PAST TOP PICK
Novel
(Top Pick Mar 3/10, Down 4.85%) Are being aquired, but some of the intellectual property is being sold to a third party related to Microsoft, which has cause anti-trust problems. He is willing to hold on to the stock. A lot of his stocks over the years have been taken over, so he just sits and waits.
electrical / electronic
PAST TOP PICK
Novel
(Top Pick Aug 7/09, Up 25%) A takeover bid came in. He thinks they would be worth more. Their revenues are coming down, though. Hopes another bid comes in in the next couple of years.
electrical / electronic
PAST TOP PICK
Novel
(Top Pick Aug 7/09, Up 30%) An offer to take over came in. They created some interest. Still could have a takeover but at a much higher price. A takeover would likely be finalized before the end of December.
electrical / electronic
DON'T BUY
Novel
A hedge fund made an offer Mar 2/10. It’s trading above the offer. Would not be surprised if there were additional offers.
electrical / electronic
TOP PICK
Novel
Getting a takeover offer. Thought for years that it would eventually get taken over. They had a lot of the shape of a company that eventually someone would take a run at. It really has not done that well.
electrical / electronic
TOP PICK
Novel
Not done well but seems to be turning a corner and are now making money. Deal with Microsofts and the Hewlitts of the world. Leaders in their field in terms of Linux. Balance sheet is in better shape. Have about $1 billion in cash and do over $900 million in revenue.
electrical / electronic
BUY
Novel
Likes this company. Over a billion in sales. IBM (IBM-N) has bought into the company. Linux platform makes a lot of sense. Company has been spinning it's wheels for quite awhile. Doesn't like everything they've done. In a good field.
electrical / electronic
BUY
Novel
IBM is a major investor in this company. They are presently suing IBM
electrical / electronic
TOP PICK
Novel
Linux based is the fastest growing segment of software. Likes better than Red Hat.
electrical / electronic
PAST TOP PICK
Novel
(A Top Pick Jan 23/03. Up 100%.) Market is wondering how the company is going to use the money they raised via a debenture. Loves their alliance with IBM and wouldn't be surprised by an IBM takeover. Too early to tell. Still a Buy.
electrical / electronic
PAST TOP PICK
Novel
(A Top pick on April 24/03. Up 240%.) Still likes it. Have a crystal clean balance sheets and no long-term debt. IBM has taken a position in the company.
electrical / electronic
WEAK BUY
Novel
Fundamentals have not changed, but sentiment has pushed it up. Getting a little pricey, but still a buy.
electrical / electronic
DON'T BUY
Novel
In a stagnant business selling to very old established businesses. Obsolescence is a concern.
electrical / electronic
TOP PICK
Novel
Cutting costs. Revenues have stayed even. Has gone over $5 so institutions could start looking at it now.
electrical / electronic
PAST TOP PICK
Novel
(Was a top pick on Apr 24/03. Up 18%.) Still likes. Clean balance sheet. No long term debt.
electrical / electronic
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Novel(NOVL-Q) Rating

Ranking : 1 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 0

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Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

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