Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Barchart's Chart of the Day

Summary:  

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA) is the Chart of the Day.  The stock has both a Trend Spotter buy signal and 96% technical buy signals.  In the last month the stock advanced 19 times for a gain of 20.76.  Relative Strength Index 85.66.


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The Chart of the Day is Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA).  I found the stock right at the top of the  New High List when I sorted it for frequency.  The stock has both a Trend Spotter buy signal and 96% technical buy signals.  IN the last month the stock was up 19 times for a gain of 20.76%.

They are a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of clinical-stage product candidates for central nervous system disorders. They are developing important new medicines to improve the lives of patients by using new technologies, including genetics & genomics.

Barchart's Opinion trading systems are listed below. Please note that the Barchart Opinion indicators are updated live during the session every 10 minutes and can therefore change during the day as the market fluctuates. The indicator numbers shown below therefore may not match what you see live on the Barchart.com web site when you read this report.

Barchart technical indicators:

• 96% Barchart technical buy signals
• Trend Spotter buy signal
• Above its 20, 50 and 100 day moving averages
• 19 new highs and up 20.76% in the last month
• Relative Strength Index 85.66%
• Barchart computes a technical support level at 4.65
• Recently traded at 4.77 with a 50 day moving average of 4.06

Fundamental factors:

• Market Cap $134.66 million
• Revenue projected to grow 3.00% this year and 64.90% next year
• Earnings are estimated to increase 9.20% this year, an additional 46.10% next year and continue to grow annually by 15.70% for the next 5 years
• Wall Street analysts issued 2 strong buy recommendations on this stock.
• Financial Strength B

Sell if you lose 10% or the stock trades below its 50 day moving average

Disclosure:  I own this stock.

SBA Communications - Barchart's Chart of the Day

Summary:

SBA Communications (SBAC) is the Chart of the Day.  Wall Street projects double digit growth in both revenue and earnings this year.  The stock has a Trend Spotter buy signal as well as 100% Barchart technical buy signals.

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Today's Chart of the Day is SBA Communications (SBAC).  The stock has both a Trend Spotter buy signal and 100% Technical buy signals.  17 new highs and a gain of 8.76% in the last month plus a Relative strength Index of 72.93% are great.  The stock is near the top of the New High List when sorted for frequency.

The Company is an independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. They generate revenue from two primary businesses -- site leasing and site development services. The primary focus of the company is the leasing of antenna space on its multi- tenant towers to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts.

Barchart's Opinion trading systems are listed below. Please note that the Barchart Opinion indicators are updated live during the session every 10 minutes and can therefore change during the day as the market fluctuates. The indicator numbers shown below therefore may not match what you see live on the Barchart.com web site when you read this report.

Barchart technical indicators:

• 100% Barchart technical buy signals
• Trend Spotter buy signal
• Above its 20, 50 and 100 day moving averages
• 17 new highs and up 8.76% in the last month
• Relative Strength Index 72.93%
• Barchart computes a technical support level at 74.72
• Recently traded at 78.09 with a 50 day moving average of 72.42

Fundamental factors:

• Market Cap $9.87 billion
• Revenue predicted to grow 27.70% this year and another 7.20% next year
• Earnings estimated to increase 45.70% this year, an additional 47.40% next year and continue to increase 17.00% annually for the next 5 years
• Wall Street analysts issued 8 strong buy, 1 buy and 1 hold recommendation
• Financial Strength C++

Sell is you lose 10% or the stock drops below its 50 day moving average.

Health Care REIT - Barchart's Chart of the Day

Summary:

Health Care REIT (HCN) is the Chart of the Day.  In the last year the stocks increased 34.14% plus paid a 4.21% dividend.  The stock presently has a 96% Barchart technical buy signal and  Trend Spotter buy signal,

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The Chart of the Day is Health Care REIT (HCN).  The stock has 96% Barchart technical buy signals and a Trend Spotter buy signal.  In the past year the stock gained 34.14% plus a dividend yield of 4.21%.  The Relative Strength Index is 79.24%. The stock was on the New High list.


The REIT is a self-administered real estate investment trust that invests in health care facilities, primarily nursing homes, assisted living facilities and retirement centers. They also invest in specialty care facilities. The investments are typically structured using operating leases or mortgage loans which are normally secured by guarantees and/or letters of credit.

Barchart's Opinion trading systems are listed below. Please note that the Barchart Opinion indicators are updated live during the session every 10 minutes and can therefore change during the day as the market fluctuates. The indicator numbers shown below therefore may not match what you see live on the Barchart.com web site when you read this report.

