Almost two months ago, I singled out�Tile Shop Holdings� (NASDAQ: TTS ) as one of�three great small-cap stocks�with which many investors might not be familiar. After all, the high-end stone and tile specialist still had a market capitalization under $800 million at the time, and only just went public late last year.
Even so, the underlying business had grown from a single store in Minnesota nearly 30 years ago to 68 locations in 22 states. Better yet, the company was generating enough cash at the time to fund its accelerating expansion with free cash flow to spare.
In addition, Tile Shop's business is able to offer consumers low prices without sacrificing margin thanks to its ability to source products directly from quarries around the world, thus eliminating the middleman. Tile Shop also benefits from manufacturing its own line of adhesives, grouts, and other products required for the installation of its wares.
If that sounds familiar, it's because Tile Shop's hardwood counterpart in�Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL ) follows nearly the exact same business model by negotiating directly with the lumber mills which produce its products. Of course, this is also the same Lumber Liquidators that recently taught me a humbling lesson�after I doubted its seemingly rich valuation.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Questor Technology Inc. (QST.V)
Questor Technology Inc., an environmental oilfield services company, focuses on clean air technologies in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. It engages in the design, manufacture, sale, and rental of waste gas incinerators that destroy noxious or toxic hydrocarbon gases, as well as in the provision of combustion related oilfield services. The company�s products are used in various applications, including acid gas elimination amine reboiler, well testing, oilfield production tank battery waste gas, under-balanced gas drilling, refineries, pipeline pumping stations, heavy oil plants, compressor stations, stock or water tank sour vapor emissions, and glycol dehydrator emissions. Questor Technology Inc. primarily serves oil and gas industry, as well as other industries, such as agriculture, landfills, and water and sewage treatment. The company was formerly known as Interglobe Gas Technology Inc. and changed its name to Questor Technology Inc. in September 1995. Que stor Technology Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Tiger International Resources I (TGR.V)
Tiger International Resources Inc., through its subsidiary, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties in the Philippines. The company explores for gold and copper. It primarily holds interest in the Esperanza Gold project covering an area of 340 hectares located near Baguio City in northern Luzon. The company is based in Laguna Hills, California.
Hot Safest Companies To Buy Right Now: Freescale Semiconductor Inc (FSL)
Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. provides embedded processing solutions for automotive, networking, industrial, and consumer markets worldwide. The company�s embedded processor products comprise microcontrollers, such as ultra low power, low end 8-bit, and 32-bit products with on-board flash memory, which provide the digital logic or intelligence for electronic applications; single-and multi-core microprocessors; and applications processors with embedded memory, and special purpose hardware and software for multimedia applications. It also offers wireless connectivity products for low power wireless communications functionality; communications processors that perform tasks related to control and management of digital data, and network interfaces; and radio frequency (RF) devices, which consist of power transistors, amplifiers, receivers, and tuners for amplifying RF signals. In addition, the company provides analog, mixed-signal, and power management integrated circuits (ICs ) that include switches, power management devices, battery and motor control devices, CAN/LIN network transceivers, and signal conditioners that perform audio processing, backlight management/control, power management, and charging functions; sensors comprising pressure, inertial, magnetic, and proximity sensors, which act as an interface between an embedded system and external environment; and cellular products consisting of baseband processors, power management ICs, and RF subsystems. It sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, original design manufacturers, and contract manufacturers through its direct sales force and distributors. The company was formerly known as Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd. and changed its name to Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. in April 2012. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Freescale Holdings L.P.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Seth Jayson]
Calling all cash flows
When you are trying to buy the market's best stocks, it's worth checking up on your companies' free cash flow once a quarter or so, to see whether it bears any relationship to the net income in the headlines. That's what we do with this series. Today, we're checking in on Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL ) , whose recent revenue and earnings are plotted below. - [By Alex Planes]
The Internet of Things is about to get a little smaller. Make that a lot smaller -- so small you could put it on a pill and become a thing on the Internet yourself. Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL ) unveiled a new ARM Holdings (NASDAQ: ARMH ) -based microcontroller chip last month, dubbed the Kinetis KL02, that has everything necessary on board to produce, track, record, and analyze the essential information that device creators might need in a package smaller than your pinky toenail. That's it over to the left -- all 1.9 millimeters by 2 millimeters of it.
- [By Lee Jackson]
Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: FSL) also has a less than 10% exposure in sales to Cisco. With a large percentage of sales, totaling close to 30% to the growing automotive sector, Freescale may be able to dodge lower orders for its digital networking chips. The consensus price target for the stock is $19.
