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 |
Industry |
CAPS Rating (Out of 5) |
Fools Saying Outperform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
priceline.com |
$50.98 |
Internet Service Providers |
|
541 of 651 |
|
Actions Semiconductor (ADR) |
$1.90 |
Semiconductor -- Specialized |
|
428 of 444 |
|
Volcom |
$9.97 |
Textile -- Apparel Footwear & Accessories |
|
2,104 of 2,198 |
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. -
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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