The stock market had a great run during the first half of 2013 but because of a lot of uncertainty with foreign markets, the Federal Reserve, and the actual strength of the economic recovery, now the stock market is under pressure and entering volatile uncertain territory. So the question is – do you take your money and run, hold until the market establishes a clear direction, or embrace the volatility and look for short-term profits?
For this post, lets look at five stocks on the move.
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. operates as a motion picture exhibitor in the United States. The company operates digital cinema and 3-D cinema theaters that show films on a first-run basis; and discount theaters primarily serving small to mid-size non-urban markets.
CKEC stands in a very good position in a declining industry. They have managed to turn the company around after filing for bankruptcy by getting rid of under-performing venues, targeting new media outlets and acquiring cash.
This makes them well positioned to buy out or enter new smaller markets and, at the same time, makes them attractive to potential buyers.
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. develops and distributes anti-aging personal care products and nutritional supplements under the Nu Skin and Pharmanex brands worldwide.
Throughout good and bad markets, Nu Skin has consistently managed to increase revenue growth, profit margins, and cash. This makes them ideally attractive to both value and chart pattern investors alike.
Park City Group, Inc. operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider that brings unique visibility to the consumer goods supply chain, delivering actionable information. The company designs, develops, markets, and supports proprietary software products to be used in businesses having multiple locations to assist in the management of business operations on a daily basis
Park City has consistently improved it’s top line margins and maintained a good scalable and profitable business model. These improvements have led many to re-evaluate the company and up ratings despite it nearing or hitting 52 week highs.
Web.com Group, Inc. provides Internet services for small to medium-sized businesses in North America, South America, and the United Kingdom. It offers a suite of domain name services, including domain name registration, domain name transfers, domain name renewal, domain expiration protection, and domain privacy services; and domains, such as .com, .net, .co, .org, and .info. The company also provides Do-It-For-Me Web services comprising eWorks! XL, which consists of online marketing, hosting and technical support, telephone number, Internet scorecard, modification and redesign services, and a version of the customers Website for mobile devices; custom Website design services; and social media and call center services.
Web.com continues strong growth in revenue, sales and cash flow but still maintains a high debt ratio. Their recent quarterly report beat most all estimates, including future growth, by market analysts. As long as they keep up this quarterly track record, their stock will continue to post strong returns.
Spreadtrum Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, development, and marketing of mobile chipset platforms for smartphones, feature phones, and other consumer electronics products in Hong Kong, Mailand China, and others.
This well run company in a strong growth market was recently, and continues to be, a buyout target. This initial offer is viewed by some as low, so as other companies look to possibly compete in the acquisition and new offers are made, this company stands a good chance to see its stock price jump more in the near future.
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