Barchart technical indicators:

• 96% Barchart technical buy signals
• Trend Spotter buy signal
• Above its 20, 50 and 100 day moving averages
• 18 new highs and up 11.79% in the last month
• Relative Strength Index 79.24%
• Barchart computes a technical support level at 72.67
• Recently traded at 73.86 with a 50 day moving average of 67.09

Fundamental factors:

• Market Cap $19.18 billion
• P/E 20.67
• Dividend yield 4.21%
• Revenue predicted to increase 23.20% this year and another 7.10% next year
• Earnings estimated to grow 7.70% this year and additional 6.60% next year and continue to increase 5.80% annually for the next 5 years
• Wall Street analysts issued 4 strong buy, 3 buy, 9 hold and 2 sell recommendations
• Financial Strength B+

Hold until the stock trades below its 50 day moving average.

Southern Company - SO - Barchart's Chart of the Day

Summary:

 Southern Company (SO) is the Chart of the Day.  The huge electric utility had 17 increases in price for a gain of 6.26% in the last month and a 10.90% increase in the last quarter.  Top this with a 4.04% dividend yield and an A Financial Strength and you have an income winner.


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Today's Chart of the Day Is Southern Company (SO).  I found the stock near the top of the list when I sorted the New Highs for frequency.  The stock has 96% Barchart technical buy signals and a Trend Spotter buy signal.  In the last month the price advanced in 17 sessions for a gain of 6.26%

The Company acquires, develops, builds, owns and operates power production and delivery facilities and provides a broad range of energy-related services to utilities and industrial companies in selected countries around the world. Their businesses include independent power projects, integrated utilities, a distribution company, and energy trading and marketing businesses outside the southeastern United States.

Barchart's Opinion trading systems are listed below. Please note that the Barchart Opinion indicators are updated live during the session every 10 minutes and can therefore change during the day as the market fluctuates. The indicator numbers shown below therefore may not match what you see live on the Barchart.com web site when you read this report.

Barchart technical indicators:

• 96% Barchart technical buy signals
• Trend Spotter buy signal
• Above its 20, 50 and 100 day moving averages
• 17 new highs and up 6.26% in the last month
• Relative Strength Index 71.76%
• Barchart computes a technical support level at 48.05
• Recently traded at 48.58 with a 50 day moving average of 45.96

Fundamental factors:

• Market Cap $42.47 billion
• P/E 18.24
• Dividend yield 4.04%
• Analysts predict revenue will grow 7.50% this year and 3.50% next year
• Earnings are estimated to increase 2.20% this year, an additional 5.10% next year and continue to compound annually at a rate of 4.80% for 5 years
• Wall Street issued 2 strong buy, 10 hold and 2 strong sell reports
• Financial Strength A

Hold until it trades below its 50 day moving average.

Cedar Fair Barchart's Chart of the Day

Summary:

Cedar Fair LP (FUN) is the Chart of the Day.  The stock has both a 100% Barchart technical buy signal and a Trend Spotter buy signal.  17 advances and a 9.08% gain in the last month looks great.  Analysts look for increased revenue and earnings in the coming years.


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The Chart of the Day is Cedar Fair LP (FUN).  The stock had a steady climb with 17 advances and a 9.08% gain in the last month.  Since the beginning of the year the stock is up 26.46%.  The 6.05% dividend rate is the kicker.  The stock was at the top of the New High list when sorted for frequency.

The Company owns and operates five amusement parks: Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Valleyfair, and Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun. The parks are family-oriented, with recreational facilities for people of all ages, and provide clean and attractive environments with exciting rides and entertainment. They also owns and operates four hotel facilities. Cedar Point also owns and operates the Cedar Point Marina, one of the largest full-service marinas on the Great Lakes.

Barchart's Opinion trading systems are listed below. Please note that the Barchart Opinion indicators are updated live during the session every 10 minutes and can therefore change during the day as the market fluctuates. The indicator numbers shown below therefore may not match what you see live on the Barchart.com web site when you read this report.

Barchart technical indicators:

• 100% Barchart technical buy signals
• Trend Spotter buy signal
• Above its 20, 50 and 100 day moving averages
• 17 new highs and up 9.08% in the last month
• Relative Strength Index 80.68%
• Barchart computes a technical support level at 41.24
• Recently traded at 42.30 with a 50 day moving average of 39.04

Fundamental factors:

• Market Capital $2.35 billion
• P/E 23.34
• Dividend yield 6.05%
• Analysts predict revenue will increase 3.70% this year and another 3.60% next year
• Earning are estimated to grow 30.40% this year, an additional 10.20% next year and continue to increase annually 6.00% for the next 5 years
• Wall Street issued 2 strong buy and 2 buy recommendations
• Financial Strength B

Hold until the stock drops below its 50 day moving average.

SouthWest Bancorp - OKSB - Sell Signals

This morning I deleted SouthWest Bancorp (OKSB) for the Barchart Van Meerten Speculative portfolio for negative price momentum.  This is not a time to make any wholesale sell decisions but rather a time to look at each individual stock in your portfolio, trim the deadwood and keep your powder dry for the next rally.  Don't fight the tape.

Barchart technical indicators:

• 60% Barchart short term sell signal
• Trend Spotter sell signal
• Below its 20 and 50 day moving averages
• 5.50% off the monthly high
• 8.31% off the 1 year high
• Relative strength Index 45.47%