Apparently, even oil cresting $100 a barrel isn't enough to keep this market from surging higher. For bulls, these rallies may seem like a dream come true. For skeptics like me, they're opportunities to see whether companies trading near their 52-week highs really deserve their current valuations.
Keep in mind that some companies deserve their lofty prices. Applied Materials
Mmmmm, bear claw
Undoubtedly, the Stock Advisor team wouldn't agree with me, but I don't see how Panera Bread
Panera has consistently performed well up to this point, but with input costs rising and the stock already valued at nearly six times book value, investors may be wise to wait for a significant pullback before taking another bite.
A Stern warning
I can honestly say I'm not a huge fan of large, diversified media companies, but putting my biases aside, three of Liberty Capital's
First, Liberty holds a 40% stake in the highly indebted Sirius XM
Christmas in March
If I didn't know any better, I'd say it was Christmastime for shareholders of KV Pharmaceuticals
Bringing a drug to market doesn't happen overnight. It takes time, money and a skilled sales team. Investors should be cautious about buying into a company that has risen nearly vertically for a month now.
What's your take on these stocks? Do they have room to run higher or are they near a peak? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
To track my calls, add Applied Materials, Intel, Panera Bread, Liberty Capital, Sirius XM, Live Nation, KV Pharmaceuticals, or Hologix to My Watchlist.