- [By Dan Caplinger]
The real key for TI will be whether its analog chips can gain greater application. General Electric's Industrial Internet project continues to move forward, and connecting networks of machines in order to improve communication and gather data should require plenty of sensor-chips of the type in which TI specializes. Moreover, Cisco Systems and its Internet of Things initiative also have promise both for TI and for Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL ) , which came out with a new microcontroller chip earlier this year that could potentially work together with TI-made Wi-Fi transmitted chips to facilitate communication. Freescale is tiny compared to TI, but a partnership there could help both companies make more from the opportunity than they could separately.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Telephone and Data Systems Inc.(TDS)
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a diversified telecommunications service company, provides wireless and wireline telecommunications services in the United States. The company?s wireless services comprise postpaid and prepaid service plans, which consist of voice minutes, messaging, and data services; national consumer plans; business rate plans; smartphone messaging, data, and Internet services to access the Web, e-mail, social network sites, text, picture and video messages, and turn-by-turn GPS navigation, as well as to browse and download various applications; and data services, including news, weather, sports information, games, ring tones, and other services. It provides wireless devices, such as handsets, modems, and tablets; and a range of accessories comprising carrying cases, hands-free devices, batteries, battery chargers, and memory cards, as well as wireless device repair services. The company also offers voice services, including local and long-distance tel ephone service, voice over Internet protocol, voice mail, caller ID, and call forwarding services; broadband services comprising digital subscriber lines and other high-speed Internet data services; network access services; hosted and managed services consisting of co-location, hosting, hosted application management, and cloud computing services; and satellite and terrestrial video services to commercial and residential customers and carriers. In addition, it provides printing and distribution services. As of December 31, 2011, the company served approximately 5.9 million wireless customers and 1.1 million wireline equivalent access lines. It sells its products through retail sales and service centers, direct sales, and independent agents, as well as through Website and telesales. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Eric Volkman]
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS ) is phoning home another shareholder payout. The company has declared a dividend for its Q2, which will be $0.1275 per share of its common stock, paid on June 28 to shareholders of record as of June 14. That amount matches the firm's previous distribution that was disbursed at the end of March. Prior to that, the firm paid $0.1225 per share.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Georox Resources Inc. (GXR.V)
Georox Resources Inc., a natural resources exploration company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of petroleum and natural gas properties in western Canada. It has interest in the Silverdale property in Alberta; Coteau Lake property in southeastern Saskatchewan and northeast Montana; and a property in the Pouce Coupe area, NW Alberta. The company was formerly known as Oromonte Resources Inc. and changed its name to Georox Resources Inc. in August 2008. Georox Resources Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Woodruff Capital Management Inc(WOO.V)
Cogitore Resources Inc., a development stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious and base metal properties in Quebec, Ontario, and Newfoundland. The company explores for zinc, copper, lead, gold, and silver deposits. Its principal projects include the Scott Lake and Lemoine properties located in Chibougamau, Quebec; and the Estrades-Caribou project in Northwestern Quebec. The company was formerly known as Woodruff Capital Management Inc. and changed its name to Cogitore Resources Inc. in July 2006. Cogitore Resources Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Ricardo Grp(RCDO.L)
Ricardo plc provides technology, product innovation, engineering solutions, and strategic consulting to the automotive, transport, and energy industries worldwide. The company offers technical consulting solutions for engine development, driveline and transmission systems, hybrid and electric systems, intelligent transportation systems, vehicle systems, after treatment and chemical analysis, simulation and analysis of complex systems and components, benchmarking, engine and vehicle calibration, carbon dioxide reduction, team design capability, fuels and lubricants development, niche manufacturing, noise vibration and harshness development and optimization, research and technology, and testing services. It also provides strategic consulting services in the areas of marketing and sales, product development, production, procurement, cost reduction management, operations management, and mergers and acquisitions to original equipment manufacturers, suppliers in automotive and t ransportation industries, and manufacturers of passenger cars, heavy trucks, construction machinery, and agricultural equipment. In addition, the company offers a range of design and analysis software products for use in applications, such as power train development and vehicle integration processes. Further, it provides technical support services, including technical support agreements, training and seminars, Powertrain design benchmarking, and investigation of component failures. Ricardo plc was founded in 1915 and is based in Shoreham-by-Sea, the United Kingdom.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Old Mutual(OML.L)
Old Mutual plc operates as a long-term savings, protection, and investment company. The company provides investment management and life assurance-based solutions, which address protection and retirement savings needs; and banking, short-term insurance, and asset management solutions in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It offers life assurance, pensions, and investment products to individuals, businesses, corporates, and institutions. The company also offers investment banking solutions to institutional and corporate clients; corporate banking services, including commercial, industrial, retail, and residential property finance solutions to retail and corporates markets; commercial banking solutions to small to medium-sized businesses; and transactional, card, lending, and investment products and services to individuals and small businesses. In addition, it provides short-term insurance products, including property, accident, motor, engineering, marine, and crop insur ance to customers ranging from small businesses to large corporations; protection, fire policies, accident policies, and motor fleet insurance to corporate clients ranging from mid-size companies to large multi-nationals; domestic household, motor, and all risk short-term insurance products to domestic customers; and alternative risk transfer products primarily to medium-sized commercial customers. Further, the company provides investment management solutions to institutional and individual investors. It offers its products and services directly, as well as through financial advisers. Old Mutual plc was founded in 1845 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Pacific Rodera Energy Inc. (PRD.V)
PRD Energy Inc., a development stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural gas and crude oil principally in Europe. The company was formerly known as Pacific Rodera Energy Inc. and changed its name to PRD Energy Inc. in August 2010. PRD Energy Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Calgary, Canada.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Invest In Right Now: Pelangio Exploration Inc (PX.V)
Pelangio Exploration Inc., a junior gold exploration company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral property interests. The company has a 100% interest in the Obuasi Property that covers approximately 290 square kilometers; and the Manfo Property, which covers approximately 100 square kilometers in Ghana, West Africa. It also holds a 100% interest in the Birch Lake and Poirier Gold properties in Ontario, Canada, as well as has interests in various properties located in Ontario and Quebec. Pelangio Exploration Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Milton, Canada.
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