Featured Stocks in Action — week of December 30, 2013 (Jan. 3rd update)

(Note: This article was reserved for Goodfellow LLC subscribers until January 28, 2017, when I made it available to the general public.)

 

State Street Stock Breaking Out — Buy Now!

(STT, $74.43, up $1.27 in early trading)

On Dec. 26 I said, “The stock chart on investment management company State Street Corp. is getting more constructive, and another upswing appears imminent.  I would buy now in anticipation of a near-term run-up…”

STT appears in the Goodfellow LLC Growth Stock Portfolio for 2014.

Goodfellow LLC rating:  Strong Buy, Growth & Income, Volatile.  (01-03-14)

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Comcast Shares Reach New Highs

(CMCSA, $51.46, down $0.51 midday)

Shares in media/entertainment giant Comcast Corp. reached new highs on New Year’s Eve.

After Comcast shares broke out of another trading range on November 22, I said, “I would optimally buy on a dip below $49.”  Investors had the opportunity to buy in the high $48’s during the first half of December, and the stock has since been reaching new highs.

Earnings growth projections remain stable with my report on Comcast from November 25, increasing a fraction to 15% in both 2014 & ’15.  The 2014 PE is 17.9.

Comcast’s chart remains bullish.  I would accumulate shares on any bounce to $50.

Goodfellow LLC rating:  Accumulate, Growth, Growth & Income.  (01/02/14)

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Harman Industries Shares at Perfect Price Today!

(HAR, $80.12, down $1.73 midday)

Shares in famed audio manufacturer Harman International have fallen to recent price support with today’s stock market downturn.  HAR appears in the Goodfellow LLC Growth Stock Portfolio for 2014.

All stock investors are encouraged to consider HAR for immediate inclusion in their stock portfolios.  (Click on the links to read my recent report.)

Goodfellow LLC rating:  Strong Buy, Aggressive Growth, Growth, Growth & Income, Value, Volatile.  (01-02-14)

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LyondellBasell Shares Break Out to New Highs

(LYB, $78.40, down $1.88 midday)

Shares of chemical company LyondellBasell Industries broke out of a stable trading range on New Year’s Eve, and have pulled back with today’s market downturn.  This is a perfect time to buy LYB, which is featured in the new Goodfellow LLC Growth & Income Stock Portfolio for 2014.

Consensus earnings per share (EPS) growth projections have increased nicely since my August research report, to 18% and 15% in 2014 & ’15.  The 2014 price-earnings ratio (PE) is 10.9.

The quarterly dividend was increased twice in 2013, currently yielding 3.06%.

LYB shares are up 21% since I began recommending them on June 7 on Ransom Notes Radio at $64.87.  Then on October 5, I said, “I would consider buying shares on a pullback to $72.”  The stock price bounced at $72 three days later, then immediately rose toward record highs on Dec. 31.

Investors should consider LYB for immediate purchase.

Goodfellow LLC Rating:  Strong Buy, Growth, Growth & Income, Value, Volatile. (01-02-14)

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DuPont Shares Reach Ten-Year Highs

($64.08, down $0.89 in morning trading)

Shares of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. are climbing to ten-year highs.  The stock will likely establish a new trading range shortly.

DuPont’s earnings per share (EPS) are projected to grow 12.2% and 4.4% in 2014 & ’15.  Due to the slowing 2015 EPS, I am removing DuPont from “buy rating” consideration at Goodfellow LLC.  However, current shareholders should hold the stock due to the bullish chart.

On September 29, in Best Stocks Now, I said, “DuPont shares broke past long-term resistance in mid-July.  We would buy now for the next run-up.”  The price is up 8.6% (plus dividends), and still climbing.

Current shareholders aren’t at any particular risk, but in general, using stop-loss orders after a strong two-year U.S. stock market run-up would be a wise idea.

Goodfellow LLC rating:  Hold, Public.  (01-02-14)

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MasterCard Stock Continues to Soar

(MA, $833.72, up $5.85 midday)

Shares of MasterCard Inc. continue climbing to new highs, up 64.7% YTD.

The company’s earnings per share (EPS) are expected to grow 20%, 18% and 18% in fiscal years 2013 through 2015.  The 2014 PE is high at 26.8.

The stock price is up 24.9% since I reiterated my buy recommendation on Sept. 12, and it’s up 231% since my first buy recommendation on March 29, 2011 (with the S&P 500 up 39.4% in that time period).  Current shareholders should use stop-loss orders.

A 10:1 stock split will take place on January 21.

Goodfellow LLC Rating: Hold, Growth.   (12-30-13)

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Broke Out to New Highs This Morning 

(VRX, $116.45, up $2.85 midday)

Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. are breaking out of an orderly three-month trading pattern today.

Valeant’s consensus earnings growth projections have recently increased to 43% and 17% in 2014 & ’15.  The 2014 PE is 13.3.  The one caveat on Valeant is the long-term debt ratio at 72%.  

On Nov. 11 at $105.12, I said that VRX “appears to be finishing a double-bottom chart pattern today.”  The stock has since risen 10.8%.  However, no one has missed their opportunity to catch the pending run-up in Valeant’s stock.

Read my additional comments from Oct. 31, and decide today whether this aggressive growth stock has a place in your stock portfolio.

Goodfellow LLC Rating: Buy, Aggressive Growth.   (12/30/13)

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Disney Shares Reach New Highs

(DIS, $76.09, up $1.74 midday)

Shares in The Walt Disney Company continue to reach new highs today.  On Oct. 18 I said, “The stock now appears immediately ready to break past medium-term resistance and begin reaching new highs, quite possibly as soon as Monday, October 21, 2013.”  Sure enough, the stock began closing at new highs on October 21, and has risen 14.6% since October 18, including the annual December dividend.

Earnings growth projections have fallen a bit since my Oct. 18 report, and the PE has risen with the stock price.  I would not chase the stock at this point; and would use stop-loss orders to protect recent profits.  As soon as I get stopped out, I will reinvest in another growth stock with a bullish chart.

Goodfellow LLC Rating:  Hold, Growth, Growth & Income.  (12-30-13)

 

Crista Huff

President

Goodfellow LLC

 

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