Sometimes, don't you just wish governments would quit meddling with everything? Alan Oscroft of The Motley Fool UK sure does, especially in regards to a stock he feels is perfect for investors just starting out.
If you're starting out, you should consider SSE PLC.
It seems like fate.
My recent enthusiasm for Centrica as a good investment for novices had barely been published, before Labor leader Ed Miliband started rattling his sabre at the nasty greedy energy companies.
It's the companies that are responsible for energy being expensive these days, you see, and it's nothing to do with actual out-of-the-ground prices soaring or demand being high. Dear Ed, bless his socialist heart, is planning to do what no leader has successfully done to date—he wants to buck the market.
Now, my bull case for electricity supplier SSE (LSS:SSE) is, not surprisingly, very similar to that for Centrica. But please don't walk away at that, because I first want to address one specific thought...
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Pulse Data Inc Class A Com Npv(PSD.TO)
Pulse Seismic Inc. engages in the acquisition, marketing, and licensing of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) seismic data for the energy sector in Western Canada. The company owns a licensable seismic data library that consists of approximately 27,100 net square kilometers of 3D seismic data and 340,000 net kilometers of 2D seismic data covering the areas in Alberta, northeast British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Northwest territories, Yukon, Manitoba, and Montana. Its seismic data is used by oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production companies in exploring for and developing new reserves, and in establishing the extent of existing reserves and in managing producing reservoirs. The company sells its data library under various types of sale contracts, including retail data library sales, library cards, commitment cards, and review and possession agreements. The company was formerly known as Pulse Data Inc. and changed its name to Pulse Seismic Inc . in May 2009. Pulse Seismic Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Convio Inc.(CNVO)
Convio, Inc. provides on-demand constituent engagement solutions that enable nonprofit organizations (NPOs) to raise funds, advocate for change, and cultivate relationships with donors, activists, volunteers, alumni, and other constituents in North America. Its integrated solutions include Convio Online Marketing (COM) platform, and Convio Common Ground CRM, a constituent relationship management application. The COM platform enables NPOs to harness the potential of the Internet and social media as new channels for constituent engagement and fundraising. The Common Ground delivers next-generation donor management capabilities, and integrates marketing activities across online and offline channels. The company also offers Convio Open, an open platform that allows NPOs to evolve their online marketing strategies; and Convio Go!, a structured program consisting of selected COM modules and specialized cohort-based services designed for mid-market NPOs new to online marketing an d fundraising. Convio, Inc.?s software enables its clients and partners to customize and extend its functionality. In addition, it provides account management, technical support, and deployment services, as well as strategic planning, campaign management, Web design, data analytics, benchmarking, campaign analytics, data integration, training, data warehousing, business intelligence, analytics/modeling, strategic consultation, and marketing execution services. The company sells its solutions through a direct sales force, as well as through a network of partners, including interactive agencies, direct marketing agencies, public affairs firms, and complementary technology companies. Convio, Inc. serves approximately 1,400 NPO clients, including charities. The company?s clients deliver approximately 4 billion emails to 140 million email addresses to accomplish their missions. Convio, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Top Undervalued Companies To Invest In 2014: China BAK Battery Inc.(CBAK)
China BAK Battery, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium ion rechargeable batteries. The company offers various products, including aluminum-case prismatic, cylindrical, lithium polymer, and high-power lithium battery cells. Its battery cells are the principal component of rechargeable batteries used to power cellular phones and smart phones; notebook computers, tablet computers, and e-book readers; portable consumer electronics, such as digital cameras, portable media players, portable gaming devices, personal digital assistants, camcorders, and Bluetooth headsets; and electric bicycles, light electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, cordless power tools, and uninterruptible power supplies. The company serves battery pack manufacturers, original equipment manufactures, and replacement battery manufacturers primarily in the People?s Republic of China, Taiwan, Hon g Kong, India, the United States, the Middle East, Italy, Germany, and Turkey. China BAK Battery, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Shenzhen, China.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Antè´¸nio Costa] China BAK Battery Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAK) still looks pretty good on the technical daily chart with volume expanding as it moves higher, MACD crossover too. CBAK continues to look bullish and had a decent day Friday. ( click to enlarge )
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Rambler Metals And Mining Plc(RAB.V)
Rambler Metals & Mining PLC, a junior mining company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. It principally holds a 100% interest in the Ming copper-gold mine located on Newfoundland and Labrador?s Baie Verte Peninsula. The company is based in Sutton, the United Kingdom.
