My Own Analyst

ST Trade

I continue to think that my intermediate and longer-term calls should be the primary focus based on my own self-assessment, but I know some of you like to hear what has my attention in the short-term.

CHS has been one that we have had some great zigs and zags this year.  At this point (12), I like the stock.  My target is 17.50, to the upside is very good over the longer-term.  Fundamentally, falling input costs could prove helpful, and the company is highly (all I believe) domestic, meaning there is no currency risk.  Again, I think the CEO is great.

ST Buy, target 14, risk 11.50

Russell Additions

The Russell indices are rebalanced annually.  I want to mention a few of the additions of note later this month:

• GM (if anyone cares)
• HURC - one that looks interesting to me
• MIND - pounded today on a secondary offering
• CCF - one that has screened well
• WSR - a small REIT that looks very attractive (a client owns)

There should be some additional demand for shares from the rebalancing...