With the market in a confirmed uptrend, most stocks are heading higher. But which are the real leaders? Look for companies such as Apple (AAPL) that boast superior fundamentals whose stocks are outperforming the general market. Today’s Screen Of The Day is Bolting RS Lines, which includes leading stocks that are rising relative to the S&P 500. A rising RS line means that the stock is outperforming the benchmark index. Here are five highly rated
Earnings season continues to barrel forward, and investors are anticipating results from several top drugmakers this upcoming week. This week’s IBD 50, a roundup of top-rated growth stocks with solid fundamentals, boasts six companies reporting earnings this week, including four pharma plays. Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) has made headlines in recent months as both Allergan (AGN) and Actavis (ACT) have been rumored to be eyeing the gastrointestinal
With the market in confirmed uptrend again, the rising tide will lift nearly all seaworthy boats. Looking for ones that are fundamentally sound, such as YY, will yield vessels that should stay afloat long-term. Chinese search giant Baidu (BIDU), often called “China’s Google,” on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings that easily topped estimates, plus Q4 guidance that matched