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited(APWC)
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of telecommunications, power cable, and enameled wire products primarily in Thailand, China, Singapore, and Australia. The company offers telecommunications cable products, including copper-based and fiber optic cables for telephone and data transmissions; armored and unarmored low voltage power transmission cable, which is used to transmit electricity to and within commercial and residential buildings, as well as to outdoor installations, such as street lights, traffic signals, and other signs; and enameled wire, which is used in the assembly of a range of electrical products, such as oil-filled transformers, refrigerator motors, telephones, radios, televisions, fan motors, air conditioner compressors, and other electric appliances. It also distributes copper rod, and wire and cable products; and offers project engineering services in the supply, delivery, and installation of power cables. The company serves government organizations, electric contracting firms, electrical dealers, and wire and cable factories. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Millstream Mines Ltd. (MLM.V)
Millstream Mines Ltd. engages in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties in Canada and the Unites States. It explores for nickel, copper, cobalt, zinc, magnesium, gold, silver, and platinum group metals. The company holds interests in the Potter property in Matheson, Ontario; the Airport and Airport East properties in Sudbury, Ontario; the Tamarack property in Sheridan, Montana; and the Uncle Sam property in Tobacco Root Mountains, Montana. In addition, it has a 6.25% interest in a non-producing oil and gas well in Oklahoma. Millstream Mines Ltd. is based in Toronto, Canada.
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Geron Corporation (GERN)
Geron Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, develops therapies for cancer. Its clinical development product candidates include Imetelstat, a telomerase inhibitor, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, thrombocythemia, and myeloma. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Menlo Park, California.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Jon C. Ogg]
Geron Corp. (NASDAQ: GERN) is a continuation of one the dumbest stories out there. This company has developed severe trust issues for causing losses galore in the past. Then its test results almost created a double to a high of $7.79, before falling all the way down to $5.21 in the same day. Then shares were down 10% more at $4.67 on active volume yet again on Friday. Those who did not take the warning about trust here yesterday probably feel pretty dumb.
- [By Paul Ausick]
Stocks on the Move: Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWIT) opened at $45.10, about 70% higher than its IPO price of $26, but posted only a small gain to close at $44.94, down 0.42%, after hitting $50.09 early in the day. Geron Corp. (NASDAQ: GERN) is up 44.8% at $5.21 following a good report on its myelofibrosis drug.
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: First Majestic Silver Corp.(AG)
First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the production, development, exploration, and acquisition of mineral properties with a focus on silver in Mexico. The company owns interests in La Encantada Silver Mine comprising 4,076 hectares of mining rights and 1,343 hectares of surface land located in Coahuila; La Parrilla Silver Mine consisting of mining concessions covering an area of 69,867 hectares; and San Martin Silver Mine comprising approximately 7,841 hectares of mineral rights and approximately 1,300 hectares of surface land rights located in Jalisco. It also holds interests in Del Toro Silver Mine consisting of 393 contiguous hectares of mining claims and an additional 129 hectares of surface rights located in Zacatecas; Real de Catorce Silver Project comprising 22 mining concessions covering 6,327 hectares located in San Luis Potosi state; and Jalisco Group of Properties consisting of mining claims totalling 5,240 hectares located in Jalisco. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Doug Ehrman]
It is no secret that precious metals companies have been taking a pounding for some time now. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEMKT: GLD ) and iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT: SLV ) , the gold and silver ETFs, have been hard hit and operating companies like First Majestic (NYSE: AG ) and Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX ) have been hit even harder. Through all of these struggles, and in some cases because of them, one precious metals company continues to look attractive for the long term: Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW ) .
