3 Stocks Hitting Low Notes
By
Motley Fool Staff
October 24, 2008
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When a stock hits a fresh low, it can either be a signal of a dirt-cheap dream stock or a dreadful stock to avoid. Separating the wheat from the chaff is difficult, but finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices is a great way to accumulate a fortune over the long run.
With that in mind, we'll use the aggregate intelligence of the 120,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS to see what the community is saying about stocks hitting 52-week lows today. The community's approval (signified by four- and five-star ratings) could indicate that further research is in order.
Here are three such stocks:
| Company |
Today’s Intraday Price
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Industry
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CAPS Rating (Out of 5)
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Fools Saying Outperform
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priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN)
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$50.98
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Internet Service Providers
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541 of 651
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Actions Semiconductor (ADR) (Nasdaq: ACTS)
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$1.90
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Semiconductor -- Specialized
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428 of 444
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Volcom (Nasdaq: VLCM)
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$9.97
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Textile -- Apparel Footwear & Accessories
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2,104 of 2,198
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Source: Motley Fool CAPS, as of Oct. 24, 2008.
Top-rated Internet service providers:
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Internet Initiative Japan (ADR) (Nasdaq: IIJI): Stock price is 69% lower than last year.
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Commtouch Software (Nasdaq: CTCH): Stock price is 76% lower than last year.
Top-rated semiconductor -- specialized companies:
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Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP): Stock price is 30% lower than last year.
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