


5. YAHOO (YHOO) CO-FOUNDER JERRY YANG EXITS


http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-17/yahoo-says-co-founder-jerry-yang-resigns.html


WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

CHOOSE COMPANIES WITH STRONG INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORSHIP

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Will's Stock Picks For January 17, 2012:

NONE

Will's Top 5 Stories For January 17, 2012


1. STOCK MARKET FUTURES HIGH ON CHINESES GROWTH


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-futures-rise-chinese-economic-123912301.html


2. CITGROUP (C) MISSES STREET, 4TH QUARTER PROFIT DOWN

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/citi-misses-street-4q-profit-131653737.html



3. CREDIT CARD DEBT DROPS 

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/17/pf/credit_card_debt/index.htm?iid=Lead

4. WELLS FARGO (WFC) POSTS 20% PROFIT

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-17/wells-fargo-posts-higher-profit-on-mortgages.html


5. IBD NEW AMERICA STOCK: CONTINENTAL RESOURCES (CLR)

http://news.investors.com/Business/NewAmerica.htm



WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

SELL STOCK IF PRICE DIPS 10% BELOW THE BUY PRICE.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

2012  BEAT YOUR 401K YEAR TO DATE SCORECARD

NASDAQ +2.65% (+1.40%)

WILL'S PENNY STOCK FUND +3.77% (+3.77%)

S&P 500 +2.44% (+0.83%)

DOW JONES +1.67% (+0.50%)

WILL'S SUPER STOCK FUND  +1.63% (+2.25%)

WILL'S VALUE STOCK FUND +0.00% (+0.00%)


2012 SUPER STOCK FUND (1-14-2012)    

2WK  LW      NOW     COMPANY (SYMBOL)                  GAIN       %GAIN WK    PEAK    WEEKS CHRT
  -           -              1.      IHS INC  (IHS)                                    +6.56%          +6.46%               1                    1                 NH
  -            -             2.     TAYLOR DEVICES (TAYD)             +0.80%          +0.80%               2                    1
  -            1            3.      HELEN OF TROY (HELE)                 -2.47%           -1.85%               1                    2

$30,488.84  

% GAIN  + 1.67%


2012 VALUE STOCK FUND (1-14-2012)    


NONE

$10,000.00

+0.00%


2012 PENNY STOCK FUND (1-14-2012)

2WK   LW   NOW       COMPANY (SYMBOL)            GAIN          %GAIN WK   PEAK WEEKS CHART
 -           -          1.          SYNERGY RESC (SYRG)        +3.77%           +3.77%                      1                 1          
$10,376.71 
% GAIN + 3.77%
WILL'S TAKE:

1. SUPER STOCK FUND: I MADE TWO PURCHASES MARKET RESEARCHER IHS Inc.(IHS) AND EQUIPMENT MAKER TAYLOR DEVICES (TAYD) BOTH UP FOR THEWEEK. (IHS) GAINED 6.56% ON HEAVY TRADE WHILE (TAYD) GAINED 0.80%. HELEN OF TROY (HELE)  TOOK A LOSS OF 1.85% TO CLOSE AT A LOSS OF 2.47%.  NEXT WEEK COULD BRING ENOUGH BUYS TO CLOSE THE ACCOUNT AT OUR LIMIT OF 10 STOCKS.

2. VALUE STOCK FUND: NO BUYS.

3. PENNY STOCK FUND: I MADE ONE PURCHASE WHICH WAS SYNERGY RESOURCES (SYRG)(SYRG) SURGED THURSDAY AND WAS UP ALMOST 9% BUT RETREAT FRIDAY TO CLOSE UP 3.77%. EXPECT BUYS THIS WEEK.


Friday, January 13, 2012

WILL's SUPER STOCK PICK FOR JANUARY 13, 2012:

MY THIRD SUPER STOCK PICK OF 2012 IS TAYLOR DEVICES (TAYD).

 TAYLOR DEVICES MANUFACTURES SHOCK ABSORBERS,

RATE CONTROL AND ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES FOR

USE IN MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND

STRUCTURES.                                                                                                                                         


Here are the numbers:

1. Earnings up 225% over same quarter last year.

2. Revenues up 50% over same quarter last year.

3. Beat earnings estimates by N/A.

4. Debt 0%

5. Profit Margin 8.2%

6. Return on Equity 9.1%

7. 3 Million Shares outstanding.

Could be a buyout target this year.

To learn more about TAYLOR DEVICES, check out this link:
http://www.taylordevices.com/


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 11, 2012


1. STOCK FUTURES TREND LOWER ON NEWS OF EURO CUTS


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-futures-mixed-jpmorgan-earnings-114535941.html


2.JP MORGAN FALLS ON TRADING, INVESTMENT BANKING  

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-13/jpmorgan-profit-falls-13-on-weak-trading-matches-estimates.html

3. 13 Retail Stocks Hit 52 Week Highs Yesterday

Retail stocks were the big winners yesterday

as 13 companies hit new 52 week highs.


Winners included TRACTOR SUPPLY CO (TSCO), ROSS STORES (ROST),  HIBBETT SPORTS (HIBB) and AMERICA'S CAR MART (CRMT).

