Market Update

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

Under the Microscope: Analog Devices

vicky
23 Oct, 2002
New York City

Analog Devices looks poised to beat market expectations in Q4, but the stock

Prosperous Period Ahead for Big Pharmas

kalina
21 Oct, 2002
New York City

Despite the many concerns associated with big pharmaceuticals, the sector seems to be in good shape for gains in the near future as the market enters its strongest period.

Quiksilver: Surfing Ahead

iliana
11 Oct, 2002
New York City

Based on current earnings estimates the Quiksilver stock seems valued quite fairly at the moment. But rising sales and growth opportunities make the company worthy of a closer look

Biotech Prospects to Brighten by Year End

kalina
10 Oct, 2002
New York City

For the majority of market sectors, September was a very harsh month. The biotech sector too wasn

Market Gloom Takes Its Toll on IPOs

vanya
08 Oct, 2002
New York City

A weak economy, tumbling stock markets and increased scrutiny on Wall Street took a toll on the IPO market in the third quarter. Is there light at the end of this dark tunnel?

Search Engines' Search for Money

vanya
01 Oct, 2002
New York City

Search engines have not only become a widely used daily tool of Internet surfers but also represent big business opportunities. A prime example is, paid search-engine listing.

More Success Ahead for Gilead

kalina
30 Sep, 2002
New York City

Having just achieved its first profitable quarter, and supported by rising sales and launch of a new drug, biotech company Gilead Sciences is poised to attain more success ahead.

Risk Flavor of Organic Food Stocks

iliana
27 Sep, 2002
New York City

Organic food chains Whole Foods and Wild Oats offer consumers products that ensure a healthier way of life. Currently overpriced, their stocks are likely to be long-term favorites