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With “Black Friday” Just Hours Away, Here Are Some Retailers You Can Put In Your Portfolio
Thursday, November 27, 2008: Special Thanksgiving Day Edition
by The Smart Profits Report Team
Well, how do you feel?
Having moved here from England in 2000, this will be my 9th Thanksgiving (boy, time flies when you’re writing about finance and investing) and if the previous eight are any indication, I can safely say that I’ll be in a turkey-stuffed, wine-induced haze.
Here’s hoping this message finds you enjoying time with the people you love and taking a well-earned break from the rigors of everyday life.
Before heading out of the office for the holiday, the team and I spent some time thinking about the most important issues and events facing Americans at the moment. And given that you’ve hopefully got a few days respite from your regular routine, we decided to compile a few of our most important messages for you, so you can use this time to position yourself for the next few weeks and months.
And at this time of year, one topic immediately sprang to mind…
Hours Away From The Official Start Of The Retail Bloodbath?
So much for a “Recovery Day.”
In just a few hours, many Americans will scoff at the idea of using their extra day off to sleep in, or recover at all. Instead, they’ll decide to do something quite mad: Wake up in the middle of the night and head out to their local mall.
They’ll do so in hopes of grabbing so-called “doorbuster” deals and special offers to kick off “Black Friday.”
It’s a term used to describe the day on which retailers hope to move their balance sheets “into the black” and marks the start of a critical holiday shopping period that typically accounts for about half their annual revenues.
But retailers are set for an almighty struggle this year. The beaten-up economy, battered stock market portfolios, soaring unemployment, and higher inflation have sent fearful consumers reeling. Many have suddenly become very budget-conscious, which doesn’t bode well for retailers - particularly higher-end ones. Read about it here.
It’s a subject that our Senior Analyst Marc Lichtenfeld wrote about recently - and tipped readers off to three retailers that could buck the trend this season. Check it out below…
We’ve covered a lot of important ground in the Smart Profits Report over the past few months, focusing on the economic fallout from the financial crisis and the fragile state of the stock market. In case you missed any of it, we’ve also compiled a few of our other most popular articles for you, which focus on ways to get ahead of the competition and highlight the best opportunities to buy quality investments for deeply discounted prices.
It’s our way of saying “Happy Thanksgiving” to you - and thanks for sticking with us throughout these turbulent times. We also invite you to kick things up a notch, too…so be sure to check out our “Profit Opportunity” and “Premium Content” below.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Martin Denholm
Managing Editor, Smart Profits Report
Since the market hit the skids, I’ve been a big advocate of compiling stock watchlists to keep on your radar. That way, when it’s time to pull the trigger, you’ll have all the resources and information right there at your fingertips.
All you’ll need to do is take a deep breath and fire. So with that in mind, here are some retailers you might want to start thinking about… Full Story
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U.S. Stocks Will Be A Worthwhile Steal
Despite the seemingly bleak outlook on U.S. stocks at the moment, you don’t need to buy shares of Accra Brewery Company, Tunisair, or Diner’s Club del Ecuador to have a prayer of making a profit. Instead, look for stocks that could rebound in 2009.
There are so many that have suffered a beating, the list could be extensive. And when you do, first look at the biggest and best companies in their fields - ones who’ve experienced market downturns before and have stood the test of time… Full Story
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Gold Is Ready To Run Again… Make Sure You Watch This Indicator And Get On Board
The market always anticipates the future. So while the economy may be heading south for a while, and the Grinch will doubtless make multiple visits this holiday season, the market has already discounted this to some extent.
But with gold, Christmas has come early. You’ll know what to expect when the market retests its low - and if you see the VIX jump to over 65, let that gold bug roam free… Full Story
Profit Opportunity: Speaking of gold, if you’re ready to take your investing in this area to a higher level, check this out…
As the article above mentions, precious metals are very undervalued at the moment. This is unusual, given that gold and silver typically thrive when the economy is struggling.
Don’t be fooled, though… they won’t stay that way for much longer. As with the rest of the market, we have what’s likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on tap…
One of the top researchers with our colleagues at The Oxford Club has just unearthed an extraordinary find: $12.5 billion in silver that has literally been abandoned for the past 15 years. Given silver’s value as “real money,” this could be a wealth-saving discovery for investors seeking safety from the worldwide financial meltdown. And that’s just for starters. Click here to read the full story
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Circuit City Blows A Fuse… But Here’s Why Its Bankruptcy Doesn’t Spell Holiday Doom For Retailers
The fact that a mismanaged institution like Circuit City would declare bankruptcy wouldn’t be all that disconcerting at most times of the year. But when it’s right before Christmas…
However, this news might not be as bad as it seems. Smart investors know that Circuit City is an anomaly rather than a harbinger of the retail sector’s future… Full Story
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How To Find Good Stocks To Invest In
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were a simple investment formula such as, “Buy any stock with a price-to-earnings ratio under X or a price-to-book under Y?” Alas, nothing worthwhile in life is that easy. But there is one number you can look at that will help you find good stocks selling at discount prices. It’s called the Price-to-Cash-Flow and it’s one of my favorite ratios to examine. And there’s a simple reason I like to use it. Full Story
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