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Trex Company Inc.(TREX)
Trex Company, Inc. manufactures and distributes wood/plastic composite products, and related accessories primarily for the residential and commercial decking and railing applications in the United States. The company offers decking products, including Trex Transcend and Trex Enhance protective shells for protection against fading, staining, and scratching; Trex Accents that provides a smooth surface on one side and subtle wood grain on the other; Trex Escapes, a cellular PVC deck board; and Trex Hideaway, a hidden fastening system for specially grooved boards. It also provides railing products comprising Trex Designer Series Railing, which consists of a decorative top and bottom rail, refined balusters, and post caps and skirts; and Trex Transcend Railing for use with Trex decking products, as well as other decking materials. In addition, the company offers Trex Transcend Porch Flooring and Railing System, an integrated system of porch components and accessories; and fenci ng products, such as Trex Seclusions fencing product that uses interlocking pickets for privacy, and Trex Surroundings fencing that uses traditional pickets. Further, it provides TrexTrim product, a cellular PVC residential exterior trim product; steel deck framing systems under Trex Elevations name; and Trex DeckLighting, a line of energy-efficient LED dimmable deck lighting, which is designed for use on posts, floors, and steps. Additionally, the company acts as a licensor in various licensing agreements with third parties to manufacture and sell various products, including Trex Outdoor Furniture; Trex RainEscape, an above joist deck drainage system; Trex CustomCurve, an on-site system that allows contractors to heat and bend Trex products; and Trex Pergolas, a cellular PVC trim product. The company sells its products through wholesale distributors, retail lumber dealers, and Home Depot and Lowe?s stores. Trex Company, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Winc hester, Virginia.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Rick Munarriz]
Then we have Trex (NYSE: TREX ) and Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL ) , the wood-alternative decking and hardwood-flooring retailers that posted double-digit revenue growth in their most recent quarters. Yes, those stocks trade at slightly higher multiples, but in this video longtime Fool contributor Rick Munarriz explains why they are worth it and why it might be time to trade in the orange aprons for a better alternative to both Lowe's and Home Depot stock.
- [By Rick Munarriz]
Shares of Trex (NYSE: TREX ) hit an eight-year high today after posting blowout quarterly results this morning.
The leading maker of wood-alternative decking and railing products saw its net sales climb 12% to $107.9 million, exceeding both the $107.4 million that analysts were targeting and its own earlier guidance of $107 million.
- [By Rick Munarriz]
The report naturally bodes well for Trex (NYSE: TREX ) . The leading provider of wood-alternative decking posts next week, and what's good for one has been good for the other. Trex has also blasted through Wall Street estimates, beating quarterly profit targets by a double-digit percentage margin every single period over the past year.
Top 10 Companies To Own In Right Now: Bank Mutual Corporation(BKMU)
Bank Mutual Corporation operates as the holding company for Bank Mutual that provides various financial products and services primarily in the state of Wisconsin. The company attracts deposits and originates loans. Its deposit portfolio comprises regular savings, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, certificate of deposits, as well as IRA time deposit accounts and health savings accounts. The company?s loan product line includes mortgage loans, which includes loans secured by one-to four-family residences, multi-family properties, and commercial real estate properties, as well as construction loans secured by the same types of properties; consumer loans comprising home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, automobile loans, recreational vehicle loans, marine loans, deposit account loans, overdraft protection lines of credit, and unsecured consumer loans, as well as unsecured consumer loans through cr edit card programs; and commercial business loans comprising loans to businesses for equipment purchases, working capital lines of credit, debt refinancing, small business administration loans, and domestic stand-by letters of credit. Bank Mutual Corporation, through its other subsidiaries, provides investment, brokerage, and insurance services; and involves in the development and sale of land. It also offers investment services, including tax deferred and tax free investments, mutual funds, and government securities, as well as provides personal insurance, business insurance, life and disability insurance, and mortgage protection products. As of December 31, 2009, Bank Mutual Corporation operated 78 banking offices in Wisconsin and 1 in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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