4. IBD'S NEW AMERICA COMPANY : WRIGHT EXPRESS (WXS).

http://news.investors.com/Business/NewAmerica.htm


5. APPLE CANCELS LAUNCH IN CHINA


http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/13/overwhelmed-by-crushing-demand-apple-cancels-fridays-iphone-4s-launch-in-china/?iid=HP_Highlight


WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

FOCUS ON COMPANIES THAT ARE TRADING AT A BARGIN PRICE.  

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Will's Stock Picks For January 12, 2012:

NONE

Will's Top 5 Stories For January 11, 2012


1. NEW JOBLESS CLAIMS RISE TO 6 WEEK HIGH


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jobless-claims-rise-sharply-6-133258957.html;_ylt=Amhiy3kdA0Dc1y9D1kG7_vCiuYdG;_ylu=X3oDMTQzbHBtcjhnBG1pdANGaW5hbmNlIEZQIEp1bWJvdHJvbiBMaXRlBHBrZwM2YWNiMGFhOC05MDhmLTM5M2EtYjE3Yi0wNzVlYmE1MDQyMTIEcG9zAzEEc2VjA2p1bWJvdHJvbgR2ZXIDYjQ4Y2M5ZDAtM2QyNy0xMWUxLTliZmYtM2Q5ZGI1NzA5ZGM5;_ylg=X3oDMTFvdnRqYzJoBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANob21lBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25zBHRlc3QD;_ylv=3


2.MF GLOBAL FORMER CEO JON CORZINE BOMBARDED WITH LAWSUITS

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/12/news/companies/mf_global_lawsuits_corzine/index.htm?iid=Lead



3. 7 ENERGY STOCKS HIT 52 WEEK HIGHS

ENERGY STOCKS WERE THE BIG WINNERS YESTERDAY AS 7 COMPANIES HIT 52 WEEK HIGHS.

Winners included Ecopetrol Sa Adr (EC),

Flotek Industries (FTK),  Adams Res and Energy (AE) and Kinder Morgan (KMI).


4. APPLE WINNER, WALMART LOSER IN MOBILE COMMERCE SURVEY

http://news.investors.com/Business/NewAmerica.htm


5. WHITE COLLAR WORKERS JOIN CROWD STRAINING FOOD BANKS


http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-11/mercedes-owners-ph-d-holders-join-swelling-crowd-straining-soup-kitchens.html

WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

SELL STOCK IF PRICE DIPS 10% BELOW THE BUY PRICE.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Will's Penny Stock Picks For January 11, 2012:


My second Super Stock pick of 2012 is OIL/GAS US EXPLORER PRODUCER SYNERGY RESOURCES CORP. (SYRG).

SYNERGY RESOURCES ENGAGES IN THE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OF OIL AND NATURALGAS PROPERTIES PRIMARILY LOCATED IN NORTHEAST COLORADO.                                                


Here are the numbers:

1. Earnings up 150% over same quarter last year.

2. Revenues up 211% over same quarter last year.

3. Beat earnings estimates by 33%.

4. Debt 0%

5. Profit Margin N/A

6. Return on Equity N/A

7. 50 Million Shares outstanding.

Could be a buyout target this year.

To learn more about Synergy Resources, check out this link:

http://synergyresourcescorporation.com/


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 11, 2012


1. Wall Street Futures Trend Lower On Euro Worries

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-edges-lower-euro-144442017.html



2.Obama's Battle With Jobs

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/11/news/economy/obama_jobs_record/index.htm?iid=Lead


3. 16 Retail Stocks Hit 52 Week Highs Yesterday

Retail stocks were the big winners yesterday

as 16 companies hit new 52 week highs.


Winners included Macy's (M), CVS Caremark (CVS), Starbucks (SBUX) and Advance Auto

(AAP).


4. IBD'S NEW AMERICA COMPANY : Oasis

Petroleum (OAS)

http://news.investors.com/Business/NewAmerica.htm


5. 10 Bargin Stocks According To Motley Fool

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/01/10/the-dows-10-biggest-bargain-stocks.aspx?source=ihpsitota0000001&lidx=6

WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

FOCUS ON COMPANIES THAT ARE ABOVE THEIR 50,

100 AND 200 DAY MOVING AVERAGE.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Will's Stock Picks For January 10, 2012:

NONE


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 10, 2012


1. Pre-Market Trading Rises On Positive Alcoa (AA) Outlook

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-futures-signal-stronger-wall-114142114.html



2. Secrets of 401k Millionaires

http://www.smartmoney.com/retirement/planning/secrets-of-the-401k-millionaires-1326152038448/?link=SM_hp_ls4e

3. 8 Bank Stocks Hit 52 Week Highs Yesterday

Bank stocks were the big winners yesterday

as 8 companies hit new 52 week highs. Winners

included Signature Bank (SBNY), Bank of the

Ozarks (OZRK) and Texas Capital Bancshares

(TCBI). 

4. IBD'S NEW AMERICA COMPANY : SPIRIT AIRLINES (SAVE)


http://news.investors.com/Business/NewAmerica.htm


5. MORE PART TIME EMPLOYEES FINDING FULL TIME JOBS

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-09/u-s-part-time-workers-finding-success-unearthing-full-time-jobs-economy.html


WILL'S BEAT YOUR 401k STOCK TIP OF THE DAY :

FOCUS ON COMPANIES THAT ARE IN THE TOP 5 IN THEIR RESPECTIVE INDUSTRY GROUPS.