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MarineMax, Inc. Stock Continues Trading Up

MarineMax, Inc. Stock Continues Trading Up

MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) sells new and used recreational boats which includes pleasure boats such as sport boats, yachts, fishing boats. The company is the nation’s largest retailer and sells well-known brands such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian and many others. With 57 locations, the company is well positioned to continue serving their customers and [...]

By May 21, 2013 0 Comments Read More →
No Quick Fix to Euro Crises

No Quick Fix to Euro Crises

Anyone following the European turmoil saw two relatively strong economies report highly disturbing unemployment figures. Spain’s unemployment data for the first quarter of 2013 measured in at 27.2 percent, with the 16-29 age demographic having an unemployment rate of 53.2 percent. Analysts and economists believe that the solution to such high unemployment in Spain is [...]

By May 20, 2013 1 Comments Read More →
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Surpasses Expectations

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Surpasses Expectations

Ruby Tuesday (NYSE: RT) is an American based fast food retailer that specializes in offering casual American style food. Items on the menu include chicken, pasta, ribs, soups, steaks, and seafood.  The restaurant chain is most loved for their salad bar and hamburgers; specialties that have existed since the company’s creation.  Quarterly Results  The company [...]

By May 20, 2013 0 Comments Read More →
MPG Office Trust Inc. Shares Rise as Acquisition by Brookfield Looms

MPG Office Trust Inc. Shares Rise as Acquisition by Brookfield Looms

MPG Office Trust Inc. (NYSE: MPG) is the largest owner and operator of Class A office properties in the Los Angeles central business area. The company develops landmark, large-scale developments that are of high quality and visually appealing. MPG can make claim to owning some of the most iconic and reputable buildings in Los Angeles, [...]

By May 17, 2013 1 Comments Read More →
Apple’s Woes Good News for Emerging Growth Companies

Apple’s Woes Good News for Emerging Growth Companies

For the better part of a year, Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has been stuck in the red. The company, which was once the prime gem in Silicon Valley, is now grappling with bottom line concerns and a rapidly slipping market share. The IDC actually contends that Apple’s global smartphone market share in the quarter ended [...]

By May 17, 2013 1 Comments Read More →
Mobile Commerce Startups Should Borrow a Leaf from eBay’s Book

Mobile Commerce Startups Should Borrow a Leaf from eBay’s Book

Mobile commerce is inarguably the future of e-commerce. Alternate reports from research companies indicate that future commerce growth will be primarily driven by smartphones and tablets. Renowned research firm Forrester (NASDAQ: FORR) actually projects a 10 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for U.S. online retails sales over the next five years. It expects these [...]

By May 16, 2013 1 Comments Read More →
Noranda Aluminum Surges on Recent Positive Rating

Noranda Aluminum Surges on Recent Positive Rating

North American producer of aluminum products and rolled aluminum coils, Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation’s (NYSE: NOR) shares jumped 34.85 percent to close at $4.45 on Wednesday. The company’s stock rose as a result of a positive rating given by market analyst firm Zacks. Noranda Aluminum was upgraded from underperform to a neutral rating by Zacks. [...]

By May 16, 2013 0 Comments Read More →
Small-Cap Dividend Investing

Small-Cap Dividend Investing

Part 2 of Series It’s about two week shy of two months since the first article in this series was published here on emerginggrowth.com. In that article, I brought you a list of small-cap stocks that pay dividends that convert to more dollars than the large-cap stocks in their respective industries. The scheme of this [...]

By May 15, 2013 0 Comments Read More →
Carmike Cinemas Releases 2012 Q4 Earnings

Carmike Cinemas Releases 2012 Q4 Earnings

This is a great time to be in the movie business. Businesses related to the film industry have rarely seen happier times, particularly cinemas. Movie attendance has been high consistently and the box office revenues for 2012 were the highest ever. This means that the trend is a healthy one and people still love going [...]

By May 14, 2013 0 Comments Read More →
SilverCrest Mines Inc Announces Corporate Governance Measures

SilverCrest Mines Inc Announces Corporate Governance Measures

Canadian precious metals producer SilverCrest Mines Inc (NYSE: SVLC) shares rose 1.37 percent to close at $2.22 recently after the company’s announcement of corporate governance. SilverCrest announced an advance notice policy which aims to provide shareholders, directors, and management with a clear framework for nominating directors. The policy ensures that all shareholders get adequate notice [...]

By May 9, 2013 2 Comments Read More →
Doing Business Like Apple Can Revive a Dying PC Market

Doing Business Like Apple Can Revive a Dying PC Market

Earlier this month, it was revealed that the first quarter of 2013 witnessed the worst PC sales in history. PC shipment dropped by about 14 percent year-over-year during the quarter. This figure is just about double the prediction the 7.7 percent drop made by International Data Corporation (IDC) for the quarter. This isn’t a sudden [...]

By May 8, 2013 4 Comments Read More →
What the Recent Plunge in the Price of Gold Says About the Global Economy

What the Recent Plunge in the Price of Gold Says About the Global Economy

Gold has seen a tremendous bull run since the early 2000s having increased in value from around $300 an ounce to nearly $2,000 an ounce. Many investors, traders, and speculators were convinced that the gold run would continue indefinitely and could reach a price of $5,000 per ounce well within most of our lives.  Gold [...]

By May 7, 2013 5 Comments Read More →