Archive for January, 2008
3 Growth Stocks on Sale
On this site I am attempting to highlight stocks of companies that I believe will provide superior returns over the next couple of years. I divide my search and focus on two fairly different areas. I like high yield stocks that can provide strong cash flow with possible growth. And I am looking for growth [...]
Cadillac Fuel-Cell Electric Hybrid
GM has unveiled this fuel cell powered hybrid prototype Cadillac. It uses the same drive train architecture as the Chevy Volt. I like the use of wheel motors to provide all wheel drive. If GM can get some of the advanced hybrid technology to market at a competitive cost and in numbers, the next decade [...]
Adding a REIT to 20 Stock Portfolio
In 2007 REIT stocks overall had a total negative return of -14%. This comes after 7 straight years of positive returns. I believe fears of an overall slow down in the U.S. economy, plus the credit crunch, plus the low level yields on REITs had reached, combined to scare investors away from this segment.
I decided [...]
Solar Power at Nellis AFB
The claimed largest photovoltaic solar system has gone into operation at Nellis Air Force Base, on the northern edge of Las Vegas, NV. The 14 megawatt system will provide 25% of the base’s power requirements.
I put up these pictures because I spent 3 great years flying F-16s out of Nellis back in the mid 80’s. [...]
Stock Review: Headwaters Inc.
Headwaters, Inc. (HW: 15.48 -0.16 -1.02%) has had it’s stock severely beaten down, probably for good reason, because the business line that has provided 60% of profits has basically shut down at the end of 2007. Residual profits from the discontinued alternative energy line will continue at a reduced rate in 2008, then cease. [...]
