NASDAQ: Good Stocks to Buy Before 2012

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Leap Wireless (NASDAQ: LEAP)

Leap Wireless International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides digital wireless services under the “Cricket” brand name in the United States. LEAP was upgraded by analysts at Mizuho from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $9.50 price target on the stock, up previously from $8.00.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $8.07
  • Day’s Range: 8.05 – 8.59
  • Volume: 1,679,153
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 2,081,900
  • Market Cap: $635.21M
  • EPS (ttm): -6.28
  • P/E (ttm): N/A

Lam Research Co. (NASDAQ: LRCX)

LRCX designs, manufactures, markets, refurbishes, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. LRCX was upgraded by analysts at Needham & Company from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. LRCX has a 1 year price target of 47.67.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $35.92
  • Day’s Range: 35.69 – 36.49
  • Volume: 7,842,768
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 3,075,920
  • Market Cap: $4.29B
  • EPS (ttm): 4.82
  • P/E (ttm): 7.45

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONXX)

ONXX, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapies that target the molecular mechanisms causing cancer the United States, Canada, and Europe. ONXX was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs to a “conviction buy” rating. ONXX has a 1 year price target of 48.00.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $39.40
  • Day’s Range: 39.18 – 40.03
  • Volume: 1,297,120
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 1,501,990
  • Market Cap: $2.51B
  • EPS (ttm): -2.49
  • P/E (ttm): N/A

Roche Holding Ltd. (OTCBB: RHHBY.PK)

RHHBY operates in the fields of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics worldwide. It discovers, develops, and provides diagnostic and therapeutic products and services that enable patients and healthcare professionals in the early detection, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. RHHBY was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. RHHBY has a 1 year price target of 50.35.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $42.20
  • Day’s Range: 41.94 – 42.47
  • Volume: 957,216
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 386,114
  • Market Cap: $143.17B
  • EPS (ttm): 2.61
  • P/E (ttm): 16.17

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS)

SWKS, together with its subsidiaries, offers analog and mixed signal semiconductors worldwide. SWKS was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “buy” rating to a “positive” rating. The analysts now have a $23.00 price target on the stock. SWKS has a 1 year price target of 28.66.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $14.37
  • Day’s Range: 14.34 – 14.78
  • Volume: 6,196,060
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 5,252,680
  • Market Cap: $2.70B
  • EPS (ttm): 1.19
  • P/E (ttm): 12.08

ViroPharma Incorporated (NASDAQ: VPHM)

VPHM, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutic products that address serious diseases in the United States and internationally. VPHM was upgraded by analysts at WBB Securities from a “buy” rating to a “strong buy” rating. The analysts now have a $31.25 price target on the stock, up previously from $24.50. VPHM has a 1 year price target of 30.52.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $27.02
  • Day’s Range: 26.12 – 27.96
  • Volume: 3,450,919
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 1,060,020
  • Market Cap: $1.91B
  • EPS (ttm): 1.48
  • P/E (ttm): 18.27

Cardtronics (NASDAQ: CATM)

CATM, together with its subsidiaries, provides automated consumer financial services through its network of automated teller machines (ATMs) and multi-function financial services kiosks. CATM is now covered by analysts at Compass Point. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $31.00 price target on the stock. CATM has a 1 year price target of 30.00.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $27.00
  • Day’s Range: 26.37 – 27.05
  • Volume: 667,935
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 356,536
  • Market Cap: $1.18B
  • EPS (ttm): 1.59
  • P/E (ttm): 16.99

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI)

GIFI operates as a fabricator of offshore drilling and production platforms, hull and deck sections of floating production platforms, and other specialized structures used in the development and production of offshore oil and gas reserves. GIFI is now covered by analysts at BB&T. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. GIFI has a 1 year price target of 36.60.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $27.46
  • Day’s Range: 26.58 – 27.60
  • Volume: 134,916
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 78,891
  • Market Cap: $394.1M
  • EPS (ttm): -0.14
  • P/E (ttm): N/A

Enduro Royalty Trust (NASDAQ: NDRO)

NDRO focuses on acquiring and owning a net profits interest representing the right to receive an 80% of the net profits from the sale of oil and natural gas production from certain properties located in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico held by Enduro Resource Partners LLC. NDRO is now covered by analysts at Ladenburg Thalmann. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock. NDRO has a 1 year price target of 22.75.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $19.81
  • Day’s Range: 19.72 – 19.92
  • Volume: 111,016
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 529,758
  • Market Cap: $606.64M
  • EPS (ttm): 1.02
  • P/E (ttm): 19.42

ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc (NASDAQ: ZIOP)

ZIOP, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of in-licensed cancer drugs in North America. ZIOP is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $9.00 price target on the stock. ZIOP has a 1 year price target of 8.63.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $4.51
  • Day’s Range: 4.33 – 4.53
  • Volume: 442,178
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 487,108
  • Market Cap: $307.37M
  • EPS (ttm): -1.00
  • P/E (ttm): N/A

Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD)

BWLD engages in the ownership, operation, and franchise of restaurants in the United States. BWLD was upgraded by analysts at Miller Tabak from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $78.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $63.00. BWLD has a 1 year price target of 74.21.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $61.88
  • Day’s Range: 60.49 – 62.77
  • Volume: 825,774
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 458,577
  • Market Cap: $1.14B
  • EPS (ttm): 2.55
  • P/E (ttm): 24.27

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCBK)

HCBK operates as the bank holding company for Hudson City Savings Bank that provides a range of retail banking services. HCBK was upgraded by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. HCBK has a 1 year price target of 6.91.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $6.00
  • Day’s Range: 5.92 – 6.23
  • Volume: 13,304,750
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 5,919,560
  • Market Cap: $2.97B
  • EPS (ttm): -0.51
  • P/E (ttm): N/A

FX Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FXEN)

FXEN engages in the exploration, appraisal, and production of oil and gas properties primarily in Poland and the United States. FXEN is now covered by analysts at ING Group. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. FXEN has a 1 year price target of 9.48.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $4.64
  • Day’s Range: 4.57 – 4.89
  • Volume: 434,746
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 449,667
  • Market Cap: $244.89M
  • EPS (ttm): -0.42
  • P/E (ttm): N/A

Imax Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX)

IMAX, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment technology company worldwide. IMAX is now covered by analysts at MKM Partners. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. IMAX has a 1 year target price of 26.84.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $20.17
  • Day’s Range: 19.17 – 20.38
  • Volume: 1,285,219
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 968,972
  • Market Cap: $1.30B
  • EPS (ttm): 0.94
  • P/E (ttm): 21.50

Inhibitex (NASDAQ: INHX)

INHX, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of differentiated anti-infective products to prevent or treat serious infections. INHX is now covered by analysts at ThinkEquity. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. INHX has a 1 year target price of 18.36.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $10.45
  • Day’s Range: 8.21 – 10.80
  • Volume: 19,930,065
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 2,627,890
  • Market Cap: $818.16M
  • EPS (ttm): -0.36
  • P/E (ttm): N/A

QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM)

QCOM designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital telecommunications products and services. QCOM is now covered by analysts at Lazard Capital. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. QCOM has a 1 year target price of 65.82.

Snapshot:

  • Dec. 16 Close: $52.61
  • Day’s Range: 52.42 – 53.83
  • Volume: 19,843,496
  • Avg. Vol. (3m): 16,064,500
  • Market Cap: $88.44B
  • EPS (ttm): 2.52
  • P/E (ttm): 20.92

Financial Data Source: Yahoo Finance

 

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