A portfolio of 8 stock picks from the edge

"No, there's no one else, I find, To undermine or dash a hope Quite like you." -Aimee Mann Bad news from every direction tortured the stock market 3% lower. The selling was broad based and few stocks were spared. Let's take a break from the carnage and look at some recent news items for the 8 Stock Portfolio. Chico's Chico's (CHS) reported a same store sales decline of 10% for August. This double digit decline was apparently better than expected and … read on »

Titanium Metals (TIE) is a producer of titanium melted and mill products. This light weight, super strong metal is used in products from airplanes to golf clubs. The outlook for industrial metals has cooled with the recent slow down in the global economy and aviation "woes." Titanium prices have been falling at the same time sales volumes dipped. Counterargument: I'm going to go out on a limb and say that declines in titanium are not permanent … read on »