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  1. Portfolio Update: More Earnings News November 19, 2008

    Our latest pick, Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (PFE:TSX), posted some nice-looking third-quarter results. But don't be fooled by the numbers…Yes, the company posted a profit of 24 cents per share for the quarter.

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  2. Big Earnings Are a Great Cure for Recession Blues November 18, 2008

    Attention, attention! A message to the American financial community: We are in a recession. There's no need for any more debate on the topic of what it means to really be in a recession versus just an economic downturn.

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  3. Update: Pacific Powers On November 14, 2008

    Your latest pick, Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (PFE:TSX), came storming out of the gates this morning. We've seen some very strong buying earlier this week, especially in the 20-30-cent range.

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  4. Flash Buy: A Worthwhile Oil Speculation November 14, 2008

    Oil. As far as we're concerned, this investment is a no-brainer. We have for you today a company that has obtained several offshore drilling locations-- even one that had been shut for almost a decade. The oil is there…

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  5. Volatility on the OTC and Some Earnings Worth Cheering About November 12, 2008

    It's been an interesting week. We've seen some incredible swings in the prices of some of our portfolio names. Implant Sciences Corp. (IMX:AMEX) restructured some debt, sending its shares up as much as 200% on Friday alone.

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  6. The China Card November 4, 2008

    A lot of folks are worried -- understandably so -- about the global economic slowdown. Asian markets have crumbled this year. Investors have sold the Shanghai Composite to a 26-month low -- down more than 70% from its 2007 high.

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  7. The Upside of a Crash — Two Stocks to Buy Now November 4, 2008

    All the attention was on the big boards Monday, as stocks literally shot through the roof. It was quite a thrill to see some of the most beaten-down positions take back some of their recent losses.

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