To: DrBill who wrote (4313 ) 8/30/2011 11:52:32 PM From: DrBill Respond to CRJ: SMART MONEY PICK (Aug. 30, 2011)1. Quantum Corporation ( QTM ): Data Storage Devices Industry. Market cap of $435.97M. Price at time of writing (11:30 A.M. EST) at $1.99. Net institutional shares purchased over the current quarter at 21.4M, which is 9.94% of the company's 215.27M share float. This is a risky stock that is significantly more volatile than the overall market (beta = 3.26). The stock has had a couple of great days, gaining 5.03% over the last week. 2. Claude Resources, Inc. ( CGR ): Gold Industry. Market cap of $316.29M. Price at time of writing (11:30 A.M. EST) at $1.95. Net institutional shares purchased over the current quarter at 12.8M, which is 7.85% of the company's 163.14M share float. The stock has gained 66.38% over the last year. 3. Sonus Networks, Inc. ( SONS ): Communication Equipment Industry. Market cap of $668.42M. Price at time of writing (11:30 A.M. EST) at $2.40. Net institutional shares purchased over the current quarter at 13.7M, which is 5.84% of the company's 234.74M share float. The stock is a short squeeze candidate, with a short float at 7.69% (equivalent to 6.1 days of average volume). The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 19.46%. 4. FelCor Lodging Trust Inc. ( FCH ): REIT. Market cap of $320.14M. Price at time of writing (11:30 A.M. EST) at $2.69. Net institutional shares purchased over the current quarter at 6.1M, which is 5.62% of the company's 108.61M share float. The stock is a short squeeze candidate, with a short float at 5.99% (equivalent to 5.62 days of average volume). The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 50.1%. SPF ):Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. This article is tagged with: Long & Short Ideas , Quick Picks & Lists Kapitall »
