Should I wait for the FTSE market to drop or am I going to miss out if I don't invest now?My spread betting gambling handbook says...'you snooze, you lose'...but if I ignored that I would probably be rich..If the trade frightens you is probably going to be the profitable one. It's the institutions that control the direction of the indexes and they monitor fear. They know how the small trader functions and what drives him/her and...more
*Stocks were generally lower in Asian trade. Shanghai was down almost two percent, Australia lost 1.2%, the Hang Seng and Nikkei were both down a fraction. European indexes are little changed at the moment; the Dax is currently flat and the Footsie down 0.2%. US stock futures are lower by a quarter percent as I write. *The July reading of Japan's Tertiary Industry Index is +1.7% on a month on month basis, more than double the...more
Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. announced today they will be identifying strategic alternatives for its wholesale division, Movie Star, in order to increase the company's shareholder value. Investment banking firm Avalon Group, Ltd., based in New York, will be helping Fredrick's in identifying available strategic alternatives."Movie Star has a long history of supplying many well-known retailers with a wide variety of quality lingerie and undergarments. However, we have chosen to seek alternatives for the Movie Star wholesale business as we concentrate on building Frederick's of Hollywood into a global lifestyle brand. By selling the wholesale division, we can focus more of our resources on strengthening our retail division and expanding into new product categories through strategic domestic and international licensing agreements for the Frederick's of Hollywood brand," stated Thomas Lynch, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer."Considering Movie Star's history, broad product lines and extensive customer list of retailers, we are confident in our ability to identify an appropriate buyer for the business", said Lynch.The Movie Star wholesale division...more
A retailer can benefit from a wholesale drop ship option in several ways. When you choose this option, your supplier will ship your orders to your customers for you. It will appear that the orders have come directly from you, since the return address will show your information.In the traditional method of stocking inventory, you order from a...more
The Forex market is the fastest growing market in the world with regards to new traders. It already is the biggest in terms of volume but its complexity is always completely underestimated by new traders. Rather than just throwing money at a particular currency, you need to analyze a huge number of variables which is best left to a...more
Capstone Therapeutics (CAPS) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewCapstone Therapeutics (Capstone ) formerly known as OrthoLogic Corp. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of novel therapies. The lead product candidates of the company are AZX100 and Chrysalin (TP508). It is developing AZX100 to relax smooth muscle which modulates blood pressure and the function of blood vessels, airways, sphinctersthe, gastrointestinal tract and the genitourinary tract. Chrysalin is a novel synthetic 23-amino acid peptide being developed to produce angiogenic and other tissue repair effects by upregulating endothelial nitric oxide synthase which gives an anti-inflammatory effect.This comprehensive SWOT profile of Capstone Therapeutics provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the companys businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the companys key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.This company report forms...more
PhotoMedex, Inc. (PHMD) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewPhotoMedex, Inc. (PhotoMedex) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of proprietary laser and fiber optic systems for the treatment of dermatological conditions such...more
CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) is one of the largest commercial insurers and property & casualty insurers in the US. The company is a part of Loews Corporation (Loews). Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in providing property and...more
Loews Corporation (Loews) is a US based holding company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of commercial property and casualty insurance; providing drilling services to the energy industry; exploration and production of...more
Old Republic International Corporation (Old Republic) is one of the leading insurance companies in the US. The company, through insurance subsidiaries, engaged in the marketing, under writing, and provision of risk management services for a broad...more
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (StanCorp) is a providers of financial products and services. The company through its subsidiaries, engaged in providing group insurance products and services in the US. StanCorp offers group and individual disability...more
The First American Corporation (First American) is a US Fortune 500 financial services company, which is specializing in the surety and title insurance industry. With total revenues of approximately USD 6.2 billion in 2008, it is Americas largest...more