Market Update

Biotechs Poised for Recovery in 2003

kalina
26 Dec, 2002
New York City

Hopes of an imminent biotech-sector recovery were fanned following news that two vital drugs had gained panel recommendations, placing them on the threshold of regulatory approval.

Online Banking Clicks On

vanya
17 Dec, 2002
New York City

Online banking failed to live up to its hype, but today, consumers have begun warming up to the idea of banking on the Web. Which players are set to gain from the renewed interest?

Biotech Sector: Consolidation on Cards

kalina
16 Dec, 2002
New York City

The growing number of cash-hungry biotechs is bound to incite a wave of deals leading to sector consolidation. Biotech leader Gilead Sciences has already benefited from such a deal

Luxury Hotel Chains Poised for Recovery

iliana
10 Dec, 2002
New York City

Luxury hotels Starwood and Orient-Express have suffered sorely due to the economic downturn. But, their strong brand presence and margins give them plenty of upside potential.

ASH Meet May Trigger Biotech Rally

kalina
04 Dec, 2002
New York City

The upcoming ASH meeting has been attracting the attention of not only scientists but also investors. This interest may prove to be a boon for biotech stocks in the short run.

Finding Opportunities in P&C Insurance

vanya
03 Dec, 2002
New York City

The Sept. 11 attacks and the market downturn have taken their toll on the insurance business, but investors may still find good opportunities in some property and casualty insurers

Promising Potential of PBMs

kalina
26 Nov, 2002
New York City

Despite the ongoing Federal investigation into the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), hurting sector stocks, their long-term potential remains quite promising.

Giving Sears Its Due

iliana
24 Nov, 2002
New York City

Sears may need some help from its customers to achieve a major rebound, and a little more trust from investors to transform once again into a must-have stock.

Websense: Therapy for Net-addicted Offices?

vanya
18 Nov, 2002
New York City

Websense is among the few players in the Web filtering arena that claims to have an answer to a large looming corporate problem - the waste of time and money on the Net.

Pharmas and Biotechs Get Booster Shots

kalina
13 Nov, 2002
New York City

The market rally in October helped to fuel the recovery of both pharmaceutical and biotech sector stocks, raising hopes that they are on track to post a better performance in 2003.

Tasty Pickings in Restaurant Stocks

iliana
07 Nov, 2002
New York City

Possessing strong fundamentals and accelerating earnings growth, the restaurant sector offers some appetizing stocks. Nevertheless, there is need for investors to be selective.

VC Market Stumbles On

vanya
05 Nov, 2002
New York City

The VC market has long been expected to emerge from two consecutive years of decline. But, a look at the latest quarterly numbers reveals that it has still not reached the bottom.

Generic Drug Makers Gain Support

kalina
01 Nov, 2002
New York City

President Bush's recent proposal to speed up introduction of generic drugs into the market and thus slash costs for consumers, has pushed generic drug stocks into the spotlight.

Dollar-Store Stocks Get Upscale

iliana
25 Oct, 2002
New York City

Though currently they seem overpriced, dollar-store stocks possess some of the solid fundamentals the market is looking for today. And, their prospects have never been brighter.

Touched by an Angel

vanya
24 Oct, 2002
New York City

With private financiers shying away from untried waters, funds are hard to come by even for worthy start-ups. However, all