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Jul 02, 2009 4:06pm

MannKind (MNKD): High risk bet on inhaled insulin

"In looking for a highly speculative stock for our portfolio, I have settled on MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ: MNKD), a company that is developing an inhaled insulin product," says Nate Pile. In his growth-oriented Nate's Notes, the advisor cautions, "I believe we are looking at a situation in which we will either lose most of our money, or triple (or better) our investment in a fairly short period of time."

Jul 02, 2009 4:04pm

Immunogen (IMGN): Antibody play

"How does one go about investing in the antibody space?" asks biotech specialist John McCamant. In The Medical Technology Stock Letter, he eyes Immunogen (NASDAQ: IMGN). "The company will continue to benefit from Genetech's extensive antibody experience as they continue to run all development for Immunogen's T-DM1.

Jul 02, 2009 4:02pm

NovaGold (NG): 'Exceptional bet' in mining

"In the 2000s, as we’ve alternated between deflationary and inflationary worries, gold has been the only major investment to rise every year," says Stephen Leeb. In his The Complete Investor, he explains, "We think that many miners are exceptional bets today. And among our favorite gold investments is one that we hold in our small cap value model portfolio: NovaGold Resources (ASE: NG)."

Jun 24, 2009 2:27pm

ABB (ABB) Build-out in China

Writing from Japan, Keith Fitz-Gerald says, "China is powering ahead like a gigantic steamroller." In Money Map Reporter, he looks at one company set to benefit: ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB). "At the same time, May's industrial output rose 8.9% on top of April's 7.3% increase while Chinese investment in urban areas for assets like roads and apartments rose 40% in May versus a year ago.

Jun 23, 2009 3:30pm

911 by land: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

"Emergency Medical Services Corp. (NYSE: EMS) is the leading provider of emergency medical services in the United States," notes growth stock expert David Fessler. In The Oxford Club advisory, he explains, "Every three seconds, one of its staff member touches a patient in some facet of the patient care process: non-critical patient transport, 911-response services, emergency room staffing and other similar services."

Jun 23, 2009 2:57pm

911 by air: Air Methods (AIRM)

Air Methods (NASDAQ:AIRM), which provides aeromedical emergency services and systems in the US, is a recent buy from technician Leo Fasciocco. In his The Ticker Tape Digest, which focuses on stocks breaking out of basing patterns, he suggests, "AIRM is a turnaround stock that is acting strong now; with strong profits coming this year, we see good prospects for a breakout to the upside."