Coal Stock Trend Returns Over 100% Since April

Since the most recent breakouts for Coal specific stocks returns have been as high as 165%. The latest breakouts for coal stocks came between April 2nd and April 4th, and only the sky has been the limit since.
Below you can see stock charts of James River Coal (JRCC), Alpha Natural Resources (ANR), Massey Energy (MEE), [...]

Hot Commodity Trends are Fertilizers, Coal, and Oil

Quick note here for those who have been watching the fertilizers trend boom.
The three stocks I closely monitor in this group are Potash (POT), CF Industries (CF), and Mosaic Company (MOS). Another that has had a stellar run is Intrepid Potash (IPI) which is a recent new issue.
Last week I posted, “Fertilizers Trend Deserves Attention“. [...]

Alternative Energy Break?

Update 9:53 AM EST: That doesn’t seem to be the case, FSLR is up 8.66%, SPWR 7.95%, and STP 6.69%. Talk about a early morning rebound…
Could this high flying trend need a temporary rest? Take a look at these charts of First Solar (FSLR), Sunpower (SPWR), and Suntech Power (STP) and see what you think.
Or, [...]

Momentum Play, ANR at $74.10

Real quick here before I head to bed I have a momentum play you may find of interest, Alpha Natural Resources (ANR). The stock is in my current favorite group, Alternative Energy which as you readers know has treated me well (LDK stock anyone?).
Place your stop limit buy order at $74.10 and if it hits [...]